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Find baby name inspiration and advice on the Mumsnet Baby Names forum.

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Lara or cara

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Mazza22 · 24/05/2016 18:32

Hi what do people think of these 2 names? Am drawn to the Irish connection with cara but think that Lara has a softer sound. Thanks!

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Waterhill · 26/05/2016 20:16

I think Ciara is so much nicer! However, out the 2 - Cara

SpookyRachel · 26/05/2016 17:49

Cara

icouldabeenacontender · 26/05/2016 17:48

Lara

dollydaydream84 · 26/05/2016 17:46

Lara!

ABitAsleep · 26/05/2016 09:25

Both lovely, but would probably go for Cara, it's a bit softer sounding.

I also like Cora

manicinsomniac · 26/05/2016 08:41

I prefer Lara but both are lovely.

Also love Zara and Mara. For some weird reason I'm indifferent to Sara and Tara.

Surf25 · 25/05/2016 20:59

Of the two, definitely prefer Cara.
What about Cora?

DerelictMyBalls · 25/05/2016 18:38

I love Lara but Cara is a bit mousy and dowdy, IMO.

Raines100 · 25/05/2016 17:02

Carla!
Cara is too hard and makes me think of cars. Lara is too soft and wishy-washy. Clara is nice but a bit prim (think I've got that from Heidi). Carla has the strength of the C followed by the softness of the L.
Now, go forth, ignore me, and do as you wish 😉

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 25/05/2016 09:48

Lara.

But I like Cara as well.

HouseOfBiscuits · 25/05/2016 09:47

Cara

Pidgythe2nd · 25/05/2016 08:52

Lara, but I am biased. 😃

Mazza22 · 24/05/2016 22:07

Interesting thanks I will add Ciara to the list

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Paddingtonthebear · 24/05/2016 21:56

I like both. But I prefer Lana to both of them.

Itsaplayonwords · 24/05/2016 21:56

Cara is very pretty. Carla is another option.

Aquiver · 24/05/2016 21:55

I was also going to suggest Ciara for an Irish-related and similar name - v pretty

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julfin · 24/05/2016 21:18

I prefer Cara (a good Latin name, and pretty). But both are nice.

Mazza22 · 24/05/2016 21:15

Thanks for the feedback - really interestung. For some reason Clara doesn't do it for me. I'm currently completely split between the 2!

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Lou2711 · 24/05/2016 20:17

Cara is lovely!!

Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 24/05/2016 20:13

I don't understand the hype over Lara. Cara is much prettier

adagio · 24/05/2016 20:12

Definately Cara, although I am a little biased

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MouldyPeach · 24/05/2016 20:03

LOVE the name Cara, wanted to use it but is too close to my own name

Artandco · 24/05/2016 19:59

Clara. Whenever I see Clara I read it as Clara anyway, and when I hear cara it sound awkward like the L is missing.

PterodactylToenails · 24/05/2016 19:58

Hmmm not keen on Lara I think it sounds harsh. I would go for Clara over Cara.

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