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Opinions on our final choice (hopefully)

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MACaddict5 · 26/02/2017 20:10

We're thinking Keira. I just wanted to get an idea how this name is perceived as we aren't telling anyone IRL until she arrives Smile thank you.

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GreenTrafficLights · 27/02/2017 09:50

It's a tiny bit dated to my ears but otherwise totally inoffensive.

SuperBeagle · 27/02/2017 09:46

I like Keira. Smile

I never know whether the "correct" spelling is Keira or Kiera, but I'd automatically spell it Keira if I didn't know otherwise, so that's the spelling I'd choose!

SparklePony · 27/02/2017 09:45

I love the name Keira. In Taiwanese it means 'Little Moon'

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MACaddict5 · 27/02/2017 07:52

Oh no Foodie, not the C word!!! Shock

In my mind, I wouldn't group it with those other names you mentioned but maybe I'm blinkered by my love for the name.

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foodiefil · 26/02/2017 23:48

I think it's just alright. It's not wow, I don't think it's particularly pretty but it's not offensive. It does remind of Kayleigh, Cara - a bit ... chavvy?

PennyPickle · 26/02/2017 23:44

I used to like it and it was one of the choices we had for dd1 - 15 years ago. I'm glad we didn't choose it now as there are 5 Kiera/Ciara's in dd's registration class.

Sophronia · 26/02/2017 22:35

It's a bit 90s/00s, but nice enough. I do prefer the Ciara spelling though.

Singingforsanity · 26/02/2017 22:30

It's lovely, I'd probably go for the Ciara spelling but I'm Scottish. Both are lovely.

Catherinebee85 · 26/02/2017 22:21

It's one of our possibles. Grin

MyDogEatsBalloons · 26/02/2017 22:19

It's a very pretty name. I definitely prefer the K spelling, as I'm always unsure if the C is an S sound.

BikeRunSki · 26/02/2017 21:38

I really like it. I know a Kiera and a Ciara, both 11, both lovely.

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MACaddict5 · 26/02/2017 21:35

So pleased with the positive feedback. Thank you all for the honest replies. I know a name will never please everyone but nice to know that so many people like it Smile

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MACaddict5 · 26/02/2017 21:34

I too read that article Elbi

Keira is the far more common spelling of the name (and was before Keira Knightly became popular). It was a spelling mistake in the sense that her mum spelt it differently to the person her father wanted her named after. Not really a spelling mistake though since they are both correct spellings of the name.

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Elbi · 26/02/2017 21:23

It's lovely but I always get caught out on whether it should be Kiera or Keira. I know Keira Knightley is ei but did I read somewhere that that was actually a mistake by her parents on the bc?

MidnightVelvetthe7th · 26/02/2017 21:07

I like it but it gained popularity round here a while ago due to Keira Knightly so there's at least one in every school year at our school, it's very Isabella/Olivia/Grace/Evie in popularity.

AllTheLight · 26/02/2017 21:05

I like it too Smile

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 26/02/2017 21:05

Very nice OP

leccybill · 26/02/2017 21:04

I like it spelled Ciara.
Not keen on 'K' names.

RozTheSchnoz · 26/02/2017 21:02

I really like it - it was on our shortlist for girls (but I had boys)

TrinityForce · 26/02/2017 21:00

lovely

BackforGood · 26/02/2017 20:31

I like it a lot more than a lot of names that are posted on here Smile

She'll get odd spellings throughout her life, but it is easy to pronounce when you look at it - it known to most people without being overused at the moment. I like it for those reasons.

Rockaby · 26/02/2017 20:23

I like it Smile.

Imaginingdragonsagain · 26/02/2017 20:14

I like it

FrenchLavender · 26/02/2017 20:14

I don't like it. But I don't detest it either. I think it's a bit dated already.