Message: "Astraea" - Behind the Name

[Opinions] Astraea

by xPrincess27x

5/4/2008, 6:03 AM

WDYTO Astraea for a girl?
How do you pronounce it?
What middle name would you pair it with?
Thanks

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- Jonquil +3

5/4/2008, 9:00 AM

I was attracted to it some time ago as a possible alternative to Esther. Then I saw on Google that it's the name of some Lesbian organisation in America :(

- -=A=- (Avgvst) +2

5/4/2008, 12:28 PM

What is wrong with that?

- Darkest (Nicola17) +1

5/4/2008, 5:50 PM

I'm not the only one who's jumpy tonight, eh? [m]

I'm sure (s)he meant nothing by it. It could be an association the a child would be teased for, but I doubt (s)he meant any insult.

- queenv

5/4/2008, 8:50 PM

Yes, just as one reason I hate the name Leslie is because the first syllable reminds me of the word lesbian. I have absolutely nothing against lesbians, one of the nicest women I've ever met was a lesbian and we were friends. But it's just not what I want to think of when I hear a name.

- Akua Topaz (SentimentalArgument)

5/4/2008, 7:22 PM

A-STRAY-a. It's one of my absolute favourites for a girl. I love it.

- Julia (JuliaF)

5/4/2008, 2:21 PM

I like it but I don't think it's usable. I'd say ah-STRAY-ah. I prefer it as a middle name with a fairly simple first name, like Mary Astraea or Catherine Astraea.

- Charlie Blue +1

5/4/2008, 8:35 AM

My honest opinion?

I always think and see ashtray, when seeing this name, and because of that, it does not appeal to me.

- -=A=- (Avgvst)

5/4/2008, 12:29 PM

ITA

I was totally thinking Ashtraya.

- Sugar (swisssugar)

5/4/2008, 12:19 PM

I love Astraea, it's very pretty and unusual. I prounounce it as-TREY-ah.

- -=A=- (Avgvst)

5/4/2008, 12:04 PM

It looks like a misspelling of Estrella

This message was edited 5/4/2008, 1:24 PM

- Laine

5/4/2008, 10:26 AM

I would say it Ast-ray-a. I love it, it's so pretty and has a great meaning. I love how it looks too.
Astraea June
Astraea Cleo

- Silvie (Silversliver)

5/4/2008, 10:08 AM

It's Latinized, so classically it should be somewhere along the lines of AH-stry-a. I think it's lovely and the meaning and story are nice. For a middle name I like something short and sweet:

Astraea June
Astraea May
Astraea Joy
Astraea Celeste
Astraea Lily
Astraea Laure
Astraea Wren
Astraea Maeve
Astraea Lenore

- Amy J (guest)

5/4/2008, 9:59 AM

I pronounce it ah-STRAY-ah. You can also use the Spanish word for "star" spelled, Estrella. Pronounced the same way. Either way I think it's nice. A little out there but pretty anyway.

- Rachel (Rachelgirl1989)

5/4/2008, 9:48 AM

I like the name Astraea. I think it is nice name and also unique. I pronounce it Astri-ah. I don't know what middle name I would pair it with

- Starving Artist

5/4/2008, 8:19 AM

I think it's pretty, although I wouldn't use it. It's a bit over the top for my taste. I pronounce it As-tray-ah. I would use a more traditional name, like Josephine or Margaret, to balance it.

- Fleur (Lilia Nigra)

5/4/2008, 7:19 AM

I pronounce it ah-STRIE-ah. It's nice but I prefer the spelling Astraia.

- hannah_1721

5/4/2008, 7:10 AM

I've always pronounced it ah-STRAY-ah. I'm not sure if this is right, though! Still, I like it. :D I think it's very pretty and feminine, but not too frilly.

- Hannah Ruth +1

5/4/2008, 6:50 AM

'ass-TREY-a'
I love it. Especially with nn 'Astri'.
I think I slightly prefer sp. Astraia though.

Astraea Charis
Astraea Persephone
Astraea Evadne
Astraea Ophelia
Astraea Cressida
Astraea Octavia
Astraea Cassandra
Astraea Lysandra
Astraea Demetria
Astraea Ilana / Elona / Elaine ('bright star')
Astraea Leocadia / Leocadie ('bright star')
Astraea Phoebe ('bright star')
Astraea Meriel

- myrrah (guest)

5/4/2008, 7:08 AM

i love it too, and i adore the meaning.

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