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Deciding between 2 girl names

I think we have narrowed it down to 2 names and would like to hear others' opinions. 

Savannah Elizabeth ~ name we chose years ago, however, now I am wondering how well Savannah would fit an older woman in a professional sense; love it for a little girl and younger girl, but idk....)

Kora Elizabeth ~ yes, I know most people prefer Cora, but, we both like the K and one of the meanings associated with the word "kora" (Buddhist pilgrimage). I'm OK with telling people how to spell it...

I guess what I'm wondering is.....do you think Kora is a better name that will grow with a girl?  Because that is what I am thinking, and leaning towards it over Savannah for that reason. 

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  • Sorry, but I'd vote for Savannah just because I dislike the Kora spelling that much.
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    Sorry, but I'd vote for Savannah just because I dislike the Kora spelling that much.

     

    I might go a step further and tell you to keep looking.  I agree that I'm not sure how well Savannah would grow with your daughter.  And I definitely agree w/ PP re: Kora. 

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  • To answer your question, I think Kora would sound better as an adult, but I do prefer it spelled Cora. As an overall name, though, I like Savannah better.
  • neither has any chance of sounding appropriately porofessional

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  • I love the name Cora- not a huge fan of it spelt with a K but I like the name more than I like Savannah. 
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  • imagefitzpemberley:
    Sorry, but I'd vote for Savannah just because I dislike the Kora spelling that much.

     I agree with this. Cora is a lovely name but I hate K's switched out for C's so much. Savannah's ok, but I would LOVE Cora Elizabeth. Elizabeth Kora would also get my vote.  

  • Savannah.  She could become Ava or Anna when she is older.
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  • I like "out there" names like Dharma and Bodhi, but for some reason I just can't seem to like Kora.  Kora's better than Savannah (which makes me think of cheesy southern belles), but for some reason, I'm just not loving it
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  • I think either would sound good on an adult, but I'm from the south, so I know quite a few grown up Savannahs.

    Kora with a K also doesn't bother me -- it looks Greek. 

  • I love Cora, not so much Kora though....Savannah is just eh.
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  • I personally love Savannah. It was our other choice for DD.

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  • Savannah Elizabeth is beautiful and I wouldn't worry about it not aging well. 
  • I love Savannah, so that gets my vote!

    I don't really like Cora, so Kora definitely gets a no from me.

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  • I like Cora, but hate it when people switch out C's for K's.  I hate Savannah. 
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  • I like them both, Savannah is my favorite though.  

    My daughter has the C/K problem.  It isn't too hard to tell people it is with a K so if you like it that way, go for it!

  • I love Cora, and I wouldn't usually vote against a name based on spelling alone, but I dislike the "K" spelling enough to give my vote to Savannah by default.

     

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  • Kora..I love the K spelling.


     

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  • I like Kora Elizabeth. The K doesn't bother me.

     

    Savannah makes me think of the city in Georgia.

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    neither has any chance of sounding appropriately porofessional

    start over

    IMO, I think this may be a bit of an exaggeration for most fields.  I would have no problem interviewing a Kora or Savannah.

  • I think both names will grow well- I don't think of Savannah as a little girl's name... but I like Kora better (although the spelling reminds me of the Kardashians : )
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    Savannah.  She could become Ava or Anna when she is older.

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  • Savannah.

    I like Savannah better than Cora.  I don't care for Kora at all. 

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    Savannah.

    I like Savannah better than Cora.  I don't care for Kora at all. 

     

    I'm also from the South, so like the PP said I've met quite a few grown Savannah's. I also totally love the PP's idea about how she could use Anna as a NN if she chose to do so. Kora is awful.

  • They both are incredibly cutesy and won't age well.

    Spell it Cora, or keep looking.

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  • Kora with a C though
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      I'm OK with telling people how to spell it...

     

    But will she be?  It might get very annoying after awhile ALWAYS having to correct everyone.

  • I actually really like Savannah, it's on our list.

    Kora with a K is absolutely terrible though.  Spell it with a C, or nix it.  Seriously, it's hideous with a K.

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  • Savannah most definitely.

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