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I've also become more fond of Thora, though it isn't (and probably won't be) my favorite feminine Scandinavian name. I also quite like Thyra and only its Scandinavian/Finnish pronunciation. It reminds me of the painting "Thyra Elisabeth" by Finnish painter Ellen Thesleff (see below), depicting the painter's younger sister. Because of this painting Thyra seems very ethereal to me, and I get the same feeling with Thora. Also, Elisabeth makes a wonderful pair with both Thora and Thyra.

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This message was edited 10/21/2017, 12:47 AM