Clara Grace?

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Clara Grace?
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Mon, 09-05-2005 - 3:27pm

Another possible name that I have been thinking about lately. Clara (nn Clare), is it too much like our other dd Katherine (nn Kate)?

Our other children: Elizabeth (Beth), Nicholas (Nick), James (Jack), and Samuel (Sam).

The other possible names are: Alexandra (Allie), Audrey, or Virginia (Ginny). The last one is dh's favorite, but the one I like the least. Grace will be the middle name.

Thanks,
Deb

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Registered: 06-16-2004
In reply to: cagcrewmom
Mon, 09-05-2005 - 3:40pm

Hi Deb -
Clara Grace is ok to me. It might get a little tongue tied calling out for Kate & Clare.
Also, your other daughter have longer (beautiful) names - the little one might feel left out.
All the names on your list will work with Grace.

I like the following:

1. Alexandra Grace (my fav) or Alexa Grace will work as well
2. Audrey Grace (pretty)
3. Virginia Grace is ok - I like Virginia Rose or Virginia Claire
4. Clara Grace

HTH, Let's talk again -

Donna
mom to Alexandra, Samantha & Gabriella

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Registered: 05-09-2004
In reply to: cagcrewmom
Mon, 09-05-2005 - 4:38pm

I originally thought no on Clara because the other kids have longer names ~ but hey! Samuel and James aren't longer are they?


I like Clare/Claire w/ the other kids' nicknames.....I don't know that I would worry about the tongue-twister of "Kate and Claire" because what's the possibility of you only need those two at one time? I know I would probably call them, or introduce them, in



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Registered: 03-03-2005
In reply to: cagcrewmom
Mon, 09-05-2005 - 10:54pm
Well, I personally think the name is gorgeous...he...he...I am a little biased as a Clara myself. I like the name because it is unusual. There are not too many of us out there. Clair is a cute nickname too, honestly my name gets shorten to that a lot. I answer to either one and it has never really bothered me.
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In reply to: cagcrewmom
Tue, 09-06-2005 - 7:42am
I think Clara Grace is beautiful, and it goes wonderfully with your other children's names.
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Registered: 08-01-2003
In reply to: cagcrewmom
Tue, 09-06-2005 - 12:34pm

I see Clare/Claire as a classic/traditional

I see Clara as old-fashioned.

really not a Clare fan, but really dislike Clara

however, Clare Grace would be two one-syllable names, which doesn't flow well

Grace is becoming the new "Lynn, Lee, Marie, etc. of middle names. every time you turn around a little girl's middle name is Grace - regardless of the style of first name, trendy, modern, classic, old-fashioned.

of your other possibles I like the nickname Allie, but am not an Alexandra fan. how about Allison (Allie). I think that would also fit well with your other kids

good luck

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Registered: 09-05-2005
In reply to: cagcrewmom
Tue, 09-06-2005 - 7:27pm
I like Clara Grace. I don't think it sounds too much like your other daughter Kate.
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In reply to: cagcrewmom
Tue, 09-06-2005 - 10:13pm

I like it. I think Clara's very pretty and not common.