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Clara?

39 replies

AlyTab · 24/04/2018 14:08

Ok so after thinking we were settled on our girl name (Cora), we came up with another name that we like. Would like your opinions on the name Clara. We were thinking of maybe Clara Rose (we are massive Doctor Who geeks). :)

Another question - Clara or Cora? :)

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biffyboom · 24/04/2018 16:09

I wanted Clara for dd, but dp didn't. I think it's a great name Smile

shirleyschmidt1 · 24/04/2018 16:08

Both very pretty, I prefer Cora to Clara. I think Clarissa would be a gorgeous alternative!

Ceecee18 · 24/04/2018 16:07

I love it, although I am biased as I have a Clara myself (also inspired by doctor who's Clara). Not so sure on rose as a middle name, but I think it would depend on your surname. If it's a longer surname it should be fine, but ours is short and didn't want 3 short names as it just didn't sound right, so chose a slightly longer middle name.

stellinaa · 24/04/2018 15:33

Much prefer Clara, hate the name Cora (sorry). I think Cara is more elegant/classy than Clara though. :)

timewarpted · 24/04/2018 15:30

Really love Clara. I think it’s simple, elegant and timeless. Also love Dr Who so it’s a win-win for me 😀

FairyFantastic · 24/04/2018 15:00

AlyTab I always get excited when I see there's Doctor Who geeks around!
Clara Rose sounds lovely. I got a little tongue tied with the 'R's' but that's just me and how I speak!
I also happen to love Cora. So really I'm no help to you!

AnyaMoondial · 24/04/2018 14:59

Brilliant. Love the Dr. Who link too! So subtle no one will ever notice.

Scottishgirl85 · 24/04/2018 14:46

Beautiful name, becoming popular but that may not be bother you

olderthanyouthink · 24/04/2018 14:41

I love Clara, bf vetoed because of bad personal connection

pipilangstrumpf · 24/04/2018 14:34

I know lots of Claras.

I actually find Clare more classic and refreshing.

Cora is nice too. Easy to spell and pronounce!

myhousetoday · 24/04/2018 14:13

Love it. Much better than Cora Smile I know a lovely girl named Clara aged about 14.

Ohyesiam · 24/04/2018 14:11

Clara is a classic, but not overdone and very pretty.
Cora not so good in my opinion .

Babynonamee · 24/04/2018 14:11

I really like Clara Smile

Twofishfingers · 24/04/2018 14:10

Clara is a beautiful name, it was in my top three for girl (but I had two boys!). Cora I have never heard before. I don't dislike it, but Clara is nicer I think. Very refined, sophisticated name.

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