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What does this name make you think of?

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ALS17081982 · 14/03/2018 18:45

Clara

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FizzyGreenWater · 15/03/2018 16:28

Lovely if slightly bovine

ThoraCentisis · 15/03/2018 00:19

Dr Who, and a town in Offaly.

blackteasplease · 15/03/2018 00:16

Heidi came to mind first.

But long distance Clara is very cool.

Buntysoven · 14/03/2018 23:00

A psychotic (genuinely) woman I used to work with. She spelt it with a K though

chezmk1988 · 14/03/2018 22:19

Posh

LemonysSnicket · 14/03/2018 22:17

Clarity

AtSea1979 · 14/03/2018 22:16

Dr Who, I can just hear Peter Capaldi’s Scottish voice saying it

auntysara · 14/03/2018 22:14

Makes me think of Clair de Lune (Debussy, lovely music)
Also of Dr Who. Erm, my daughter is call Rose (previous Dr W companion, not the main reason for choosing though).

Sevendown · 14/03/2018 22:11

Clara Bow
I like it, sounds like a lawyer or musician.

Proudmummy2MA · 14/03/2018 21:53

A horrible girl who was in the same class as me in school! The name itself is nice enough, but I will always think of the mean girl when I hear it!

AnElderlyLadyOfMediumHeight · 14/03/2018 21:51

Fabulous name. Elegant and simple and travels well.

Long Distance Clara is quite a role model too, as is her relationship - IIRC her dp Hugo was a chef and always cooked for her at her journey's end.

InterstellarSleepingElla · 14/03/2018 21:47

Dr Who

dancingunicorns123 · 14/03/2018 21:21

My crazy Auntie

thefudgeling · 14/03/2018 21:19

Heidi

RavenLG · 14/03/2018 21:16

Love the name. Reminds me of a really pretty hippy girl that was in my school. I’d love to name a DD that but have a name similar so would sound weird

BertrandRussell · 14/03/2018 21:15

I prefer Clare.

BikeRunSki · 14/03/2018 21:14

Heidi
Yummy Mummies

NancyJoan · 14/03/2018 21:13

Heidi. It’s a lovely name.

Andthatsthat · 14/03/2018 21:11

If I ever have another daughter, she will be a Clara, I think it’s beautiful.

Long distance Clara only brings back positive memories of childhood for me which makes it even more appealing! I love it

ScreamingValenta · 14/03/2018 21:10

Heidi. I like the name.

Moonshinewithelvis · 14/03/2018 21:10

Clarabelle cow from Disney 🙈

Stringofpearls · 14/03/2018 21:08

Makes me thing of someone who's very interested in horses.

NataliaOsipova · 14/03/2018 21:08

The Nutcracker here too...

TheOrigBrave · 14/03/2018 21:06

Heidi and a very good friend. I might have used it if I'd had a daughter.
It's strong and feminine. No nonsense. No soppy nicknames.

AnyaMoondial · 14/03/2018 20:51

I have a friend called Clara who pronounces it Claire-a. It took me a while to get used to this but now I struggle to pronounce it the other (more popular) way.

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