[Opinions] Thora
I'm curious as to reactions on the name. I'm not sure whether or not I'd use it, but I've become interested in using more Scandivian/Norse names of late. Thora, Johanna, Jonas, Anders and Sigrid are on the top of the list.
(Jonas is a family name, used in the family since the 1700s when we were still in Sweden)
(Jonas is a family name, used in the family since the 1700s when we were still in Sweden)
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I always think these names sound really funny beacause they are not spelled that way generally. They just have specific letters that do not exist in english. Like: Þóra - Thora. Jónas - Jonas. Jóhanna - Johanna. Sigríður - Sigrid.
I ADORE Thora, it's on my list for ages, since thora birch is my fave actress.
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It seems like a very traditional, old-fashioned name. I couldn't picture a little girl with this name...
I really like Thora, for some unknown reason. Its not really a name I would go for, but I do like this. I dont know if I would want to use it, which is why I am glad my SO decided for me (a firm NO!). I really like it for someone else's daughter though. I think its beautiful, yet different and strong.
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I like Thora. I think it is very sweet. Plus, I love Thora Burch.
I like Jonas, Anders, and Sigrid a lot, too.
Johanna I am on the fence about, if only for pronunciation reasons. It should be yo-han-ah, but people would (at least, I think they would) americanize it to jo-han-ah, which I don't find especially appealing. Even worse, they might think it is a version of Joanna, and, well, pronounce it as such. All and all, kind of a headache.
I like Jonas, Anders, and Sigrid a lot, too.
Johanna I am on the fence about, if only for pronunciation reasons. It should be yo-han-ah, but people would (at least, I think they would) americanize it to jo-han-ah, which I don't find especially appealing. Even worse, they might think it is a version of Joanna, and, well, pronounce it as such. All and all, kind of a headache.
Thora is okay, kind of a nice name...I wouldn't pick it for myself though. I reminds me of the actress Thora Birch.