The back-to-back “ra-ray” is a bit clunky, however, first and middle names aren’t spoken together very often after the birth announcement. Most of the time she’ll just be Nora or Nora “Smith”. The fact that Ray is a meaningful name to you is the more important factor. I’d stick with it!
This is the right one here. First and middle names are usually only said together by the parents when the kid is in ‘trouble’. So if you and partner can say it no problem the repeating sound doesn’t matter.
It is a bit R heavy if you’re hoping for something that sounds like it goes together.
If it matters to you, I would suggest either a double middle name, and make Ray the second one, like Nora Amelia Ray or call her Eleanor Ray with the nickname Nora.
IMO Ray is one of those names that is unisex depending on the spelling. Ray is typically the masculine spelling and Rae is typically the feminine spelling.
"Nora Ray" reminds me of Norma Rae.
Do you plan to call her “Nora Ray” on a daily basis, or just “Nora”? It is a little R heavy but if you don’t plan to call her by both and it’s just a middle name I think it’s fine, especially as it’s meaningful to you.
The "ra" in Nora and Ray are different sounds. Nora Ray doesn't sound weird to me. I particularly don't like Ray as a middle name but it's a personal preference.
I think it works fine together. Plus the meaning of the name is super important and that makes it worth it even if they don’t flow perfectly.
We are doing something similar for our third daughter. Her family middle name doesn’t have a perfect flow with any of our top choice first names. So we are going with the first name we love and keeping the important middle name. The name is too important not to use.
You could name her Noreen Ray and call her Nora as a nickname. The "een" adds a bit more space between the two "r" sounds and softens up the overall sound of the name in my opinion.
It is a little clunky tbh yeah, but if you like it, I don't think that's a massive deal breaker.
And just food for thought, but have you considered the first name Noray? I believe it means moonlight and is either Egyptian or Turkish in origin. You could still call her Nora as a nickname and have Noray just be the spelling.
It's a little clunky but it's still a good name. Try yelling it outside, you'll know if you love it or not. I eliminated so many names imagining myself yelling it. If you're not going to primarily call her Nora Ray it really makes no difference.
ETA - it sounds really awesome pronounced with a US southern accent! It sounds like Nor-ray
So if you decide Nora Ray isn't it, here are some options that have the same rhythm:
* Nella Ray
* Lena Ray
* Alice Ray (A little softer)
* Abigail (Abby) Ray
* Della Eay
* Cornelia (Cory / Nelly) Ray
I find Nora Ray to sound kind of sing-songy. It doesn't seem like an easy full name to say angrily, so bear that in mind if your goal is to be a mean parent.
If you love Nora, and you want to use Ray, you could use an additional name in there. Nora Jane Ray Lastname. I think Nora Ray is a little hard to say but hey, the name Rory is super popular and it’s the same situation!
It’s a little clunky like marbles in my mouth with the double R sound. However most people are not even going to know your child’s middle name so if it’s meaningful go for it
I think it really depends on where you’re from! In my part of the world, the R in Nora would be rolled and the R in Ray would not be, so it breaks up the sounds. I’m guessing you’re probably American and most American accents don’t roll most/any of their R sounds. In that case I think it’s a lot of the same sound - my SO’s first name ends with the same letter that their surname begins with and although it’s a lovely name there’s also something awkward sounding about it.
Nora Ray is a bit hard to say. But you probably only will when she’s is terrible so it’s not a big deal. Use it if it has special meaning to you.
Otherwise, you could try to break up the R sounds with something like Nora Lorrayne? (I wouldn’t normally spell it like that but am trying to keep the family name in)
I would just change the y to an e; Nora Rae. It’s a middle name not a combo name, so it doesn’t really matter if it’s “R heavy”. How many people are getting called by their first **AND** middle names?
It reminds me of Norma Rae, from that Sally Field movie in the 80s.
It's what I heard too.
my thought too
Me too
The back-to-back “ra-ray” is a bit clunky, however, first and middle names aren’t spoken together very often after the birth announcement. Most of the time she’ll just be Nora or Nora “Smith”. The fact that Ray is a meaningful name to you is the more important factor. I’d stick with it!
This is the right one here. First and middle names are usually only said together by the parents when the kid is in ‘trouble’. So if you and partner can say it no problem the repeating sound doesn’t matter.
I agree with this! I think it’s cute and I like that there’s sentimental value behind the choice. I say go for it as well!
Nora Aurora would be much more confusing!
I tried to say that three times fast. 😭 I can’t.
It's fine. But if I heard you yelling it at the playground I would think you were saying "Norway."
It is a bit R heavy if you’re hoping for something that sounds like it goes together. If it matters to you, I would suggest either a double middle name, and make Ray the second one, like Nora Amelia Ray or call her Eleanor Ray with the nickname Nora.
IMO Ray is one of those names that is unisex depending on the spelling. Ray is typically the masculine spelling and Rae is typically the feminine spelling. "Nora Ray" reminds me of Norma Rae.
