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I came across this name recently and thought it was quite regal and rolls off the tongue prettily. Do you think it's usable?
The association with the Greek columns is a positive association.
The association with the Greek columns is a positive association.
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I like it, I think it works better than most place names.
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While I would never use it myself, I think it is great.
I really like both the look and the sound. It has a strength, but still looks and sounds feminine.
Also, I like the nickname potential in Cori or Thia.
I really like both the look and the sound. It has a strength, but still looks and sounds feminine.
Also, I like the nickname potential in Cori or Thia.
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I think it is usable, and very pretty. It has a lovely colour palette of peach, gold, and ivory to me.
What sort of nickname would be encouraged? I think Cora would be nice (preferable over Cori, but that is also rather darling in an impish way).
What sort of nickname would be encouraged? I think Cora would be nice (preferable over Cori, but that is also rather darling in an impish way).
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Yes, Cora or Thea.
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Even though I majored in classics, my chief association with Corinthia is the New Testament, so it's too overtly Christian for my liking.
Orinthia, on the other hand, enchants me.
Orinthia, on the other hand, enchants me.
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Actually, I didn't mention it, but the letters to Corinth were the first thing that popped into my mind. It's one of the reasons I wouldn't use it myself.
That said, it's much nicer than most place names.
I wouldn't have considered it Christian though, more regional. Like naming your child Moriah.
That said, it's much nicer than most place names.
I wouldn't have considered it Christian though, more regional. Like naming your child Moriah.
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Heaven forfend should I suggest Christianity in any way; how brazen of me! For the record, I chose to be baptized when I was 25, so I don't really have any aversion to Christian references at all, and this is definitely one I'd consider subtle compared to say, Mary or Joshua. A couple of other male names come to mind.
Would every region in Greece elicit the same reaction?
Orinthia is okay. Not as sweet as Corinthia to me, though. :)
Would every region in Greece elicit the same reaction?
Orinthia is okay. Not as sweet as Corinthia to me, though. :)
This message was edited 1/23/2017, 8:59 PM
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I chose to be baptized when I was 15, at my (Lutheran) confirmation. But I don't consider myself a Christian today.
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I'm sort of in love with the sound of this, honestly, though personally I'd keep it as a GP.
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Hi !!!
Oh yes!
I love the Classic World too so the link is absoloutly positive!
You are right: this name is regal!
Maybe this name is too much as FN but it is a super legendary MN!
Byeeeeeee
Oh yes!
I love the Classic World too so the link is absoloutly positive!
You are right: this name is regal!
Maybe this name is too much as FN but it is a super legendary MN!
Byeeeeeee
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