Opinions on Allegra

[viviana2012]

I keep coming back to this name, which I just love. I hesitate to use it though as I haven't gotten great feedback...namely that most people aren't that familiar with it (which I like) and the allergy medication, which I'm thinking isn't such a deal breaker anymore.

Honest opinions would be much appreciated! TIA!!

[east93]

I love the name, but darn the allergy medication.

I've thought about it so many times, came up with so many combos. I eventually crossed it off because of the "egg" aspect of the name.

If you love it, I say go for it though!

[lexiem]

If my first thought wasn't the allergy medication I'd find it beautiful and charming.

[flick]

I LOVE Allegra! I don't care about the meds, they had one on the TV last night for something called Lyric (not Lyrica, Lyric) and if THAT'S being used for meds, then I think Allegra needs to be reclaimed. I think it is so stunning and beautiful, classy and sophisticated.

[charliesmommy126]

I don't automatically think of the allergy medicine. I think if you named her something like NyQuil or Benadryl it would be strange but Allegra is still in name territory. For some reason it reminds me of music but my two year long career of violin in middle school doesn't really make me a credible source! I really like Allegra. It sounds soft but grounded. Smooth and whimsical but not over the top. The g makes it sturdy and strong. I say go for it!

[flick]

I don't automatically think of the allergy medicine. I think if you named her something like NyQuil or Benadryl it would be strange but Allegra is still in name territory. For some reason it reminds me of music but my two year long career of violin in middle school doesn't really make me a credible source! I really like Allegra. It sounds soft but grounded. Smooth and whimsical but not over the top. The g makes it sturdy and strong. I say go for it!

You are very correct, Allegra is a musical term! (Or maybe it's technically Allegro?)

[viviana2012]

Thanks so much for your thoughts, making me feel better about the choice

@east93 I'd love to hear some of the combos you came up with, if you feel comfortable sharing

[nat108]

I really do love Allegra. I studied music as a child and have always loved it (the musical term is Allegro).
Unfortunately the medication is so common now that it's over-the-counter that it''s a household name. I could never use it since I've been taking it daily for going on 4yrs

[labmama]

I did use Allegra, despite the allergy meds! My daughter is Willow Allegra. When we were searching for a middle name, we struck upon it, and I just couldn't let it go. We loved the meaning (joyous), and even after considering other names with similar meaning (Felicity, Joy, Beatrix etc), we kept coming back to Allegra. I'm so happy with the choice we made.

[teacherma]

I love it and have it on my list of potential middles. However, my surname is spelled like the musical and from what I've learned from family members, it was originally spelled Allegra in Sicily. So for me, it would be more of a family name / way to honor my family.