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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?
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- Mrs Claire (Miss Claire)
3/16/2008, 7:16 AM
Junia is very cute.
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- Julia (JuliaF)
3/15/2008, 7:11 PM
I love Junia. Junebug works fine as a nickname for it.
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- 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.
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- -=A=- (Avgvst)   +3
3/15/2008, 4:16 PM
JuniorIt 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.
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- 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"
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- -=A=- (Avgvst)
3/16/2008, 1:40 AM
That's barely any difference. This is a definite no.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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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