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Opinions on the name Stella?

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Jaceyishere · 24/07/2017 13:07

Do you like it, do you think it's dated and do you know any? Thanks. I love the meaning Star which is why I like it!

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MeganChips · 25/07/2017 21:09

I love it, it's pretty and classic.

bridgetreilly · 25/07/2017 20:32

Beautiful name, not dated, much nicer than Estelle.

My first thought is Stella McCartney. Also Stella Creasy MP. Works well in all contexts, imo. Go for it!

lazycrazyhazy · 25/07/2017 12:41

Cuird - makes you see stars?! ✨✨

LockedOutOfMN · 25/07/2017 12:08

It's a lovely name!

Mum2OneTeen · 25/07/2017 12:03

It's a lovely name.

midsomermurderess · 25/07/2017 12:00

I like it very much As to lager, well some people will associate it with that, as, on a recent 'Violet' thread, people were saying it sounds like 'violent'.

cuirderussie · 25/07/2017 11:52

Yes and also a beer.

Opinions on the name Stella?
chowmeinchick · 25/07/2017 11:45

Astra is a car?

cuirderussie · 25/07/2017 11:03

Flickerty, in Germany, Astra is a well-known beer, what is it about stars and beer? Smile

flickerty · 25/07/2017 10:51

I like Stella. I also like Astra, Seren and Lyra which are all a bit starry 😊

TealStar · 25/07/2017 10:32

Have always loved it. Not sure why we never chose it actually. I love names that end in a because they are usually very stron sounding. I like the ⭐️ meaning too.

Coey2016 · 25/07/2017 10:26

I really love it

Choccyhobnob · 25/07/2017 10:13

I wish I was cultured enough to have heard of the poem or the jazz song (or even seen a streetcar named desire!) but alas I have never heard of either of them Sad

EyeDrops · 25/07/2017 09:31

I think it's really pretty. It's reminded me of a family connection I'd forgotten.

Also, those thinking it would remind them of x,y,z... I think that's very different once the name is attached to an actual baby/person, because it's their name and them rather than hypothetical. It's not like you'd always think "oh, that sounds like the beer!" - it would just become their name!

EveMoneypenny · 25/07/2017 08:23

Love it - one of my absolute favourites. Can't use it though, as it sounds odd with our surname and I've only had boys so far anyway!

smeerf · 25/07/2017 07:23

I love it and always wanted to call my daughter Stella. My partner has vetoed it as it reminds him of an ex (with a different name). Sigh.

chowmeinchick · 25/07/2017 07:18

@Xeneth88 😂

Goldenbear · 25/07/2017 00:41

Top on my list though was Petranella as I like Petra for short. The problem with both names was the alliteration with the surname as it's a Mck..

Buntysoven · 25/07/2017 00:38

Makes me think of Turkish Delight. Don't know why. Guess I'm a weirdo.

Goldenbear · 25/07/2017 00:36

Yes, I like it, it was on my list for DD. I have a friend who is named Stella and is from a very expensive part of London and went to one of the best, highly selective schools in the country so I definitely don't associate the name with cheap lager!

Xeneth88 · 25/07/2017 00:26

Only if she goes out with her mate Sheila

Nongoddess · 25/07/2017 00:14

Beeziekn33ze I love Stella Duffy's writing too! I think it's a brilliant name. Very 18th century. Elegant. If only I hadn't had all boys....

llangennith · 25/07/2017 00:12

Dated. But I quite like it.

Lemondrop99 · 25/07/2017 00:07

I have a strong irrational dislike of Stella (also hate Estelle etc). But it's just personal preference. There's nothing wrong with the name and I couldn't really explain why I dislike it so much

Guccibelt · 24/07/2017 22:11

Quite like it. Better than Violet, Ivy etc always featured on here.

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