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33 replies

annelid · 16/08/2012 22:47

The boys name Ira. Dh has suggested it but I'm not sure.

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Level3at6months · 16/08/2012 22:53

I like it. Ira Gershwin. Wouldn't have thought of IRA.

HiHowAreYou · 16/08/2012 22:52

Oh I've always liked Ira. It's a shame everyone is saying IRA.

numbertaker · 16/08/2012 22:52

Whats in the water tonight Ira and Quinn.

Sorry its old mans name, makes me think of some old cantankerous granny shouting 'Ira' from the porch.

5madthings · 16/08/2012 22:51

i know an Ira. he is about 12 now. lovely boy. its pronounced eye rah. i guess written down people may think IRA but its pronunciation diesnt make me think thar and it is a known name, i like it :)

peeriebear · 16/08/2012 22:51

It's Jewish isn't it? It makes me think of that old Cybill Shepherd series where her ex husband was called Ira.
Plus it does look like IRA...

FelicitywasSarca · 16/08/2012 22:48

Not heard of it? What are its origins/meaning?

MikeLitorisRings · 16/08/2012 22:48

I thought IRA too.

Sirzy · 16/08/2012 22:47

No.

The first thing I thought when I saw it written down was the IRA