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Clara or Ada

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Papyrus · 20/09/2011 09:48

Had DD3 on Saturday and she is still nameless. DH and I can't decide between Clara or Ada. Clara is his choice and Ada mine.

Middle names will be Emmeline Rose.

Help us decide please!

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sailorsgal · 20/09/2011 10:00

Clara is very pretty and I have only come across one in the last few years.

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iskra · 20/09/2011 10:05

I had DD2 on Saturday, and she is nameless too Grin

Unhelpfully I love both your names. Clara is probably a tad more popular if that bothers you? What are the sibling names?

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sailorsgal · 20/09/2011 10:17

But you have had nine months to think of names. Grin

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HandsOffOurLand · 20/09/2011 10:18

Clara.

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thisisyesterday · 20/09/2011 10:19

i prefer Clara

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Meteorite · 20/09/2011 10:20

Clara

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RedRubyBlue · 20/09/2011 10:22

Clara.

Ada makes me think of Les Dawson in drag. Cissie and Ada!

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andthisisme · 20/09/2011 10:23

Also voting for Clara, it's prettier I think, without being too baby/girl ish IYKWIM

Congratulations Smile

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ja9 · 20/09/2011 10:26

Definitely Clara

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Kyrie · 20/09/2011 10:50

My DD is Adelaide and is Ada for short. I am biased but obv. prefer Ada, I think it's a strong but feminine name.

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Purplebuns · 20/09/2011 10:55

Clara I love, (The book Heidi anyone?)
I think Ada as a nn for a longer name like poster above would be a good option also.

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anewmotivatedme · 20/09/2011 12:20

Clara

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Ephiny · 20/09/2011 12:23

I like Ada better, agree it's a good strong but feminine name, though both are nice!

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Ihavewelliesbutitssunny · 20/09/2011 12:34

Both really lovely names as are the mns. Clara is more popular I think and perhaps more classic while Ada is old-ladyish but still really pretty. Its a tough one. How would you pronounce Clara? would it rhyme with Sarah or Lara iyswim? What are your other DC names?

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Papyrus · 20/09/2011 16:27

Thanks for all the comments. Clara would be pronouced to rhyme with Lara.

Other DC are Eliza, Henry and Annie.

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Purplebuns · 20/09/2011 16:30

Seeing your DCs names I feel Clara would go the best. Hard choice for you though! Also, I have yet to meet a Clara so fail to see how it is popular.

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pilates · 20/09/2011 17:05

Def Clara and adore your middle names.

Your other childrens' names are lovely too.

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Ihavewelliesbutitssunny · 20/09/2011 17:16

I think that Clara goes better with your other DCs names than Ada.

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Papyrus · 20/09/2011 17:19

Right we've decided she's Clara Emmeline Rose

Thanks for all your imput Grin

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Purplebuns · 20/09/2011 17:34

Hooray! Beautiful name :)

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sailorsgal · 20/09/2011 19:04

Fabulous choice! We have similiar taste as I have one of your other dc's names.

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ByThePowerOfGreyskull · 20/09/2011 19:05

Yay, was about to post Clara delighted to see you rlittle bundle has a name!

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SheCutOffTheirTails · 20/09/2011 19:07

Congratulations to you all. Beautiful name :)

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RedRubyBlue · 20/09/2011 19:21

Welcome to your beautiful name Clara.

You will be complimented on it for the rest of your life Smile

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pilates · 20/09/2011 20:23

Congratulations you've made a grand choice, it's really beautiful.

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