Message: "Urania" - Behind the Name

[Opinions] Urania

by Wordsmith

3/15/2024, 7:58 AM

Urania was given (in a throwaway moment) as the name of a minor character in the Henry James novel I'm reading, and I think I love it! I'm obviously aware of all of the negative/distracting associations but am not bothered by them. I also prefer this to the original Ourania, which sounds too much like a toponym or demonym to me (like Iranian), and enjoy the nickname Rainy. Does anyone else appreciate Urania's oddball glamor?

Some combos, duh:

Urania Maud(e)
Urania Helen
Urania Clemence
Urania Sibyl
Urania Constance
Urania Florence
Urania Alice
Urania Lilith
Urania Phoebe
Urania Laure
Urania Blythe
Urania Beatrice/Beatrix
Urania Agnes
Urania Gladys
Urania Phyllis
Urania Sylvie

#Urania

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- Judas221

3/20/2024, 4:09 AM

I like Urania, because of its associations with Greek mythology. Urania Maude is perfect for, since Maude, a female warrior name balances the softness of Urania, making this combination of names as good and balanced.

- Ani (peonini) +2

3/16/2024, 8:46 AM

So beautiful. Ethereal and glamorous. Jewel tones and otherworldly regalness. 🤭

I actually don't know if I prefer Urania or Ourania. Maybe I just like them both. Ourania sounds stronger and warrior-like and Urania sounds softer and more feminine.

I think Rainey dulls the strikingness of Urania.

Urania Sybil is actually breathtaking. Hit the nail on the head. As a long time lover of Sybil, I find it almost impossible to pair it but THIS, this is perfection.

Anyway, thanks for the new name love. 🥰

- Wordsmith +1

3/16/2024, 9:00 AM

Thank you for your appreciation (and for looking beyond the obvious negative associations)!

- Ani (peonini)

3/17/2024, 12:13 PM

I don't personally think it sounds like urine or urinal if that's what you mean! They sound very different to me.

- Higuma (Higuma Kanora) +1

3/16/2024, 1:04 AM

It does have a certain grandiosity fitting for the goddess of astronomy. I put it on par with the likes of Titania and Hippolyta; too grand for the likes of mortal men, but beautiful to look at.

- Ani (peonini)

3/16/2024, 8:46 AM

Perfectly put

- jonesilove

3/15/2024, 11:17 AM

Uranium and urinal come to mind.

- hello_1234

3/15/2024, 9:45 AM

I can appreciate Urania, partially due to its connections with Greek mythology. My favourite combos would be Urania Beatrix and Urania Phoebe.

- ari.

3/15/2024, 8:57 AM

Not a fan. Urania Sibyl is my favourite combo.

- Kerilyntaryn21

3/15/2024, 8:47 AM

Sorry, sounds terrible

- )( (guest)

3/15/2024, 8:12 AM

No, it sounds like urine, urinal.

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