Ora 1

I'm a bit surprised by the comments because I thought most of them were going to think it's a horrible name, but I see that a lot of them really like it. In my case, I am not so sure. It's the first time I've heard this name and... the truth is, it sounds a bit too strange to me, but I don't consider it entirely ugly either. Maybe I should get used to it a little more. Anyway, it seems an almost extinct name, although perhaps in a few years it will become fashionable...

I love the sweet simplicity of this name and the proximity to the Spanish word for gold, “oro”.

Ora was the name of my great great grandmother. I didn't meet her as she died in 1869, but I met my great great grandfather, Archibald, who died in 1928 at 116, he told me that great great granny Ora was an ambitious, strong-willed woman who had a mysterious aura around her. I associate this name with a mysterious, strong-willed woman, not a Jojo scream because I haven't watched that show yet. I think Ora is a great name along with Ola, Oma, and other names that have a similar sound. I wouldn't really name my child Ora today as commenters have said it reminds them of the Jojo scream, so I think it'd be better naming your child Cora, Dora, Nora, Lora, Zora, etc.. Overall I think Ora is a good name. Thanks for reading :)

I don't care for it, I prefer Cora.

Makes me think of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure.

I don't really recommend this name anymore because of the manga/anime Jojo's Bizarre Adventure.

I like it. Its sound is unique. Although, as I've been watching a show recently, I'm reminded of an overly muscly teenager throwing punches while yelling "Ora! Oraoraoraoraoraoraoroaora!"

I love my name! I can see it being a boys name because my Great grandfather had the name as well. My name is awesome! Yes it mainly used as a girls name. But still, what's in a name other than the person behind it. And it is not a redneck name! Even if it is, who cares! What, are you afraid of the rednecks trying to take over the world?! If so then you are a bit late! For over yonder there be a rising, a wave of people that don't need but for the bare necessities to get by! Any name can be weird or misunderstood. But if there is enough people that like it then it can and will be understood! Just sayin'. Oh and Ora pro nobis! Latin.
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Sounds like aura.

Sounds like the name of a grouchy old woman from the Deep South.

It's a rather ugly name that sounds like "or a" and also unfortunately the native name of the Komodo dragon. Besides, Ora is quite dated and redneck.

REDNECK? Oh please! The name Ora is SO beautiful, "to pray and light" are wonderful meanings. Although it is too close to oral, (you know what I mean uh huh) I still love it.

I kind of like this name. I don't see it being used on a boy.