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Has anyone every heard this name??

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whirliebird · 17/02/2017 19:28

Has anyone ever heard the girls name 'Runa' before? I really like it. I believe it's Norwegian and means 'secret, flowing' I'm thinking this or something similar if baby is a girl. Anyone have any opinions/other suggestions? X

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Bambambini · 18/02/2017 13:46

Grew up beside a Runa in the 70's. Had forgotten all about her. I like it.

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whirliebird · 18/02/2017 13:44

Thank you so much everyone. I woke up this morning and still love it so that's a good sign! All your positive comments have helped too, thank you Flowers

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YouMeddlingKids · 18/02/2017 09:25

Ooh, have never heard it before but love it... That doesn't happen often! Go for it 😀

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 18/02/2017 09:23

Haven't heard of it before, but I like it !

harderandharder2breathe · 18/02/2017 09:18

I know a Runa, her parents are from Bangladesh although she's British (adult female)

perfectlybroken · 18/02/2017 07:59

I know a Runa with a Bengali heritage. Lovely name.

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whirliebird · 18/02/2017 07:54

Ha ha, almost tempted to add Rune to my boys list now Grin

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SaudadeObama · 18/02/2017 06:13

I know a Rune who's a male Norwigan. Not heard the female version but it's nice.

Muddlingalongalone · 17/02/2017 23:07

I knew a Rune (male, Danish), but wasn't aware of a female version.
I don't love it - but roo-roo/noo-noo could be quite cute nns when she's little

DramaAlpaca · 17/02/2017 23:02

I've heard it, it's lovely.

reuset · 17/02/2017 22:07

Yes. It's not bad.

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whirliebird · 17/02/2017 21:57

Gosh, so many positive comments. Thank you Smile

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Jooni · 17/02/2017 21:19

I know a little one, she gets Ru for short. I think it's lovely.

Juliecloud · 17/02/2017 20:40

I know a Rhuna. Both are lovely names.

manicinsomniac · 17/02/2017 20:39

I've never heard of it but I like it.

Sophronia · 17/02/2017 20:37

I've heard of it. It's lovely. I also like Rune for a boy.

lifeisazebracrossing · 17/02/2017 20:27

Yes, taught a lovely girl with this name and a cute surname to match!

FartnissEverbeans · 17/02/2017 20:25

It's lovely

GinIsIn · 17/02/2017 20:17

I know a Ruta? I like it.

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whirliebird · 17/02/2017 20:16

Thank you Curls Rune is apparently the masculine form of Runa.

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CurlsLDN · 17/02/2017 19:48

I like it.

It immediately reminded me of rune stones, it's probably not related but I suppose rune isn't heard often so some will make the link. (Not a bad thing in my opinion, but worth flagging in case you dislike the association)

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whirliebird · 17/02/2017 19:44

Thank you everyone. It's top of my list...for now! Only 5wks till I'm due so really have to get organised with names, we keep changing our minds Confused

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whirliebird · 17/02/2017 19:42

Yes Midnight it's pronounced Roo-na Smile

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TalkingSheds · 17/02/2017 19:36

I've not heard of it before but I do like it.

LevantineHummus · 17/02/2017 19:36

Heard it a long time ago. Love it.

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