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Lara

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Alexandra6 · 30/07/2013 13:39

What do you think of the name Lara? Does it make you think 'Croft'? We've had a girls name short list for ages but trying to narrow it down a bit!

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DonkeysDontRideBicycles · 30/07/2013 13:40

Lovely. Go for it.

extracrunchy · 30/07/2013 13:41

Love it! And might make some people think Croft, but she kind of kicked ass so whatever...
It makes me think of delicate foliage!

littlepeas · 30/07/2013 13:50

Love it. I think if Doctor Zhivago.

happyreindeer · 30/07/2013 13:59

Gorgeous. Also thought of Dr Zhivago.

CornishFirstTimer22 · 30/07/2013 14:17

This is my name :-) (I've just turned 30)

I love the name, rarely meet any others and doesn't really seem to date. My mother got it from Dr Zhivago.

The only thing she regrets about the choice is that she didn't christen me the full 'Larissa' and then just call me Lara to give me the option.

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Choccyhobnob · 30/07/2013 14:24

Love it. On my list.

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Alexandra6 · 30/07/2013 14:24

I love the name Lara and also Larissa. I'd never heard of dr zhivago though! Grin

It doesn't seem to be that popular but I know two people who've used it recently for their babies just by chance (I'd already considered the name) so maybe it's getting more popular?

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Alexandra6 · 30/07/2013 14:25

Ps it wouldn't put me off if it was popular!

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squoosh · 30/07/2013 14:31

I think of Julie Christie and how absolutely beautiful she is in that film.

Lovely name.

laravh · 30/07/2013 21:21

My name! I really like it, it's not too common. Although i do get Laura quite a lot which infuriates me and quite often get cocky men calling me lara croft but I still love my name!

JamieandtheMagicTorch · 30/07/2013 21:22

I like it

I also like

Leah
Lana
Lyra

TheRealFellatio · 30/07/2013 21:22

Beautiful. Classic, timeless, elegant and under-used.

Tommy · 30/07/2013 21:22

I think it's lovely Smile

YoungBritishPissArtist · 30/07/2013 21:26

Love it Smile Doesn't make me think of Croft, but it's hardly a bad association anyway.

Manoodledo · 30/07/2013 22:07

I really llike it too. Would be on my list but it's DH's granny's name and we're not into naming after family.

littlepeas · 31/07/2013 13:59

Oh, I really like it but I don't think we could have it because my dc have a cousin called Tara. Humph!

ThePeppermintHippo · 01/08/2013 00:40

Love it. My favourite name and I don't think Croft.

Rhubarbgarden · 01/08/2013 07:45

Lovely. Dr. Zhivago is one of my favourite films.

EatYourCrusts · 01/08/2013 07:48

Like it!

FobblyWoof · 01/08/2013 09:05

I really like it and wouldn't associate it with Croft despite being a former gamer. I can't use it because I know my dad would make the link and tease-but he's an arse Grin So go for it!

thamesk8 · 01/08/2013 11:49

Love it. I feel it's always on people's lists but they never actually go for it. Definitely timeless classy and underused x

MrsPatMustard · 02/08/2013 13:35

Love Lara - was top of my list but DH vetoed it. (Sulks)

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