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96 replies

HJN28 · 13/07/2021 19:38

Which do you prefer

  • Ella or Zara

Both fairly popular names, I love them both. Ella I’m worried that it’s too overly used and Zara I’m worried it’s too harsh/association with the clothing shop. Would love to hear what you think. Smile

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Synchrony · 13/07/2021 19:39

I love Zara and don't think of the clothing shop. I think of the Royal Zara, and a lovely friend.

Tbh I find Ella a bit dull.

MrsBungle · 13/07/2021 19:42

Zara. Much nicer than Ella IMO.

HJN28 · 13/07/2021 19:42

Thank you for your opinion. I love both but I know what you mean about Ella, with it being a fairly popular and used a lot name.

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YellowandGreenToBeSeen · 13/07/2021 19:43

Honestly? They’re just so ubiquitous it’d make me think the parents lacked imagination and had no individuality.

Marlena1 · 13/07/2021 19:44

I love Zara. Like Ella too but Zara is really cool!

Curlysusie · 13/07/2021 19:45

Ella x

Dontdripme · 13/07/2021 19:49

Ella don’t like
Zara prefer

CrouchEndTiger12 · 13/07/2021 19:49

Wasn't expecting to see those.
4 letter feminine girl names:

Anne
Jane
Mary
Emma

That sort of thing.

Out of yours I prefer Zara.

HJN28 · 13/07/2021 19:50

@YellowandGreenToBeSeen

You hit the nail on the head with our personalities without ever have met us, your amazing 👏 😃

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HJN28 · 13/07/2021 19:52

@CrouchEndTiger12 they are feminine girls names in my opinion but also love your suggestions of Anne & Emma. Sadly these names are already taken by close family. Thank you for your help

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toastofthetown · 13/07/2021 19:54

Zara. Ella is just so dull in it's ubiquity. Then adding in Elsie, Eliza, Eleanor, Elizabeth, Ellie, Elodie, Eloise, Elena (all in the top 200) the El-sound is just saturated.

SionnachRua · 13/07/2021 19:54

Ella very bland, boring and dull.
I like Zara but much, much prefer Zahra (although of course that breaks the 4 letter rule!).

CrouchEndTiger12 · 13/07/2021 19:54

Oh I wasn't saying they aren't feminine...not at all. Just expected to see more older classics Grin

That's a shame they are all used.

I do love Zara though. It is a cool name.

Jaffacake007 · 13/07/2021 19:56

I like Ella

My daughter's name is Erin... might work as it's short but don't know if it's feminine sounding enough?

hazandduck · 13/07/2021 20:00

Love the name Zara.

Ella is boring.

Els1e · 13/07/2021 20:10

Like the name Zara. Ella is ok but I keep thinking of that Rihanna song. Really like Erin - that is both feminine and strong. Or Evie.

girlmama32 · 13/07/2021 20:12

I like Zara, Ella is nice too but I prefer Elle as Ella is extremely popular.

YellowandGreenToBeSeen · 13/07/2021 20:13

[quote HJN28]@YellowandGreenToBeSeen

You hit the nail on the head with our personalities without ever have met us, your amazing 👏 😃[/quote]
Glad to hear it!

Alternatively…. You asked for opinions on the names. I gave mine. Don’t ask the question if you don’t want to hear the answer.

Chattercino · 13/07/2021 20:14

Anna

YellowandGreenToBeSeen · 13/07/2021 20:15

Ps. You’re amazing… just FYI.

Htp320 · 13/07/2021 20:18

I wouldn’t make a judgement on a parent based on the name they gave their child unless it was particularly unusual.

Zara and Ella are both nice names IMO, I prefer Zara though.

DerbyshireMama · 13/07/2021 20:18

Bree

FawnDrench · 13/07/2021 20:19

Iris
Enya
Lara
Rene
Lois

Nuffaluff · 13/07/2021 20:19

Rose
Cora
Nora
Sara
Ruby
I agree Ella might be very popular depending on where you live.

Nuuktown · 13/07/2021 20:21

I agree with @YellowandGreenToBeSeen

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