Comments for LYRA:

This was the name of Lyra Belacqua in "His Dark Materials" by Philip Pullman.

-- Anonymous User  12/27/2004

This is the name of the central character in Philip Pullman's 'Northern Lights' trilogy.

-- reservoirdoll1987  12/30/2004

I've been reading Greek Mythology and the constalation Lyra is in fact Apollo's lyre not his son's Orpheus.

-- Anonymous User  9/28/2005

Lyra is the main protagonist of Philip Pullman's Dark Material's Trilogy that includes the books The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass.

-- ars musica  11/30/2005

I think this name is pretty. Not enough people are named Lyra.

-- Rachelgirl1989  12/7/2005

I love the name Lyra and will give it to my daughter. To me it sounds both traditional and contemporary. The bible says that God's children will shine as the stars and that our names are written in the stars and her name will be so literally.

-- Anonymous User  12/8/2005

I love the His Dark Materials trilogy and, inspired by that, have decided that if I ever have a daughter, she will be called Lyra Aurora. They are both beautiful names!

-- DodgyJammer  2/20/2006

Our daughter's name is Lyra, pronounced Leer-a, not Lie-ra.

-- alisoncorbitt  4/25/2006

Lyra Belacqua, His Dark Materials. They're making a movie!

-- Anonymous User  8/5/2006

The lira (same pronunciation as Lyra) was the Italian currency between 1861 and 1999. Therefore, it's pretty much like naming your kid Dollar. Stupid!

-- Anonymous User  10/28/2006

It's so rare but I really like this name. Not to mention it's my favorite constellation. :]

-- septsweetie99  11/16/2006

I am also a fan of the character Lyra Belacqua, and it is a pretty name. However, I think the name was chosen for her because it sounds like the word "liar," so it seems strange to me that she might inspire namesakes!

-- hartducha  1/17/2007

I find this name so pretty and unique.

-- 7up  1/27/2007

One of the characters in the anime FullMetal Alchemist is called Lyra. She seems very lost, and tends to follow very different people, often for no real reason.

-- Lilith_Aveline  4/7/2007

This is such a rare and beautiful name.

-- Anonymous User  7/29/2007

I like this name. I first heard it from the Phillip Pullman Novels, and think that the character of Lyra is inspiring.

-- Katja Eidis  12/12/2007

My name is Lyra, and it is commonly mispronounced by everyone around me. The way my name is pronounced is Lee-Ra. Most people pronounce it as Lie-Ra. (In the Golden Compass movie, it's pronounced the "wrong (TO ME) way," for example. Also beware that people always say, "OH! Like the Italian money?" when I tell them my name. Other than those things, I ADORE my name! People always comment on how beautiful it is, and I agree.

-- Suika  12/15/2007

If pronounced like the constellation, Lyra would be pronounced (in English) as LIE-ra. An alternative pronunciation is LEER-a.

-- out of the sky  12/17/2007

Good as a middle name too.

-- lowcal historyan  12/23/2007

This is a beautiful name with an esthetic and poetic feel to it, yet it doesn't sound utterly kooky. I like the background of it and everything. I only hope it doesn't become overused.

-- slight night shiver  4/28/2008

I believe that Lyra [ly.ra] is the ancient Greek word for "lyre", a musical instrument. In (standard) modern Greek, this word would most likely be pronounced [li.ra].

In my personal opinion, the modern pronunciation carries a much greater aesthetic quality. The pronunciation [lai.rə] is the modern English pronunciation of this name.

-- Bastien Rosier  6/6/2008

Even though it's the name of a constellation, I think this name sounds beautiful.

-- bananarama  7/25/2008

I love the name Lyra. Yet another constellation name that I'm ashamed of how much I love it. It's very soft-sounding and uncommon enough that one with this name probably will not be in school with another one, yet it doesn't sound made up or trashy.

-- paintwolf  9/25/2008

Lyra is such a beautiful name! I love Philip Pullman's character, but I would wait until her craze died down (if it ever does) before naming a girl this.

-- Anonymous User  10/29/2008

Pronounced LIE-rə.

-- Anonymous User  2/3/2009

This name is gorgeous. Definitely going on my PNL. It's got a great history and a lovely sound that isn't tacky.

-- emmiix3  3/25/2009

Responding to a much earlier comment, this is, in fact, Orpheus' lyre. He is recognized much more for his use of the lyre even though Hermes created it for Apollo. With his lyre he split open a hole in the ground, walked straight past Cerberus, and carried his dead wife out of the Underworld. In the end everything didn't work out, but that's why it's his lyre.

-- Anonymous User  11/8/2009

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