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Corinthia
I came across this name recently and thought it was quite regal and rolls off the tongue prettily. Do you think it's usable?The association with the Greek columns is a positive association.
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Hi !!!Oh yes!
I love the Classic World too so the link is absoloutly positive!You are right: this name is regal!Maybe this name is too much as FN but it is a super legendary MN!Byeeeeeee
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I'm sort of in love with the sound of this, honestly, though personally I'd keep it as a GP.
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Even though I majored in classics, my chief association with Corinthia is the New Testament, so it's too overtly Christian for my liking.Orinthia, on the other hand, enchants me.
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Heaven forfend should I suggest Christianity in any way; how brazen of me! For the record, I chose to be baptized when I was 25, so I don't really have any aversion to Christian references at all, and this is definitely one I'd consider subtle compared to say, Mary or Joshua. A couple of other male names come to mind.Would every region in Greece elicit the same reaction?Orinthia is okay. Not as sweet as Corinthia to me, though. :)

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I chose to be baptized when I was 15, at my (Lutheran) confirmation. But I don't consider myself a Christian today.
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Actually, I didn't mention it, but the letters to Corinth were the first thing that popped into my mind. It's one of the reasons I wouldn't use it myself. That said, it's much nicer than most place names. I wouldn't have considered it Christian though, more regional. Like naming your child Moriah.
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I think it is usable, and very pretty. It has a lovely colour palette of peach, gold, and ivory to me.What sort of nickname would be encouraged? I think Cora would be nice (preferable over Cori, but that is also rather darling in an impish way).
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Yes, Cora or Thea.
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I too like it a lot. The first thing I associated with it was the columns as well.It has some great nn potential. I love Thia/ Thea and Cora, although Corie, Corin, Rin, and Coco work. Also Rin Tin Tin. ;P
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I've actually heard of this before. These sisters were twins. One was Cynthia and was was Corinthia. Actually, I prefer Corinthia. It's not really my style, but it is flowing and I like the potential nn Corrie.
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While I would never use it myself, I think it is great. I really like both the look and the sound. It has a strength, but still looks and sounds feminine. Also, I like the nickname potential in Cori or Thia.
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I like it, I think it works better than most place names.
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