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Leah, Lara or Elara

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Hibbs126 · 14/06/2021 01:51

I gave birth to our daughter on Friday but we can't decide on her name. We both like Leah, Lara and Elara which are all fairly similar just can't make a final decision as to which one so wondered what peopled thoughts were on them?

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LowryLake · 14/06/2021 12:55

Lara. Elara is nice, but a bit fussy for my taste and may end up with Ellie as a nn. Leah feels a bit downmarket to me, like Leanne. I really like Leila (Layla) and Lyra.

LoopTheLoops · 14/06/2021 12:15

Leah needs a H otherwise it would be “lee” like dairylea 😬 Leah is my favourite reaaaally don’t like elara sounds like alarm

KirstenBlest · 14/06/2021 11:28

Not Elara, Lara is much nicer.

lolacola77 · 14/06/2021 11:15

@EveryFlightBeginsWithAFall Yes I am aware of the Greek character but I still don't think it's a proper name. Or would you call a child Zeus? You clearly don't know enough to have spelt that one correctly 😂

ironclad · 14/06/2021 10:55

Lara is very sweet

InnaBun · 14/06/2021 10:51

Leah or Lara

Iwantcauliflowercheese · 14/06/2021 10:47

I've got a cousin Lara, but I've never really liked the name. I've a cousin Leah and a friend Lėa. I love both spellings. The other name is a big no from me.

SionnachRua · 14/06/2021 10:08

Adore Elara, such a beautiful name. Though I wouldn't like it to turn into another generic Ellie, so on that basis I'd say no.

Leah is ok, Lara nicer imo.

Spied · 14/06/2021 10:06

Leah would be my pick.
I do like Lara but prefer the similar Clara. Also love Layla.

Sawyersfishbiscuits · 14/06/2021 10:04

Lara
But I'd be tempted to use Leia

IsThePopeCatholic · 14/06/2021 10:02

Leah.

GorgeousGoldies · 14/06/2021 10:01

Lara for sure - beautiful name

TatianaBis · 14/06/2021 09:48

Lara. Leah’s a bit downmarket.

AnyaMoondial · 14/06/2021 08:02

Congratulations! Lara is my favourite.

Doilooklikeatourist · 14/06/2021 07:52

Lara

DoodleBelle · 14/06/2021 07:50

Lara

LeafBeetle · 14/06/2021 07:44

Lara

ODFOx · 14/06/2021 07:43

I prefer Elora to Elara , but all three are nice.

Lara is the softer sound, Elara the most unusual, Leah the most biblical.

Which suits your daughter's sweet face and your surname best?

SoapboxFox · 14/06/2021 07:42

Leah

Firsttimeanxiousmum · 14/06/2021 07:32

Congratulations! Try saying them out loud, calling her all the names and see which feels more natural. No rush xx

partyatthepalace · 14/06/2021 07:26

Lara for sure

adagietto · 14/06/2021 06:55

Firstly, Congratulations!
I love all of the names but especially Elara. It reminds me of the name Alara which is a favourite of mine.

Peachbubble · 14/06/2021 06:48

I like Elara, with Lara second and Leah third.

BikeRunSki · 14/06/2021 04:56

Leah

Butterfly44 · 14/06/2021 04:29

Lara