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Does Kiera look misspelt to you?

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jasminesunflower · 27/08/2023 18:56

It's our favourite spelling and was actually the most popular one before Keira Knightley came along. Now I am worried it will always get mixed up with Keira. But we like Kiera so much better. Any advice?

The other ones we like:

Holly, Chloe, Lily, Lyra, Poppy, Emily and Ariadne.

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jasminesunflower · 31/08/2023 12:40

continentallentil · 29/08/2023 20:46

I’m pretty sure it is just an Irish name. Where else is it used?

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It's most certainly not.

It's also a popular name in many Eastern European countries. It has different meanings in different cultures.

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HobnobsChoice · 29/08/2023 20:52

I know a Ciara, her parents are Irish but living in Yorkshire she gets Key-r-ah a lot and also Clara as people misread it. It's a lovely name and I do prefer that spelling despite the potential for it being said incorrectly

Takoneko · 29/08/2023 20:49

No.
I have a name that MN would say is misspelled. It’s fine and I like my name and think it’s nicer than the “correct” spelling.
If you like it, go for it.

On personal preference, I prefer Ciara. But if you don’t, and like Kiera then that’s fine. There’s a Kiera in my school. I’ve never thought of it as spelled wrong, it’s just a different spelling to Keira/Ciara.

continentallentil · 29/08/2023 20:46

jasminesunflower · 28/08/2023 07:46

It's not just an Irish name, it's used in several cultures.

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I’m pretty sure it is just an Irish name. Where else is it used?

continentallentil · 29/08/2023 20:43

No but I like Ciara better

Of course you should go for Ariadne - a belter of a name, and Ari is a nice nn

VenusClapTrap · 28/08/2023 14:47

Ariadne by a country mile.

SuffolkUnicorn · 28/08/2023 13:21

Yea keirag or keiragh ciaragh etc

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jasminesunflower · 28/08/2023 07:46

BarelyLiterate · 27/08/2023 20:40

If you’re going to use a traditional Irish name, you should spell it correctly : Ciara.

It's not just an Irish name, it's used in several cultures.

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EinyLinky · 28/08/2023 07:36

I prefer Kiera, I think of it as the most acceptable spelling after Ciara, just like Kieran! So I say go for it

PurpleChrayne · 28/08/2023 07:26

Keirag?

SuffolkUnicorn · 28/08/2023 07:13

My parents are Irish and that’s how mine is Spelt you can also add a G after the A
I went through school in the 80s with people spelling my name Keirah or Kierah

i dislike the ciara spelling

Winnipeggy · 27/08/2023 21:55

My SD is Kiera. It took me a while to get used to the spelling only due to K Knightley being my only frame of reference! but I don't think it's a problem at all. Go for it, it's a lovely name

BoleynMemories13 · 27/08/2023 21:19

I'm aware it was the 'usual' anglicised version before Keira Knightley rose to fame but she's been famous for over 20 years now, which is a long time to get use to a spelling, so I'm going to be honest that yes Kiera doesn't look right to me and I think it would get written as Keira a lot.

I did teach a Ciara once. I'd go for that over Kiera, if Keira isn't an option.

To be honest though the spelling issue would put me off personally, especially when you have so many other lovely names on your list. Holly is very underused these days imo, such a lovely sweet name. I'd go for Holly.

Labgo · 27/08/2023 21:17

The first time I came across Ciara, I thought it was pronounced like the singer (Sierra)! I prefer the name Chiara and Ciara always reminds me of that name due to being so close in spelling, but Ciara is a much nicer and traditional spelling for Kiera - admittedly with a K, I am more used to seeing Keira.

SequinsandStiIettos · 27/08/2023 21:14

Holly, Chloe, Lily, Lyra, Poppy, Emily and Ariadne.

Holly and Emily are my favourites
Kira is a decent compromise

LynnBenfieldsnephew · 27/08/2023 21:13

I recently heard someone calling to their daughter Ariadne (our kids were playing together) and it sounded so lovely it’s really sold me on that name. Kiera is pretty too though.

Angie147836 · 27/08/2023 21:09

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 27/08/2023 20:05

Kiera is the correct anglicised way, like Kieran.
Ciara is Irish.

Keira Knightly's parents spelt her nabe wrong.

Keir Starmer is the correct spelling but I see it spelled Kier on Mumsnet and elsewhere almost as much.

I wouldn't use Kiera or Keira for that reason - too much confusion. Would Kira be an option?

Peony654 · 27/08/2023 21:05

Yea it does to me. I wouldn’t chose a name with so many spellings, myself.

Hellsbellsandspidersankles · 27/08/2023 21:04

BarelyLiterate · 27/08/2023 20:40

If you’re going to use a traditional Irish name, you should spell it correctly : Ciara.

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ciakace · 27/08/2023 21:03

Like Ciara but so commonly miss said in England as Keyara or see ara but personally would go with Kiera looks neater

BarelyLiterate · 27/08/2023 20:40

If you’re going to use a traditional Irish name, you should spell it correctly : Ciara.

CremeEggThief · 27/08/2023 20:36

Ciara is the only way to go!

WhiskersPete · 27/08/2023 20:35

I like your other names too. My DD 10 months is called Lyra Holly.

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 27/08/2023 20:05

Kiera is the correct anglicised way, like Kieran.
Ciara is Irish.

Keira Knightly's parents spelt her nabe wrong.

Traceyislivid · 27/08/2023 19:33

Was there not a story that her name was spelled incorrectly by her mother when registering her name. Or is that an urban myth?