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How weird is this name? But I love it!

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WHAT91 · 10/07/2018 19:44

OK, I know it's 'unusual' to say the least but I absolutely love the name Jura for a girl. I'm 33 weeks pregnant and am trying to gather names. So far, I'm unisinpired but my dp and I love the name Jura (we love the island itself and the whisky Blush).

So what I'm asking is, if you met a baby Jura, would you think weird or nice?

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Susannach · 11/07/2018 13:19

Love it, and it works for a boy too so I’d go for it either way!

MariaMadita · 11/07/2018 10:12

I like it :)

Jura is also a lovely area in
Switzerland and France. (I grew up in Southern Germany so our parents often took us hiking/camping in the Jura hills...) There are also other regions called ....Jura in Germany.

It's also a (slightly colloquial but not disparaging) term for law in German. (Iura = Jura...)

Anyhow, I really like it :) it's a bit strange but also really lovely imo.

Tefiti2 · 11/07/2018 10:01

It is a really beautiful and underused name! Go for it!

Bloodyfucksake · 11/07/2018 09:58

I know 2 Russian boys called Jura. Not sure if its short for anything. They are nice kids though!

SomeKnobend · 11/07/2018 09:56

I would think "juror".

FairfaxAikman · 11/07/2018 09:53

I love it. The only Jura I know is a dog but that wouldn't put me off.

Loads of nice names in the Scottish islands.

FartnissEverbeans · 11/07/2018 09:50

I love it!

Jura is shaped like a boob though.

This made me laugh Grin But I think the Paps of Jura would be more of a funny joke than a deal breaker for the name... I'm sure it'll give her a laugh when she's older! Reminds me of a trip I went on to Cairnpapple Hill - stone booby hill. We Scots are such a literary people.

I also love the suggestions of Sula and Afton.

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WHAT91 · 11/07/2018 07:30

florascotia2 yes, I love the meaning Smile almost as unusual as the name.

Thanks everyone for your honest opinions. It's a contender, that's for sure!

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Queenofthedrivensnow · 10/07/2018 23:28

It's lovely

buttercup54321 · 10/07/2018 23:26

Jurassic

GreenBrick · 10/07/2018 23:09

Yura is a very common name in Eastern Europe for a boy, (from Yuri). For me it’s very confusing for a girl as it’s such a male name, but I appreciate your area may have no issue with this

Ohyesiam · 10/07/2018 23:01

I’m not a lot better of weird names, but I really like Jura. It would be unusual, but still sound like a proper name.
I love Jura island too op. I’ve sat on the beach in front of Jura House and watched an otter fish for ages about 4 metered away from me.

EvilEdna1 · 10/07/2018 23:01

I know a baby girl called Jura. Named after the whiskey. No others have used it as a name. Not the worst name I have heard. When she gets to s condary they will call her Jurex though.

YoucancallmeVal · 10/07/2018 22:58

I like it written down but in my accent it is more D'you ra which isn't as pretty. Maybe don't ever meet me so I can't mangle it?

villamariavintrapp · 10/07/2018 22:17

It’s also the covering of the brain and spinal cord. Spelt dura. I don’t really like it as a name..

dappledsky · 10/07/2018 22:05

My friend’s little girl is called Jura, I think it’s lovely. Go for it!

user1495884620 · 10/07/2018 22:02

I thought mountains as well. To be honest, I didn't know it was a scottish isle (but guessed from the mention of whisky!)

HoratioNightboy · 10/07/2018 22:01

Nice choice!

Been in use in Scotland for about 200 years so not unknown as a forename. Mostly used for girls, but there are a few boys too, and for some reason is popular as a boy's middle name. So if you do have a boy then you can still use it! Smile

OlennasWimple · 10/07/2018 21:49

It's a lovely word, but only a name for a pet, sorry

Beamur · 10/07/2018 21:26

I like it.
DH is a bit Scottish on his fathers side and we have an island name in one of the kids names. My great aunt had the same name.
Jura is shaped like a boob though. Hence 'paps'. That wouldn't put me off though.

Hamletina · 10/07/2018 21:25

Sounds like juror.

Which makes me think of the rural juror from 30 Rock - watch the clip of it on YouTube, and you might see the problem

LittleMissedTheSunshine · 10/07/2018 21:21

In a Scottish accent if sounds nice. Yorkshire or Cockney not so much. So.. depends on where you're from.

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WHAT91 · 10/07/2018 21:16

Gorgon oh aye, in drinks name only! Grin

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GorgonLondon · 10/07/2018 21:08

WHAT I agree with you completely re. Laphroaig. As a DRINK, mind. Not a child!

florascotia2 · 10/07/2018 21:07

This may not matter to you, but have you checked out the meaning of the word 'Jura'? It's generally reckoned to mean 'Deer Island' . That's not a bad meaning at all- red deer are elegant and magnificent, and the island is lovely . And I expect you know the meaning anyway ....