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What do you think of Karen?

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vividgingerchilli · 04/08/2011 22:29

I am thinking of using this name for as yet unborn DD, any thoughts? And any suggestions for an unusual but not weird middle name to go with it please?
Thanks

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bushymcbush · 04/08/2011 23:13

I love it. And if it really does come back into fashion in 10 or 20 years, your DD will be the coolest teen or twenty something around!

babybear5 · 04/08/2011 23:10

That's my name too Smile so i love it. Middle name Lindsay?

plonker · 04/08/2011 23:09

My first thought is the little girl from Outnumbered. I would have struggled to hear the name for a little girl before this programme, but you've got to love fiesty little Karen! Grin

Go for it.

MelinaM · 04/08/2011 23:09

It's okay, but I agree a little dated. How about Karina?

Lilyloo · 04/08/2011 23:02

Would imagine it more as a name for mum than dd , probably will come back in 10 / 20 years

K999 · 04/08/2011 23:01

Paula. I'm now your biggest fan Grin

AnnieLobeseder · 04/08/2011 22:59

I wish I'd used it but everyone told me it lacks somewhat in class Sad

I know loads of Karens, but they're all my age so definitely a 70s name. But I agree it's due for a comeback.

PaulaYatesbiggestfan · 04/08/2011 22:55

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K999 · 04/08/2011 22:53

It's my name so obviously I love it! Grin

InstantAtom · 04/08/2011 22:50

Karen is a nice name and underused these days. I think several of the 60s/70s names of this style could be due a comeback!

FebreezeYourJeans · 04/08/2011 22:47

very 70s to me

PhylisStein · 04/08/2011 22:43

She's my 'bestie' and so I love the name!

stardustn · 04/08/2011 22:41

My instant thought was the little girl in Outnumbered :) It does seem a little dated for nowadays though I quite like it as a name :)

Karbea · 04/08/2011 22:36

Louise?

lchodge · 04/08/2011 22:36

Seems very plain to me?