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Variation of Karen for a boy

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colourPink · 24/08/2023 20:17

I'm 35 weeks pregnant and my mum died unexpectedly 4 weeks ago. Her name was Karen and me and husband would LOVE to honour her as our babies middle name but he's a boy.

Does anyone have any ideas how we can make a more masculine version of Karen?

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CheshireCat1 · 24/08/2023 20:56

Neverseenbefore · 24/08/2023 20:25

Kit is from Christopher.

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It comes from both.

OccasionalHope · 24/08/2023 20:55

Kane?

GlitteryFarts · 24/08/2023 20:53

Konnor, Kenzo, kaiden,kaiser, kameron, karsen

cakeandteajustforme · 24/08/2023 20:50

Corin?

EvieLonglegs · 24/08/2023 20:49

Aren or Wren?

Moonshine86 · 24/08/2023 20:49

Wren is a lovely gender neutral name?

Louise303 · 24/08/2023 20:48

Carlo,Carlos,Cairon,caelan.

Barrysmintybiscuits · 24/08/2023 20:47

Ren?

SapphosRock · 24/08/2023 20:46

I know a male Karan. It's an Indian boy's name.

Sorry for your loss.

ohcrums · 24/08/2023 20:44

Narek is a name

DieDeutschLehrerin · 24/08/2023 20:44

There's Carwyn in Welsh - it's not the same name but the pronunciation is similar. Means "blessed love". It isn't the same but it might still be a nice tribute. I hope you find something which suits. Sorry for your loss.

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colourPink · 24/08/2023 20:44

We've thought about her maiden and middle name but neither work unfortunately.

Thanks for the suggestions! Gives me quite a few to chat to my husband about.

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ohcrums · 24/08/2023 20:43

KirstenBlest · 24/08/2023 20:42

I've thought of one.
Karen -> Katherine -> Kitty -> Kit -> Christopher

That's a bit of a reach

Rummykitten · 24/08/2023 20:42

Karan is apparently a male name of Indian origin (Sanskrit). It means “clever, skilful”.

I am sorry for your loss 💐

KirstenBlest · 24/08/2023 20:42

I've thought of one.
Karen -> Katherine -> Kitty -> Kit -> Christopher

ohcrums · 24/08/2023 20:38

Aaron?

ohcrums · 24/08/2023 20:38

Catlover1705 · 24/08/2023 20:37

Darren

Clever!

ohcrums · 24/08/2023 20:38

Keiran
Karl

Catlover1705 · 24/08/2023 20:37

Darren

Monkeytapper · 24/08/2023 20:37

I’d go with Kane

KirstenBlest · 24/08/2023 20:35

Karran, Curren - but both sort of miss the point

Neverseenbefore · 24/08/2023 20:35

An anagram?
Krane?
Kearn?

msbevvy · 24/08/2023 20:31

Kary

Neverseenbefore · 24/08/2023 20:26

Karen already is a male name in some countries -quite a common one as well. Armenia, for example, and Iran. I think you could use it as it is.

ShinyAppleDreamingOfTheSea · 24/08/2023 20:26

Sorry for your loss OP, it's a nice idea .

Kieron
Kirren
Kai
Kallum
Kane

Did she have a middle name ?