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Find baby name inspiration and advice on the Mumsnet Baby Names forum.

Find baby name inspiration and advice on the Mumsnet Baby Names forum.

Baby names

Rosa or Clara? Or something else?

20 replies

cheddaraddict · 03/07/2015 20:16

So, we've found out we're expecting a girl. She's due in a couple of months but we're still not decided on a name... We want something that's easy to spell/pronounce, is a recognisable name but that there's unlikely to be another in her class. Top two contenders are Rosa and Clara. Rosa's probably my favourite but worried it might be about to become too popular here (London), especially considering all the other Ros- names about. What do your think?

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AppleSnapple · 03/07/2015 20:18

Both gorgeous names, Clara is especially lovely, would be on my list if I were having any more (which I will not be!) congrats and good luck

confusedandemployed · 03/07/2015 20:21

Rosa!! But I'm biased, DD is Rosa.

Actually I love Clara too.

YonicScrewdriver · 03/07/2015 20:22

I love Clara!

Laura? Naomi? Lauren? Melissa? Seren?

cheddaraddict · 03/07/2015 20:26

Also, DS is Frederick (Freddie), DH thinks maybe Freddie and Clara is a bit Germanic (not that there's anything wrong with that obviously, we're just not German...)

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silverglitterpisser · 03/07/2015 20:29

Rosa is lovely but Clara reminds me of a cat for some reason?

ashesandfire · 03/07/2015 20:49

Both are lovely. I just prefer Clara.
Cora?

thatsn0tmyname · 03/07/2015 20:55

I like them both. How about Suki?

raf79 · 03/07/2015 20:58

Both gorgeous! Clara probably the safest bet if you don't want too many others around but go with your gut feel.

Lottiedaydreambeliever2014 · 03/07/2015 22:08

My cat is called Clara! Rose is too popular/'in' for me, that one is off my list for that reason alone... But I am biased in favour of Clara anyway.

silverglitterpisser · 03/07/2015 22:33

I knew Clara had a catsnameness to it! Definitely Rosa, it's classy n way less common than Rose.

Sophronia · 03/07/2015 23:19

I think Rosa is actually more popular than Clara. I prefer Rosa.

Sophronia · 03/07/2015 23:20

Sorry - that should read Clara is more popular than Rosa!

Layde · 04/07/2015 02:42

Clara - it is a much nicer name!

PrimalLass · 04/07/2015 05:29

I have a Clara. The name does seem to be getting a lot more popular though.

Whipnaenae · 04/07/2015 06:15

I just love Clara, it is so much nicer thn Rosa.

CakeRattleandRoll · 04/07/2015 07:43

Much prefer Rosa, although like Rosanna more and then you have option of nn Anna if you feel there are too many Ros names around.

Iliveinalighthousewith2friendl · 04/07/2015 15:54

Oh they're both very elegant.
If you can't decide. How about Clara-Rose. I know you said Rosa but Clara-Rosa wouldn't really flow

reuset · 04/07/2015 15:59

Clara. Though I like Rosa too

sidonie1 · 04/07/2015 20:55

Love both. I think Rosa just wins for me but by hardly anything.

Fedupofplaystation · 06/07/2015 14:39

I vote Clara, but am biased as I have a Clara. Rosa is also a good choice and was on our list for Clara. You have good taste.

Our other DD is Eliza, if you're looking for any more inspiration.

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