I asked this on Baby Names, but I also want the opinion of my fellow May Mommas. Do you prefer the FN Caroline with Cara as a NN or Cara as a standalone name? MN will probably be Marie or Mae after one of my great-grandmothers. Last name is 2 syllables and starts with the letter "B". ***BACKGROUND: DH and I are struggling with names. He seems to prefer unisex names (Riley, Morgan). He also liked the name Carly because his Dad's name is Carlton and his dad passed away when DH was 18. I prefer classic feminine names (my own name is unisex, though mostly female). Anyway, our remaining list is:
Morgan (DH favorite, not mine);
Paige;
Charlotte (nn Charley);
and
Caroline (nn Cara but I really dislike Carol).
Since we like Irish names (we are both Irish and our fn's are Irish) I've started thinking about naming our daughter Cara as a stand alone name. WDYT?
** sorry for lack of clicky poll or spacing. This was written on a mac.***
I like Caroline and Cara both, but I don't think that Cara comes naturally as a NN for Caroline. It'd be more confusing for people than not, in my opinion. I'd just pick one of the names and go with it! I really doubt you'll get Carol as a NN for Caroline often, if ever.
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I agree with PP, Cara and Caroline and two different names and Cara doesn't come naturally as a nn. If you dislike Carol I would name her Cara to avoid the possibility.
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personally I severely dislike full names then calling nicknames, from a teacher's standpoint it is difficult on the child at first, confusing for teachers, and a pain on standardized tests.
I also get called a nn that I am not thrilled with "strangers" using it. They hear it from my family then pick it up. Annoys me.
So, my son Alex is just Alex.
I vote Cara, plain and simple, not short for anything, just Cara.
Re: XP from Baby Names: Caroline nn Cara or Cara as stand alone name? WDYT?
I like Caroline, but I love the classic names anyways. Caroline was on our top ten list, but didn't make it to top 5.
Still both are very pretty names, and I love both!
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personally I severely dislike full names then calling nicknames, from a teacher's standpoint it is difficult on the child at first, confusing for teachers, and a pain on standardized tests.
I also get called a nn that I am not thrilled with "strangers" using it. They hear it from my family then pick it up. Annoys me.
So, my son Alex is just Alex.
I vote Cara, plain and simple, not short for anything, just Cara.
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