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Aurora or Aurelia?

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Ithoughtyouwere · 11/12/2019 15:53

I like both but wondering whether they’re too hard for kids to pronounce themselves. Would also have issues with the various pronunciations of Aurelia (even me and dh don’t currently say it the same 🙄), though I think aurora is generally universally said the same.

DD1 is Lyra so I think they both fit well.

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GrumpyHoonMain · 16/12/2019 09:32

Aurora is better.

PlantPotting · 16/12/2019 09:31

Love Aurora and Aurelia

Also Ottilie (Ottie) sounds similar I think

VenusClapTrap · 16/12/2019 09:00

I prefer Aurelia.

In the same vein, how about:
Adelaide
Odette
Ondina
Araminta

Dominoz · 15/12/2019 19:02

Aurora, definitely.

Nonameyet1 · 15/12/2019 18:36

Aurelia - definitely

StanleyWalkersThirdWife · 15/12/2019 18:17

Aurelia by a mile! One of my favourite names

tamarisk44 · 15/12/2019 15:31

Ahh I wish husband was bold enough to go for Aurelia! Settling for using it as a middle name. I think it's gorgeous.

Girliefriendlikespuppies · 14/12/2019 23:18

Aurelie?

I love this name.

daisypond · 14/12/2019 23:10

I’m not keen on either, sorry, but I like Lyra. Selene?

MrsBungle · 14/12/2019 23:08

I like both but think Aurora edges it.

Amelia732 · 14/12/2019 23:03

I like Aurora and nickname rory is so cute

TatianaLarina · 13/12/2019 18:03

I like them both and they both go well with Lyra.

ericaanne · 12/12/2019 15:34

I prefer aurora, I think it sounds better and is much easier to pronounce especially for kids

Tablepicture · 12/12/2019 13:39

I prefer Aurelia but like both

Babymummy09845i · 12/12/2019 13:34

Aurelia is gorgeous and more unusual than Aurora whilst also being easier to pronounce

MadisonAvenue · 12/12/2019 06:25

I like Aurora. I once knew an Auriel which I always thought was a lovely name.

mathanxiety · 12/12/2019 03:43

I think Aurora is too identified with Disney.

Love Aurelia. I pronounce it Aw-REE-lee-a

NannySusan · 12/12/2019 02:32

I like both preferring Aurelia because it's easier for me to pronounce Aww ree Lee a.... another option would be Arriety....so they would both have character names?

Astronica · 12/12/2019 02:11

I much prefer Aurora.

BingThing · 11/12/2019 21:17

I love both but prefer Aurelia. What about Adina, Anya, Thea, Xanthe or Iona?

LesLavandes · 11/12/2019 19:19

Aurelia. I think it's an Italian name. Try to use the correct pronunciation

Iliada · 11/12/2019 19:13

I like both! But I’d pronounce Aurelia Ow-REH-lee-a.

Togepi · 11/12/2019 19:10

I prefer Aurelia but feel like Aurora goes slightly better with your other daughter's name!

miahadalittlelamb · 11/12/2019 19:04

I prefer Aurora، more well known, easier to pronounce and prettier than aureilia in my opinion.

Petrichor11 · 11/12/2019 18:27

I love Aurora, one of my fave names

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