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Rosa, Cora or Lara?

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blue2711 · 11/08/2011 13:53

These are top contenders for DC2 - what do people think? We already have a DS called Jude. I want something unusual but not too out-there. The middle name will be Jane. Are there any other names I should be considering? Thanks!

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gailpottertilsleyplatt · 14/08/2011 00:08

Lara

Avinalarf · 13/08/2011 13:04

Love Cora and Rosa - Rosa is my favourite, though.

Having said that, although I am not usually one to care about sibling names 'going together', I do think Jude and Lara work very well.

jaggythistle · 13/08/2011 06:44

Cora. :)

Rosa ok, knew a nice Lara but don't like the sound of it so much.

ScatterChasse · 13/08/2011 01:15

Cora I think. But I do like Rosa too. Not as keen on Lara, but to be honest, I think they'd all sound nice.

Not terribly helpful there...

SaffronCake · 12/08/2011 18:36

Cora (awesome)
Lara
Rosa (not keen)

NowWTC · 12/08/2011 16:37

I was Lara, but I had a double barrelled first name and nobody called me Lara so I changed it by deed poll. Slightly regret it now Hmm

I was Lara-Clare so got teased Lara Croft, I hated it. I was a tomboy and I really really hated it.

pommedechocolat · 12/08/2011 12:34

Dd is Holly which I know is currently popular but which I have always loved and it is a classic as I know Holly's of all ages (except little ones round here).

If we have a Ds he will be Samuel after dh's grandpa. I like the name Sam and like that he'll have a family connection but if it wasn't for the connection I would discount it due to popularity I think. There are a LOT of little Sams round here.

InstantAtom · 12/08/2011 12:27

Rosa, or Larissa with Lara for short.

I don't like Cora, sorry.

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blue2711 · 12/08/2011 12:26

Hello pomme! Just been reading your Cora thread - everyone loves it! What good taste we have! Cora is actually my favourite but DH not so sure. Mind you, I had to talk him into Jude...

We seem to share the same taste; would you mind me nosily asking what your DD and potential DS names are? Always on the look out for ideas!

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pommedechocolat · 11/08/2011 19:29

Cora! :)

LiteraryMermaid · 11/08/2011 19:23

All nice, but marginally prefer Rosa to the others. Difficult choice!

MrsOzz · 11/08/2011 19:14

Cora is gorgeous! And out of the three I think Jude and Cora sound best together and of the same 'style.'

Rhubarbgarden · 11/08/2011 18:52

Lara. I also like Lorna and Flora in the same vein.

LetThereBeRock · 11/08/2011 18:48

Cora then Rosa. I'm not fond of Lara.

DisgustedofTumbridgeWells · 11/08/2011 18:19

Lara

Carrotsandcelery · 11/08/2011 18:15

I love Lara - and Lara Jane is a fantastic name.

My name is very similar to Cora and I find it a bit harsh sounding - I never enjoy telling people my name.

Rosa is very pretty but very popular just now. If you don't want her to share her name with three others the same or similar in her class I would vote for Lara.

Congratulations!

ChessPiece · 11/08/2011 18:11

Not keen on Cora, but love Rosa and Lara (also Clara).

mathanxiety · 11/08/2011 17:24

Lara.

Beamur · 11/08/2011 16:46

Not sure about Cora but v much like the other two. I know one of each, Rosa doesn't get called Rosie either - it's very definitely Ros-a.

ensure · 11/08/2011 16:41

Hmm, like them all. Write a list and stick a pin in it when blindfolded!

greycircles · 11/08/2011 16:39

Lara definitely.

Ephiny · 11/08/2011 16:36

They're all lovely, must be hard to decide. Maybe think about which goes better with your surname? I think Lara would be my favourite, followed by Cora then Rosa. I like the sound of Lara Jane.

I love the longer forms too like Larissa, Corinna etc.

MammaInTheMaking · 11/08/2011 16:19

or Lyra?

birdofthenorth · 11/08/2011 15:34

Cora. Lovely. Live Jude btw.

Have you thought about

Clara
Cara
Orla?

scarlettlips · 11/08/2011 15:33

Cora
Rosa
Lara...not so keen on Lara, due to horrid girl when I was at school [pulls a funny face, need to get over that] Blush Blush