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Thoughts on Lyra?

85 replies

Livingbysea · 01/10/2024 16:13

Hi everyone,

im due to have a baby girl in 3 weeks and my husband and I still can’t decide on a name!! My first choice was Ada which he has gone off and his faves are Jasmine and Isabelle neither of which I would choose as I know a few of each!

we both like Lyla but he suggested Lyra today and I like it! We are thinking of Lyra Grace Elliot. I haven’t heard the name much and it’s not that common. Anyone have any thoughts on the combo I have put above?

many thanks!

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Alongthepineconetrail · 02/10/2024 06:57

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Celticgold · 02/10/2024 02:51

It’s lovely choose what you like.
I had my daughter in 1999 she was always hoing to be called Hope. She is Hope Amelia. At the time people said that’s weird but I loved it and only know one more Hope. I have a great niece called Margot Olenna which I love. Each to their own I feel. Ignore what people say go with what you like!

ivykaty44 · 02/10/2024 02:48

i have heard of a few Lyra

AutumnTimeForCosy24 · 02/10/2024 02:22

@Livingbysea

it really only matters what you & her Dad think. If you like it, then use it!

personally I don't like it, I never did. Saying it makes me feel like I have a mouthful of bolts. To me it feels clumsy & like a command (like instructing a dog to sit)

I once looked after a toddler for a few months & I thought this would get me sorted as she was a real little cutie, but it didn't. It still doesn't feel nice to say, or sound nice.

and it's a right mouthful with Elliot.

sorry, but it's only my opinion & quite irrelevant to your life really.

fedupoftheheatnow · 02/10/2024 02:15

Scutterbug · 01/10/2024 16:47

Love Lyra. Makes me think of His Dark Materials.

Same

orangalang · 02/10/2024 02:08

Lyla is quite nice. But ditch the Grace middle
Name. If you can't think of anything better then settle on Grace like every other pathetic middle name of this era. Grace or Rose... I actually love those names but they are such standard middle names for girls now it's weird

PrincessOfPreschool · 02/10/2024 01:55

Emmeline Elliott sounds fab. A bit like Jasmine but more unusual and the alliteration is very cool.

PrincessOfPreschool · 02/10/2024 01:53

I work with kids and not come across another Lyra. I have an E surname and my daughter's name ends with an 'a'. I do sort of wish I had a consonant at the end, her nickname ends with 's' but only close family use it.

Isabelle/ Isabellas are ten a penny, as are Mia/ Miahs.

Sandybeaches5 · 02/10/2024 01:41

OP, you wouldn't choose other names because you know a few of each, but I think you'll be also be knowing of quite a few Lyras before long, as the name will likely become more and more common.
Also, it sounds similar to too many other names, and I don't think it matches your surname either.

Purposefullyporous · 02/10/2024 01:18

I think it's beautiful

MrsTerryPratchett · 02/10/2024 01:14

TheCultureHusks · 01/10/2024 18:10

Oh gosh just noticed the surname. Forget the middle name - it won’t ever ever be said, so what you need to think about is how Lyra Elliot sounds. Lie Rarrelliot is what I hear. It’s not the most brilliant combo 😬

It does not flow. Not at all.

muggart · 02/10/2024 01:10

I love it, i was a big Philip Pullman fan as a child.

ed sheerans daughter is called lyra.

Ellmau · 02/10/2024 00:10

Too associated with Philip Pullman for me.

I like Lara.

Fizzadora · 01/10/2024 23:19

Next door neighbours great granddaughter is called Lyra. During frequent visits her normal child behaviour is not well tolerated.
Next door but one's granddaughter is called Lyra. When Lyra visits with her Dad and younger brother, Lyra gets blamed loudly and at length for all of her sibling's misdeeds.
Small child over the back is called Lyra. We know this because Lyra's mother is forever screaming at her.
I feel very sad for any child called Lyra based on my experience.

sadeightiesthrowback · 01/10/2024 23:08

Lyra Grace Elliott sounds really well together and is a lovely combination of names!!
I really like i!

JC03745 · 01/10/2024 23:01

I always read Lycra, then think, no its Liar! Sorry, I don't like it at all for those reasons.

FlingThatCarrot · 01/10/2024 22:54

Makes me think of aerial hoop because it's another word for it.
Like silks and pole. Kinda fun.

Normandy144 · 01/10/2024 22:49

Lyra is nice and I don't think it is a mouthful with your surname. Ex- strictly dancer Janette Manrara and her husband, and current Strictly professional Alijâz have a baby daughter called Lyra.

Crispynoodle · 01/10/2024 22:48

Love it

SabreIsMyFave · 01/10/2024 22:46

JimPansy · 01/10/2024 20:41

Alyra looks like a brand name for a security company or an anti-histamine. It's awful.

Yep this. Alyra is dreadful!

SabreIsMyFave · 01/10/2024 22:45

I just see 'Lycra' sorry.

Frozenberries · 01/10/2024 22:45

I love Lyra. I am a big fan of His Dark Materials and think it’s such a lovely name

Firsttimebabymummy · 01/10/2024 22:43

Lovely xx

Atishooo · 01/10/2024 21:14

It’s fairly popular, there’s a Lyra in my DC’s class at school. Also every girl’s middle name is Grace/Rose/May currently, they’ve been done to death. Every Lyra will be a Lyra Rose or Lyra Grace.

JimPansy · 01/10/2024 20:41

Alyra looks like a brand name for a security company or an anti-histamine. It's awful.