Ostara is a spring goddess representing dawn. I recently stumbled upon this name scanning through random lists and it has gone straight to the top of my list. It is a perfect name to align with my tastes([name_f]Octavia[/name_f], [name_f]Ondina[/name_f] etc being long time favourites to give you an idea…)
However, is there a reason people don’t use this name? It isn’t at all popular, it’s not even on Nameberry. Surely there is some sort of negative connotation or something if this is the case? Any input would be greatly appreciated.
I like it, it’s quirky but pretty. I don’t think I would use it, I guess I prefer more well known classics like [name_f]Octavia[/name_f]. I’ve heard of plenty of people who use [name_f]Star[/name_f] as a name and Ostara seems to be a more elegant way to get nn [name_f]Star[/name_f]. Ostara also makes me think of Ostrava, a city in the Czech Republic.
I love Ostara! It’s one of my favourite O names.
It’s pretty, unique, with a cool mythological connection and cute nicknames ([name_u]Ari[/name_u], [name_f]Star[/name_f] or even [name_m]Ozzie[/name_m]?)
It makes me think of autumn for some reason, even though it’s a spring-related name
I really like Ostara. It’s familiar too me as the pagan spring goddess, and also I think [name_f]Easter[/name_f] comes from Ostara maybe? I really like it as a name for a springtime baby.