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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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teatoast8 · 01/10/2024 16:44

Love it!

Babyshambles90 · 01/10/2024 16:44

Makes me think of the Philip Pullman character, she was called Lyra. Really pretty name.

MerryMarys · 01/10/2024 16:42

Is it pronounced Lee-ra or Lie-ra?

SometimesCalmPerson · 01/10/2024 16:41

It’s lovely but makes me think of Lycra.

ElderPrice · 01/10/2024 16:40

Neighbour had a baby just 2 weeks ago and has called her Lyra. A good choice if you have musical connections! (And a pretty name 🙂)

WhoStoleYourHighHorse · 01/10/2024 16:29

Lovely. Use it!

EmeraldDreams73 · 01/10/2024 16:21

I love Lyra! X

BabaYagasLittleSister · 01/10/2024 16:20

I prefer Lyla.

FrenchandSaunders · 01/10/2024 16:20

I know a gorgeous little Lyra, very cute name.

Bluevelvetsofa · 01/10/2024 16:19

I like it!