ok i have a quick question.. is Kara and Cora too close of names, my sister just had a baby girl and named her Kara, me and my fiaunce are thinking of Cora, but we're afraid they're too close.
My family calls me Ferry. My grandmother's name is Sherry. My aunt's name is Mary. This is no fun. I personally like Cora better than Kara, but I wouldn't do it. Sorry.
I think it would be fine, probably only slightly confusing for grandparents. My family has three Simones and BUNCHES of Anthonys, and it never causes problems, suprisingly!
I'd talk to your sister about it and see what see thinks. And maybe think about how you would feel. If your daughter was already named Cora, would your sister using Kara annoy you?
If it's *the* name, you're probably ok. But if it was me and there was another name we really liked, it would probably be enough to stear me away from Cora.
Personally, I wouldn't choose a name so close to what my sister chose. And if my sister picked a name that similiar to what I named my child, I'd be peeved. People aren't going to look into meanings of names when they hear them... they'll just notice that they sound similiar. There are SO MANY names out there... pick something else.
I love the name cora...and i dont think for cousins that they are too close. I think the names Cora and Kara are enough of a difference. Its your child so pick whatever you want. I wouldnt worry about it because cora is a gorgeous name
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Date: 2005-12-30 11:43 am (UTC)From iVillage:
Cora
Greek for 'maiden'.
Kara
Greek for 'one of purity; beloved'.
Cate
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Date: 2005-12-30 01:02 pm (UTC)I think it would be fine, probably only slightly confusing for grandparents. My family has three Simones and BUNCHES of Anthonys, and it never causes problems, suprisingly!
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Date: 2005-12-30 03:13 pm (UTC)If it's *the* name, you're probably ok. But if it was me and there was another name we really liked, it would probably be enough to stear me away from Cora.
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