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Can I name my baby Ira?

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phonemouse · 28/03/2023 15:44

I live in the uk. We like the name Ira (pronounced Eye-ra).
It's a fairly popular name in the states and Australia but I am aware it has some other connotations.
Do you think honestly that it would be an issue?

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purplecorkheart · 28/03/2023 15:57

I think that it is a lovely name but no way would I use it in the UK or Ireland.

cookingmama02 · 28/03/2023 15:56

I think it's a lovely name. Personally I would spell it Iyrah but it looks nice either way.

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phonemouse · 28/03/2023 15:55

Sorry yes it would be for a boy. Hmm not looking good.
It is a classic name though which is sad.
Same way Isis is a name though probably not used much anymore either. Difference being Isis is pronounced the same, Ira I felt was different as it's more of a name in itself

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celestebellman · 28/03/2023 15:55

Ira is a boy's name.
Eira is a girl's name.
I really like Ira, but agree it is problematic.
Asa and Ezra have a similar vibe.

LysHastighed · 28/03/2023 15:53

I would have thought that Eira is a girl, while Ira is a boy.
I would say that it doesn’t work in the UK, sorry.
How about Ivor?

Marsyas · 28/03/2023 15:53

NeverHadANickname · 28/03/2023 15:48

I'm 50:50 on this, nice name though. How about Ida as an alternative?

I assumed it was a boys name but looking it up it is both.

IkeNoNo · 28/03/2023 15:51

My first thought was Ira Levin. Author of several excellent books including Rosemarys Baby.

Shadycurtain · 28/03/2023 15:50

Imagine if the child grew up and went to study or work in NI or Ireland… they’d literally need to change their name!

RuthW · 28/03/2023 15:49

I know an Eira, said the same.

NeverHadANickname · 28/03/2023 15:48

I'm 50:50 on this, nice name though. How about Ida as an alternative?

JenniferBarkley · 28/03/2023 15:47

Imagine every time they have to spell their name Blush

No, don't do it.

Lejuge28 · 28/03/2023 15:47

I think it would be an issue in the UK and Ireland. It is the 1st thing I thought of as soon as I seen the title.

The kid would always be explaining "No, not after that" for the rest of their life.

berksandbeyond · 28/03/2023 15:47

No, there are loads of names - don’t lumber your child with that

TomatoSandwiches · 28/03/2023 15:47

You could but the real question is should you and I think we all know the answer to that.

spring78 · 28/03/2023 15:46

I know of 2 in the uk - lovely name x

MoonBase · 28/03/2023 15:46

I genuinely see IRA... I would think you were associated with them..

angiec89 · 28/03/2023 15:46

Honestly I really wouldn't

SophiaSW1 · 28/03/2023 15:45

Yes it would be an issue

Shadycurtain · 28/03/2023 15:45

It’s not a name I’d use in the UK or Ireland.