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Louisa or Clara?

60 replies

Loops88 · 26/12/2024 16:40

Due in a few weeks with a little girl and we’ve narrowed it down to Louisa or Clara. My husband is French so we wanted a name which works in the U.K and France.

I’m completely torn which one to go for!

What would you choose? :)

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hollyhocksinthegarden · 29/10/2025 16:06

Louisa is nicer

ridl14 · 29/10/2025 15:32

So sweet, I know sisters with these names!

PumpkinsAndCoconuts · 29/10/2025 15:22

Emanwenym · 29/10/2025 13:43

ZOMBIE THREAD @StrongLikeMamma , The baby was due last January.

Oh no, you’re absolutely right!

PumpkinsAndCoconuts · 29/10/2025 15:21

Louisa! But they’re both lovely :)

Emanwenym · 29/10/2025 13:43

ZOMBIE THREAD @StrongLikeMamma , The baby was due last January.

StrongLikeMamma · 29/10/2025 13:26

I’d chose Clara
But I love Eloise - had you considered?

purple590 · 29/10/2025 13:23

Oh no ZOMBIE thread!

purple590 · 29/10/2025 13:22

Louisa. Clara would have to have a governess.

Longdistance · 29/10/2025 13:13

Clara, they’re the best people 😃

Lemonadepie · 29/10/2025 13:12

Zombie thread….!!! Why do people resurrect old threads?

fairycupcakes · 29/10/2025 13:10

Another vote for Clara

Emanwenym · 29/10/2025 13:04

ZOMBIE THREAD @ButtonNoseBunny , the baby was due last January.

ButtonNoseBunny · 29/10/2025 12:57

Louisa. I’m just not keen on Clara- to me it has a harsh sound and can’t be shortened.

user2848502016 · 28/12/2024 14:02

Clara for me but Louisa is pretty too

FuckItItsFine · 28/12/2024 14:00

I prefer Louisa but I think both are lovely.

Emanwenym · 28/12/2024 13:58

@HappyChrismass , what country is that?

HappyChrismass · 28/12/2024 11:53

Clara Louisa would be my choice

HappyChrismass · 28/12/2024 11:52

I prefer Clara; "Loo Easer" is a common laxative name in my country. Clara strikes me as the perfect wintry name, probably because of the Nutcracker, it makes me thing of snow, twinkling stars, magic, candles etc. Both names are perfectly acceptable and traditional.

SallyWD · 28/12/2024 11:23

Clara

EzWin2 · 28/12/2024 10:50

Louisa… Louisa Clara sounds lovely.

camellia15 · 28/12/2024 09:59

Louisa is a lovely name

95percentcocoa · 27/12/2024 19:53

Louisa

chocolateybuttons · 27/12/2024 19:48

Louisa

ridl14 · 27/12/2024 19:45

Louisa! Lovely name. Clara is getting more popular. Funnily enough I know sisters with these names!

WoahThreeAces · 27/12/2024 19:17

I currently know 3 Claras under 5. So I think it is a name rising in popularity - depends whether that makes a difference to you or not.
I prefer Louisa anyway!

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