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Conference oass::babynames

Title:A list of All the BABYNAMES (shadow copy)
Notice:BABYNAMES is now on-line and writable! Enjoy...
Moderator:OASS::BURDEN_D
Created:Tue Feb 13 1996
Last Modified:Fri May 30 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:996
Total number of notes:7139

640.0. "Aria" by RIPPLE::GRANT_JO (dark heaven's baffling ban) Wed Jan 30 1991 17:30

    Hi, I really am writing this on behalf of a shy noter.  My kids
    are already named and we have plans for no more.  
    
    My friend (who will be reading any responses to this topic,
    she's a DEC employee) is going to have a baby girl in 
    June.  She is considering naming her little girl Aria.
    But she isn't clear on whether or not Aria is "a name."
    
    My opinion is that Aria is a name if you give it to
    someone as a name.
    
    Any opinions about naming your little girl `Aria'?
    
    Joel
    
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640.1USOPS::GALLANTdark spider of the heart...Wed Jan 30 1991 18:0113
    
    
    	I think it's beautiful!  If I didn't already have one
    	picked out, I'd take it. (; Just kiddin'! (8
    
    	And I agree with you, Joel, Aria is a name if you choose
    	to give it to someone.
    
    	Look at it this way, do you honestly think Dweezil or
    	Moon Unit (Zappa) were actual "names" until Frank used
    	them?! (:
    
    	/Kim
640.2ariaOBSESS::PHELANWed Jan 30 1991 18:0312
    Hi,
    
    Aria is a very pretty name.  It has a meaning in the English language
    as:                
    
    a*ri*a (ar'e'a)
    
     " A solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, as in an
       opera.  [Ital. < Lat. aer, air]
                              
    Rather a pretty definition in my opinion.
    
640.3Go for AriaSTEREO::FAHELAmalthea CelebrasWed Jan 30 1991 18:219
    I can't remember when, but I do remember seeing Aria used as a name
    before.  Go for it!  Think of other musical names that ARE used
    (Melody, Harmony)
    
    K.C.
    
    P.S.  Dweezil Zappa is NOT his real name...it is a nickname.  I saw his
    REAL name once (but I can't remember it off-hand).  Moon Unit,
    however...
640.4niceCNTROL::STOLICNYWed Jan 30 1991 18:3211
    Aria is very pretty.  As far as whether its "a name" or not,
    well, it will be for this little baby!   I think there's quite
    a few names being used of late of unclear origin; it doesn't
    make them any less beautiful or fitting to the person who 
    carries them.
    
    I have heard of both Arianne and Arianna - can you find either of
    those in a baby name book?  (see also note 214)  Maybe Aria is  
    a derivative of those names...
    
    Carol
640.5I know an AriaMEMIT::GIUNTAWed Jan 30 1991 18:583
    Well, my uncle's sister's name is Aria, and she's in her 60's, so I'd
    say it's a name that's been around a while.  I've always thought it was
    a very pretty name.  If you like it, go ahead and use it.
640.6RIPPLE::GRANT_JOdark heaven's baffling banWed Jan 30 1991 19:1712
    re: last few
    
    Glad to see such positive responses!
    
    [addressed to she who asked to have this topic entered]
    
    I rest my case.  Name her Aria and know that she will
    always have a song, if not in her heart, at least
    in her name!
    
    Joel
    
640.7I think it's beautifulEXIT26::MACDONALD_KThu Jan 31 1991 11:2716
  >> I rest my case.  Name her Aria and know that she will
  >> always have a song, if not in her heart, at least
  >> in her name!
    
     Joel,
     
     What a nice thought!  I believe your shy, noter friend is very lucky
     to have a friend like you.  By the way, I also think Aria is a lovely
     name for a little girl.  But what's even more important, is that it's
     also a nice name for an adult.  Remember mom, they're not babies
     forever, unfortunately.  As for it being a "real name" or not, I vote
     with everyone else.  Congratulations...
    
     - Kathryn
         
640.8RIPPLE::GRANT_JOdark heaven's baffling banFri Feb 01 1991 14:248
    re: last few
    
    Well, I was out with a sick "baby" yesterday (almost four)
    but here I am saying thanks for your input.  My friend
    seems convinced now that Aria is a good choice!
    
    Joel
    
640.9Another AriaMADRE::BORDAFri Feb 01 1991 20:164
    I have friends who named their daughter Aria.  I like it!
    
    karin
    
640.10The Little MermaidTLE::TLE::ZAHARCHUKKathy Z.Sun Feb 03 1991 18:505
	I also think that Aria is a beautiful name.  Wasn't that the name
	of the mermaid in the Walt Disney movie, "The Little Mermaid"?  

	Kathy
640.11ArielCHIEFF::STOLICNYSun Feb 03 1991 23:032
    
    ....I thought the little mermaid was Ariel...not sure, though.
640.12the dogs' name is MaxRIPPLE::GRANT_JOdark heaven's baffling banMon Feb 04 1991 13:2210
    re: last two
    
    My 3 1/2 year-old has the movie and I have unfortunately
    seen it many, many times.  Her name is Ariel.
    
    But she sings!
    
    Joel
    
    
640.13ARRIASALEM::RIZZITANOFri Mar 15 1991 14:231
    MY SISTER-IN-LAW NAME IS ARRIA SHE LIKES HER NAME.