Juno, f.
Meaning: Queen of the gods
The name Juno has become well-known mainly due to the film from 2007 about the pregnant teenager (if you haven't seen it, you should - really good!). Originally this name comes from Roman mythology, where Juno was Queen of the gods and goddess of marriage (her Greek equivalent is Hera). I love its Roman connections, however the origin of the name is problematic for me because, as a Christian, I wouldn't feel comfortable using the name of a goddess for my child. If you aren't religious then I'm guessing this wouldn't be much of an issue for you.
Juno is an unusual name for a girl. It is similar to June, but has the -o ending which is uncommon for girls. I think this gives the name a freshness and originality which may appeal to parents. This also makes the name seem less feminine, but not in a negative way - in a spirited and fearless way. Although this may be the influence of the film, as that describes the character perfectly!
If you like Juno, you may like other Roman names: Livia, Minerva, Luna, Allegra, Caelia, Milia, Tullia, Cassia
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If you want a Christian version of Juno, look at Junia. I think the the Latin stem is the same. She is mentioned in Romans 16v7, and is widely regarded to be female (although the male 'Junias' is used in some translations). It isn't known exactly who Junia was, but it is possible that she was a female apostle - which is pretty cool.
ReplyDeleteIn terms of the name, I think it's really pretty, and makes me think of a strong, independent woman. (And it is much less used than Juno.)
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Ooh thanks for this. I love hearing other suggestions. I've never thought about Junia before and it does look very pretty and is a good suggestion as a Christian alternative. My only issue with it is when you say it, it sounds very similar to 'Junior'. I think this would put me off but it is a great suggestion.
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