We can't decide between Karen or Erin for our girl. We are not native English speakers so don't know if either has any bad/weird connotations?Please help. Which one sounds more charismatic?
being honest Karen is more of a mom name to be not quite ready for a comeback. Most memes/jokes right now which are poking fun of a middle aged white woman who is behind the times, or extra crabby, or anti change or anything like that uses the name Karen. So I have a hard time picturing a cute little kid. Similar to Karen is Kara, Kira, Kendra
Karen is unexpected. I would use Karen. 70's names are rounding the corner. We know 2 new Jessicas, a Kathy and a Julie. All are adorable and refreshing.
Erin. Erin is a great name but I agree it might seem odd if there is no Irish heritage.
There is a comedian Dane Cook who has a famous skit about how every group has a friend they don’t really like and how her name is always Karen. Aside from feeling dated and mom-ish I think of that skit haha.
Alternative Keira, Kara/Cara, Kendra, Camille, Katherine
Re: Karen or Erin?
Between the two - the name Erin makes me assume there is some Irish heritage in the family where I have no similar thoughts with the name Karen.
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DS born 9/13/16
BFP 1/13/18 - EDD 9/20/18 - It's a boy!
to be not quite ready for a comeback. Most memes/jokes right now which are poking fun of a middle aged white woman who is behind the times, or extra crabby, or anti change or anything like that uses the name Karen. So I have a hard time picturing a cute little kid. Similar to Karen is Kara, Kira, Kendra
I vote Erin of the two though!
edit: google Karen memes for examples
DD - 12/28/17
TTC #2 3/2019
BFP 5/2019 || MC - D&C 5/2019
BFP 2/2020 || EDD 10/10/2020
Karis, Kari/Carrie, Kara, Kelly, Lauren, Maren, or Ellen might also fit your style.
Baby #2 Due 3/7/20
There is a comedian Dane Cook who has a famous skit about how every group has a friend they don’t really like and how her name is always Karen. Aside from feeling dated and mom-ish I think of that skit haha.
Alternative
Keira, Kara/Cara, Kendra, Camille, Katherine
Suggesting Kathleen as an alternative to Karen
Me: 29 / Hubster: 31
Married July 2010
DC #1 Oct 2013
DC #2 EDD June 2016
Me: 29 / Hubster: 31
Married July 2010
DC #1 Oct 2013
DC #2 EDD June 2016
TTC since September 2012