what do you think of this name

[dolphin13]

What do people think of the name Klarise

You know, I think I agree with your husband. She is three; she knows it's 'her' name. I would be inclined to keep the name but establish a pet name such as Lisey or Coco or something.

I would just change the initial and compromise on Clarise. That is a bit prettier (imo) and still sounds the same as Klarise so dd would never know.
Or not change it formally but fill the forms for school in as Clarice. Then you could give her the nn Clare and no-one would be any the wiser

We could change name Kerrymumbles but it's all about her knowing her name now and confusing her sense of identity. Hubbie is right and I am being a complete snob in that I feel embarrassed when people ask her name.
Think I will def change the K to C though as that does make it less harsh I think.

I feel told off second coming. I don't want anyone to think I am trying to delete her past. We have direct contact with birth mum twice a year and dd is very aware of her past. I just don't like the name and wanted some ideas of how to overcome that without confusing dd.

I'd change the K to a C. Sounds the same but looks much prettier written down. At 3, I'm sure she wouldn't notice.

Going to do that dragonbutter. Secondcoming I'm not sure if you are as annoyed as you sound. She has lived with us since 3 days old so no upheaval. I don't have "greater knowledge" which is why I asked the opinion of others

Actually, I can understand that, as names are very important to prospective parents on here - you only have to look at the baby names section - and I don't see why you should feel differently. My aunt is now married into a complicated family where three of the children are adopted and one had their name changed at adoption which now as an adult he is very grateful for; it was Wayne, it's now Johnny/Jonathan and it fits with his other siblings names.

However, he was a baby when adopted (and attitudes to changing names has probably altered) and being 3 she is her own person and connected to her name. I agree that changing it to beginning with a C is a good idea or even to Clarissa or is that a step to far? But the nice thing about families is that affectionate nn evolve like Clarrie? Or Rissa as suggested.

Congratulations by the way on the arrival of dd to the family.

What about calling her Reese as a nn (as in Witherspoon)? I agree if it's possible to change the K to a C it looks better. I think it's a nice name, very pretty sound.

Good idea re Reece.

Reese, sorry.