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Opinions on Zara?

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swansonerica211 · 17/02/2024 22:27

I’m due my first baby in May and currently our favourite is Zara? Only thing that concerns me slightly is the shop association but I don’t think that will matter really.

Also, does anyone have any middle name suggestions? We’re leaning towards Zara Felicity but not 100%

The other name we like is Aurora but starting to feel that it might be too popular now as I have been seeing it a lot.

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RogueFemale · 24/02/2024 03:07

swansonerica211 · 17/02/2024 22:27

I’m due my first baby in May and currently our favourite is Zara? Only thing that concerns me slightly is the shop association but I don’t think that will matter really.

Also, does anyone have any middle name suggestions? We’re leaning towards Zara Felicity but not 100%

The other name we like is Aurora but starting to feel that it might be too popular now as I have been seeing it a lot.

The shop association of Zara is a major put off.

Aurora is Disney and awkward to say, - would be shortened to Rorah.

I would say think again.

KirstenBlest · 22/02/2024 11:52

@RosaSkyes , sorry, was being pedantic, but I find it confusing.
If you said GATG Aurora but only because I can't stand Zara, it would make sense.

FWIW I stwuggle with my Rs so Aurora doesn't work for me. I can get away with Zara.

Naptrappedmummy · 22/02/2024 11:52

I LOVE Zara and it was on my list for DC2 who turned out to be a boy. Aurora/Aria type names are really dull now.

RosaSkyes · 22/02/2024 11:45

@KirstenBlest ok!

KirstenBlest · 22/02/2024 11:40

@RosaSkyes , why is it going against the grain. You mean going against the flow or majority not against the grain.

RosaSkyes · 22/02/2024 11:23

To go against the grain, I do really like Aurora.

love Zara though!

BoleynMemories13 · 19/02/2024 11:51

I much prefer Zara to Aurora, although in terms of popularity I don't think there's much in it.

Zara is cool, sparky. Aurora is wet and Disneyfied. Also a nightmare to say for those with speech impediments.

I also love Lara, as an alternative to Zara.

Stickyricepudding · 19/02/2024 03:21

Zara is timeless and classic and not too try hard like Aurora.

Zena is also another classic girls name beginning with Z.

FlatWhite2 · 18/02/2024 18:26

Zara is really cute and I wouldn’t worry one bit about the shop. Aurora is gorgeous too and I love the nn Rori for a girl!

Flopsy145 · 18/02/2024 16:02

I might be biased as I have a Zara but I think it's timeless, works for all ages. Aurora might work for a young girl but will it work for a 50 year old woman? My Zara is also the only one I've ever met!

SparkyBlue · 18/02/2024 11:16

Zara is beautiful. I'd consider it a timeless classic. Aurora is also really lovely but the only one I know is called after her Spanish great grandmother who came to London as a refugee during the civil war rather than the Disney princess so she has a story behind her name if that makes sense.

Wéigeetet · 18/02/2024 11:12

EMBRACETHEUNKNOWN · 18/02/2024 10:59

Zara. I've a beautiful Arab friend called Zahra so I like that spelling too.

I think it's a blend of different cultures though it has a distinctly Persian vibe to it. Very beautiful name.

Wéigeetet · 18/02/2024 11:09

Zara.

tulipsunday · 18/02/2024 11:01

Zara is pretty - good choice OP

inneedofaglowup · 18/02/2024 11:00

Zara Sophia.

EMBRACETHEUNKNOWN · 18/02/2024 10:59

Zara. I've a beautiful Arab friend called Zahra so I like that spelling too.

Moier · 18/02/2024 10:41

I met a lovely young lady while we were both in beds next to each other in hospital ( she was early 30s) and called Zara.. we still whatsapp now and again.
It's a beautiful name.
She is stunning too..

user1492757084 · 18/02/2024 10:31

Zara for sure.

Zara Alison
Zara Louisa
Zara Alize
Zara Ellinor
Zara Elizabeth

Nicebloomers · 18/02/2024 10:31

Felicity Zara is delightful

KirstenBlest · 18/02/2024 10:28

Zara is OK but I know a few of them. Prefer Sara or Zoe.
Felicity as a middle name is nice.

Aurora - just No. Awful.

marshmallowfinder · 18/02/2024 08:40

Zara is lovely. Aurora is awful. Like wor wor wah.

Toblerbone · 18/02/2024 08:34

I really like Zara. Aurora is nice too but I prefer Zara.

theduchessofspork · 18/02/2024 08:34

Zara Felicity is a lovely combination

Zara is quite nice and quite popular - I guess Tara is a more unusual alternative

I am not mad on Aurora, but Allegra, Adela or Alicia might be alternatives

WeAreWarriorsWeAreWarriors · 17/02/2024 23:51

Zara Felicity is beautiful. Less keen on Aurora by a long way.

hamsterswhiskers · 17/02/2024 23:15

Zara Felicity is lovely!!

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