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Clara Vs Nina

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lmstepho · 30/09/2018 08:36

Hi! We're due our first child in 8 weeks and are stuck for a girls name between Clara and Nina. What are people's thoughts? What do you think of the names? Need to help to decide!!! Thanks

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mintich · 01/10/2018 17:23

Clara but only because Nina reminds me of a siren

starkid · 01/10/2018 15:38

Clara!

RNM123 · 01/10/2018 14:37

I prefer Clara because it would suit anyone of all ages. Got to think of their future!!

MollyHuaCha · 01/10/2018 14:30

Clara is lovely.

(Nina sounds like a police siren - sorry)

Sophronia · 01/10/2018 14:18

Nina

expatmigrant · 01/10/2018 13:52

Both lovely names but I would definitely opt for Nina.
Not biased at all

SequinsOnEverything · 01/10/2018 13:31

I love Clara and don't like Nina

user14869556378 · 01/10/2018 12:30

I love Clara! I don't hate Nina but it's a name I just can't take to

sharpstick · 01/10/2018 10:45

Clara all day long! My favourite girls name right now. I’d use it without question if I ever had another dd.

Nina sounds middle aged to me, but there seems a lot of love for it here.

ImNotBusyImLazy · 01/10/2018 10:42

I am currently snuggling my 4-month old Clara so clearly that is my pick! Nina is lovely too.

Goostacean · 01/10/2018 02:56

Nina is my favourite name. Classic, pretty, underused, international, no need to worry about nns, easy to spell, no weird pronunciation issues likely to come up... adore it.

DH isn’t keen, though. Clara is also in my new shortlist of possible names if he really won’t agree. Ticks all the same boxes! Love them both. Unhelpful, sorry

Picknickers · 01/10/2018 00:16

I worked with a very neurotic Clara which has put me right off so I vote Nina.

Sungura · 30/09/2018 21:32

Clara is my preference.

mostdays · 30/09/2018 21:23

Clara, one of my absolute favourites:)

Ellynewmum · 30/09/2018 21:12

Nina!

Clara sounds a bit stiff to me.. I'd prefer Ciara..

GreatDuckCookery6211 · 30/09/2018 20:43

Clara! I don't get the Nina love. It's plain and reminds me of a dinner lady at my school when I was a kid ( a long time ago )

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lmstepho · 30/09/2018 20:16

Thanks everyone! Sounds like a bit of a mixture! I preferred Clara but DH prefers Nina so it's given us something to think about!

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MikeUniformMike · 30/09/2018 14:06

Nina. I don't like Clara.

FogCutter · 30/09/2018 14:01

Love both these names!

If I had to choose I'd pick Clara

cheeseoverchocolate · 30/09/2018 13:53

Clara for me

BackIntoTheSun · 30/09/2018 13:51

I like Clara

Ozgirl01 · 30/09/2018 13:49

Both are nice, but I love Clara.

KathDayKnight50 · 30/09/2018 13:31

Both pretty, but I do prefer Nina.

HumphreyCobblers · 30/09/2018 13:31

I have a ten year old Clara and whilst it is creeping up the lists rapidly still have never met another one. She wishes she was called something else because you never get her name on a mug or a keyring

I love Nina too though.

Sorry, that wasn't helpful?

Laac · 30/09/2018 13:28

I love Clara.

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