Message: "Junia" - Behind the Name

[Opinions] Junia

by oosteph

3/15/2008, 3:09 PM

I first thought of this name when I saw the movie 'Juno'. Although I think Juno is a little much for a girl, (Think Juno Beach and the Juno Awards) Junia (pronounced JOO-nee-ah)seems to flow nicely and avoids the whole Juno issue.

So what does everyone think of this name? Too girly? Too awkward?

Also, I would love to use the nickname Junebug. Does this work with Junia?

#Junia

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- Mrs Claire (Miss Claire)

3/16/2008, 7:16 AM

Junia is very cute.

- Julia (JuliaF)

3/15/2008, 7:11 PM

I love Junia. Junebug works fine as a nickname for it.

- August Rose (guest)

3/15/2008, 4:19 PM

It's a little awkward, but it doesn't really discourage me. I'd love to actually see it used, June is a bit bland for me. and I think it'd be a nice alternative to June or Juno.

- -=A=- (Avgvst) +3

3/15/2008, 4:16 PM

Junior

It reminds me of "Junior" with a New York accent.

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- Rose-Berry +2

3/15/2008, 4:28 PM

Junior and Junia sound exactly the same in an English accent as well which is the only thing that puts me off the name, otherwise I would like it. I really dislike children being called Junior as well.

- August Rose (guest) +1

3/15/2008, 5:02 PM

Hm, I can't say I have this problem. in a new york accent, atleast all the new yorkers I've met, I think it would sound like "JOON-ya" Junia is pronounced "joon-ee-ah"

- -=A=- (Avgvst)

3/16/2008, 1:40 AM

That's barely any difference. This is a definite no.

- ToveTer

3/15/2008, 4:12 PM

I don't find Junia too girly - it's very practical in way when someone is thinking about Julia. I can always say something like: How about Junia? It sounds nicer and it's also more fresh. My favourite combos are Junia Eve, Junia Cecily and Junia Xanthe. Junia will also age well - it has some good nicknames for a little child, but at the same time it'll look good on an adult.

Junebug - eh, quite ok. with me, but I'd prefer June, Nia, even Juno.

- Kate

3/15/2008, 3:19 PM

I like Junia. It's much better than Juno and June, IMO. It's not too "girly" (whatever that means) or awkward. And yes, Junebug works as a nn.

- Melania (melrose452)

3/15/2008, 3:18 PM

Junia is a great name, although I do prefer Juno (but I definitely understand your concerns). Junebug would certainly work as an (occasional :P) nn.

- Sarah Kate (sarah lee)

3/15/2008, 3:13 PM

I don't really like it, but it isn't the worst name I heard. What about June?

As for Junebug is a nice nickname, but I don't really like nicknames that this. It is still cute and would work with Junia (or June)

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