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Lyra? Pretentious?

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nearlymumofone · 06/08/2012 22:15

I had loved the the name Lyra when pg with ds, obviously didn't get an opportunity to use it. Since then I've wondered whether it's a bit try hard or made up and pretentious. I have a very unusual name myself (which I have always loved) and if I have a dd would like to give her something that's not run of the mill, but don;t want it to look like I'm 'trying' to be different. Anyways, I'm due imminently and dh re-suggested this name today.. so opinions please....

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LemonLovesLilac · 06/08/2012 23:09

Beautiful name.....not at all pretentious! It's the name of Sophie Dahls daughter!

nearlymumofone · 06/08/2012 22:32

Invader Really? Is it quite popular/common then? I'm awaiting this national stats to check it out!

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InvaderZim · 06/08/2012 22:31

Have run into some small Lyras. It's a fine name!

letseatgrandma · 06/08/2012 22:29

Pretty-immediately think of Pullman. I quite like Pullman though, so that's fine :)

nearlymumofone · 06/08/2012 22:26

I imagine if I were to have a dd she would be wild, bold and fiesty- I think the name could suit her.

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Uppermid · 06/08/2012 22:26

Love it

Sams9Goldmedals · 06/08/2012 22:22

Lyra is an older name than lara, it is a constellation. I think it's a great name. Makes me think of a wild and bold girl. Go for it.

nearlymumofone · 06/08/2012 22:21

Tommy yes I like honesty- fire away!

I love Pullman, and the character- that's part of why I loved the name. I like Lara too, but I'm not sure it's enough?

Although I'm kind of thinking that simple names are more unusual these days1

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MrsApplepants · 06/08/2012 22:19

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MrsApplepants · 06/08/2012 22:18

Makes me think of Lycra. How about Lara instead?

Tommy · 06/08/2012 22:17

if you want honesty..... It doesn't sound pretentious to me - just made up.
How about Lara?

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MissPricklePants · 06/08/2012 22:16

Lovely name, not pretentious but I associate it with the character from the His Dark Materials trilogy by Phillip Pullman.