Cora: Cute & Pretty or Cheesy & Tacky?

Our first baby is on her way and we’re really trying to settle down on a name for her! [name_f]My[/name_f] husband & I like [name_f]Cora[/name_f] but we’d like some opinions on our “situation”. [name_f]My[/name_f] husband’s name is [name_u]Cory[/name_u] so we’re not sure if a) [name_f]Cora[/name_f] is too close, b) it would be cheesy and/or tacky to use it considering her dad’s name is [name_u]Cory[/name_u] or c) it’s a nice ‘honor’ name and pretty. Thoughts anyone?

Ooh, I was going to say there’s nothing cheesy about [name_f]Cora[/name_f] at all, but I see now it’s because daddy is named [name_u]Cory[/name_u]. Hmm. I’m not a fan of naming children after parents, but there’s nothing wrong with it. [name_f]My[/name_f] mother is [name_f]Christine[/name_f], my brother [name_m]Christopher[/name_m], and it’s never felt tacky to me. [name_m]Just[/name_m] not something I plan on doing because it always felt uninspired. I think as long as you’re fine with everyone thinking it was intentional, rather than just a name you happen to love that sounds like daddies name, it’s fine. [name_f]Cora[/name_f] is lovely after all. I’d go with a little of A, and a little of C. None of B. :slight_smile: I think it is very close to [name_u]Cory[/name_u], but it’s beautiful and a sweet gesture she might appreciate as she grows up.

Also, totally forgot to mention that we didn’t pick [name_f]Cora[/name_f] because of my husband’s name. We liked the name and for some reason didn’t make the connection until a good friend of ours pointed it out (then had one of those “duh” moments) and that made us a little uneasy about the name!

I agree with this. It might make things a little confusing at times, but it’s a lovely name. If it’s the clear winner, I say go for it.

Yes, you’ll probably get a lot of people assuming it’s intentional, so if you’re prepared for that, I think it’s fine.

It’s a beautiful name. Becoming more popular because of Downton [name_u]Abbey[/name_u], but it’s great. Makes me think of “corazón.”
Not cheesy, but it definitely comes across as a name honoring her papa. I like that.

I second everything said here.

Thank you for all the replies so quickly! One last question, does [name_f]Cora[/name_f] [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] flow decently? It’s a tradition on my side of the family to use the grandmother’s name as a middle name. [name_f]My[/name_f] mom’s name is [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] and I like it a lot but I’m not sure if [name_f]Cora[/name_f] [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] has that “flow” to it!

To be perfectly honest, I’d suggest using [name_f]Cora[/name_f] as a middle name. I love the name [name_f]Cora[/name_f], but it will be annoying to call for [name_u]Cory[/name_u] and [name_f]Cora[/name_f]. Also, babies are talked to with an “ee” sound at the end of their names (my mom called me, [name_f]Erinn[/name_f], “Ersie” and still does) so she might be called [name_u]Cory[/name_u] :confused:

[name_f]Cora[/name_f] [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] has a decent flow. I think the [name_u]Cory[/name_u]-[name_f]Cora[/name_f] connection is sweet, although it’s probably going to be confusing at some point.

[name_f]Cora[/name_f] [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] doesn’t really “flow.” But there are much worse names! [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] is really pretty, and I think it has the same classic-with-a-twist style as [name_f]Cora[/name_f].

[name_f]Cora[/name_f] [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] is really sweet. I might be inclined to put the emphasis on [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f]'s second syllable ([name_m]French[/name_m] pronunciation) just for the sake of flow, but that’s just silly if your mother pronounces it “[name_f]SYLvie[/name_f].” Either way, good.
[name_f]Coraline[/name_f] is another option: [name_f]Coraline[/name_f] [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f], [name_f]Coraline[/name_f] [name_f]Sylvia[/name_f]… or [name_f]Coralie[/name_f] [name_f]Sylvia[/name_f], [name_f]Coralie[/name_f] [name_u]Silver[/name_u]? too colorful?

I’ve never been a fan of [name_f]Coraline[/name_f]; my husband originally suggested it but there’s just something about it that’s very, off putting to me. I don’t want to change [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] since it is my mom’s name. She does pronounce it [name_f]SYLvie[/name_f]…what is the [name_m]French[/name_m] pronunciation? I’ve never heard it said any other way before!

Well it’s definitely cute and pretty. Whether it feels cheesy to use with dad [name_u]Cory[/name_u] is up to you. But I think it’s too late to say it’s just a coincidence. I think you should either embrace the connection, or let go of [name_f]Cora[/name_f] if you’ll feel self conscious about naming after one of you.

[name_f]Cora[/name_f] [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] is very sweet!

It’s pretty and there is nothing cheesy about an honor name [name_f]IMO[/name_f], so I don’t think you need to worry about that. The similarities of the names might cause mix ups though, I know I mix up family names and they aren’t even similar, or might be misheard for the other, but some people don’t care or don’t see it being an issue for them.