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Kinvara or Kerensa?

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nanasui · 20/08/2023 08:05

Or any similar suggestions?

Doesn’t have to start with K, these are just two we like. I also liked Saskia but DH thinks she’ll be called Sassy for short.

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Festivemoose · 20/08/2023 20:48

SpamFrittersYouSay · 20/08/2023 20:40

@Festivemoose at no point has OP said that she wanted to call her baby an obscure, regional name that is barely used even in its native area.

Kerenza can be spelt with an s or a z. I’ve known a few both young and old.

xyz111 · 20/08/2023 20:45

I don't like either, but that may be because I have no idea how to pronounce them

SpamFrittersYouSay · 20/08/2023 20:40

@Festivemoose at no point has OP said that she wanted to call her baby an obscure, regional name that is barely used even in its native area.

Festivemoose · 20/08/2023 20:36

SpamFrittersYouSay · 20/08/2023 20:32

Neither. You're trying far too hard.

You do realise that choosing a 'yooneek' name makes you look shallow and a bit daft?

Kerenza is a classic Cornish name that has been around - and in use - for a very long time.

I don’t think it’s the OP who is looking a bit daft here.

SpamFrittersYouSay · 20/08/2023 20:32

Neither. You're trying far too hard.

You do realise that choosing a 'yooneek' name makes you look shallow and a bit daft?

Daisybuttercup12345 · 20/08/2023 20:28

Both awful 😖

husbandcallsmepickle · 20/08/2023 20:22

I used to know a Kinvara, I like it as a name. Have heard of one other but had a look on Facebook and there are quite a few.

Pal0ma · 20/08/2023 20:20

Kinvara is in Galway, not an obvious name really nut it's a nice place.

Karensa is awful.

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LauderSyme · 20/08/2023 19:54

I like Kerensa but not Kinvara.

Would you say it with a soft "s" like snake or a "z" sound as in pp's? Both are lovely.

I like Cadenza and Saskia too.

Talista · 20/08/2023 19:43

Ameanstreakamilewide · 20/08/2023 18:16

What's wrong with normal human names?

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Its astoundingly offensive to be so rude about what are perfectly ordinary names, that just happen to originate from somewhere other than 5 minutes down the road from you.

Redpepperss · 20/08/2023 18:45

Karena? I like Saskia I don't think people will shorten it to sassy.

mathanxiety · 20/08/2023 18:44

@Talista
Yes indeed.

mathanxiety · 20/08/2023 18:43

@frippu
Ain't that the truth...

mathanxiety · 20/08/2023 18:42

I prefer Kerenza.

Saskia is great, and Sassy is a very sweet nickname.

Festivemoose · 20/08/2023 18:40

I like Kerenza. I know a couple and went to school with one. It’s a lovely Cornish name.
You can always count on a mumsnet name thread for the ignorant to out themselves.

Ameanstreakamilewide · 20/08/2023 18:16

nanasui · 20/08/2023 08:05

Or any similar suggestions?

Doesn’t have to start with K, these are just two we like. I also liked Saskia but DH thinks she’ll be called Sassy for short.

What's wrong with normal human names?

mosiacmaker · 20/08/2023 13:48

I love Saskia, she’s more likely to be called Sas for short than Sassy I would have thought? If you don’t like either then just make Saskia happen - it’s not like it’s crazy long! My name is much longer and I go by the full version, so I wouldn’t let a fear of “Sassy” keep you from using it. Of your other two, Kerensa is my fav.

Katela18 · 20/08/2023 13:45

Keeva

rocksstones2023 · 20/08/2023 13:01

Kirrily

TheSimpleRidcully · 20/08/2023 11:48

Are you a Cormoran Strike fan?

Both Kinvara and Carenza are characters in the books.

If so can I recommend the name Robin? Best not go for Elizabeth, Irene or Sarah.

KirstenBlest · 20/08/2023 11:32

I thought of the running shoes too @AHugeTinyMistake ! I love Saucony running shoes

AHugeTinyMistake · 20/08/2023 11:30

I wear Kinvara running shoes. Anyone who runs will have an internal giggle at that name.

TheYadaYada · 20/08/2023 11:25

Both awful.

Talista · 20/08/2023 11:21

What is it with the levels of parochial ignorance on the baby names board?!

Kerenza is lovely as is Saskia.