Aphra

[kt12mum]

Thoughts on Aphra for a girl?

I like it. It feels very fresh.

Sounds like Alpha. No from me, sorry.

Fabulous. Named for an inspirational role model

I absolutely love it and it was on my list but DH vetoed

Aphra? As in Aphra Ben? She was a famous playwright in her time. I love it. Inspirational name.

Oops. I mispelled the name. It's Aphra Behn.

Love it. I know an Aphra who's lovely.

I’ve never heard of that name! It’s great.

So long as you're not in Australia you'll be fine. APHRA is the regulatory body for health professionals

Really nice. Strong, great namesake, pleasant sound and would make a refreshing change from some of the usual suspects.

How do you say it? App Ra? Couldn't find the pronunciation just meaning on google

As long as you are a fan of Aphra Behn and happy for people to ask/comment on that (as that's likely what most people will assume as it's an uncommon name). I think it's quite pretty and fits a nice niche - unusual yet still "fits in" style wise with all the "ah" ending 2 syllable names popular for her peers at the moment (Ava, Ayla, Ada, Lyra, Isla, Ella etc).

@Irishfarmer

How do you say it? App Ra? Couldn't find the pronunciation just meaning on google

Aff- ruh

I know a gorgeous little Aphra. Love it.

Sounds like alpha or aphid to me.

But I often don't like names like this at first and then they grow on me!

My first thought was Aphra Benn too. It's a lovely name.

I like it, it reminds me of Alpha which is the name of an amazing young girl I know.

I know someone who named.their kid this and several people have missheard "afro"

It's a yes from me, it's bloody lovely!

I love the spelling, it feels like a strong name.

I like it! My dad had a lovely girlfriend with that name (about 30 years ago!), so only good connections for me.

I don't like the look of it written down or the sound of it, so it's a big No from me.

I like it.

It the name of the girl in Dr sleep isnt it?

I love it, fresh and different, without being too different!

Ah no, that was Abra, but Aphra is much nicer!