[name_m]Hi[/name_m] berries, so baby girl #2 is growing well and I am feeling her kicks in my belly as I type. I’m finally starting to get the kind of imagery and messages I felt with my first daughter, which led me to name her [name_f]Flora[/name_f].
This daughter seems to want to be named for the stars, but I’m not getting a strong sense of which name yet. I do know I want to avoid too popular if possible (i.e. Stella) but I also prefer well-known, easy to spell, sweet spot names that won’t raise eyebrows (like I imagine [name_f]Astra[/name_f] or [name_f]Astraea[/name_f] would).
Am I describing [name_f]Esther[/name_f], perhaps? Interestingly, [name_f]Esther[/name_f] isn’t far from [name_f]Stella[/name_f] in the NZ charts, but doesn’t feature as highly in Aus where we live. I love the idea of [name_u]Starry[/name_u] as a nickname for [name_f]Esther[/name_f], but not so keen on the strong Jewish connotations.
Which starry name would you name Flora’s little sister?
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[name_f]Flora[/name_f] and [name_u]Aster[/name_u] would be sweet sisters! Other ideas are [name_f]Astrid[/name_f] and [name_f]Estelle[/name_f]. I also like the idea of [name_f]Esther[/name_f].
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[name_f]Flora[/name_f] and [name_u]Celeste[/name_u] would be so adorable!
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Definitely [name_f]Lyra[/name_f]!
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[name_f]Flora[/name_f] and [name_f]Estelle[/name_f] would be gorgeous!
With [name_f]Flora[/name_f], I’m thinking…
[name_f]Estelle[/name_f]
Lucy/Helen/Lucia (for the light meaning)
[name_f]Carina[/name_f] (constellation)
[name_u]Celeste[/name_u]
[name_f]Leia[/name_f]
[name_f]Hester[/name_f] ‘Hettie’
[name_f]Anastasia[/name_f] ‘Star’
[name_f]Constance[/name_f] ‘Star’ (but also, the constancy of stars?)
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Sooo gorgeous. I’m always smitten with your daughter’s name 
I was childhood friends with a [name_f]Stella[/name_f] whose nickname was [name_u]Starry[/name_u]. Works and is so freakin’ sweet. I like that nickname idea for any star-esque name.
I also love the suggestions of [name_f]Lyra[/name_f] and [name_f]Estelle[/name_f]. They are perfect! As is [name_f]Esther[/name_f] from your list. Three for three winners.
More “starry” names:
[name_f]Ursa[/name_f]
[name_f]Roxanne[/name_f]
[name_f]Hesper[/name_f]
[name_u]Seren[/name_u]
[name_u]Sky[/name_u] (middle? love that it goes with sister’s middle as three letters and ending in Y)
[name_u]Dara[/name_u], [name_f]Tara[/name_f]
[name_f]Vela[/name_f]
[name_u]Ara[/name_u]
[name_u]Phoenix[/name_u]
[name_f]Astra[/name_f], [name_f]Astrid[/name_f]
Antilia
[name_f]Maia[/name_f] (after a specific star in the [name_m]Taurus[/name_m] constellation)
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] (sooooo perfect!!)
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[name_f]Flora[/name_f] and…
[name_f]Astrid[/name_f]
[name_f]Estelle[/name_f] / [name_f]Estella[/name_f]
[name_f]Este[/name_f]
[name_u]Celeste[/name_u] / [name_u]Celestine[/name_u]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f]
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[name_f]Flora[/name_f] and [name_f]Oriana[/name_f]! (It’s Latin but feels weirdly Australian?)
[name_f]Flora[/name_f] and [name_f]Helia[/name_f] (Greek, sun)
[name_f]Flora[/name_f] and [name_f]Estella[/name_f]?
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I love [name_u]Seren[/name_u] is so beautiful and not obviously celestial.
I also love: [name_f]Soraya[/name_f] nn [name_f]Raya[/name_f] or [name_u]Starry[/name_u]
Good luck!
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I love Flora! I also love Esther and I would keep it on your list (as a fellow Aussie!).
Meanwhile, I have a friend who just called her daughter Aster, which is very cool but like Astra feels somewhat more like a brand (Astra is a type of Holden for eg). So hmmm, if not Esther (or Stella), how about Estella, Estelle, Celeste, Seren, Eleanor, or Ursa (bear but a type of constellation)…with the (bird name) Starling as a wildcard! 
Edit: Lucette is another option…Flora and Lucette would be a wonderful pair!
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[name_f]Flora[/name_f] and [name_f]Esther[/name_f] are dreamy!!!
[name_f]Flora[/name_f] and [name_f]Estelle[/name_f] would be my next favorite 
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[name_f]Ciela[/name_f]
[name_f]Diana[/name_f]
[name_f]Selena[/name_f]
[name_f]Celia[/name_f]
[name_u]Juno[/name_u]
[name_f]Leia[/name_f]
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Congrats on #2! [name_f]My[/name_f] top pick for this vibe would be [name_f]Estelle[/name_f] which has already been mentioned. You get the E and similarity to [name_f]Esther[/name_f].
Plus, [name_f]Flora[/name_f] + [name_f]Estelle[/name_f] are darling together!
A few other options that may or may not work:
[name_f]Lyra[/name_f]
[name_m]Aquilla[/name_m]
[name_u]Celeste[/name_u]
[name_f]Selene[/name_f] (Greek goddess of the moon)
[name_f]Danica[/name_f]
[name_f]Starla[/name_f]
[name_f]Roxana[/name_f]
Hopefully these help! 
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[name_f]Do[/name_f] you like [name_f]Estella[/name_f] or [name_f]Essie[/name_f]? Not as popular as [name_f]Stella[/name_f], same starry meaning, not so strong Jewish connotations.
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[name_f]Estelle[/name_f]
[name_f]Etoile[/name_f]
[name_f]Claire[/name_f]
[name_f]Rayna[/name_f]
[name_f]Starla[/name_f]
[name_f]Caia[/name_f]
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Maybe these are too long and rare but what about [name_f]Cassiopeia[/name_f] or [name_f]Andromeda[/name_f]?
Other star themed names:
[name_f]Alcyone[/name_f]
[name_f]Bellatrix[/name_f]
[name_f]Carina[/name_f]
[name_f]Celina[/name_f]
[name_f]Electra[/name_f]
[name_f]Irena[/name_f]
[name_f]Mira[/name_f]
[name_f]Moriah[/name_f]
[name_u]Nova[/name_u]
[name_u]Vega[/name_u]
[name_u]Sol[/name_u]
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how exciting! 
i think Aster would be lovely, considering it means star and is also a flower, so it matches with Flora! Esther feels a little underwhelming next to Flora to me, but the names definitely go together. i think Celeste matches the magical feel of Flora perfectly - this would be my pick for you!
personally, i would use Astra or Astrid
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I love the suggestion of [name_u]Aster[/name_u]. [name_f]Flora[/name_f] and [name_u]Aster[/name_u] are perfect together! 
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