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Original poster

We want our names as middle name for baby, but my name is awful.

214 replies

Mapricot · 22/05/2023 13:54

We finally agreed on a name for our future daughter. We let go of the parents/relatives names. And I am happy about it. His name's girl version is beautiful but mine is awful. I don't even tell people, I use my middle name.

I was thinking maybe we could use an alternative. Do you know any name that sounds like Karen ? I was thinking of Kerry. But I'd love to hear about more options.

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KnickerlessParsons · 24/05/2023 18:29

Darren? 😊

🤣🤣🤣

XXXMangoLassiXXX · 24/05/2023 21:58

Karolina
Katerina
Caryn
Carys

Why though?

Bunchymcbunchface · 24/05/2023 21:57

Farron or Farren

Cutie101 · 24/05/2023 21:29

Carrie?

ValarieKK · 24/05/2023 21:16

Perhaps if you have any Welsh, Irish or Scottish ancestry? Try changing to their translation of Karen. Caren in Welsh. Cari too.
I believe both mean beloved.
Although personally I think Karen is such a lovely name. I understand though. 😘
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Buddug · 24/05/2023 21:01

Erin, Irene, Lauren, Seren (Welsh for star).

Middleagedspreadisreal · 24/05/2023 20:57

Don't give her a middle name. They're not necessary.

LifesTooShortForYourNonsense · 24/05/2023 20:54

Choose another name 🤷‍♀️ Don’t overthink it, it’s supposed to be fun and they won’t really care. Enjoy

marshmallowmatcha · 24/05/2023 20:25

ButtonandPickle19 · 24/05/2023 20:25

What about keran? I went to school with a girl called that..

Or Keren

ButtonandPickle19 · 24/05/2023 20:25

What about keran? I went to school with a girl called that..

TheMummy1417 · 24/05/2023 20:13

I’m a Kerry& not that I hate it or anything, but I feel like it’s such a boring name! My mum & dad debated between Kerry & Tamagin .. I’m not sure how Kerry won! It does the job and as I say, I don’t hate it, it’s just plain! If you feel strongly against your name, there has to be names you can create based on yours & hubbies names/middle names! Can you track back to grandpaerants names and pull in something that would work? Don’t settle because your partner likes a name. You have to love it too!

Alinino124 · 24/05/2023 19:51

Kiera Kira Kara Cara Carla Kirsten Carena Karena Kianna Kasey Cora
Keeley Kirena

strawberry2017 · 24/05/2023 19:45

I'm confused, why are you using your names, especially if you hate yours. Give them something unique that you actually like.

Vole3 · 24/05/2023 19:38

I worked with a lovely lady called Caryn, close enough but also different enough too

llamallama6384 · 24/05/2023 19:20

Wren. Much nicer and more modern than Karen.

Ilovegardens · 24/05/2023 19:18

Cariad - Welsh for love.

NightandViolets · 24/05/2023 18:55

we used Carina as a middle name. It means little darling so is super cute!

NannaKaren · 24/05/2023 18:50

Ahhh there are nice Karens too!

KnickerlessParsons · 24/05/2023 18:29

Darren? 😊

mewkins · 24/05/2023 18:23

saveforthat · 22/05/2023 14:42

Did you start using your middle name when Karen became an insult or have you always hated it? If the former, I think that's really sad. I know quite a few people called Karen and I only knew it was an insult because of MN. Never heard it used as an insult in real life. Anyway call your daughter whatever you want.

I think it's sad too. People create a misogynistic slur and make a whole load of women hate their name.

Mummabear89 · 24/05/2023 18:20

Caren
Caryn
Karan
Karon
Karyn
Kerin
Kerryn

Martz · 24/05/2023 18:12

What about Corrine (pronounced Kor-in)? I think there are a few variations of spellings for it. Sounds similar enough to Karen without actually being Karen.

KateADM · 24/05/2023 17:57

or Ciaran is lovely

KateADM · 24/05/2023 17:56

Corinne

Divorcedalongtime · 24/05/2023 17:55

Karina is my middle name and I like it

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