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Are these girl's names too strange?

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MaddieUK · 07/08/2015 13:42

I've not discussed names with the other half yet - he's from the UK, I'm not (European/Israeli roots). I'm looking for a name I could use on the continent as well as here. I have a feeling my taste in names is a little too weird for the UK though :) Would really appreciate it if you could have a look at my 'long list' and let me know if they'd be too out-there! Which are your favourites?

Imogen
Yuna
Indra
Elisheva
Celeste
Delta
Orla
Tirza
Yara
Ophelia

Thank you!

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BrienneofQarth · 13/08/2015 15:24

I love all your choices - celeste and Indra stand out for me, they're beautiful. As it happens, I live in Scotland and have a dear friend named Euna (pronounced You-na, which I imagine is similar to your Yuna?) - it's a traditional Scottish name but uncommon, if you follow me. And to my knowledge has never, ever been referred to as Tuna!

WhatWhyHow · 13/08/2015 15:27

Yara is nice - arabic for butterfly.

Teladi · 13/08/2015 15:31

I thought about Tirzah for my DD (after a daughter of Zelophedad!) but my DH said no. Still love it.

Love Yara and Celeste too.

Really don't like Delta, makes me think of the airline.

Valsoldknickers · 13/08/2015 15:40

I think there are some lovely names on your list OP.

Tirza made me think of Ben Hur's sister. Such a beautiful name Smile

MaddieUK · 13/08/2015 16:58

Thank you for suggesting Euna -- it's a good idea, but it would cause some difficulty in Netherlands/Belgium with the pronounciation.

I hadn't considered Delta Airlines - good point.

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chocolatechip123 · 13/08/2015 17:02

I like Odette myself...

BrienneofQarth · 13/08/2015 17:48

Euna is married to a Dutch man Grin Not sure if she has issues with his family and pronunciation, although she certainly does in Starbucks!

BexusSugarush · 14/08/2015 20:22

Yuna from Final Fantasy? I actually really like this name too. I have a soft spot for video game characters; Kairi is another nice one.

ThatBloodyWoman · 14/08/2015 20:29

I used to know an Indra.
Always liked the name.

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