Takara?

[kokomo92]

I heard this name recently and thought it was pretty. What does everyone think?

She'll be called Tacky forever. Sorry but I don't like it.

@DrMirandaBailey@GoodVibesHere

Takara is indeed a Killer Whale in Blackfish, originally from SeaWorld San Diego and moved around - she was regularly inseminated using Tilikum's semen, causing a lot of worry over how dangerous their offspring might be,
especially as Takara was quite dominant herself & involved in some incidents. I've "met" her when I was a kid, she's got a birth mark and is very vocal which makes her stand out.

@kokomo92 Sorry, I don't like it at all, unless it reflects your own cultural background.

Fine if you like it

It made me laugh it's awful.

Same (similar) my friend is from NZ and called Tineke. Don't think it would work outside NZ/pacific islands.

Awful

Tara or Kara would be nice. I find Takara awkward unless you have a heritage that fits it.

My first thought was car - The all new Ford Takara….

Mochu 🤣🤣🤣
That was Tarka the Otter!
Made me snort laugh and spit my tea out

It’s a Japanese name. If you’re not Japanese it’s unusual to choose one.

There's some rude people on this thread. It's a name. Get over it.

Sounds like an airport.

Nope

On the upside, I guess if you're someone who is concerned about friends etc. copying your child's name, you will zero worries in that regard unless you/they are of Japanese heritage.

I'm another one who immediately thought of the otter. Sorry. 😕

Never heard of it but I think it’s great.

Sounds African to me.

I wouldn’t mess with a girl called Takara, I think she could rule the playground!

Wasn’t there a TV series about a Japanese ninja called Takaro many years ago? I used to love it

Tara, yes!

Kara/ Cara yes!

Takara 👎

Would it be Takara Kobayashi or Takara Sidebottom?

Makes a difference.

You're right that it's a car, but Mazda not Ford. We had a Mazda 5 Takara once.

Should be OK, unless your surname is Otter…..

Awful. Trying too hard to be unique.

It's a Japanese name meaning precious object. Not particularly mainstream but there's a toy company called it.

If you google it says it's particularly associated with the Ryūkyū Islands.

I haven't heard of it before. I'd assume it's a cultural name.

Pretty sound.
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Tanisha
Talisa
Tawana
Tamara

I know a Takara, I’ve always liked the name and she’s a wonderful, intelligent and fun person