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Thought on the name Aurora?

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RedRobyn2021 · 29/09/2024 19:37

I feel like this is the right now for our second DD

DP liked it when we discussed it earlier in the pregnancy but now he said he's worried it's like a stripper name

I don't think it is at all, please let me know your thoughts?

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CrispieCake · 29/09/2024 20:29

Pretty to look at but too difficult to say imo. Unless the pronouncer has very good diction, it will either end up "Awawa" or "A-Roarer".

On the other hand, my older one is definitely "A-Roarer" so the name would suit them.

sel2223 · 29/09/2024 20:22

I don't like it, sorry.

Agree with pp, it sounds like the kind of name a child would pick for their doll , very Disney Princessy.

As an adult, I can see where your husband is coming from, I'm afraid. It does sound more like a performers stage name than a high flying executive or serious professional etc

RolaColaLola · 29/09/2024 20:07

I don’t find it a nice name to pronounce. It’s sort of clunky to say. Rory as a NN for a girl is cute.

Hohofortherobbers · 29/09/2024 20:05

I don't like it, the harsh 'roar' in the middle

Genuinelyenquiring · 29/09/2024 20:02

Newdaylucky · 29/09/2024 19:59

It is - my daughter declared Aurora to be her favourite name, and called her doll Aurora, when she was 6.

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Yes I think I wanted to call my future daughter Aurora when I was about 7 but thought better of it at 34.

Grazyna80 · 29/09/2024 20:01

Love it! Beautiful name

Newdaylucky · 29/09/2024 19:59

Genuinelyenquiring · 29/09/2024 19:56

Not a fan. It seems like the kind of name a child would pick.

It is - my daughter declared Aurora to be her favourite name, and called her doll Aurora, when she was 6.

whathashapoenednow · 29/09/2024 19:59

Very popular but I love it

It is cute on a kid but my friend is Aurora and she goes by Rory because she feels embarrassed saying Aurora as an adult. But that's just her opinion

Sologurn · 29/09/2024 19:59

It's lush. Doesn't matter what we think. There's always some who love it and some who hate it

BeautyPageantDropout · 29/09/2024 19:58

It seems to have become so popular in the last 5 years or so.

I don't think of it as a stripper name but I can't say I love it. Think it's an awkward and clunky sound.

Genuinelyenquiring · 29/09/2024 19:56

Not a fan. It seems like the kind of name a child would pick.

TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 29/09/2024 19:54

I think of fireworks...😐

Haroldwilson · 29/09/2024 19:51

I can't pronounce my Rs very well (increasingly common) so would find it difficult for that reason. Auwrowra if I say it. It's not that bad if I say a name like Robert with a single R, but two Rs emphasise it.

lespameo · 29/09/2024 19:49

Ps I've never thought of it to be a stripper name! I think aurora borealis or princess aurora!

afrikat · 29/09/2024 19:48

I love it! Often wish I'd used it for my daughter

lespameo · 29/09/2024 19:47

My 9 year old is Aurora and I love it now just as much as I loved it when I was pregnant. Her nickname has been Rory since birth which I never expected but I quite like it as it's quirky and normally given for a boy. She likes being called both!