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Kerensa /Kerenza or Katharine

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lizzielu · 11/05/2008 19:32

What do you think of the girl's name Kerensa/Kerenza (can't decide on the spelling)? I know this is a Cornish name (meaning - love) but was wondering if it was still popular in Cornwall or is it considered old fashioned/common?
It will be either this or Katharine, I just can't decide.

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lizzielu · 11/05/2008 19:55

Califrau, is it pronounced the same as the name (I don't know Italian)? This has given me something to think about!!

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throckenholt · 11/05/2008 19:55

I think both are nice - Karenza more unusual (the only one I know of it the archaeologist).

AbbeyA · 11/05/2008 19:53

Katherine but with the e not the a.

kitson08 · 11/05/2008 19:53

Katherine

WigWamBam · 11/05/2008 19:52

I quite like Carenza with a C but not keen on the spellings you list. Reminds me of the archaeologist Carenza Lewis from Time Team ... which may not be quite the image you're looking for!

tribpot · 11/05/2008 19:50

My sis is a Katharine, I'm sure it must be a pain with the more unusual spelling but hey ho - such is life!

Carenza I know from Time Team early days, one of their top archeologists was Carenza Lewis. Lovely name and gorgeous lady.

naughtynoonoo · 11/05/2008 19:48

I grew up as Kate / Katie, but reverted back to Katharine when I grew up!

hatrick · 11/05/2008 19:46

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dizzydixies · 11/05/2008 19:44

I love Katherine shortened to Kitty or Kate

theangelshavethephonebox · 11/05/2008 19:43

never heard Kerenza before but I do like it

fishie · 11/05/2008 19:40

i'm a katharine with that spelling and have spent my entire life correcting it. i also think it is rather dull (sorry noonoo)

theangelshavethephonebox · 11/05/2008 19:40

another one here, mine is spelt Katherine though!

leoemma · 11/05/2008 19:38

Im a catherine, agree with wandering I only know of 4 others!

WanderingTrolley · 11/05/2008 19:37

Nice unusual name, Kerensa/za.

V few Katharines around my way these days, shame, tis nice name.

I like them all, which is no help, sorry!

naughtynoonoo · 11/05/2008 19:35

Katharine is my real name, with the K and the A!

Califrau · 11/05/2008 19:34

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VanillaPumpkin · 11/05/2008 19:33

Katherine for me lol.

MamaG · 11/05/2008 19:33

Catherine.

themildmanneredjanitor · 11/05/2008 19:32

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