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Opinions on the name Lara?

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YourAmberFawn · 08/03/2025 21:46

Thinking something like Lara Margot

I personally don’t know anybody (including babies) named Lara - I was wondering how popular it is to the general public? I don’t want to call her it thinking it’s uncommon just for her to be the 5th Lara in her class!!

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Neolara · 08/03/2025 22:02

I have a Lara in her early 20s. I only know of 1 other Lara.

Nam3chang384 · 08/03/2025 22:01

MirandaBlu · 08/03/2025 21:56

I like it. I feel like people may have treated it as an updated version of the classic Laura, and so it became very popular in the 2010s and into the 2020s. But Lara also makes sense as a version of Laura used in Russian, German,French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Slovenian, and Croatian..

I was called it because of the song Lara’s theme in Dr Zhivago, which was written by a Russian.

Whateverwhateverever · 08/03/2025 21:59

Beautiful name . I have a good friend called Lara and she is a wonderful person.

Bigearringsbigsmile · 08/03/2025 21:57

Much prefer Laura

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MirandaBlu · 08/03/2025 21:56

I like it. I feel like people may have treated it as an updated version of the classic Laura, and so it became very popular in the 2010s and into the 2020s. But Lara also makes sense as a version of Laura used in Russian, German,French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Slovenian, and Croatian..

Moreteaandchocolate · 08/03/2025 21:56

I love it! I only know one in her early 20s, no little ones. It’s a gorgeous name 😊

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YourAmberFawn · 08/03/2025 21:56

Darkclothes · 08/03/2025 21:55

My friends 15yr old is Lara and I love it. Easy to spell, pronounce and just a lovely name.

Personally don't like Margot. I always read it as Maggot 😬
Also don't like Lyra as think of Lycra.

Yes I also thought of Lycra!

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Darkclothes · 08/03/2025 21:55

My friends 15yr old is Lara and I love it. Easy to spell, pronounce and just a lovely name.

Personally don't like Margot. I always read it as Maggot 😬
Also don't like Lyra as think of Lycra.

Nam3chang384 · 08/03/2025 21:53

It’s my name and I love it. Uncommon but also uncomplicated. I get called Laura a lot, that’s the only downside. I think I’ve met 2 others in my life.

Barleysugar86 · 08/03/2025 21:51

MyrtleLion · 08/03/2025 21:50

It's lovely, you may want to consider Lyra as a similar name (from Philip Pullman).

I know three toddler/ reception age Lyra's- I wouldn't recommend if you are looking for something unique. 😂

loropianalover · 08/03/2025 21:50

I like it, but prefer Clara or Lorna.

MyrtleLion · 08/03/2025 21:50

It's lovely, you may want to consider Lyra as a similar name (from Philip Pullman).

Barleysugar86 · 08/03/2025 21:49

I think it's a lovely name.

It's not common but 4 letter L girl names seem to be very popular still, she might be the only Lara but with a Lily, Lyra, Lana friendset if that matters to you. She also might get Lana by mistake quite a bit.

UkuleleRose · 08/03/2025 21:47

Love it!