What do you think of Alora?

[Salmonisthebestfish]

Alora for DD due August.

And middle name suggestions. Last name is Smith.

I really like it. However I am a huge science fiction and fantasy fan and would love a similar name for myself as it sounds like a great name for a warrior Princess.

Classic case of not hearing the answers you want and getting defensive.

It’s a name I would associate with a product, not a human. See also Kiaora

True but as an Italian I have to say it’s an awful choice. Hope your child never travels to Italy with that name.

Did you actually google the word?

• "Alora" is a brand name for a transdermal estradiol system (a form of estrogen) used to treat menopause symptoms.
• It's used to alleviate dryness, burning, and itching of the vaginal area, as well as reduce urinary urgency or irritation

Sounds like a product
A brand name
Maybe a drink like kiora
Perhaps a vegan drink
Anyway not suitable as a name for a person

Sounds like Our Laura if you said to a Northern person.
sorry - I would hear see/ it and think ‘that’s a made up name by someone trying to be Yoonique.

Is your native language Hebrew? And are you religious ? If yes then Alora is fine. But if you don’t speak Hebrew then it it pretty pointless giving your child an unusual name that you will be explaining for the rest of your child’s life.
We chose grandparents names, which are all currently under used so a little unusual, but so much easier to explain. And you don’t need a degree in semantics to understand them.

Not a resounding endorsement OP! Sad for you but I’d let it go. Also having been in your shoes considering a similar semi-made up name that sounded like a product (Evia) I’m so glad I ditched it and went for a real name with history and precedence. My daughter loves finding out about historical namesakes and if she meets another one in real life she gets a kick out of it. I only wish now I’d gone with a family name to give her even more links to her roots.

You've asked on an English forum though, so you've got replies based on that primarily, but also on other languages as some have stated.

If you want to go for it regardless, don't ask.

I love the name Flora if you like a similar sound.

Household cleaning product.

Sorry.

This was what my brain said

Is it a name from your culture?

A friend of mine had a baby girl a few years ago and called her Alora. When my friend announced the name I remember thinking how weird it was. I just put an enthusiastic smile on my face and congratulated her.

The child is 3 years old now and I still think it’s a weird choice, it hasn’t grown on me at all. I can’t put my finger in it but it just doesn’t sound like a real name.

It just sounds like a chavvy take on Laura.

Having spent 3 weeks in Italy last Summer I wouldn't use Alora as a name - unless you and your child never plan to go to Italy. It would be like calling your child 'so' in the UK.

How about Elara or Aurora? xx

Not much.

Yes, Italian, which is why people are saying it sounds like the Italian word for ummmmm

It's beautiful.

Indeed, and in Jewish culture the name with the meaning "God is my light" is Eliora.

Many baby name sites are inaccurate as regards origins and meanings of names.

That was my first thought. Italians use it (what sounds like) every second word and I instantly think ‘Alooooora’ as it’s how they say it. I think it’s like the equivalent of ‘well…’

Must admit I started singing the theme tune to the Kia Ora juice advert in my head when I read that… so it’s a no from me, sorry.

I like it!
However it's the name of a character in a film called willow from back in the day (not an issue and I only know about it because DP loved it as a child and quotes it all the time 🤦‍♀️) but if that would put you off then avoid.
Alora jade is nice

Many of the baby name websites spout a pile of nonsense.

Exactly. The website OP is taking as a source doesn't look authoratative at all.
If you like it, you like it, but use it based on it's sound and associations rather than what a random website has put up for its meaning.
I don't think younger generations use suet very often.
Aurora and Aloma are also nice.