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Ezra and Aria?

39 replies

armt · 14/02/2025 21:14

We have an Aria. Would it be odd to have Ezra as our boys name?

We chose Aria because of its meaning and we loved it. I had heard it on pretty little liars the show.

We're having a boy and LOVE Ezra, not because of the show!!!.... is this too odd. Would people notice?

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RoundoffFlick · 14/02/2025 23:18

Wouldn't make the connection. My immediate thought was they are both very 2020s names, names that in the future you will be able to link to a very specific few years. They do go very nicely together.

ChaosAndToast · 14/02/2025 23:15

As a 30 year old I made the connection straight away but it's a pretty old show now

MummaMummaJumma · 14/02/2025 23:13

SummaLuvin · 14/02/2025 23:07

It’s a tiny bit worse than Buzz and Woody. In PLL Aria was a 16 year old girl, Ezra was her (fully grown man) English teacher who pursues her and they have a relationship - one that is implied to be sweet and romantic, not predatory and gross.

that being said the show is long since over and doesn’t seem to be developing any cult status like Gossip Girl, Friends, or Grey Anatomy. So the connection will be noticed less and less as time goes on.

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🤣🤣 never seen the show but now it makes more sense why the OP wanted some perspective!

Ladamesansmerci · 14/02/2025 23:08

I'm 31, and immediately thought of the show 🤣

SummaLuvin · 14/02/2025 23:07

MummaMummaJumma · 14/02/2025 22:38

I think the OP is saying both Aria and Ezra are on the a TV show called ‘pretty little liars’. Her question is, would people be aware of that. Sort of like having Buzz and Woody - people would constantly ask “Were their names inspired by Toy Story?”.

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It’s a tiny bit worse than Buzz and Woody. In PLL Aria was a 16 year old girl, Ezra was her (fully grown man) English teacher who pursues her and they have a relationship - one that is implied to be sweet and romantic, not predatory and gross.

that being said the show is long since over and doesn’t seem to be developing any cult status like Gossip Girl, Friends, or Grey Anatomy. So the connection will be noticed less and less as time goes on.

aveenobambino · 14/02/2025 23:01

Haha sorry I got it and used to love the show but no, I'd still go for it!

MummaMummaJumma · 14/02/2025 22:38

Comedycook · 14/02/2025 22:33

I don't get it...

I think the OP is saying both Aria and Ezra are on the a TV show called ‘pretty little liars’. Her question is, would people be aware of that. Sort of like having Buzz and Woody - people would constantly ask “Were their names inspired by Toy Story?”.

Comedycook · 14/02/2025 22:33

I don't get it...

Busted2006 · 14/02/2025 22:32

No clue of the show.

I think they sound good together

Moreteaandchocolate · 14/02/2025 21:48

I have no idea what show you mean! Love the names together.

Alohamora7 · 14/02/2025 21:21

I made the connection straight away as a mid 30s female… I don’t think our kids would make the connection growing up (their parents and teachers maybe)

sorepaw1 · 14/02/2025 21:19

I saw your post and immediately came here to see if you knew the connection! Maybe it depends on age - i am 40 and know it as had a teenager when it was huge. I think it will only be known by a very specific age group

MummaMummaJumma · 14/02/2025 21:17

Lovely name! I haven’t heard of the show either x

MumonabikeE5 · 14/02/2025 21:15

Think it’s a good sibling combo. I have no idea what this show is.