Claira? (spelling)

TroysGidget · February 2010

I know Clara is usually used with no i, but I really like it spelled Claira...is it too out there or am I over analyzing it?

Claira Jane (will be the fn and mn)

pinchu · February 2010

It's not too out there. I do like Clara better. I'd say if you want the "i" go with Claire.

MrsCFB · February 2010

the "I" in claira is unnecessary and looks odd. i'd go with clara, but it's your kid's name so spell it however you like

anna7602 · February 2010

Since I am a Spanish speaker, it looks very, very weird to me with an "i." The classic spelling is Clara. Also, it seems like it would alter the pronunciation in English, from Clah-rah, to Claire-ah.

brightning · February 2010

That spelling makes it seem like you want it to be pronounced differently. Sorry, I'd go with Clara Jane.

OctoberCAPA · February 2010

It looks misspelled.

FITFreshNY · February 2010

It's not out there, but I personally don't like variant spellings. So I'd go with just Clara.

magsugar13 · February 2010

Ciconrad · February 2010

It's not the worst spelling I have ever seen but I much prefer Clara.

sunnygyrl · February 2010

I think it is a little strange. I would just go with Claire or Clara. Personally, I love Claire much better! GL!

EastCoastBride · February 2010

Ditto- it looks misspelled and it makes me say "how do you pronounce that?".

It just seems pointless to add in the extra i.

qtpa2t · February 2010

pinchu:
It's not too out there. I do like Clara better. I'd say if you want the "i" go with Claire.

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j_luvs_r · February 2010

EastCoastBride:
Ditto- it looks misspelled and it makes me say "how do you pronounce that?".

It just seems pointless to add in the extra i.

Really? Even though you know how to pronounce the name Claire? It's just Claire with an "uh" sound on the end.

OP - I like the traditional spelling of the name Clara, but I don't think your spelling is all that bad. It's not like it's some crazy variant that doesn't make sense.