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Do you like the name Lara?

42 replies

MRSDoos · 11/11/2022 14:17

Finding out gender in about a week or so. Quite like the name Lara

Although DH used to fancy Lara Croft when he was a teen, his family all know about it. Would it be weird to then name our baby it 😂

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IsThePopeCatholic · 11/11/2022 15:26

No. It’s a nothing name.

MadOnHer · 11/11/2022 15:25

I’ve always found it a bit wet.

Laura is classic.

I like Clara, Zara, Tara. So I should like Lara.

But it just feels bland and unfinished somehow.

RingofBrodgar · 11/11/2022 15:23

Love it.

LightHousePanda · 11/11/2022 15:19

I like it. I don't know why but for me it stands out with the short L names so that wouldn't bother me. Maybe the r sound. I do think of Lara Croft too but I don't know about the connection with fancying a fictional character. I guess it's up to you both how you feel. Normally though I think the connection to Lara Croft is a good one as she's a character I like.

BuryingAcorns · 11/11/2022 15:02

Yes I like it. It is pretty but not cutesy. Elegant too.

Sallyingon · 11/11/2022 15:01

I like it a lot

Luredbyapomegranate · 11/11/2022 14:42

It’s nice

There are a lot of similar names about though - Leila, Lena, Lyra, Leah, Luna, Lila, Lola… this would put me off. Zara or Tara maybe?

Beachsidesunset · 11/11/2022 14:42

I have a Lara. My association is Dr Zhivago, my husband's is Croft. We enjoy a mixed marriage Grin

summergone · 11/11/2022 14:33

I like it

Bideshi · 11/11/2022 14:28

Dr Zhivago. Lovely

Runover · 11/11/2022 14:27

Yes I like it. Not sure about the Lara Croft thing tho....

DaftyLass · 11/11/2022 14:23

I may be biased, but I work with a Lara and she is pretty amazing!
Nothing but good vibes for me

FayCarew · 11/11/2022 14:21

Yes, but there are lots of L names popular at the moment (Lyra, Luna, Lola, Lila, Lily, Layla etc) so it seems a bit samey.

Beamur · 11/11/2022 14:21

Yes. I like it.

spiderlight · 11/11/2022 14:19

Yes, I love it. It's strong, uncomplicated, and pretty without being cutesy.

MOTY1995 · 11/11/2022 14:19

Yes that would be weird

LeafHunter · 11/11/2022 14:19

It’s one of the only names I actively dislike. I can’t pin down why though, I’ve known a few and some have been lovely and some have been hard work!