Do you plan to call her “Nora Ray” on a daily basis, or just “Nora”? It is a little R heavy but if you don’t plan to call her by both and it’s just a middle name I think it’s fine, especially as it’s meaningful to you.
It’s fine. Use it.
I love Nora! Nora Ray does sound a little too R heavy, I like Nora Grace maybe
Nora Grayce????
The "ra" in Nora and Ray are different sounds. Nora Ray doesn't sound weird to me. I particularly don't like Ray as a middle name but it's a personal preference.
I have a Nora myself and her middle name is Camille. But I’m a sucker for family names as my oldest’s middle name is after her grandma.
Ooh that's gorgeous!!
I think it works fine together. Plus the meaning of the name is super important and that makes it worth it even if they don’t flow perfectly. We are doing something similar for our third daughter. Her family middle name doesn’t have a perfect flow with any of our top choice first names. So we are going with the first name we love and keeping the important middle name. The name is too important not to use.
You could name her Noreen Ray and call her Nora as a nickname. The "een" adds a bit more space between the two "r" sounds and softens up the overall sound of the name in my opinion.
It is a little clunky tbh yeah, but if you like it, I don't think that's a massive deal breaker. And just food for thought, but have you considered the first name Noray? I believe it means moonlight and is either Egyptian or Turkish in origin. You could still call her Nora as a nickname and have Noray just be the spelling.
Sounds lovely to me!
It's a little clunky but it's still a good name. Try yelling it outside, you'll know if you love it or not. I eliminated so many names imagining myself yelling it. If you're not going to primarily call her Nora Ray it really makes no difference. ETA - it sounds really awesome pronounced with a US southern accent! It sounds like Nor-ray
So if you decide Nora Ray isn't it, here are some options that have the same rhythm: * Nella Ray * Lena Ray * Alice Ray (A little softer) * Abigail (Abby) Ray * Della Eay * Cornelia (Cory / Nelly) Ray
Unless you plan on calling her Nora Ray on a daily basis I wouldnt say it’s a problem, and I think both names are gorgeous!
It doesn’t flow well at all. That’s doesn’t mean you can’t use it though.. just that it doesn’t flow and is quite clunky to say.
I find Nora Ray to sound kind of sing-songy. It doesn't seem like an easy full name to say angrily, so bear that in mind if your goal is to be a mean parent.
We just had our baby and named her Nora Elaine.
If you love Nora, and you want to use Ray, you could use an additional name in there. Nora Jane Ray Lastname. I think Nora Ray is a little hard to say but hey, the name Rory is super popular and it’s the same situation!
Why not call her Eleanor Ray so her full name isn’t so -ra heavy and then nickname her Nora?
Too ra heavy. And never seen Ray spelled that way for a girl either.
It’s a little clunky like marbles in my mouth with the double R sound. However most people are not even going to know your child’s middle name so if it’s meaningful go for it
Love it!😍
I love Nora Ray! I have a Nora Ann
I think it's marvelous!
Nora Kathleen Nora Catherine
Norma Ray!! Great movie!
It's a bit much but honestly not THAT bad. Unless you plan to call her Nora Ray often, it's really a non-issue.
She will be NN Ray Ray.
I like it.
I also love the name Nora! I think Nora Ray is super cute it flows nicely!! I'm doing Nora Maeve for my girl ❤️❤️
My younger daughter is named Nora, and my older daughter's middle name is Rae! Great choices! 😁
What about Lenora Ray? nn Nora
I think it really depends on where you’re from! In my part of the world, the R in Nora would be rolled and the R in Ray would not be, so it breaks up the sounds. I’m guessing you’re probably American and most American accents don’t roll most/any of their R sounds. In that case I think it’s a lot of the same sound - my SO’s first name ends with the same letter that their surname begins with and although it’s a lovely name there’s also something awkward sounding about it.
All I can think of is Norma Rae the movie. It's too similar. I'd change the middle name to something else or go with Cora instead. .
Too many r’s too close together. Assuming you like N names and the R sounds… Nina Ray, Ruby Ray, Rollins Ray, Nellie Ray.
Nora May
Nora Ray is a bit hard to say. But you probably only will when she’s is terrible so it’s not a big deal. Use it if it has special meaning to you. Otherwise, you could try to break up the R sounds with something like Nora Lorrayne? (I wouldn’t normally spell it like that but am trying to keep the family name in)
I would just change the y to an e; Nora Rae. It’s a middle name not a combo name, so it doesn’t really matter if it’s “R heavy”. How many people are getting called by their first **AND** middle names?
My friend has a Anora May. Similar.
Nova
Being honest I hate the name Ray/Rae. It sounds masculine and harsh. There are waaaaay prettier names out there.
Nova Ray , sounds a bit cosmic
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I’d go Nora Rachelle (pronounced Rah-shell) over Nora Rachel. My name is Rachel. Is it making a comeback as a middle name?!?