The demure hooks in the letter structure of the ASH names are easily identifiable and might explain why these were some of the most popular girls’ names in the 1990’s. The self-confident aspects of the initial letter A merge nicely with the high-frequency qualities of the SH sounds, which is often used as a baby-soothing mechanism by mothers. Many of these names (Ashley, Ashlyn, and Ashli) are terminated by the lyrical tones of the LY phoneme, which is commonly associated with infantile words like woolly, softly, lolly, golly, and dolly.
ASH women are natural comforters and there's something oddly soothing about the way they communicate. Perhaps this is why aggressive type-A people tend to be so attracted to these gentle and introspective souls, who have an inherent talent to soothe the savage beast. But not all is sugar and spice when it comes to the ASH personalities; for like all names beginning with the letter A, there is an overriding sense of absolute audaciousness. ASH women consciously cultivate their sensual charms to wring every advantage for their careers and relationships. Not to suggest that this is a manipulation, mind you: they’re simply taking stock of their assets and investing them where they’re likely to generate the most interest.
More than most, ASH’s shouldn’t be judged by a first encounter. Their straightforward self-confidence is the mark of an extrovert (rather than an egotist) and this readily becomes apparent as the relationship deepens. They are deeply sensitive individuals who love a good laugh even when it's at their own expense.
When it comes to romantic entanglements, ASH’s often prove to be serial monogamists who choose quality over quantity in their partners. And did we mention that the ASH has a coarse side? She can curse like a Teamster and flaunt a temper to match -- as anyone who’s tried to control her has discovered. ASHs instinctively understand the concept of loyalty and are often surprised to discover that not every partner views life in the same way. When this happens, no reconciliation is possible and the ASH will climb onto her moral high horse and gallop off in pursuit of better pastures.
But once you’ve married an ASH, you’ll encounter a deeply involved lover who depends heavily upon you for comfort and companionship. This can be a heavy burden to bear if you’re the independent type who needs a lot of space, but you’re likely to get back even more from the ASH in terms of love, reassurance and support.
