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[Opinions] Aurea and Lux (plus Leonio)
I really quite like these two names tonight. What are your thoughts on them?I'm aware of the usage of Lux in The Virgin Suicides, but I'm not sure it bothers me, so I'd prefer it be pushed to one side for the moment.Additionally, while I was looking at Late Roman names, I came across Leonia. What do you think of it, and how would you feel about the "made up" (as in, the idea just sprung to mind) Leonio?Much obliged!
Ottilie


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Not a fan of Lux, to me it doesn't really work as a name.I just dislike Aurea, not entirely sure why.Leonia is a very pretty name and Leonio sounds interesting. Would you be using it as a boys name?

This message was edited 8/30/2015, 7:31 AM

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I really like these. I don't associate Lux with The Virgin Suicides at all. Leonio, not so much.. I think I like just Leo best.
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I love just Leo, but I'm afraid it's far too popular here! Thanks!
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Aurea is beautiful and so is Leonia. Leonio is actually very nice!
Lux, on the other hand, just reminds me of an epic fail in advertisment:
NOTHING SUCKS LIKE AN ELECTROLUX.
(Electrolux makes vacuum cleaners.)
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Hahaha, thank you!
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Well, I know a Leonie and have often thought how much I like her name. Leonia adds just a touch of frill to it, in a good way. I like Leonia a lot - but then again, I am a fan of "leo" names. Leonio is interesting. I could actually totally see it in use, though it is not really my style or forte. I much prefer the simple Leon. Still, it works. As for Lux... I do like it in a simple way. I personally think it is one of those names that takes guts to use (like Pixie or Tulip), but is endearing nonetheless. I actually like it better on boys and I am not totally sure if you meant it for boys or girls since I cannot remember The Virgin Suicides (though part of me thinks I remember it being about a group of girls).
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Ah, Leon, despite my love of Leo- names in general, is actually one of my most disliked names! As for Lux, I don't particularly have a preference as to gender. Thank you!
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Aurea is nice. Simple & different.
Don't like Lux at all - good meaning but abrupt sound, too tied to 'luxe' and luxury, and cheap soap:
Leonia is fine though and Leonio is a legit name:
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonio
not really my cup of tea, but okay.
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I'm glad to see Leonio is legitimate! I was pretty surprised it wasn't in the database. Thank you!
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I get the appeal or Aurea. I wish I could like it more. Lux does nothing for me, I'm afraid. I've a sister named Leona so the extra letter of Leonia seems a bit like overkill.
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Ah, well, thank you! :)
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Aurea is one of my favorite girl names! It has a lovely meaning and sounds very noble, but still usable.Leonia sounds interesting, too!
Leonio... well, too feminine if you ask me.Lux is not really my cup of tea. It reminds me of "lynx" or a light bulb brand... something. Naw.
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Thank you! :)
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