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by Bartman on October 28th, 2007

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Should I have "eldest" or "oldest" in my name?

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  • by Voodoo on October 28th, 2007

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    "Eldest" is used more often than "oldest" in proper names, so that sounds better. I.e. [name] the Eldest. "Eldest" denotes seniority, whereas "oldess" just means old.

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  • by Mushen on October 28th, 2007

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    I would say 'eldest'. Oldest makes you sounds like an pensioner.

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  • by SG QOTABD RIP SHELLA DARLING on October 28th, 2007

    SG QOTABD RIP SHELLA DARLING

    i would go with oldest it sounds better.

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