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Middle name for Clara

31 replies

Glamisastateofmind · 18/03/2025 10:46

Hello! Would really appreciate some help as we have a three week old baby. Her first name is Clara but we are really stuck on middle names so would be grateful for some help! Her registration appointment is early next week so we haven’t got long!
I like:
Clara Lucy
Clara Ruby
Clara Alice
Clara Madeleine

DH likes:
Clara Louise
Clara Amelia
Clara Jane

Any preferences and other suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

surname is one syllable and begins with an N if that helps.

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user1492757084 · 18/03/2025 11:04

I love all the names you suggest accept names that begin with A seem to sound clunky when said aloud, given that Clara ends in A..

My favourites are
Clara Louise
Clara Lucy
Clara Jane
Clara Madeleine

Others ..
Clara Lucille
Clara Louisa
Clara Jean
Clara Mariella

Bellaire85 · 18/03/2025 11:02

Don’t over think it! How often do you announce yourself by your full name?

Clara Lucy or Clara Amelia are very cute and go well together.

MiddleAgedDread · 18/03/2025 11:00

I think you need something longer if your surname is only 1 syllable.

Jessieshome · 18/03/2025 10:56

Madeleine or Louise I think sound lovely.

But remember it's very very rarely going to be said or heard out loud, except in the first few weeks when you tell everyone, so you can literally pick anything you like! It really doesn't matter if it flows, jars or is on theme or whatever, if you're worried about any of that.

Lonxy · 18/03/2025 10:54

Clara Rose

StartupRepair · 18/03/2025 10:53

I like Clara Louise best. Also consider
Clara Elizabeth
Clara Maude
Clara Anne
Clara Penelope