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Modern & Spiritual middle name for Reya?

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coconuttymummy · 27/09/2019 16:02

We had originally chosen the name: Reya Eden Sky, but I hadn’t realised how popular the name Eden had become.

Does anyone have any other suggestions for a girl’s name with a spiritual flavour - that isn’t too traditional or old-fashioned, for our more modern naming style?

It doesn’t have to be an obvious connection - a name that has a spiritual or virtuous meaning, or the name of a Saint that sounds more modern... we’re open to anything, really.

2 Syllables, like Eden would be perfect.

Our DS #1 is called: Brody Rocco Shae (Rocco is a Saint). Xx

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TheVanguardSix · 01/10/2019 18:03

Nyx

KronksSpinachPuffs · 01/10/2019 17:58

Zinnia? It's a flower.

Reya Zinnia sounds nice to me! (Assuming it's pronounced Raya)

kenandbarbie · 30/09/2019 07:22

I think in Latin it's Kehrez but in English Serez

BelfastNonBlonde · 30/09/2019 06:47

Grace

BelfastNonBlonde · 30/09/2019 06:45

Astrid

BelfastNonBlonde · 30/09/2019 06:45

Juno

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coconuttymummy · 30/09/2019 06:35

@kenandbarbie I like Avani and Ceres.

Do you pronounce Ceres like keh-REZ? x

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kenandbarbie · 29/09/2019 23:13

Avani
Cybele
Ceres
Faith
Hope
Celeste
Danu
Juno
Ishtar
Liluri
Aditi

mclover · 29/09/2019 21:10

Juno or Luna

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coconuttymummy · 29/09/2019 20:04

@Proseccoinamug I don't like Astrid but Keziah is lovely. I don't think it works well with Reya, but otherwise a beautiful name, x

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Proseccoinamug · 29/09/2019 19:19

Keziah?

Astrid?

AppleDragon · 28/09/2019 14:21

@coconuttymummy I think both work really well

MyNewBearTotoro · 28/09/2019 11:16

Paisley (means church)
Joslyn (joyful)
Lotus
Peace
Paige
Bliss
Glory
Honor
Verity
Mercy
Serenity

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coconuttymummy · 28/09/2019 09:23

@purbal I love Charity, but I used that name for my 1st baby, which ended in 2nd tri loss.

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coconuttymummy · 28/09/2019 09:21

@appledragon I quite like Esti and Inez. I'm not sure if they work with Reya? x

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AppleDragon · 28/09/2019 09:17

Esti is a lovely diminutive of Ester and works well as a standalone name

PurBal · 28/09/2019 09:10

I like Caritas.

Charity is the anglicised version ans works too.

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coconuttymummy · 28/09/2019 08:52

I like Neriah and Areli, but I don't think they pair well with Reya xxx

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MyNewBearTotoro · 28/09/2019 08:15

Joy

Some interesting biblical names for girls (and boys) here including Junia, Kaziah, Abeline, Adalia, Adah and Jaala.

VenusClapTrap · 28/09/2019 08:08

Actually, not Storm. Sounds like rainstorm 🤦🏻‍♀️

VenusClapTrap · 28/09/2019 08:05

Reya isn’t a ‘modern’ name. It was the name of my great great great aunt, born in 1847. She spelt it Reyia though. Nice, unusual name though!

How about a nature name?
Reya Storm
Reya Meadow
Reya Sequoia

daisypond · 28/09/2019 07:41

Which is the Celtic name? Perhaps I’m missing something. How about Aster instead of Esther? Or Vita - meaning life?

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coconuttymummy · 28/09/2019 07:32

@DoctorAllcome I adore your apt use of our preferred themes/meanings via the name Asman .... unfortunately, neither of us like the actual name. 😢

Likewise, with Ester. What a strong heritage that name has. Sadly, it’s just too traditional/old-fashioned for our tastes.

I adore their meanings, though. X

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coconuttymummy · 28/09/2019 07:28

Lilith is seen as a demoness by many, so wouldn’t be quite what we’re looking for! 😁

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coconuttymummy · 28/09/2019 07:26

@DoctorAllcome I do like Noa a lot. Unfortunately it doesn’t play well with Reya 😭

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