Karin/Karen and other 'K' names?

[PrettyLittleMitty]

We are due our second dd in 2 weeks and still haven't got a name.

We agree that we want to use a 'K/C' name as they sound nice with our rather unusual surname.

I like Karin (ka-rin) dh prefers Karen (ka-ren), dd1 has named the baby Carrie (which makes me think of the film of the same name!).

Opinions and suggestions needed, thank you.

Are you from the UK? I think Karin would be mistaken for Karen all the time here. Karen is very dated, almost like Tracy. Carrie is lovely. Think Bradshaw not blood and gore!

Carrie is lovely.

Karin is a German name to me - not that there's anything wrong with that, but if I knew the name was spelt that way, I'd assume a German connection.

K names don't tend to go down well on here. Especially Irish names that have been K-ified. I have to admit, Kate is the only K name I really like. Otherwise, I pretty much always prefer C over K.

Karen is dated but I've always thought it a nice name - the first of those names due a comeback I think!

Kerensa - it is Cornish. My mum was disappointed I had two boys and couldn't use it!

I know a Karin (Kah-reen, equal emphisis), a Karien (Ka-REEN, emphasis on the second syllable) and a Kasha.

If ds had been a dd, Kathryn, Catriona and Caitlin was on the short list.

How about Kaela pronounced Kay-lah.

Thanks all.

We can't use Kate as we already have a close family member called Kate, lovely name though.

Good point about Karin being mispronounced as Karen too. Dh really likes Karen, I didn't realise that it was dated, good to hear your views.

I can't decide!! Thanks for your input, lots of great points.

i don't think Karen is dated, it's a classic name.

I know a Karin but it's pronounced Kareen

I have a soft spot for Karena (with an 'ee' sound in the middle).

Cerys
Christine/Christina
Keira

I agree that Karin will be mistaken for Karen, and Karen is a 70s name to me (and it'll be a generation or two before those names are in vogue again!).

What about names like Clara or Cara?

Kirstie
Kate
Kitty
Karolina

I know a Kahren (Car-ren) but she's American where I think it's more common. It's pretty though and I don't normally like K names. An option?

Can't really help with k names but lots of lovely C names out there.

Cara has a similar sound to Karen and is lovely. Caroline is a classic. I have always loved Charis too.

I don't Karen is at all in the same league as Tracey. I like it. I'd think "ahhhhh" if I met a little baby Karen

Kassandra
Katinka
Katrina or is that too close to Kate?
Kezia

Dd is Katharine commonly known as Kitty

Katharine?

Caryn (welsh) is pronounced Kar-rin

I,ve always liked the name karen but I'm struggling to see the difference in pronunciation between Karin and karen? What sbout

Keren
Kirstin
Kirrin
Kirsty

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How about Callie?

I know a Karyn

I think Karen is fine, more classic than dated IMHO. I prefer it to Karin.

How about Clara, Charlotte, Kirsten/Kristen, Constance?

Hmmm, I do like Karyn. Perhaps that's where i'm going wrong with Karin, the spelling is confusing? Dh still likes Karen and can't see its dated? Lots of great suggestions thanks everyone.

Caroline or Carolyn? Maybe?