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Hey all. Pretty much I'm a baby name freak and have been lurking on this board for longer than I am willing to admit. That said, I decided to join today. I'm 22 weeks pregnant and and found out a bit ago that I am having another girl. I have a 4 year old, Winter Katrine (Ka-Treen, I didn't misspell Kathrine lol) & a 2 year old Ivy Lucille. Both middle names have family significance. Which brings me to my question.

What do you all think of the name Calla? Pronounced Call-Uh. For a middle name we would like to stick to one that means something to us and are thinking Calla Joelle (my name is Joelle) but is it too much L sound? I'm not sure how I feel about it together. Thoughts on it together? Thoughts on just Calla? Thank you!
Sweet baby girl will be joining us in 5/13. Ivy Lucille joined us on 9/22/10. Winter Katrine joined us on 12/1/08. Became Mr. & Mrs. on 7/17/06.

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  • I personally don't care for it, but I like that you are sticking with nature-y names.  Winter and Ivy ... I was going to suggest Violet. 

    I think that Calla Joelle sounds fine.  Not too many Ls.  

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  • I actually really like Calla. I think it would be cute on a little girl, and beautiful on a grown woman.

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  • I like it. Unique and pretty. Doesn't sound too "l"y to me!
  • Love, love, love Calla. Always have. And Calla Joelle sounds fine IMO. I really like your daughters names too.
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    I personally don't care for it, but I like that you are sticking with nature-y names.  Winter and Ivy ... I was going to suggest Violet. 

    I think that Calla Joelle sounds fine.  Not too many Ls.  



    I do like Violet but my husband does not. He said it sounds too much like Violent. 
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  • I like Calla-- it's very pretty.

     Normally I don't care for themed sibsets, but I love the way these 3 names sound together. 

    I don't think the flow if Calla Joelle is perfect, but the sentiment is nice.  I like seeing girls named after their mommies!

    Have you considered Calla Jo?

     

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  • kinda cute. its different and thats what i like about it. and i dont think it is too many L's :)
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  • I like Calla. Not my absolute favorite, but pretty, legit and uncommon. Calla Joelle sounds fine to me, especially if it's your name :)
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  • I think Calla would be perfect. I don't love Joelle with it, but I'd keep it on the list for now.
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  • Here's my issue - I've never heard the name Calla pronounced "Call-uh"  I've only heard it as "Cal-uh" (as in Calla Lily).  I think if you're going for a different pronunciation you're going to have to correct people a lot.
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  • Calla is okay, but definitely too many L's when paired with Joelle.
  • I like it!
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  • Love both names together!
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  • I like it. I think it goes well with your other DD's names and I think it flows fine with Joelle.
  • I love Calla, but I believe it is pronounced cal-uh, rather than call-uh. Like Calla Lily.

    Winter, Ivy and Calla are beautiful together!

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