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[svenskalamb13]

After lost of arguing, we have a girl name list. DH wanted an old Nordic name so I tried my best to find some I liked. Here it is:

Maja
Freja
Runa
Ylva


Since I can't decide, it would be super helpful to get some incite as to what others like.

TIA

[seamonster]

I love Maja and Freja, but like Freja just a bit more. Personally, I like that you're not anglicizing the spelling. If you're in an English-speaking country, she'll probably have to initially correct people on pronunciation; it's annoying, but it becomes second nature and it's easier for other people to accept if the last name is easily identifiable as a Nordic last name.

[svenskalamb13]

Feb 13, 2015 5:47:43 GMT -5 seamonster said:

I love Maja and Freja, but like Freja just a bit more. Personally, I like that you're not anglicizing the spelling. If you're in an English-speaking country, she'll probably have to initially correct people on pronunciation; it's annoying, but it becomes second nature and it's easier for other people to accept if the last name is easily identifiable as a Nordic last name.

We live out in Sweden, so it's not a big problem. And I'm kinda used to correcting the spelling and such with my American friends and family, DS has a Scandinavian name as well.

[drl]

Freya or Runa

[reginaphalange]

How do you pronounce them all? I think I like Freja the best of it's pronounced like Freya

[pbandj714]

Freja

[Widget123]

I like Freja too. For kicks I looked up popular names in Sweden and I like that this one isn't top 10 like Maja is.

ETA: I also appreciate that none of the names are in the movie Frozen

[MauiBliss]

FREJA!!!! It's a great name. I want it so badly for a girl but my husband has said no.

[mags]

Freja or Runa

[bromios]

Oh man, this is such a good list! Freja. Freja's got to be the winner, but I really like all of them, and Ylva would be my number two pick.

[leahb12]

Freja. I really like it.

[catahoulatte]

Freja is my favorite from your list.

[Deleted]

Freja! It's just beautiful.

[setsuna17]

Freja for sure since it's my dream name! Runa is quite pretty too!

[abvintage]

Hi, svenskalamb13, I like Freja & Ylva best!

[michellina]

Freja!!

[macchiatto]

Maja for sure.

[jazzra369]

I think Freja or Maja.

[DanaScullyX]

I love Ylva!!!

[dreadpiratebuttercup]

Definitely Freja.

[svenskalamb13]

thank you for your input guys! We still have awhile to go so we have time to make our decision, but your responses are very much appreciated

[seahorse85]

I like Maja then Freja

[estrellas]

Feb 14, 2015 9:55:06 GMT -5 @nochill said:

Can I piggyback on this? Freya is my top girl pick, but H doesn't like the spelling. He thinks it looks like it should be said "Fry-Uh". I have seen the spelling Freia, can anyone tell me if this is a legitimate variation? He might go for that more than Freya, but I won't use it is not real.

Freia exists as a spelling though it seems more used for businesses than people from a quick Google search. I'd pronounce it a bit differently than Freja, with my Danish pronunciations:

Freja = fray-jah
Freya = fry-uh
Freia = free-uh or fry-uh, sort of a mix between the two

[estrellas]

Feb 14, 2015 12:10:36 GMT -5 @nochill said:

Feb 14, 2015 11:32:14 GMT -5 estrellas said:

Freia exists as a spelling though it seems more used for businesses than people from a quick Google search. I'd pronounce it a bit differently than Freja, with my Danish pronunciations:

Freja = fray-jah
Freya = fry-uh
Freia = free-uh or fry-uh, sort of a mix between the two

So wait, is Freya pronounced differently than Freja? I've been saying them the same. Please don't tell me my husband is right.

As someone who speaks Danish, I pronounce those differently. I can't tell you exactly why (this is one of those where my intuitive pronunciation/language knowledge is there, but I can't quite put a finger on logical explanations why), but will think on it this afternoon. /j/ and /y/ have different pronunciations in Danish, but it's beyond that.

[packerfan4life]

Love Freja.

[rachel]

Love Freja and Maja is cute too!

[dreadpiratebuttercup]

Feb 14, 2015 21:05:23 GMT -5 @twoscoops said:

Feb 14, 2015 12:10:36 GMT -5 @nochill said:

So wait, is Freya pronounced differently than Freja? I've been saying them the same. Please don't tell me my husband is right.

I've only heard Freya pronounced fray-uh in North America.  You would probably have to correct pronunciation with some people, but they will catch on.  I think your DH should get on board with Freya.  I say no to Freia - it is not any more intuitive to pronounce.

@nochill I get super excited when I see Larries in Baby Names.  I'll help you name your baby any time.

Every single bit of this. Including the Larry.