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Cassiora

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twab · 12/04/2024 23:26

I met a girl on the beach when I was about 7 and we became best of friends for the day. We didn't speak the same language, she was greek. Her name was Cassiora. I never met her again.

I have looked it up and it's not a 'real' name but I love it. What are your thoughts?

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TaraFl · 07/05/2024 16:27

Would go love lovely with her sister labia Majora which was my first thought

Daisybuttercup12345 · 01/05/2024 23:31

A casserole pie?

Brexile · 13/04/2024 21:07

Cassiodora is a real name. I like it.

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 13/04/2024 17:46

Cassiora does sound like 2 names smushed together ( Cassandra/Cassia and Theodora/Leonora) but there are quite a few names that also sound like that to me (Annabelle for example) that are still very popular, so if you love it there’s nothing wrong with it as such. A Cassiora certainly wouldn’t get any negative reaction/ surprise where I live.

I must admit though I’d assume a female Cory was short for Cordelia or maybe Coralie though as they seem more obvious.

BodyKeepingScore · 13/04/2024 16:43

twab · 13/04/2024 10:17

I do like Cora.
what about Cassieopie?

That can't be a serious suggestion?

BinkyBeaufort · 13/04/2024 16:42

Callinda nn Callie
Carissa nn Cassie or Carrie

nameXname · 13/04/2024 13:22

Not all strictly an 'or' sound, but along those lines:

Doria
Dorinda
Dorothea
Devorah
Dorrit

Cordelia
Cora
Cornelia
Corisande
Corinne/Corinna

Moreteaandchocolate · 13/04/2024 11:34

I can’t think of any that include the Cassie / Callie part as well as the ora part, but here are some names with the “or” sound -

Cordelia
Dorelia (Dora for Short)
Leonora
Alora
Coralia
Aurora
Isadora
Flora
Orla
Aurelia
Elora

Nicebloomers · 13/04/2024 11:29

Callidora- Greek- meaning gift of beauty

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twab · 13/04/2024 11:15

I dont want her to have the same name as my mum

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Pieceofpurplesky · 13/04/2024 11:11

Call her Dora. It's a beautiful name

OldTinHat · 13/04/2024 10:57

Oooh, I like it!

There again, I was going to name my imaginary daughter Ophelia Guinevere. Fortunately, I had two sons instead who have very traditional names!

TheYearOfSmallThings · 13/04/2024 10:53

I wonder if you misheard or misremembered the name? It isn't terrible but it sounds like two names (maybe Rita Ora's little sister Cassie Grin)

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twab · 13/04/2024 10:50

these are all lovely. I really like the 'ore' sound in Cassiora. My mother's name is Dora, which is just beautiful. Any ideas of similar Cassie/Callie names with that sound?

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Nicebloomers · 13/04/2024 10:44

OSU · 13/04/2024 10:29

Calliope?

This with lovely nn Callie

OSU · 13/04/2024 10:29

Calliope?

Moreteaandchocolate · 13/04/2024 10:29

twab · 13/04/2024 10:17

I do like Cora.
what about Cassieopie?

Cassieopie will likely be shortened to Cassie though, which you wanted to avoid? I personally find it a bit long and tricky to spell, but just my opinion :)

PoppingTomorrow · 13/04/2024 10:27

Cora is lovely.

Calliope?

Laura?

And, I'm not a fan personally but Leonora is another option?

OnHerSolidFoundations · 13/04/2024 10:24

Hmmm she might end up being called Cassio 🤷‍♀️

Smartiepants79 · 13/04/2024 10:21

Cassiopeia is fine just watch the spelling

fieldsofbutterflies · 13/04/2024 10:19

Err...no. That sounds like a type of cake.

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twab · 13/04/2024 10:17

I do like Cora.
what about Cassieopie?

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Moreteaandchocolate · 13/04/2024 09:28

Cora would be a nicer shortening if you did go for Cassiora, maybe? ( I personally prefer Cora as the full name though)

fieldsofbutterflies · 13/04/2024 09:21

Cassia is okay but don't pick it based on the nickname Cory - she may hate it and go for something completely different.

theduchessofspork · 13/04/2024 09:14

Cassia is much nicer, I’d use that

Cassiora is too like Kia ora, and Cory isn’t nice either (and is mostly an American boys name)