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Are there any K names that are not tacky?

313 replies

JCes · Yesterday 13:00

Are there any feminine K names that are more traditional and old-fashioned? I really dislike modern and trendy sounding names. I also dislike C names that have recently been turned into K names. The Kylie, Kaylee, Kadence, Kallie, Kinley, Kaitlyn, Krystal, Karly, Khloe, Kenzie type of names are not for me. They're all very similar in style to me, and I just find them to be tacky. They also feel very mean girl/bully. (This won't make sense to everyone, but I'm sure some will know what I mean.)

An example of a name that I do like is Katherine, but there are simply too many in the family. I also like just plain Kay, but it seems a bit underwhelming as a first name. It's more often a middle name and shortening of other K names. Karen is no longer a possibility for obvious reasons...

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TheFormidableMrsC · Yesterday 13:00

Keira?

Tiredmumno1 · Yesterday 13:04

Kimberley

Conchiglie · Yesterday 13:05

Kirsten

Dizzydrizzy · Yesterday 13:05

Can’t think of any tbh. Pick a different letter.

CelticSilver · Yesterday 13:05

Kara

ToadRage · Yesterday 13:05

Kathleen, Katelyn, Kareena, Kerry, Kelly.

EeewDavid · Yesterday 13:05

Kristina…

karmakameleon · Yesterday 13:07

Kerrie

NewNameDontKnowWhat · Yesterday 13:07

Kirsty

HogletPatricia · Yesterday 13:08

Kelda
Kitty
Kay
Katerina
Kerry
Kathleen

Glitterbiscuits · Yesterday 13:08

Kathryn, Kirsty, Keira, Kate, Keira
I doubt anyone would call Katharine Hepburn tacky even though her name has a slightly unusual spelling.

ginasevern · Yesterday 13:09

Katrina.

Sesquioxides · Yesterday 13:09

Katrina? Very popular in Scotland in the 80s. As was Kimberley all over the UK. Kathleen? Kate? Katy? If you’re open to C, how about Catriona, Claudia, Christina, Clarissa, Clarice or Claire?

Pemba · Yesterday 13:09

Kirsty is nice
Keziah?

CremeEggsForBreakfast · Yesterday 13:10

Kathleen?

"Granny-chic" names are very popular right now and Kathleen definitely has more of those vibes than the "mean girl" feel you mentioned.

I know a Kathleen who's in her 20s and she's fab!

HogletPatricia · Yesterday 13:10

Kirsty (I really like this actually)
Kristin
Kirsten

rainbowruthie · Yesterday 13:10

Kathleen is such a lovely name as is Kate

caringcarer · Yesterday 13:10

Kathleen
Katelyn
Kate
Katrina

OccasionalHope · Yesterday 13:10

Kirsten

sparebooks · Yesterday 13:11

Katharine / Katherine

KittytheHare · Yesterday 13:11

Kitty is a beautiful name

HogletPatricia · Yesterday 13:15

Kore (pronounced Core-ee - another name used for Persephone in Greek mythology)

Domingofromltoakley · Yesterday 13:16

@Glitterbiscuitsit is also how it is spelled on Katharine of Aragon's tomb in Peterborough cathedral. I don't think she can be classed as tacky either

Squirrelsnut · Yesterday 13:17

Kate/Katie.
Karenza.
Kristen

bunnypenny · Yesterday 13:18

Kirstin