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Cara

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mammamiaaaaa · 08/03/2014 11:28

I like this but is it a bit common now due to the model cara delevigne?

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FastWindow · 08/03/2014 12:41

Love, love love Cara/Kara. Was my choice for Ds if he was a girl.

Also love Kari. It's Norwegian.

VerucaInTheNutRoom · 08/03/2014 12:39

I know lots of little girls called Cara but then I do live in NI.

scottishmummy · 08/03/2014 12:38

Gaius?christ no.sounds like gallus

scottishmummy · 08/03/2014 12:36

I do think of the elastic faced model when hearing cara
But it's a nice name
The name will have more longevity than a gurning model

Topaz25 · 08/03/2014 12:34

*definitely

Topaz25 · 08/03/2014 12:34

Yes, it reminds me of Battlestar Galactica too. Sadly can't use it for a girl as DH wants Gaius for a boy and that sibling combination might be a bit weird! But if we did use it I would defineitley want the Battlestar Galactica spelling!

GwenStacy · 08/03/2014 12:30

Our daughter has Kara as a middle name. It was a geeky compromise - husband wanted Gwen Stacy, I settled for Kara after Battlestar Galactica, Powergirl and Supergirl ;-)

Topaz25 · 08/03/2014 12:28

Kara is a legitimate alternative, it's from the Cornish word, meaning love. There's more information on the name Cara, related names and other famous bearers here. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cara_%28given_name%29

maillotjaune · 08/03/2014 12:27

I love it, makes me think of a really lovely woman I used to work with. Don't know of any Cara at DCs' school.

EyelinerQueen · 08/03/2014 12:23

It's a lovely name. I'm Irish and love the meaning Smile .

No-one will remember Cara Delevigne in 2 years time.

And don't spell it with a K. It's horrible.

Floggingmolly · 08/03/2014 12:21

Is it common? It's more usual in Ireland, where it means "friend".
It's lovely Smile

Greenandcabbagelooking · 08/03/2014 12:21

I love it! My friend from university is called Cara, and she's lovely. I prefer C to K spelling though.

Topaz25 · 08/03/2014 12:18

I love it! Such a lovely meaning. It didn't make me think of the model. There's always the alternative spelling of Kara if you want to make it a bit different from her name.

2girls4lou · 08/03/2014 11:52

I like it but did immediately think of Cara Delevigne, not that that is a bad thing. I don't think it's too common either

callamia · 08/03/2014 11:30

I like it, and I'd never have thought of anyone else with that name. I haven't met any baby Caras either.