Liora?

[EllieBean]

Hi all!

I'm not expecting and not planning to expect anytime soon, however, I do have a thing for preparing names for the fun of it.

So, what is your opinion on Liora (Lee-or-ah)?
Would you pronounce it right upon first reading it?
Would you prefer Leora as an alternative spelling?
What nicknames and middle names would you like for a little girl called Liora?

My DD's name is Eloise and I love the way Eloise and Liora look together. I like that they're similar enough for both names to seem somewhat connected, but without it having a "Huey, Dewey and Louie" sort of feel to it.

Liora is a hebrew name meaning "my light", which I think is super beautiful, especially since some sources connect Eloise to the greek helios, meaning sun.

Thanks in advance for your answers.

 

[wannabemomy37]

Ooh I love it!! I prefer Leora I think, but both look/sound the same
Lee, Leo, Lea, Ora are all cute nn options I think

 

[AJCash]

I like it as is! I'm sure some people would mispronounce it, but I could see people still mispronouncing it spelled with the e (Lee-oh-ra vs Lee-or-ah).

I think the i looks nicer for some reason, but it's a lovely name either way!

 

[Bubbles1088]

Oh I think it's beautiful! When I read it, I pronounced it Lee-or-ah in my head. I'm sure there are people who would mispronounce it though. I do love the spelling the way it is. It's unique!

 

[stiletto_mom]

I think it sounds lovely.

I would pronounce both Liora and Leora the same "lee-or-ah". I personally prefer Leora spelling, but with your daughter Eloise, I like how Liora compliments it.

 

[Eleanor ace]

ike it . I pronounced it wrong, I guessed it was like Laura but with an 'oy' sound instead of the 'or'. I would pronounce Leora right so I guess I'd prefer that spelling, but if Liora is the traditional spelling I'd probably go for that.