What do you think of Alora?

[Salmonisthebestfish]

Alora for DD due August.

And middle name suggestions. Last name is Smith.

'Atora suet can do it' - just don't OP

“Meaning of Alora
The meaning of Alora is better than best:'God's Light' AL= God and ORA= LIGHT.
The Greek try to take all the credit for the "invention" of the name Alora for the mere fact that very little evidence exists, proving that the Latin language also had a part to play in creating the name). As for the Jewish name Alora it actually has two meanings, many only associate Alora with the with the words "God" and "light" but in reality the other meaning of Alora is "counselor of divine light."

The first website that comes up when you google the name

I’d have that then, Eliora. It’s more substantial.

Crikey that was actually my first thought too. One of those cholestorol reducing ones. Sorry OP.

Reminds me of the marge Flora

I’d like to remind people that different languages and cultures exist outside of your own bubble!!

Very true, but you have asked what people think of the name, and they have given their opinions as requested!

You still haven’t said which language you’re relying on.

@Salmonisthebestfish , which is why posters are pointing out that it sounds like um in Italian.

I'm in the UK , the name may not conjure up the same thought in a different country.

Which is why people are pointing out the Italian Connection. It is also a town in Spain.
Use Laura or Eliora or Lior. Not a mistaken version of it

It makes me think of Anora the film, but that’s only because it’s a fairly recent film.

OP, people are answering your question! It may have been best not to ask.

I think it might get taken for Laura when said aloud myself.

Isn’t it what Italians say the same way we say ‘right’ or ‘so’? I would just feel like you’re about to announce you’d better be getting home, everytime you said it.

I prefer Ellora. I had a teddy bear with the at name on the label as a kid.

In the context of the Hebrew word "Al" the "al-" part translates to "God" in English. In Hebrew, "Ora" (אוֹרָה) means "light" or "brightness"

Why ask what people think if you don’t want to know? What an odd thing to do.

and yes, it’s either margarine or suet.

I'm another in the "sounds like margarine" camp, and there appear to be a lot of us.

But for someone who asked what people think, you don't seem to want to listen to their thoughts. You're getting immediate, gut instinct responses - which is what will happen in real life.

Your child, your choice of name. If you love it, go for it.

I’d like to remind you you asked people what they thought!

Again - “Al” does not have that meaning in Hebrew. “El” does, and is a frequently occurring element in Biblical names. See e.g Elizabeth, Daniel, Gabriel, Raphael.

I really like it! How about

Alora Naimh
Alora Jade
Alora Willow
Alora Florence
Alora Hazel
Alora Sophie
Alora Phoebe
Alora Daisy
Alora Poppy
Alora Violet
Alora Scarlett

Nailed it in the first comment. Came here to say exactly this.

Reminds me of butter.

This I’m afraid!

What about Adara or Amara?

I prefer Elora. Much much prettier and doesn't remind of a spreadable margarine. Sorry OP

It's okay but, I think it's better as a middle name. I prefer Alara to Alora.

People probably hate names I'd choose though so feel free to ignore me because I'd probably choose something like August Alara.