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I like it, but I think it's better as a middle name as well. It would be difficult to have this name without going by a nickname because it's so long.

I love it, but then I would, as it's a family name.

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My grandfather's cousin is Maria Auxiliadora and her grand-daughter is named Auxiliadora Beatriz. Everyone calls her Dora for short.

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I should add, my grandfather's family are back in his homeland of Spain, where the name is heard more frequently than it is here!

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Edited to add: I only used to like it as a 'middle name' (or in Hispanic terms, the second compound of a first name), but ever since my third cousin was named Auxiliadora, well I've grown to love it (especially after seeing her for the first time over the summer).

This message was edited 11/11/2011, 2:49 PM

Reminds me of the medical term for arm pit.

For a second there I thought you were asking if it was a good choice, and I was struggling with "How do I tell her it's way too damn long...?" Haha. It is interesting, I'll grant you that, but for a fantasy-book character, not a baby.

Blimey, that is a complicated name! Imagine learning to spell that as a child - good job it's only her middle name!

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What ws her first name?

If I remember right María Auxiliadora is a saint, interesting name!