Is my daughters name awful?

[Queeenie]

I have a DD (no longer a baby) who is called Keira. I have seen threads about “K” apparently being chavvy and also threads discussing the spelling of this name.

I specifically chose this spelling for 2 reasons. 1 - I’m Scottish and it’s the feminine form of the boys name Keir. 2 - because although there are alternative spellings (Ciara and Kiera), this is the most commonly used spelling.

After reading the other threads, I just worry I’ve made a bad choice with this and that my daughter may some day be unhappy with her name.

Have I made a big mistake?

It's a lovely name

Well I live in NIreland and know a Keira with an obviously Irish surname!

I think of it like Catriona/Katrina - just different spellings of a normal mainstream (imo lovely) name.

It's fine. Not my taste but not awful!

I have a son called Keir. Everyone on mn told me that was chavvy too. I wonder if anyone mentioned that to Sir Keir Starmer recently?
It’s a lovely name. Don’t doubt yourself!

We liked Keir if any of the dds were boys it was never considered chavvy /common 20+ years .

CatteStreet

I appreciate this, I just call it out every time as it's wrong. It's not the stealing of the word, it's that it is used in a derogatory way.
I think it's worse as it's the word for child.
I get tired of doing it, as it makes not much difference, but some people don't realise how offensive they are being and when pointed out don't continue with the word. So, sometimes my voice is effective

My association is Keira Nightly, who is beautiful, talented clever and kind. Nothing to not like.

I like it - disclaimer, I'm Scottish and have dc called Keir

I don't think there's anything about it to particularly hate whether you like the name or not.

Nice name

It's a totally inoffensive, lovely name.

I don't get why you're this concerned about nobodies claiming that "K" names are "chavvy"? Who says?

Both my sons have surnames for first names Scottish husband) - I couldn't give a shiny monkey shite if randoms think it's chavvy, or don't like it, or think they're too American, or that they sound like a law firm.

Stand by your decision and close off your mind to shit that doesn't matter. It. Doesn't. Matter. What. Others. Think.

My best friend is called Ciera! I don't think it's chavvy at all..

@Queeenie

Well..... it's a slightly different spelling, but pronounced the same.....

Your choice of DD's name has been honoured in a storm name. (One due really soon!)

news.sky.com/story/storm-ciara-to-batter-uk-with-80mph-winds-and-coastal-flooding-11926925

Ach I just came back to share storm news

I think it's a gorgeous name. Strong and feminine.
It's a smart sounding name.
I love Keira knightly too.
Definitely on our list x

You obviously thought carefully about it before naming her that
It’s fine! There are worse names and I’m sure she’ll grow into it
Better than many names

No!
Not awful at all - it's a lovely name

It’s BEAUTIFUL

I love it!

I love Keira. I'm surprised that you've seen negative reactions. You can really hold your head up with this one, I think. K beginning names are lovely and among my favourites: Katharine, Kate, Kirsten, Kit, Kerensa, Keturah. Keira is so strong, elegant and evocative (and much preferred by me) amongst a crowd of Lilas, Leilas, Lilys, Islas, Ellas, Ellies, Avas, Evies etc. And Keira Knightly is gorgeous and a favourite actor of mine so a great model of the name there.

It’s not my personal style but I don’t think it’s chavvy, it just makes me think of Keira Knightley and she definitely is not a chav!

Very pretty name.

I've always liked it, only know a few but they are all lovely!

A positive vote from me. Good strong name with no negatives I can think of. Neither old fashioned nor out there.

Have these replies helped @Queeenie