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Help[Opinions] Lyra
Out of curiosity, has anyone encountered anyone named this before The Golden Compass (UK: Northern Lights... I think) was published? I've heard of couples considering it afterwards, but don't know if they followed through.
It's appeared in a few other books/series--The Riddle-Master of Hed being one--but I also don't know if any aren't scifi/fantasy.
I like the name, a lot; the character from that book is a good one, and the constellation is a particular favorite. It's simple, and sounds classy--not like a random concoction of syllables. I'd even consider using it if it doesn't become massively trendy, which I could see happening.
(Note: I'm not planning on naming any kids soon.)
What do you think? Have you seen it outside of stories?
It's appeared in a few other books/series--The Riddle-Master of Hed being one--but I also don't know if any aren't scifi/fantasy.
I like the name, a lot; the character from that book is a good one, and the constellation is a particular favorite. It's simple, and sounds classy--not like a random concoction of syllables. I'd even consider using it if it doesn't become massively trendy, which I could see happening.
(Note: I'm not planning on naming any kids soon.)
What do you think? Have you seen it outside of stories?
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Lyra is a beuaitful name. i've always loved 'l' naes, and this has been in my top 20 for years. Lyra is beautiful and rools off the tongue.
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I really like Lyra! I only like it said LEER-ah, and have never seen it used in real life. It's unusual but not made-up sounding or weird.
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I love Lyra pronounced LEER-a.
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It's always been rare
It's my niece's middle name, but as Array said - she was named for the Lyra in the book. I doubt it will be come massively trendy - but once the movies come out, it will gain more popularity I think.
It's my niece's middle name, but as Array said - she was named for the Lyra in the book. I doubt it will be come massively trendy - but once the movies come out, it will gain more popularity I think.
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Out of curiosity, has anyone encountered anyone named this before The Golden Compass (UK: Northern Lights... I think) was published?
One poster here has a niece named for that Lyra. :)
I don't know about real people by the name, but I know I loved Lyra-prn-LEER-ah when I was little. I had a huge number of Barbie dolls, but a few of them had "always" names--one was always Charity when we played with her, and another was always Lyra-LEER-ah.
I'm sure it was used in the past, though not frequently at all. ;)
I like the name Lyra, but I'm frustrated at the fact that everyone (including me--damn you, Phillip Pullman!) would pronounce it LYE-rah rather than LEER-ah, so I'd never consider it myself.
Array
One poster here has a niece named for that Lyra. :)
I don't know about real people by the name, but I know I loved Lyra-prn-LEER-ah when I was little. I had a huge number of Barbie dolls, but a few of them had "always" names--one was always Charity when we played with her, and another was always Lyra-LEER-ah.
I'm sure it was used in the past, though not frequently at all. ;)
I like the name Lyra, but I'm frustrated at the fact that everyone (including me--damn you, Phillip Pullman!) would pronounce it LYE-rah rather than LEER-ah, so I'd never consider it myself.
Array
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Interesting you should say that. While I am aware of the Pullman books, and actually plan to read them before the movies start coming out (this Christmas!), I was not aware that they feature a character named Lyra, and would not have guessed that the name is prn LYE-ra in the books. Wouldn't have known any of that if you hadn't posted this! At least, not until I'd got around to starting my reading.
Learn somethin new every day. :-)
Learn somethin new every day. :-)
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I'm not sure if it was ever clearly stated that it was pronunced Lyra.
At least in none of the books; Pullmaan might have said something at one point. I do recommend the books, they are fabulous. (Fab enoguh for my niece to be named them!)
At least in none of the books; Pullmaan might have said something at one point. I do recommend the books, they are fabulous. (Fab enoguh for my niece to be named them!)
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Some combos I thought of, too... WDYT?
Lyra Elise
Catherine Lyra
Lyra Bethany (Lyra Beth)
Gretchen Lyra
Lyra Sarai
Lyra Isabel
Lyra Brynn
Lyra Bree
Others, possibly, to follow... my favorites are:
Lyra Elise
Catherine Lyra
Lyra Isabel
Gretchen Lyra has a nice flow, I think, but I don't care for Gretchen--nms.
Lyra Elise
Catherine Lyra
Lyra Bethany (Lyra Beth)
Gretchen Lyra
Lyra Sarai
Lyra Isabel
Lyra Brynn
Lyra Bree
Others, possibly, to follow... my favorites are:
Lyra Elise
Catherine Lyra
Lyra Isabel
Gretchen Lyra has a nice flow, I think, but I don't care for Gretchen--nms.
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Lyra is a name that I like then dislike then like again if you know what I mean
I knew a child called Lyra Katherine but thats the only real life LyraI can remember
Lyra Elise - okay but lacking something
Catherine Lyra - beautiful but I prefer Lyra Catherine
Lyra Bethany (Lyra Beth) - lovely names but dont quite fit together
Gretchen Lyra - no
Lyra Sarai - no
Lyra Isabel - yes sounds fine
Lyra Brynn - the middle name doesnt fit
Lyra Bree - as above
Lyra Adrienne
Lyra Amelie
Lyra Beatrice
Lyra Catherine
Lyra Christine
Rosemary Lyra
Lyra Stephanie
Lyra Vivianne / Vivianne Lyra
I knew a child called Lyra Katherine but thats the only real life LyraI can remember
Lyra Elise - okay but lacking something
Catherine Lyra - beautiful but I prefer Lyra Catherine
Lyra Bethany (Lyra Beth) - lovely names but dont quite fit together
Gretchen Lyra - no
Lyra Sarai - no
Lyra Isabel - yes sounds fine
Lyra Brynn - the middle name doesnt fit
Lyra Bree - as above
Lyra Adrienne
Lyra Amelie
Lyra Beatrice
Lyra Catherine
Lyra Christine
Rosemary Lyra
Lyra Stephanie
Lyra Vivianne / Vivianne Lyra
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