which do you prefer (retry)

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Registered: 04-06-2007
which do you prefer (retry)
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Mon, 07-16-2007 - 7:18pm

which do you prefer (retry)



  • Caralynn ____ B.
  • Cara Lynn B.
  • Cara Lynn ____ B.
  • none of the above.


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Registered: 03-02-2005
Tue, 07-17-2007 - 1:32am
I think Cara Lynn or Caralynn are just awkward. People will forever think your daughter's name is Carolyn. So if I were you, I would either use Carolyn, or choose something else completely. Just my two cents, though.
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Registered: 12-08-2004
Tue, 07-17-2007 - 8:32pm

Honestly, if you're going for Carolyn, you should just use Carolyn. I hate it when people try to divide names up into syllables. I actually know unfortunate children named Emma Leigh and Kimber Leigh. What's wrong with Emily and Kimberly?

That said, I prefer Caroline over any of the other options.

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Registered: 03-20-2003
Tue, 07-17-2007 - 9:02pm

I voted none of the above but that's not because I dislike any of them - they're about equal to me.

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Wed, 07-18-2007 - 8:26am

Ah, this brings back memories. With DD#1, DH and I really liked the name Cara, but he wanted a longer form and suggested Caralyn. We both loved the spelling, and nothing could convince us to consider Carolyn instead. Caralyn looked so young and fresh, but Carolyn seemed old and stuffy. I know they sound exactly the same, but the appearance made a difference to us. So I do have a soft spot in my heart for Caralynn.

That being said, I've since reconsidered and would only use a standard spelling for a name. So in this case, Cara Lynn would have to get my vote. Another option would be Caroline or Carina, and she could still be Cara or Carrie for short.

We ended up using Megan instead (she just looked like a Megan), but I really do love Cara. It's a beautiful choice.

Stephanie, mom to Megan Joy (Meg), Julianna May (Annie), and baby boy edd 8/30/07

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Registered: 12-28-2006
Wed, 07-18-2007 - 6:03pm

I love Kara Lynn as a double name. I've considered using it if we have another girl. I don't want to use Carolyn, because we have a Carolyn in our very extended family (I don't like to use the same names, because then I think it becomes confusing; "Now which Carolyn are you talking about?"), plus my mom's name is Carol. Though I know many will disagree, I think Kara Lynn is just different enough to fit (especially since we prounouce Carolyn like Caro-lun).

Katy

Katy

Proud mommy of Makayla (4-years-old)