Carolina

IrishTraveler

We're not TTC again just yet, but thinking about girl names, we like Carolina (pronounced Caro-LEEN-a) Jane. Would it be mispronounced too often? Thoughts?

Dr.Loretta

You'd likely get a mix of pronunciations. If you're OK with that, go for it

NerdyLucy

That pronunciation is typically spelled as Karolina. Do you just prefer it with a C?

 

 There was actually a post about it a couple of days ago.

 I'm trying to make a clicky, but can't on my iPad. 

 https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/75001908.aspx

 

ETA: I can't even get the whole link to fit. 

https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/75001908.aspx

 

Manderlin923

I think it's pretty. If you don't mind correcting people sometimes I'd use it.

queenbone

I love that pronunciation; however, you/she will have to correct people a lot since it isn't the common pronunciation for English speakers.

ETA: I would still use it if you love it. My top name choice right now is Magdalena, pronounced the Spanish way, and I anticipate having to do some correcting.

queenbone

NerdyLucy:

That pronunciation is typically spelled as Karolina. Do you just prefer it with a C?

 

 There was actually a post about it a couple of days ago.

 I'm trying to make a clicky, but can't on my iPad. 

 https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/75001908.aspx

 

ETA: I can't even get the whole link to fit. 

https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/75001908.aspx

 

Not for Spanish speakers. 

NerdyLucy

queenbone:

NerdyLucy:

That pronunciation is typically spelled as Karolina. Do you just prefer it with a C?

 

 There was actually a post about it a couple of days ago.

 I'm trying to make a clicky, but can't on my iPad. 

 https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/75001908.aspx

 

ETA: I can't even get the whole link to fit. 

https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/75001908.aspx

 

Not for Spanish speakers. 

Yeah, I'm probably referencing Eastern European pronunciation. I should've specified. I apologize.

BulgariHeart

Lovely! That's how I pronounce it.

IrishTraveler

I like the Western European spelling better, but I wouldn't be entirely opposed to the Eastern European spelling. I think I just tend to like the look of the "C" more than the "K."

mamabliss23

Love this name! You may have to do some correcting, but I have a niece who spells and pronounces it the same way.

Ewych82

I really love Carolina. I think it's so pretty. Unfortunately, I think it will probably get mispronounced a lot.

aessary03

You're definitely going to get mispronunciations a lot.  You're taking a name that's acceptably Caro-LINE-uh and changing it up. 

macska3

I'd spell it Karolina for the lee pronunciation.

erbear

I love it. My daughter is Caroline, but her Israeli teachers call her Carolina and I think it's adorable.