JamesAndrix comments on What's In A Name? - Less Wrong

41 Post author: Yvain 29 June 2009 12:54PM

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Comment author: Alicorn 30 June 2009 04:01:05PM 1 point [-]

Darn, does that rule out "Joyce" too because that refers to the abstract concept of joy? Or is that okay if I want my child to be joyous? What can I name my kids without having them messed up?

Comment author: JamesAndrix 30 June 2009 05:49:49PM 1 point [-]

I think saying "I am Joyce" all the time wouldn't have nearly the impact that saying "I am Joy" would.