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I realized I have a crush on Aurora! I appreciate its classical background, positive meaning, and connection to Aurora Karamzin (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aurora_Karamzin) whom I studied in my bachelor's theses (well, both of my theses focused more on her niece, countess Marie Linder, but I became familiar with Madame Karamzin's life as well in the process). Also, I have an ancestress named Amanda Aurora, so there's an honoring aspect to me as well.
The only problem is that if I ever have a daughter, I can't use Aurora as a first name because I have a cousin named Aura. And though I'm fine with using Aurora as a middle name, I think it's too beautiful a name to be hidden in the middle name slot. Also, I don't know any good nicknames to Aurora: Rory is cute in the anglophone context, but in Finland it sounds a bit awkward.
So, what do you think about Aurora? And what is your opinion of the Finnish pronunciation of it (OW-ro-rah, instead of ə-RAWR-ə in English)?
Formerly known as Remora L.
The only problem is that if I ever have a daughter, I can't use Aurora as a first name because I have a cousin named Aura. And though I'm fine with using Aurora as a middle name, I think it's too beautiful a name to be hidden in the middle name slot. Also, I don't know any good nicknames to Aurora: Rory is cute in the anglophone context, but in Finland it sounds a bit awkward.
So, what do you think about Aurora? And what is your opinion of the Finnish pronunciation of it (OW-ro-rah, instead of ə-RAWR-ə in English)?
Formerly known as Remora L.
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I love Aurora, it's often in my top 3 or at least top 5. I like both Rory and Ari as NNs =) I've never heard the Finnish pronunciation before but, while it sounds okay, it doesn't seem like it would work here in Australia.
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One of my favorites lately, too.
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This is my SO's favourite name. He is desperately trying to convince me of it. I do like it. It is whimsical, and I love the connection both to the Roman goddess and to the Northern Lights. I think it just sounds a little clunky in English. I prefer the French version: Aurore. So, I also prefer the Finnish pronunciation to the English. There are very few, if any, words and names that sound better in English, in my opinion.
As for nicknames, I like Rorie, Rora, Aura (obviously no good for you), Aurie, Rorie-o, and Oreo.
As for nicknames, I like Rorie, Rora, Aura (obviously no good for you), Aurie, Rorie-o, and Oreo.
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sorry dont like it, or the Finnish pronounciation
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