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Clarissa - Why is it not more widely used?

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PitterPatter3 · 29/04/2024 20:48

Just wondering if I’m missing something as it’s sounding like a great name to me. Yet it’s only number 1785 in the latest ONS statistics.

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caitlinsjoy · 29/04/2024 20:57

Clarissa Explains It All.

dressagediva84 · 29/04/2024 20:55

I have no idea but I'm sure someone can explain it all.

GoodVibesHere · 29/04/2024 20:55

PitterPatter3 · 29/04/2024 20:54

When did it peak? I genuinely don’t know. Is it associated with a particular time period?

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I'd think 1940's (Clarissa Dickson-Wright)

HairyToity · 29/04/2024 20:55

I love it. I grew up with Clarissa knows it all. DH vetoed it though.

Moreteaandchocolate · 29/04/2024 20:55

I personally find it a bit frilly and fussy. Prefer Clara.

TeaKitten · 29/04/2024 20:54

Clarissa explains it all was a great programme! I associate it with being aged and American.

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PitterPatter3 · 29/04/2024 20:54

EineReiseDurchDieZeit · 29/04/2024 20:51

It had its day at one time. There was a very early novel called Clarissa.

When did it peak? I genuinely don’t know. Is it associated with a particular time period?

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GoodVibesHere · 29/04/2024 20:54

Because it's awful! Frilly and harsh at the same time.

Needmorelego · 29/04/2024 20:52

I associate it with an annoying Enid Blyton character 😂
(never met one in real life)

EineReiseDurchDieZeit · 29/04/2024 20:51

It had its day at one time. There was a very early novel called Clarissa.

RedHelenB · 29/04/2024 20:49

I like it as a name personally.

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