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I'm not sure I'd ever use it, but I'd be thrilled to meet someone named Glory. It has a great sound and would make a nice nn for Gloria, Gloriana, etc.

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Of your combos, Miriam Glory most resonates with me.

I like this in and of itself, or, to pair with other names. I myself would use the longer formal version of Gloria to allow for the pet name of Glory for those endeared with closer intimacies of affection.

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Glorianna / Gloryanne (Glory Ann / Glory-Anna--spell or dispell as you will) are other versions of the same, and if this name is of little use now-a-days, such a scarcity would increase its value.

This message was edited 11/12/2015, 3:13 AM

It doesn't please me at all. The meaning is just too intrusive. And it seems unnecessary to go the Glory route when Gloria exists and is quite acceptable, if hubristic.

I like Glory, and on a real kid too. Glory Alanis is cool.

I love Glory but I also wouldn't use it in real life. Battle Hymn of the Republic is one of my favorite songs... It's such a nice idea but it does remind me of Glory Holes, that's all that holds me back!

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I wanted to use it with Virginia for Revolutionary War vibes, but that also doesn't make sense with my reasoning because that song is from the Civil War. That would make a confederate! ;)

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I love Helena Glory from your list. Hermia Glory would be cool too. Lysandra Glory. Melaina Glory.

Well, I wouldn't try to talk you out of it; I occasionally suggest Glory as a middle name, though I don't see any reason why it can't work as a first name as well. The word has broader meaning and association than just its use in religious context and I would not assume a parent who chose it necessarily did so for religious reasons. Personally, it brings a good bit of nature imagery to mind...sunrise, sun reflected in dew drops, Morning Glory flowers, etc. I also think it has a bit of spunk to it. Of your list, I best like the feel/flow of...

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Adelaide Glory - plays up the spunkiness
Helena Glory - seeing her reading a book in a field of flowers
Emilia Glory
Katarina Glory
Miriam Glory - this one does feel religious in tone, no problem for me
Vivian Glory - this also plays up the nature feel for me

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I'm not familiar with your style, but this is GP so perhaps you might like...

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Ailsa Glory
Athena Glory
Audra Glory
Clementine Glory
Corinne Glory
Danica Glory
Elspeth Glory
Millicent Glory - I like this reversed, too
Nina Glory
Rosamund Glory
Sigrid Glory
Tamsin Glory
Wilhelmina Glory
Winifred Glory