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Opinions on 'Kara'

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Jennifer8787 · 03/04/2017 21:42

I'm looking for opinions on the name Kara Casey (as in her surname will be Casey). We're thinking middle name Leilani. Kara pronounced kar-ruh and leilani pronounced lay-lah-nee.

Honest opinions please!!

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WorraLiberty · 03/04/2017 21:43

Love it Smile

BeingATwatItsABingThing · 03/04/2017 21:44

I am biased but I love it!

museumum · 03/04/2017 21:44

My first reaction is that it ought to be Cara. I can see why you're avoiding CC but she will have to say "with a k" all the time, but that's not a big deal. I quite like it.

BestIsWest · 03/04/2017 21:45

Prefer Cara.

BossWitch · 03/04/2017 21:46

I don't like it but I can't pinpoint why. Sorry, that's not overly helpful.

EssentialHummus · 03/04/2017 21:46

I prefer Cara.

mainlywingingit · 03/04/2017 21:46

Prefer Cara

squoosh · 03/04/2017 21:47

I like it but much prefer it spelt Cara which is the Irish for friend. Would go well with the Irish surname 😊

I think Kara may be the Italian spelling though.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 03/04/2017 21:48

Gorgeous, but not with the surname Casey

BeingATwatItsABingThing · 03/04/2017 21:51

OP, I've messaged you.

grumpysquash3 · 03/04/2017 22:02

my DS1 had a best friend in primary who was Leilani (pronounced the same). Very unusual and very pretty.
I sort of agree with pp who thinks that Kara Casey doesn't go well. How about Leilani Kara Casey?

treaclesoda · 03/04/2017 22:06

I think Cara Casey looks much better written down than Kara Casey. But it sounds nice no matter what way it is spelt. Smile

shaggedthruahedgebackwards · 03/04/2017 22:07

I like Kara/Cara but not with your surname sorry

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Jennifer8787 · 03/04/2017 22:25

Thanks for all your honest opinions. I truly love the names Kara and Leilani so I'm thinking of sticking with it - after all, we can't do much about the surname (and I'm sure there are far worse surnames out there). I'm feeling the positives outweigh the negatives here.

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OliviaStabler · 03/04/2017 22:26

I'd prefer Cara

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 03/04/2017 22:28

Cara Casey is lovely !

FrayedHem · 03/04/2017 22:31

IReally lovely names. I'd normally slightly prefer the C spelling, but I do like how the first and last initials KC sounds like Casey. .

hahahaIdontgetit · 03/04/2017 22:41

I prefer Cara to Kara, and the way it looks with your surname.

hideehigh · 03/04/2017 22:43

YY to Cara Casey, my son has a double initial fore/surname and I love the way it sounds!
Also, LOVE Leilani, I know a 13yo Leilani and she is a beauty - in and out!

MaisyPops · 03/04/2017 22:44

I love Cara but not sure with the surname.

DramaAlpaca · 03/04/2017 22:48

Very nice.

I like the Kara spelling better than Cara.

MelinaMercury · 03/04/2017 22:48

I prefer Cara.

We have a large Polish community here and when i was trying to decide between the C and K spelling a friend laughed because Kara means chastisement or punishment which immediately put me off.

Cara is Irish for friend... And is a popular variety of potato. What's not to love? :o

Sophronia · 03/04/2017 22:52

I prefer Cara Casey

buttercup54321 · 03/04/2017 23:25

I prefer Carla

YoungYolandaYorgensen39 · 03/04/2017 23:32

I like it. Either Kara Casey (KC) or Cara Casey (CC) sound good. I'd normally go for the C spelling over the K but on this occasion I think the K is better.

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