what is your first thought? Would she be mistaken too much for all the Kayla’s, Cali’s, Kalee’s? do you think pronunciation would be an issue? I would think with calla lilies it should be common sense, but I also don’t want her to be correcting people her whole life.
i love calla! its on my list but more a guity pleasure bc DH wont give me more than a "maybe." I think calla ruth flows fine with the number of syllables.
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My first thought is Calla Lilies. I don't associate it with Kaylee, but Callie does come to mind. I think it's ok though. There are so many names that are similar to one another.
Although I like the name Ruth, I personally would do a longer name middle with Calla, like Elizabeth. But if you love Ruth, or if it's a family name, I think Calla Ruth is fine.
My thought is that Calla is a lot less popular than the Kayla variations. I don’t want her to be called Callie or Cayla. I guess my question is more directed towards pronunciation and if it’s something people would struggle with? I don’t want my daughter to be a victim of the waning skill of literacy. I’m not concerned if someone likes it or side eyes the name, but I also don’t want her to spend a lifetime correcting people because they are so used to Callie’s and kaylees.
Ruth is after my grandmother and is non-negotiable.
My thought is that Calla is a lot less popular than the Kayla variations. I don’t want her to be called Callie or Cayla. I guess my question is more directed towards pronunciation and if it’s something people would struggle with? I don’t want my daughter to be a victim of the waning skill of literacy. I’m not concerned if someone likes it or side eyes the name, but I also don’t want her to spend a lifetime correcting people because they are so used to Callie’s and kaylees.
Ruth is after my grandmother and is non-negotiable.
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If that's the case, then I think pronunciation issues for this name should be low. I knew the correct way to pronounce the name right away without thinking about it.
I think most people will recognize that Calla should be pronounced like calla lily. I would be more concerned about people trying to nickname her Callie. When she gets older she may decide she likes being called Callie. Something to think about in case you really don't like Callie.
I think most people will recognize that Calla should be pronounced like calla lily. I would be more concerned about people trying to nickname her Callie. When she gets older she may decide she likes being called Callie. Something to think about in case you really don't like Callie.
If she preferred to be called Callie later on that wouldn’t bother me
I don't think people would have a problem pronouncing but I don't think it goes well with Ruth. Like PP said, it needs a longer, formal middle name. So if you're set on Ruth maybe a different fn is needed.
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Thanks everyone! I ran it by DH and he is actually considering the name. I agree that Calla would sound better with a longer mn, but Ruth isn’t negotiable and we may go ahead with Calla Ruth. We don’t use our son’s middle name really at all, so a perfect flow isn’t really a must for us. Plus it’s the only name we’ve agreed to put on our “hospital” list lol My main hang up was pronunciation, but it doesn’t seem like that’s something I will need to worry too much about.
I wouldn't think pronunciation will be an issue. I think Calla is unique enough, but totally recognizable and easy to prounounce. Seriously a beautiful name!
Re: Calla. Thoughts?
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I still haven’t asked dh what he thinks, yet. He’s impossible when it comes to names
Although I like the name Ruth, I personally would do a longer name middle with Calla, like Elizabeth. But if you love Ruth, or if it's a family name, I think Calla Ruth is fine.
I’m not concerned if someone likes it or side eyes the name, but I also don’t want her to spend a lifetime correcting people because they are so used to Callie’s and kaylees.
Ruth is after my grandmother and is non-negotiable.
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My main hang up was pronunciation, but it doesn’t seem like that’s something I will need to worry too much about.
Calla Lily.
It seems like a made up name. Maybe Callie instead?
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