I have loved both of these a long time, but I am assuming most people would keep them in the middle name spot because of the first syllable thing. [name_f]Aster[/name_f] is my birth flower, I love stars and SO is into Greek mythology. If we used Astor, it would be after Astor Place in [name_m]New[/name_m] [name_m]York[/name_m], since his family originally came from [name_m]New[/name_m] [name_m]York[/name_m]. [name_u]Ellis[/name_u] is a middle name on our list for a boy. I am an Aussie so either spelling is the same pronunciation to me. But I kind of like the unexpectedness of this name and the meaning behind it. Sort of a creative or bohemian feel. No idea what I’d pair it with if it was strictly a middle name. We like Southern names (SO is a born and raise Floridian) or Italian/[name_m]German[/name_m]. We like to middle names which could help, since all the names I love basically end in -a or -ar sounds for the most part. Thoughts?
Definitely usable. I love [name_f]Aster[/name_f]! The Astor spelling is less attractive to me.
[name_f]Aster[/name_f] [name_f]Felicity[/name_f]
[name_f]Aster[/name_f] [name_f]Eleni[/name_f]
[name_f]Aster[/name_f] [name_f]Naomi[/name_f]
[name_f]Aster[/name_f] [name_f]Marien[/name_f] (from your sig - love this!)
[name_f]Aster[/name_f] [name_u]Vivien[/name_u]
[name_f]Aster[/name_f] [name_f]Juliet[/name_f]
[name_f]Aster[/name_f] [name_f]Cleo[/name_f]
[name_f]Aster[/name_f] [name_f]Ottilie[/name_f]
[name_f]Aster[/name_f] [name_f]Jessamine[/name_f]
[name_f]Aster[/name_f] [name_f]Novalie[/name_f]
[name_f]Aster[/name_f] [name_f]Colette[/name_f]
Sure it’s useable! I much prefer the [name_f]Aster[/name_f] spelling. Astor looks masculine to me.
I didn’t think of the first syllable issue until you mentioned it. [name_f]IMO[/name_f] it’s unusual but definitely usable. I prefer the [name_f]Aster[/name_f] spelling.
I think it’s usable!!!
Listen, they MIGHT get teased a little in middle school, but we all do, and they’ll probably just roll their eyes to such a childish thing, it’s no big deal
I’m Greek and I think [name_f]Aster[/name_f] is absolutely beautiful!
I honestly didn’t even think of the syllable thing until you mentioned it.
I’m Australian and I think it’s totally usable. I love the name and would have used it for either of my girls, if only it went with our surname. It’s gorgeous.
The show The Office once made fun of the name [name_f]Astrid[/name_f] (because apparently sounds like a$$ turd) but I wouldn’t let that put me off using the name one little bit… it’s gorgeous and you can come up with bad nicknames for any name if you try hard enough
I [name_u]LOVE[/name_u] the name [name_f]Aster[/name_f], for all the same reasons you do! I mentioned it to a couple friends in [name_f]Canada[/name_f] and they brought up the A$$ issue, but I think as soon as the name is attached to a sweet little people won’t think of that association.
I’d say dare to use it!
Definitely usable! To me, [name_f]Aster[/name_f] is the feminine spelling and Astor is the masculine. Not to say you can’t use either, but that would be my initial assumption.
I think they are distinctively differente names. [name_f]Aster[/name_f] is flower/celestial/Greek female name and a very beautiful one, but as a biology major all I can think of is the aster fibres found in the cell- I don’t think many people would think that though.
Astor, on the other hand, is a male name apparently meaning “hawk”. As an Argentine, I find it to be directly related to music via Astor Piazzola (one of the most famous tango composers in history).
Whatever name you decide to go for, I think both of them definitely work as a first name. It took me a while to get what you meant about “the first syllable” so I doubt it will be too much trouble.
Not to be a downer, but what if she grows up to have a big bottom or no bottom? Assless [name_f]Aster[/name_f], Assy [name_f]Aster[/name_f]? Seems mean/immature/childish to us adults, but I have a very teaseable name and I hated it–and I think unless you went through that, you can’t really comment on whether it’s a big deal or not.
I didn’t ‘grow into it’ or get over it, or brush it aside when people said it like a pp mentioned. It affected me and still bugs me when adults (yes, adults, it did not end in middle school or high school) think they’re being funny by bringing up the childish nickname and mine is less offensive than what yours could be. I mean you’re just asking for it in the teasing department. I know in AU they say ‘arse’ instead, so maybe it wouldn’t be a problem there. You can always use it as a middle.
People are saying they didn’t notice the first syllable, but it’s the first and only thing I think of when I see the name–and trust me, whether they say it or not, other people will think of it too.
It’s literally the first thing that pops into my head when I see [name_f]Aster[/name_f]. Sad but I have a teasable name too, so am sensitive to it.
Honestly, The Office ruined As- names for me with the [name_f]Astrid[/name_f] joke someone already mentioned. That’s all I hear now. I would never comment on it out loud to anyone but that’s where my mind automatically goes when I hear them.
I do think Astor/[name_f]Aster[/name_f] is usable, as it’s a legitimate name, but you just have to take into consideration that while kids are creative and can find a way to tease almost any name, the “insult” for this name is obvious and not all people can brush teasing like that off.
I love [name_f]Aster[/name_f]! I don’t think Astor has the same appeal.
[name_f]Aster[/name_f] is lovely!
I know the cutest 4 year old girl named [name_f]Aster[/name_f]. It’s a really cool name. I also know lots of Astons too and the beginning sound has never been an issue!