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Thoughts on girl name.....

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Elmo303 · 19/11/2017 07:49

Cleo.

Think this name is great because it’s strong, feminine without being fussy, classic and beautiful and with a lovely meaning: glory.

But I have doubts over whether or not it’s the one. (Don’t care about car or cat associations). Worried the “Cl” sound is too harsh?!

Thoughts anyone?

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bridgetreilly · 19/11/2017 18:04

Cleo much better than Rose, imo.

Smoliver · 19/11/2017 17:40

I really like Cleo. It's sounds like a strong, beautiful, classic name to me Smile

I don't think the "Cl" part sounds harsh when paired with the "e-o" part, whereas the "Cl" part of Clara sounds a bit harsh to me.

Yika · 19/11/2017 16:12

Really love Cleo, for the reasons you have mentioned.

WhatKatyDidNotDo · 19/11/2017 16:11

Love it.

MelinaM · 19/11/2017 13:28

Lovely 🤗

Cauliflowercheede · 19/11/2017 12:33

I love Cleo. It’s one of my favourite names.

Hate Clara.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 19/11/2017 12:31

Agree Cleo Rose, lovely !

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Elmo303 · 19/11/2017 09:57

Sounds lovely but always swore I wouldn’t put Rose in the middle as it’s such a default middle name. Maybe it’s not a big deal tho Smile

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KanyeWesticle · 19/11/2017 09:52

Cleo Rose works - why not both?

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Elmo303 · 19/11/2017 09:45

I like Clara but feel it’s very popular right now. Cleo has more of a unique but not too out there feel to me

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MsJolly · 19/11/2017 09:43

I prefer Clara TBH but no idea why

Alisvolatpropiis · 19/11/2017 09:42

I like it!

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Elmo303 · 19/11/2017 09:41

Thanks for your comments, glad everyone likes it so far. It’s between this and Rose, which I also love for its simple, classic elegance. DH prefers Cleo tho Smile

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AnyaMoondial · 19/11/2017 08:38

I think it's wonderful. I wish I was called Cleo!

Discotits · 19/11/2017 07:52

I’ve come across a few Cleos recently, along with a fair few Coras and Claras. I like it. My friend who named her baby Cleo recently says she gets a fair few people saying Chloe.

lovelyjubilly · 19/11/2017 07:50

We have one and obviously love it!

She is often mistakenly called Chloe but we just politely correct Smile