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[Opinions] Nora?

by betsylou

11/6/2005, 8:38 PM

What do you think of this name? Is it too old lady? My grandmother's name is Norma, which is way too old lady for me but to honor her I thought Nora might be nice... How do you picture a Nora?

----Betsy-----

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- Isla

11/8/2005, 2:49 PM

I adore it

~Heather~

- Tassiegirl

11/7/2005, 8:04 PM

I've only known one Nora, so that's who I picture--little mousey girl, somewhat spoiled.

- Jen (Adelle Sofia) +1

11/7/2005, 2:41 PM

I like it. What about as a nn for Eleanore? It seems somewhat unfinished to me, though I think it's very pretty.

And I'm a sucker for using a name to honor.

- betsylou

11/7/2005, 3:32 PM

I agree that it can sound nicknamey and unfinished, but since I'm trying to honor Norma, Eleanore with the nn Nora seems a bit too far off. I am trying to get into loving it on its own... :)

----Betsy-----

- as (guest)

11/7/2005, 2:24 PM

I love Nora-it's on our list. We have two Irish Noras in the family. I picture a fair skinned, pink cheeked beauty with this name. :)

- Jaime (JaimeLouise)

11/7/2005, 1:58 PM

I know that Nora is a full name in it's own right, but I prefer it as a nn for Eleanor.

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."
-Eleanor Roosevelt

- Kristen (iamkristen)

11/7/2005, 12:34 PM

Nora is a nice name and I don't think it's too old ladyish.

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- Lucille +2

11/7/2005, 10:30 AM

I keep thinking of Nora Dunn.

- Daddysdancer

11/8/2005, 11:15 PM

Wow, another "Noisy Nora" fan. I loved that book when I was little :-)

- Laurie (guest)

11/7/2005, 10:47 AM

Or...

A children's book called "Noisy Nora". It was sweet.

- Laurie (guest)

11/7/2005, 9:38 AM

Nora is a nice, Irish, homespun sounding name. I like it.

- Arcadia

11/7/2005, 12:54 AM

I like Nora. It's a graceful name, but it has spunk. I picture Nora as the kind of person who would rather have long-stemmed lilies than roses.

Arcadia

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- mum2bubba

11/7/2005, 12:12 AM

I like it spelt Norah, whenever I think of this name I always think of Norah Jones the singer, I aslo knew a girl who spelt her name Noora.

- Daddysdancer

11/6/2005, 10:16 PM

I LOVE the name Nora. I think it's old-fashioned but very refreshing, as well pretty.

- MariaNikolaievnaRomanova (guest)

11/6/2005, 9:28 PM

Nora is one of my favourite names. It is SO not old lady. I think it oozes elegance, intellect and charm and would be a perfect way to honour someone named Norma.

My personal favourite Nora combo is Nora Eulalie.

- Erin

11/6/2005, 8:53 PM

I LOVE the name Nora. I had wanted to use it for this baby on the way, but hubby axed it. I think Nora is just one of those names that fits wonderfully on a baby and young child and can also grow with the child into adulthood.

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- flavie +1

11/6/2005, 8:50 PM

I love the name Nora! I know a girl about 22 years old with this name and it does not seem old lady to me. I picture a girl who is very sweet and feminine.

- OonaKate (guest)

11/7/2005, 8:17 AM

Well, I AM a Nora so I am a bit biased. I really like my name. It is classic but a little different, easy to spell and pronounce. It is also common to a lot of different ethnic backgrounds so I often get serenaded by Egyptians and Irishmen alike.

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