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Does 'Zara' just remind you of the clothes shop?!

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Mariala · 13/05/2017 21:44

My previous girls name shortlist had Zara as the favourite, almost certain I'm going with Zara now - mentioned to DM and immediately got 'what, like the clothes shop?'

Tbf she had her heart set on another name which I went off

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GuntyMcGee · 13/05/2017 22:59

That should say not too cutesy for an adult...

Mrsknackered · 13/05/2017 23:00

I do think of the shop but it doesn't stop me liking it?

I also really like Liberty and Tiffany

ABitOTT · 13/05/2017 23:08

Firstly I think of Zara Tindell, then yes the clothes shop isn't far behind. Not that keen on the name anyway but if you love it, go for it!

Joeybee · 14/05/2017 01:25

I immediately think of the clothes shop tbh, but that wouldn't make me not use it. People may think of the clothes shop at first, but they'd soon get over that and associate the name with the child.

SuperBeagle · 14/05/2017 01:51

It used to, but it doesn't now that I know a few Zaras.

Nicky2468 · 14/05/2017 02:34

I think Zara Philips too but don't shop at Zara's so maybe that's why!!

Zara's a lovely name 🙂

Jooni · 14/05/2017 08:48

Love Zara! It's a common enough name that it's not solely linked to the shop IMO. I really like it and no negative associations that I can think of.

mummypig14 · 14/05/2017 08:51

Hmmmm in my circle of friends (25-35 year olds) we virtually alll shop at zara. I dont know that in our age group / circle wed think clothes shop before Phillips!!

Becklit · 14/05/2017 08:54

I don't think it does! Zara is lovely! If you like Z names and can't shake the clothes Brand thing, how about Zadie? Friends of ours just names their baby Zadie and I thought it was so beautiful and pretty uncommon!

Rockaby · 14/05/2017 16:45

No, I think of the two I know irl, then Phillips and eventually the clothes shop. I really like the name.

LorLorr2 · 14/05/2017 16:47

The shop vaguely comes to mind but honestly I mostly think of it as just a name! And it's a nice one too.

TreeTop7 · 14/05/2017 16:55

I shop there but I think of Zara Tindall too. I once read that Prince Charles suggested the name to his sister and she loved it. Understandably - because it's gorgeous!

dimdommilpot · 14/05/2017 20:43

No but I did go to Uni with a girl called Zara who worked in Zara.

Ham69 · 14/05/2017 22:14

Initially but once you meet a Zara you soon forget about the shop association. I love the clothes shop though so good association for me!

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