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Alternatives if I like Ciara?

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Chocolateyescakeyes · 13/01/2018 22:59

I like the name Ciara/Keira but not sure if it is too common, do you have any other similar sounding suggestions please?

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1haudyerwheesht · 15/01/2018 20:31

I'm in Scotland too chocolate. I've only heard of one Ciara who is in her early thirties. It's lovely.

EekThreek · 15/01/2018 20:28

I like Ciara but it got vetoed Sad

Other names on my list are Nina, Erin, Livia, Lucie.

NinonDeLenclos · 15/01/2018 13:03

I know a lot of Keira/Ciaras.

I like Cara though. And Carys.

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Chocolateyescakeyes · 15/01/2018 12:54

It was the name Kaia that I thought might be a little Chavvy, never heard it in real life so wasn't sure. I think Ciara is a beautiful name, but thought might be quite popular? I'm in Scotland Smile

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Midnightpony · 15/01/2018 10:54

Funny to think it might be considered chavvy in England (I'm presuming). Here in Ireland it's soooo run of the mill, when I was in school there were a couple of Ciaras in every class. Now I think it's seen as a solid conservative choice. Maybe like Kate or Jane would be in England.

Similar names: Aoife, Niamh

disappearingninepatch · 14/01/2018 21:14

Kaia! My iPad doesn't like it.

disappearingninepatch · 14/01/2018 21:13

Kai's is lovely. Not at all chavvy, imo.

TheDailyMailIsADisgustingRag · 14/01/2018 21:06

Clara and Orla are lovely.

Threeandabit · 14/01/2018 21:06

Kerry
Leah
Carrie
Cilla
Marsha

FreddieClaryHorshieLion · 14/01/2018 20:24

Maybe Kaisa, Kristina, Carina, Kerensa or Clara?

But there’s imo nothing wrong with Ciara / Keira. Yes, some people may think it’s a bit ‘chavvy’ but the name is perfectly fine imo. (Not like you’re naming her Fifi or Fanny...)

Keira actually reminds me personally of Keira Knighley. She doesn’t seem particularly chavvy to me personally...

Standardpubquizname · 14/01/2018 19:55

Clara
Lara
Cesca (short for Francesca)
Cora
Coral
Ira

kittymason · 14/01/2018 17:03

Saorise
Anaïs
Clara
Orla
Kaya
Maia

Prictoriafeckam · 14/01/2018 14:41

Gaia, too

Alisvolatpropiis · 14/01/2018 12:19

Ciara is such a lovely name.

ivenoideawhatimdoing · 14/01/2018 12:09

Also Kaia Scodelario is absolutely stunning unrelated

ivenoideawhatimdoing · 14/01/2018 12:08

OP, it's your baby, your choice!

Everyone will have an opinion no matter what you choose.

I'm still a fan of Kiera (Lion King 2 was my favourite childhood film and I think the name is beautiful).

If you like it, use it.

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Chocolateyescakeyes · 14/01/2018 10:02

Thank you for the suggestions. Kaia/ Caia was one of my first choices but was worried it was a little Chavvy? What do you think?

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LadyGAgain · 14/01/2018 09:17

Chiara - kee-ah-ra ?

maybaby17 · 14/01/2018 01:53

Keeva? Spelt Caoimhe in Ireland

meandmytinfoilhat · 14/01/2018 01:35

Keira, kyra, Kristin, Kirsten (pronounced Kiersten)

ivenoideawhatimdoing · 14/01/2018 01:18

Sienna?
Carla?
Cara?

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 14/01/2018 01:16

Haven't heard the nsme Ciara/Keira for years. It's gorgeous. I'd still go for it.
Other ideas, though.
Caia. Kaya. Cara. Carrie. Keri. Kerryn. Kirsty.
Keeley. Corrine. Cora. Coral. Coralie.

1haudyerwheesht · 14/01/2018 01:15

Niamh
Saoirse
Maeve
Imogen
Caitlin

Littlelambpeep · 13/01/2018 23:32

Little ciara is Irish - kee ra

LittleMe03 · 13/01/2018 23:28

I read those as different names
Ciara to me is 'C - air - a
Keira to ms is 'Kir - ra'