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Ari or Ori?

CoozieInMyPurseCoozieInMyPurse member
edited September 2014 in Baby Names
What do y'all think of Ari versus Ori? DH is on board with Ari, but I'm having second thoughts. Both Ari and Ori fall in the Biblical/Hebrew camp, which is a must. I love that they are short, two syllable and nickname proof. We live in the South, so neither will be common. Ari will be more identifiable, but I'm concerned about southern pronunciation of it. Basically, I don't want the "Ar" sound over emphasized. I think I like the stronger pronunciation of Ori, but I am concerned it's too uncommon. Thoughts? Other suggestions?

Ari or Ori? 125 votes

Ari
94% 118 votes
Ori
5% 7 votes
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Re: Ari or Ori?

  • Spring78Spring78 member
    edited September 2014
    I know it is a real name and all, but I'm sorry, Ori sounds incomplete. Also, all I can think looking at it is Oreo.

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  • allthecheeseallthecheese member
    As you can see from the poll, definitely go with Ari
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  • CoozieInMyPurseCoozieInMyPurse member
    Wow. I think that is an overwhelming consensus. Thanks!
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  • CML11CML11 member
    Nms, but I guess Ari
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  • 4N6s4N6s member
    I picked Ari because I have no idea how Ori is pronounced. 
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  • CoozieInMyPurseCoozieInMyPurse member
    4N6s said:
    I picked Ari because I have no idea how Ori is pronounced. 
    "Are" versus "Ore" + "ee" on the end. So Are-ee or Ore-ee. Think Oreo without the extra O.
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  • LolaBelle515LolaBelle515 member
    I think you are right that Ori is quite unknown. I am a minister and typically recognize Biblical references and names, and I had to google it. The vast majority of people who do not read Hebrew will not understand/recognize the name.   I encourage Ari if that is something that concerns you.

    However, do be aware that people will make a nickname out of ANY name.  We tried for a nickname-proof name as well (Luke! So short, how could they make a nickname out of it!)...and people STILL call him Luke-y. Ugh.  So, just be aware that there is unfortunately no such thing as a nickname proof name.

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  • koalaberrykoalaberry member
    How exactly do you pronounce both names? How are you concerned that it will be pronounced? I like the looks of Ari before. I would pronounce it Ar-ee.
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  • AZMommy1234AZMommy1234 member
    edited September 2014
    This is probably a dumb question - but is Ori definitely male? I only ask because I have only ever known 1 and it was a female.

    I don't love Ari, but it gets my vote

    ETA: ah, behind the name says masculine and feminine: https://www.behindthename.com/name/ori

    Are you ok with that?
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  • GillianB32GillianB32 member
    I like Ari much more
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  • CoozieInMyPurseCoozieInMyPurse member
    vixxylu said:
    How exactly do you pronounce both names? How are you concerned that it will be pronounced? I like the looks of Ari before. I would pronounce it Ar-ee.
    Yes, Ari is Ar-ee... I'm more concerned that it will be drawled out, so not really a mispronunciation, but not the way I want it. I probably need to stop worrying about it.
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