Message: "Eira?" - Behind the Name

[Opinions] Eira?

by Hannah Ruth

5/31/2008, 5:32 PM

pron. 'EYE-ra' is a Scandinavian place-name derived from Eir, meaning 'mercy'/'aid', a Norse goddess.
WDYT?

- Bronislava (ToveTer)

6/1/2008, 12:36 PM

One of my favourite parts of Helsinki!

I've thought about using it - the pronunciation is definitely AY-rah - we have Aira + Ira for IE-rah.

- Julia (JuliaF) +1

5/31/2008, 6:06 PM

I love it said AIR-ah. EYE-rah is a masculine name to me (Ira), and not a very good one at that.

- Elena

5/31/2008, 6:19 PM

Ditto.

- Domestic Engineer (Lisa007)

5/31/2008, 5:54 PM

It's not bad. It has a pretty good sound to it and I like the meaning.

This message was edited 5/31/2008, 5:55 PM

- Old Flame

5/31/2008, 5:40 PM

I've always known this as a Welsh name meaning "snow." I like the meaning but the sound doesn't appeal to me.

- Amy J (AmyJ)

5/31/2008, 5:34 PM

Much better than Eir, IMO.
Not really my favorite... but better. =o)

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