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love Aria but can't use it

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mayaknew · 21/11/2015 16:47

I'm trying to think of similar names.

I did think of Arianna but as a massive HP fan I don't think I'd like to use any associated names. Plus Ariana Grande is quite well known now so might get too popular.

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RedToothBrush · 11/12/2015 21:33

Aurelia
Aura
Aurora
Arianne
Adriana
Ariel
Adeline
Anais
Astrid
Amity
Arwen
Anastasia
Estelle
Ana
Celeste
Celestine
Callista
Cassiopeia
Carina
Aspen
Oriana
Eliana
Allegra

CruCru · 09/12/2015 22:02

Alba.

Montsti · 08/12/2015 19:22

Alba
Ariella (I know of one but it does make me think of areola 😳).
Eliana
Amelie
Annabella

CakeRattleandRoll · 06/12/2015 16:48

Arianna is lovely.
How about Arianwen?

Artist99 · 04/12/2015 12:28

Never heard of Ariana Grande, Ariana is quite difficult to say though. I have a friend called Aria shame you can't use it. I also have a friend called Alexa

tuilamum · 04/12/2015 11:28

Alana
Lana
Aalia
Gaia
Rhea
Clea (sp?)
Layla/Leila
Natalia
Mia
Maya/Maia
Isla
Kara
Clara
Sophia

StDogolphin · 04/12/2015 11:05

Adella
Adeliza

tuilamum · 03/12/2015 19:24

My DD is called Alexis but toyed with idea of Alexa for a while... Possibly also Aurora, Lara, Elise, Alicia... I know I have others because I like that sort of name but I can't think off the top of my head I'll get back to you Grin

emmalouise90 · 03/12/2015 18:38

Daria is also similar x

StDogolphin · 03/12/2015 17:00

Alix
Aerin
Athena
Aster
Estella
Keziah
Adah
Vita

emmalouise90 · 03/12/2015 16:45

Arabella?

milkingmachine1 · 22/11/2015 21:53

Forgot to say that I love the name Arianna Smile

milkingmachine1 · 22/11/2015 18:32

I was referring to the OP's post saying her husband/partner thought it was too American.

PearlyFish · 22/11/2015 16:51

We have an Aria and also like the name Allegra, which has a similar sound and also has musical connotations. Pregnant with number 2 now and wouldn't use it ourselves as it would create a bit of a theme, but I do think it is really pretty.

Arianna is lovely and doesn't make me think of Harry Potter at all, but I agree it has become more popular due to Ariana Grande. That can happen with any name though so don't let that put you off a name you love. We get some comments about Game of Thrones but mostly people think of the musical term, and in time any reference to a pop star / TV show /book will fade.

Fugghetaboutit · 22/11/2015 13:53

No one said it wasn't, just that my friend is Italian :)

milkingmachine1 · 22/11/2015 12:57

I'm pretty sure Ariana/Arianna is a Greek name

MyNewBearTotoro · 22/11/2015 11:39

Just looked at her Mum's fb page and name is spelt Arlea.

MyNewBearTotoro · 22/11/2015 11:33

I don't know who Ariana Grande is so wouldn't put me off. Ariana is lovely.

I know an Arlia (not sure in spelling) but don't know if that is too similar to Aria?

If you love Aria can you definitely not use it?

Fugghetaboutit · 22/11/2015 10:44

Would never think of Grande tbh. My friend is Italian and called Ariana and I think of Italy. Such a lovely name

BikeRunSki · 22/11/2015 10:36

Ariela

Never heard of Ariana Grande.

Artandco · 22/11/2015 10:35

Adriana

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mayaknew · 22/11/2015 10:32

It's only spelled with one N in HP I just prefer it with two haha !! She's dumbledores sister.

DH has just decided it's too American now anyway Hmm

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OhTinky · 22/11/2015 10:23

I'm a big HP fan but I have no recollection of the Arianna character Blush and Ariana Grande isn't that big over here - I wouldn't associate the name with her if that make sense. Britney on the other hand...!

MooseAndSquirrel · 22/11/2015 10:19

Speaking as a fellow hp obsessive fan, I think Arianna is beautiful & the majority wouldn't associate it with potter as minor character ....not like your going with Hermione I would of but got vetoed both times
Also dont stress in relation to pop stars, most fade pretty quickly over the years.
Also I've the same (full) name as a very famous actress from the 80's - she didn't fade to anyone over 35, but its never done me any harm, I actually quite like it!
Adrianna is a lovely name Smile

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mayaknew · 22/11/2015 10:02

Tbh I'm kind of talking myself into Arianna. Would the Ariana Grande association put you off ?

I like Aurelia and Ariadne but they don't sound as nice in our accent we in Scotland have to be careful I think.

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