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Hi !!!
What are your favourite names from Australia?
I mean both Indigenous Australian and European/Asian names that are particularly used there.
Personal Name Lists https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/125456
What are your favourite names from Australia?
I mean both Indigenous Australian and European/Asian names that are particularly used there.
Personal Name Lists https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/125456
This message was edited 10/20/2021, 2:11 PM
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Some that I feel are particularly Australian that I like (mostly all aboriginal)
Boys: Huon, Jarrah, Tasman, Balun, Nullah, Iluka, Jarli
Girls: Naya, Jannali, Jedda, Alinta, Iluka, Kiya, Matilda
My cousin is married to an Aboriginal woman and their kids are Balun (river) and Naya (thunder) which are really lovely.
Boys: Huon, Jarrah, Tasman, Balun, Nullah, Iluka, Jarli
Girls: Naya, Jannali, Jedda, Alinta, Iluka, Kiya, Matilda
My cousin is married to an Aboriginal woman and their kids are Balun (river) and Naya (thunder) which are really lovely.
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Hi Bex !!!
That's a great list!
Naya and Balun... What language your counsin' wife's speaks?
There are so many Indigenous Australian languages. It would be great to know what it is.
That's a great list!
Naya and Balun... What language your counsin' wife's speaks?
There are so many Indigenous Australian languages. It would be great to know what it is.
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I'm not sure exactly which language they come from. I know her family has ties to Biripi and Kamilaroi countries, but I know her family has ties to more as she is very proud of her heritage and her family has pretty detailed knowledge of what different countries her relatives are from.
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Annali Ariarne Briohne Jaroah Karalee Talara Tarni Adina Elanora Jannali Tahlee Zahli Zahlia Delvene Dimity Jenaya Kahlia Shiralee Kiralee Kira Lyndal Raewyn Maeryn Neroli Keroli Kerilyn Makinti Marlisa Merinda Sarina Tasma Valmai Valmae Delmae Xandrie Bodhi Cadel Banjo Anzac Jarrah Huon Talia Peta Nerida Narelle Lorrae Melba Kylie Kirrilly Lynnae
This message was edited 10/20/2021, 4:35 PM
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I am super amused if you have included Neroli here because of the TV sports presenter, seeing as she is my cousin lol
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No I know a few Neroli's in their 50s and 70s
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Araluen is pretty lovely. Just a melodic nature name. One of my favourites. :)
Kirrily is also nice, but I prefer the spelling Kiralee (KEE-ra-lee) since it's simpler but has that trendy vibe without leaving its roots.
Narelle has that elegant elle ending which sounds cross-cultural. You can also get cute Ellie as a nickname, but IMHO, Narelle is much much better on its own.
Melba is adorable. It's one of those grandmotherly-but-also-young names, like Mabel, Violet or Elsie.
Nerida is pretty too. I don't get why it was never popular in Australia, but I have a feeling it'll be common soon.
Peta is a nice feminine form of Peter - it sounds less harsh than Petra.
I only think of Talia as a Hebrew name and forget the Australian usage; though both meanings are gorgeous. I don't like Tahlia, looks like a misspelled Thalia.
Winsome is cute. I love its vintage vibe.
Imagine having female twins named Araluen and Nerida - that'd be awesome. :P
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In terms of Indigenous Australian names for boys, none appeals to me, I prefer Celtic names used there.
I like the masculinity of Lachlan, the pronunciation and the way it looks written.
Kane isn't bad. Just a little common-sounding.
Bodhi is as refreshing as a wave. Not bad.
Kirrily is also nice, but I prefer the spelling Kiralee (KEE-ra-lee) since it's simpler but has that trendy vibe without leaving its roots.
Narelle has that elegant elle ending which sounds cross-cultural. You can also get cute Ellie as a nickname, but IMHO, Narelle is much much better on its own.
Melba is adorable. It's one of those grandmotherly-but-also-young names, like Mabel, Violet or Elsie.
Nerida is pretty too. I don't get why it was never popular in Australia, but I have a feeling it'll be common soon.
Peta is a nice feminine form of Peter - it sounds less harsh than Petra.
I only think of Talia as a Hebrew name and forget the Australian usage; though both meanings are gorgeous. I don't like Tahlia, looks like a misspelled Thalia.
Winsome is cute. I love its vintage vibe.
Imagine having female twins named Araluen and Nerida - that'd be awesome. :P
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In terms of Indigenous Australian names for boys, none appeals to me, I prefer Celtic names used there.
I like the masculinity of Lachlan, the pronunciation and the way it looks written.
Kane isn't bad. Just a little common-sounding.
Bodhi is as refreshing as a wave. Not bad.
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