Lara or Eva?

[Crazycatlady15]

Any thoughts on the two potential names above? To go with a long(ish) surname but no middle name. It appears we like names that end in the letter 'A'.

Thanks

[midnightvelvetPart2]

I like Lara & I know an adult Lara, I prefer it to Eva which is all over the place at the moment along with Evie :)

[Vernazza]

Eva all the way.

[familysizepack]

Definitely Lara. Lots of Evas around so its a bit nice and different. :)

[OhahIlostmybra]

Like them both but prefer Lara. It would be on our list too did it not end in same sound as our DD's name.

[fruitbat2008]

I love the name Clara

[Ahemily]

Love both - Eva just tops it IMO (but only because I once knew a Lara who wasn't very nice)

[ThroughThickAndThin01]

Lara, gorgeous name. Makes me think of a cool teen, or feisty attractive professional like a doctor or teacher. (!)

Not so keen on Eva.

[Only1scoop]

Lara

Have a similar short name for dd with no middle name and really long surname.

Like it

[sweetpeame]

I really like both but slightly prefer Lara. It seems Eva is more popular although I've only come across one where I live in London. That may not bother you in any case!

[AccordingToOurRecords]

Eva to me is an elderly woman with white overly coiffed hair, a heavily powdered face ( imagine kissing a marshmallow goodnight) and the heady aroma of Charlie with a top note of piddle. My Grandmother!!! I don't like biddy names personally but if you like then use it

[Sophronia]

Lara. I like Eva but the Eva/Evie/Evelyn names are just so popular at the moment.

[Neednewflowers]

Prefer Ava, much softer sounding.

[Paddingtonthebear]

Lara. Or even better, Lana.

[Yarp]

Lara

or Lana

Or Leah

[Yarp]

or Emma

[neolara]

I have a Lara and I think we've only ever met 2 others.

[DoNotDenyMe]

Lara

[florascotia]

Eve/Evie/Eva/Ava all very popular.

Lara less popular. I very much prefer the full version of the name, Larisa.

[HuftysTrain]

Really don't like Lara. To my northern ears it sounds like a Mancunian saying Laura.

[MamaLazarou]

Lara! There are already too many Evas. How about Lana?

[Diggum]

Lara.

But totally agree with fruitbat; Clara is exquisite.

[Chimpola]

Lara definitely.

[Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost]

Eva