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Zara

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PawsOnWoodenFloor · 30/01/2023 18:49

Yay or nay?

What associations do you have with the name? Do you like it, are indifferent or loath it?

I kind of love it but wonder if it's too bohemian for us.

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PawsOnWoodenFloor · 30/01/2023 18:50

Also, I kind of like the Z in it but on the other hand it is a bit of an unusual initial. Undecided. 🤔

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barbrahunter · 30/01/2023 18:51

Nay

ClassroomRunaway · 30/01/2023 18:53

I like it. I know a gorgeous little two year old called Zara, so I associate it with her.

MrsBunnyEars · 30/01/2023 18:57

I love it. Relatively unusual (though fairly common for girls with a mixed white British/ Muslim background), but known and easy to pronounce.

I don’t see it as bohemian at all, after all there is a royal one!

Rauha · 30/01/2023 18:58

It's nice

SmileWithADimple · 30/01/2023 18:58

I like it. I also like Zoe (as you like Z names).

Twizbe · 30/01/2023 18:59

Love it. I had a lecturer at uni called Zarah and she was super cool.

MrsMop1964 · 30/01/2023 19:06

I like it (but I'll admit I thought of the shop first)

Bournetilly · 30/01/2023 19:08

Nay

Luredbyapomegranate · 30/01/2023 22:17

It’s alright.

It’s pretty popular - mainstream, not bohemian. And before that I mostly associated it with Prin Anne’s daughter, so more sloany pony

Twoinapod · 30/01/2023 22:24

It seems dated to me, I know of a few all in their 30s, similar vibes to Claire, Louise, Rachel etc

UsingChangeofName · 30/01/2023 22:29

I like it.
Simple for everyone to pronounce, even if never heard it before. Simple to spell. Unusual enough for there not to be loads in every class but 'known' enough for people not to say "What did you say" every time you have to give your name, or "I've not herd that name before where is it from?" etc etc.

Jomummy1013 · 30/01/2023 22:31

Not for me but I know someone with a daughter called it. She spells is it Zarah?

Benjispruce4 · 30/01/2023 22:32

I like it.

Hohofortherobbers · 30/01/2023 22:33

It has quite a harsh sound to me. I prefer Sara

Viviennemary · 30/01/2023 22:33

I don't like it.

StopFeckingFaffing · 30/01/2023 22:34

Yay from me and I agree that Z is a cool initial

I don't consider it bohemian but it feels fresh compared to Olivia, Emily, Evie, Isla etc and it isn't associated with any particular era so doesn't sound dated

CookieDoughKid · 30/01/2023 22:37

My daughter is called Zara. Its a well known name in some ethnic cultures too. We don't come across Zaras too often which is nice!!

Pieceofpurplesky · 30/01/2023 22:41

Lovely. As is Zena, Zoe and Zofia

SatInMySpottyOnesie · 30/01/2023 22:44

Yes, it’s lovely
… nice to see someone asking about a normal name for a change; not trying to be “different” 🥴

DramaAlpaca · 30/01/2023 22:47

I love it

faultythighs · 30/01/2023 22:57

I love this name and it's a name I would call my baby if I ever have a girl!

CharitySchmarity · 30/01/2023 22:59

Not really my thing but I don't dislike it and have met a couple of quite nice ones.

IVFbeenverylucky · 02/02/2023 10:19

It's my DDs name. I love the "Z" as an initial too, and as pp have said everyone can spell and pronounce it but you don't come across to many. I think it is a bit bohemian - but only because Z is exotic as a letter - but I like that. It's common in many cultures/languages, especially Muslim ones (although they usually put an h at the end, which I don't think looks as nice). Originally it's a Hebrew variant of the biblical Sarah, so quite boring really!

HollyGolightly4 · 02/02/2023 10:24

It's a lovely name. To me, it connotes intelligence and kindness.

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