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Aphra

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kt12mum · 19/11/2021 21:01

Thoughts on Aphra for a girl?

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BeautifulandWilfulandDead · 20/11/2021 10:53

Love it!

GrandPrismatic · 20/11/2021 05:01

Aphra-disiac was my instant thought. I do like the name though but think would always mentally make that association

CouncilHousedAndViolentBaby · 20/11/2021 01:27

Don't like it

HunkyPunk · 19/11/2021 23:21

How is it connected to a health regulatory body? The Australian health regulatory body is AHPRA, not Aphra. It’s got the same letters, but not in the same order. And no-one outside Australia has ever heard of it, anyway. Sorry.

Aphra is a lovely name!

WeasilyPleased · 19/11/2021 23:19

Oooh I love it. (Runs off to consult dh)

FreakinFrankNFurter · 19/11/2021 23:08

I've never heard it before but like it.

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kt12mum · 19/11/2021 23:04

I like that it sounds strong but also soft, and not that common but still recognisable as a name ie not completely made up

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kt12mum · 19/11/2021 23:02

I'm UK based so never even heard of that health organisation not on my radar at all so not an issue for me in that sense

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Hairyfriend · 19/11/2021 22:58

I too think of this www.ahpra.gov.au/

Certainly not a strange or horrid name, but equally, I personally don't like it- with so many others to choose which aren't connected to a health regulatory body. Any others you like? What do you like about this name?

Kitkat151 · 19/11/2021 22:51

Sorry this name is just ugly to me

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kt12mum · 19/11/2021 22:44

Wow very positive response I was expecting a more mixed response thank you everyone

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Luredbyapomegranate · 19/11/2021 22:41

I like it

TheLovleyChebbyMcGee · 19/11/2021 22:39

Ah no, that was Abra, but Aphra is much nicer!

TheLovleyChebbyMcGee · 19/11/2021 22:37

It the name of the girl in Dr sleep isnt it?

I love it, fresh and different, without being too different!

HesperusWreck · 19/11/2021 22:31

I like it.

DramaAlpaca · 19/11/2021 22:26

I don't like the look of it written down or the sound of it, so it's a big No from me.

SkankingMopoke · 19/11/2021 22:25

I like it! My dad had a lovely girlfriend with that name (about 30 years ago!), so only good connections for me.

AuntDympna · 19/11/2021 22:09

I love the spelling, it feels like a strong name.

MrsBobDylan · 19/11/2021 22:09

It's a yes from me, it's bloody lovely!

Leeloo1233 · 19/11/2021 22:08

I know someone who named.their kid this and several people have missheard "afro" Confused

EileenGC · 19/11/2021 21:28

I like it, it reminds me of Alpha which is the name of an amazing young girl I know.

littleburn · 19/11/2021 21:27

My first thought was Aphra Benn too. It's a lovely name.

WholeClassKeptIn · 19/11/2021 21:24

Sounds like alpha or aphid to me.

But I often don't like names like this at first and then they grow on me!

MiddleParking · 19/11/2021 21:23

I know a gorgeous little Aphra. Love it.

CampagVelocet · 19/11/2021 21:20

@Irishfarmer

How do you say it? App Ra? Couldn't find the pronunciation just meaning on google
Aff- ruh