Calla?

Conniebird · May 2011

Like the lily, I'm kind of on the fence about it. On the one hand it's pretty, on the other hand, it seems a little out there.

Opinions?

hollyberry3333 · May 2011

Sounds unfinished to me, what about Calliope with the nn Calla?

slukd79 · May 2011

I like it! Maybe because the calla lily is my fave flower though...

PhilsWife07 · May 2011

hollyberry3333:
Sounds unfinished to me, what about Calliope with the nn Calla?

Me too.

lelekay · May 2011

I actually like it.

Ashnmike528 · May 2011

I grew up with a Kalla, It's beautiful and I have to say, I like it with a C better :-)

happilyever888 · May 2011

I love Calla.

starlight8323 · May 2011

I have it on my list as a nickname for Calanthe or Calanthia.

Here are the name descriptions from www.BehindTheName.com

CALANTHE

Gender: Feminine

Usage: English (Rare)

Pronounced: k?-LAN-thee

From the name of a type of orchid, ultimately meaning "beautiful flower", derived from Greek ?a??? (kalos) "beautiful" and a???? (anthos) "flower".

CALANTHIA

Gender: Feminine

Usage: English (Rare)

Pronounced: k?-LAN-thee-?

Elaborated form of CALANTHE

ObLaDi · May 2011

i think it's gorgeous!

KearaD · May 2011

I love this name! My niece is named Calla. I think this name is great because it's not too common but it's also easy to spell and pronounce.

pinkflipflops44 · May 2011

It seems like it is missing something to me.

alohamora · May 2011

I prefer Calista.

zaramarie81 · May 2011

Love. It.

It seems like a great alternative to Kayla that will age a little better.

HannahO28 · May 2011

mummyofsix:
I like it, but I dont think many people will make the flower connection. I have a baby with a name of a well known flower and seriously almost NO ONE gets the connection. Its quite amazing.

I am so curious as to what your daughter's name is... be sure to post it if you ever come back to this message.

OP, I love it! I should warn you, I'm a real sucker for floral names (Marigold is on of my favorites). I think Calla is gorgeous.