Clara

[ohlittlepea]

What are your thoughts on the name Clara? I really like it but oh worries it might sound like we are trying too hard/ being pretentious. I like it because I think it's strong and feminine at the same time.

[Glitterous]

It's extremely well liked on mumsnet

[srslylikeomg]

What does he mean 'trying too hard'?? Clara is a perfectly reasonable name isn't it? It's not like... I dunno Eglantine or something! I think it's classic and pretty and strong. Not always possible in a name, love it! :)

[MadisonAvenue]

It's really lovely.

[NotAMammy]

I love it. I don't think it's try hard at all. Simple and beautiful.

[LumelaMme]

It's a lovely name.

[Sparklingbrook]

Clara was on my list, as was Claudia.

I had boys.

[Barefootcontessa84]

I find it a bit 'hard' sounding, but v popular on MN.

[1horatio]

I'm not sure why you see it as try hard?

DD is Clarissa. But I also love the name Clara.

[Sophronia]

It looks pretty, but I don't really like the KHLAR sound.

[ummlilia]

Not a fan since it was used for a character I disliked in Dr Who

[Alisvolatpropiis]

Lovely

[WineCheeseSleep]

Love it!

[mylittlephoney]

Makes me think of Heidi. Nice but not lovely. Sorry.

[Longdistance]

I think it's a cracking name

[Frontstep]

Absolutely lovely!

[Jojay]

It's lovely.

How about Lara? Similar sound but fewer 'try hard' connotations (IMHO)

[Staranise123]

Or Clare?

[SorenaJ]

Clara is nice

[SausageSoda]

It wouldn't be a name of my choice as I'm not a great fan of 'classic' names but I don't think its try-hard or pretentious.