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Can I use Ciara?

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Tootbeep · 30/01/2022 12:58

I really like the Irish name Ciara - prefer the original spelling to Kiera / Keira. I have a couple of concerns -

  1. Pronunciation - I think it's Keer-ah, but I've seen some people say it's more like Key-ra?
  1. I have no Irish heritage and live in England, is that an issue?
  1. Is it a bit too dated? It used to be pretty popular but seems to be declining now.

Any other thoughts welcome. Thanks.

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shoofly · 30/01/2022 13:15

Lovely name, your child may get fed up with people mis spelling it, but it's not the worst thing.
I have an Aidan who is cross with people who spell it Aiden but he's 10, I'm sure he'll get over it at some stage Smile

Allpenguinsarepingus · 30/01/2022 13:14

There’s an italian girls’ name spelt the same but pronounced ´key AH ra’

McScreamysGhostPants · 30/01/2022 13:14

I know somebody in my close family that called their baby girl this and they pronounce it Sierra . Now I'm totally confused and don't know if it was a conscious choice on their behalf or if it is actually a mistake .

LouisRenault · 30/01/2022 13:11

It's a pretty name, but because it's less well known I think you'll get a lot of people misreading it and thinking it's 'Clara'.

HeathenPlayingHouse · 30/01/2022 13:11

It's a beautiful name.

I wouldn't call it dated, I didn't realise it was ever that popular, honestly. But that's a good thing, it's not overused but not too different either.

Not sure about the pronunciation though- I always though that it was pronounced like Sierra, but I may be wrong!

DramaAlpaca · 30/01/2022 13:06

You're right about the pronunciation, it's Keer-ah. Just be aware that in the UK with that spelling (the nicest one, in my view) you'll get Key-ar-ah more times than not.

I don't think not having Irish heritage matters at all.

It was popular in Ireland about 30 years ago, but not so much now. In the UK it's never been overly popular however you spell it. If it's dated I really don't think it matters.

It's a beautiful name.

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