Two of my favorite names are [name_f]Cora[/name_f] and [name_f]Acacia[/name_f]. I know [name_f]Cora[/name_f] is getting some attention lately in the U.S.A. but in Europe, where I live, not so much.
I’m debating whether or not these would be good name options because [name_f]Cora[/name_f] is the name of a supermarket and when I mention it people say that they think about it as soon as they hear it… But I’m not fond of [name_f]Coralie[/name_f] or [name_f]Coraline[/name_f]… I discovered Corabella but it’s too princess-y maybe? [name_f]Do[/name_f] you have other options where I could use the nn [name_f]Cora[/name_f] and [name_f]Coco[/name_f]?
[name_f]Acacia[/name_f], on the other hand, I’m absolutely in love with and doesn’t convey anything else than the tree I love the symbolism, the fact that it honors a family member. [name_f]Do[/name_f] you think it’s wearable? Here it would be pronounced “A-ka-see-a”
[name_f]Cora[/name_f] totally works in Europe. It depends how much the supermarket chain bothers you. For me it wouldn’t be a deal breaker but I would take it into consideration.
[name_f]Corabella[/name_f] is a bit too much for me personally, but if you like it, I don’t think it’s that bad. Wdyt of [name_f]Corabelle[/name_f] / [name_f]Corabel[/name_f], I think it’s not as princess-y as the -bella ending.
[name_f]Acacia[/name_f] I find a bit difficult since the c’s both have a different sound (k/s), which could make the pronunciation difficult for some people. Have you ever tested it out on people in your country?
It’ is a beautiful name nonetheless.
[name_f]Cora[/name_f] has really appealed to me recently, and part of that is because it’s not common in the UK. It’s one of those old-lady names that caught on in the US first like [name_f]Nora[/name_f], [name_u]Evelyn[/name_u], [name_f]Lilian[/name_f], although they’re all now rising in popularity here too. I believe [name_f]Cora[/name_f] is now in the top 1000 in the UK, but definitely not as common as it is state-side. I’ve been thinking a lot about [name_u]Tora[/name_u] too.
[name_f]Corabella[/name_f] is adorable, but possibly a bit much. I love the nn [name_f]Coco[/name_f] too (it’s on my list as a nn for [name_f]Constance[/name_f]).
[name_f]Acacia[/name_f] isn’t my style. I’ve only heard it said uh-[name_u]KAY[/name_u]-see-uh, but I prefer ah-kah-see-ah. I guess I sort of like it… it’s exotic and I see the appeal. What about [name_f]Cassia[/name_f]?
Opheliaflora: The store didn’t bother me but when I mention it people just frown but so many names (from mythology most of the time) are used for commercial purposes like [name_f]Lyra[/name_f], etc.
However, I talked to a friend today about my favorite baby names and she said [name_f]Cora[/name_f] was really nice!
I like your twist with [name_f]Corabel/name_f, thank you With [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f] and [name_f]Mirabelle[/name_f], it doesn’t sound like I’m “trying to hard”.
As for [name_f]Acacia[/name_f], since it’s the same pronounciation as the tree, I never thought it could be difficult to pronounce but I will follow your advice!
Oliviasarah: I don’t think it will catch up as fast as it did in the U.S., I would have thought that Downton [name_u]Abbey[/name_u] would have made the trick in the U.K…
[name_f]Coco[/name_f] is an awesome nn, especially in English! [name_f]Constance[/name_f] is really pretty, it’s quite similar to Clémence, which is lovely too…
Thank you for the tip with [name_f]Cassia[/name_f], I had heard about it before, she’s a saint I think.
[name_f]Polina[/name_f]: Thank you, I like [name_f]Cordelia[/name_f] but maybe a bit too “posh” for my taste
It’s nice to see [name_f]Acacia[/name_f] getting some love! I REALLY love it but I am afraid a daughter of mine would feel embarrassed to bear it because it’s different, but oh so special…
The common way [name_f]Acacia[/name_f] is pronounced where I am from (and this has been regarding the shrub/tree – not as a name for a girl) is uh-[name_u]KAY[/name_u]-shuh. I sometimes hear it Uh-[name_u]KAY[/name_u]-see-uh, but not nearly as much. I think either way it’d make a lovely name for a girl, and think it’s very wearable.
[name_f]Azalea[/name_f] and [name_f]Zinnia[/name_f] have similar sound to [name_f]Acacia[/name_f] by your prn. [name_f]Evanthe[/name_f] is also quite nice with nn options [name_f]Evie[/name_f]/[name_f]Eva[/name_f].
[name_f]Cora[/name_f] is darling but if everyone references a grocery then Coraline would be my next choice and [name_f]Corabelle[/name_f]/[name_f]Corabel[/name_f] would be my next next choice. Less frilly than [name_f]Corabella[/name_f] and quite lovely. Still, you would probably call her [name_f]Cora[/name_f] quite a bit? So there’s still a little bit of an issue in association.
Well I suppose it depends of where in Europe you are. Obviously the naming practises would be very different from country to country. For instance, in my country Acácio/Acácia is an old-fashioned, not very elegant name, a la [name_m]Wayne[/name_m] or [name_u]Shelly[/name_u]…
[name_f]Cora[/name_f] would work in most languages, even though I’m not sure how common it will be; I don’t know about the supermarket, I still like [name_f]Flora[/name_f] despite the margarine! I like [name_f]Corabelle[/name_f] a lot. Longer forms: [name_f]Corinne[/name_f], [name_f]Corinna[/name_f], [name_f]Coralia[/name_f], [name_f]Cordula[/name_f], [name_f]Concordia[/name_f], [name_f]Cornelia[/name_f], Cornélie, Corentine, [name_f]Coretta[/name_f], Conradine…
I love the symbolism, the fact that it honors a family member. [name_f]Do[/name_f] you think it’s wearable? Here it would be pronounced “A-ka-see-a”
With [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f] and [name_f]Mirabelle[/name_f], it doesn’t sound like I’m “trying to hard”.