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Luna or Lara

38 replies

nov13girl · 17/09/2013 10:52

Can't decide between these two names.

Luna I worry will become very popular, trendy and date. Bit like Isla.

Lara I worry is too sensible, but it does feel more classic.

Thoughts please!!

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FingersCrossedLegsNot · 17/09/2013 10:58

Luna beautiful, unusual and pretty. I think it may get a little surge in popularity but because it is more out there won't go top50 anyway!

OutragedFromLeeds · 17/09/2013 13:22

Lara.

Luna is too slebby and try-hard imo.

TrucksAndDinosaurs · 17/09/2013 13:23

Luna will get nn Loony or Loo :(

Saffyz · 17/09/2013 13:24

Lara, as nickname for Larissa.

Luna is nice but there would be too many people thinking that "lunatic" was an amusing nickname.

Or how about Lana, Louisa, Laura?

AndWhenYouGetThere · 17/09/2013 13:34

Lara.

(Or Lyra?)

roweeena · 17/09/2013 13:42

Lara definitely

Luna just makes me think lunatic

LeoandBoosmum · 17/09/2013 13:45

Penelope Cruz just called her daughter Luna. I think it's pretty...is it Spanish for moon? I do - in my head - automatically follow it with tic, unfortunately :( I'm not fussed on Lara because I automatically think Lara Croft. Probably not as fashionable at the moment but had you considered Laura? I think it's a very pretty, feminine name and close to Lara. Lila is nice too...I can only think of one (Kate Moss's daughter) :)

squoosh · 17/09/2013 13:50

Lara, definitely.

Luna = loony or lunatic. Not a good name.

MadBusLady · 17/09/2013 13:50

Lana is beautiful, and I think will be less used than either of the others.

tywysogesgymraeg · 17/09/2013 13:53

Any child called Luna is going to get called "LunaTIC" at school. Go for Lara.

curmit · 17/09/2013 13:56

I don't usually comment on baby names threads, but had to say NOOO to Luna as it sounds like it's short for Lunatic. Isla is pretty.

oohdaddypig · 17/09/2013 13:59

I'm sure Laura must be due a comeback....

Luna will always be lunATIC to me. Lara is ok but surely is missing a "u" :)

BlackholesAndRevelations · 17/09/2013 14:15

Definitely not loony Luna(tic)! The Harry potter character is loopy too, if I recall.... Sorry if that's harsh Blush

Lara is good, as are Laura and Lana in my opinion.

AurorasShoes · 17/09/2013 14:19

Lara

MortifiedAdams · 17/09/2013 14:22

Lara. I have it on my list. I also like Lydia.

CornishFirstTimer22 · 17/09/2013 14:25

Lara - classic and lovely.(VERY biased Grin)

Or as a nn for Larissa (like in Dr Zhivago).

LadyBigtoes · 17/09/2013 14:30

I think Luna is a beautiful name and meaning BUT surely you (and everyone else) would end up calling her Looney?

Lara is a bit boring though.

What about Lyra?

MrsOakenshield · 17/09/2013 14:32

Isla is nicer than either Lara or Luna! Beautiful name.

Floggingmolly · 17/09/2013 14:36

There is not the remotest chance that Luna will become too popular with good reason

elcranko · 17/09/2013 20:46

I really like them both, maybe Lara just slightly more.

RoadToTuapeka · 17/09/2013 23:49

Lunatic popped straight into my head.

Lara is lovely, as is Lana or Lyra.

pygmy · 18/09/2013 07:23

Lara is a classic.

Luna is a celebrity 'fashion' name.

PunkyPod · 18/09/2013 09:05

Lola or Lyra or Lorna as alternatives? I like Luna Smile

NomDeClavier · 18/09/2013 09:50

Lorna is pretty and underused.

Of your 2 I would veto Luna, pretty as it is, and choose Lara.

peachmint · 18/09/2013 09:52

Lara. Not Luna.