Afra/Astra

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Does anyone like the names either Afra or Astra for a girl? They seem a bit too out there but I like the sounds of them:)

Well an Astra is a crappy car, and Afra - well it's ok.

Never heard Afra.... Astra makes me think of the car .

Sorry ! Not a fan of either

I like Asta which is a Norwegian name, if that helps?

Astra is a car.

The usual spelling of Afra is Aphra. It's not a name that appeals to me.

I like em both-
Similar but more common:
Aurora
Elsa
Elsie
Also,
Aksa (Islamic name)

I like PPs spelling of Aphra

I hadn't heard of Afra but it's interesting. I like Astra. Nobody of your DD's age will have heard of the crappy car.

What about Astrid?

Astra isn't a crappy car. They are excellent cars, reliable and roomy. They're even made in the UK.

Love Aphra!!!

My niece is called Afra - I think it's a beautiful name

Do you mean Aphra OP?

I really like Aphra (as in Behn), and also Asta as a PP has mentioned (I used to work with a Lithuanian one). I wouldn't personally choose the spelling Afra but there's nothing wrong with it. For me Astra is the car I'm afraid.

How about Aster (flower, I think!) or Aasta instead?

If you have any Irish connections you could consider Aifric (pronounced Afric like Africa without the last a).

Nobody of your DD's age will have heard of the crappy car.

You do realise kids get older?

What I mean is, it's hardly a Lamborghini is it?

Astra is a lovely name. And Asta. And Astrid. And Aphra (not heard it before).

Aphra is lovely.

I prefer Astra out of the two, but also like the suggestion of
Asta by a previous poster.

I like Asta/Aster and Aphra.

I know of an Astrid... neither name appeals to me personally, but they’re both inoffensive. I’m 27 and didn’t get the car reference.

Aphra is quite nice and I love Astrid. Not keen on Astra though, the car is the first thing that comes to mind.

I like Aphra.

I love Aifric. Unfortunately no Irish heritage. Aphra is lovely.