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Claire?

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SantanaLopez · 08/08/2014 23:43

DH really likes it, I'm not sure. We already have Frances and like Miriam, Dominic, Joseph and maybe Beatrice (expecting twins, don't know the sex).

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NigellasDealer · 09/08/2014 10:34

mrsbungle you yourself are as dull as ditchwater and spiteful too or you wouldnt be using such hackneyed cliches and then even getting them wrong.
tickle i will give you a clue it was d????y Clare

Pandora37 · 09/08/2014 10:34

I think it would be very refreshing on a little girl today and stand out amongst all the frilly, girly names.

It sounds good with Frances but does make me think of Roman Catholic saints - Francis of Assisi and Clare of Assisi, Clare was one of his first followers. I'm sure most people won't think of that though and it's not a bad association to have at all.

ApplebyMennym · 09/08/2014 10:33

I know a three year old Claire, really suits her!

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Mutteroo · 09/08/2014 10:23

I have quite a few friends of similar age called Claire/Clair/Clare & I think it's a beautiful name & is due for a revival.

Holidayfun · 09/08/2014 10:23

And in the north it will be pronounced as Clure. Another reason to avoid.

MrsBungle · 09/08/2014 10:15

Dull as dish water.

TickleMyTitsTillFriday · 09/08/2014 10:12

It's not remotely chavvy. I am a Clare and like it more the older I get.

Go on Nigella spill!

NigellasDealer · 09/08/2014 10:04

er how is it 'chavvy' exactly?
when I was at uni there were six Clares doing English!! each one had an identifying prefix = I am not telling you what mine was Grin

TickleMyTitsTillFriday · 09/08/2014 09:57

Clare chavvy?!

CokeFan · 09/08/2014 09:42

My DD's a Claire. She's the only one in her school.

susiedaisy · 09/08/2014 09:31

I think it's dull. Sorry

RhinosAreFatUnicorns · 09/08/2014 09:29

I like Claire (and spelt that way too). I think it's pretty, simple and she won't be one of loads with that name in her class.

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SantanaLopez · 09/08/2014 09:26

Hmmm, split opinions! I think it's growing on me, I like that it's feminine but not frilly. Thanks!

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Gumnast2014 · 09/08/2014 09:08

I'm a Clare.

It's awful, dull, I was one of 6 in my class!

There are so many other lovely names

It's soo chavvy

I have a very senior job and my name I feel doesn't go with it

Love

I hate my name

Spinaroo · 09/08/2014 09:07

I love it- and considered it for my own dd (14 years ago) - I think it is classic and doesn't go out of fashion.

Holidayfun · 09/08/2014 09:04

I really can't stress enough my dislike for the name Claire. Don't like Clara either. It's just so dull. I love all your other names though and totally love Frances.

Wishfulmakeupping · 09/08/2014 09:02

Dull boring whereas Clara I really like

Sootgremlin · 09/08/2014 09:01

I said on a thread recently I thought Claire would be due a revival soon as it is classic, simple and pretty. It was a victim of its own popularity. It will be unusual and stand out if you use it now, it sounds very fresh and different for a little girl now I think. Lovely meaning too.

serendipity16 · 09/08/2014 08:46

My sister is called Claire & i love the name.
I think its a pretty name & you don't hear many little Claires anymore.
Its so much prettier than many popular names at the moment.

Kantha · 09/08/2014 07:37

I think it's rather lovely and for the new generation will sound quite novel. Simple, elegant. What's not to like?

thatsn0tmyname · 09/08/2014 07:31

Lots not kits. Bloody autocorrect

thatsn0tmyname · 09/08/2014 07:30

Lots not kits. Bloody autocorrect

thatsn0tmyname · 09/08/2014 07:29

Dull, not full

thatsn0tmyname · 09/08/2014 07:28

Sorry but Clare is a but full. However, there are kits of lovely 70s names that a due a revival. Joanna, Helen/a, Lisa, Rachel