help a writer out - female protagonist's name

[laminy.livejournal.com]

I'm starting a new piece of writing, and I'm stuck on figuring out my main character's name. Her name is fairly important to the story; she likes it, and it works well for her when she's younger, but when she gets to around 30, and begins a new position, she has to start going by her middle name, Gloria, in all professional settings.

The requirements are that it is young-sounding, doesn't age well, and is perhaps unprofessional, but it's not 'weird' or unique. It's just an average name that a Canadian girl born in the late '80s/early '90s would have. If it matters, she has an older sister named Jordan, and a brother that goes by Chuck.

I can't decide, so which of these names do you think works best and meets those requirements?

+ Cassidy
+ Kirby
+ Carly
+ Kirsten

EDIT: I think that, for the moment at least, I've decided to start writing with her as a Carly. I know a Carly I don't like, but I think it's suits what I want to do with her. Thanks for all the help/suggestions!

Comments

[lil-cherub.livejournal.com]

I would go with Carly. If you are open to other names that sound better on a child then on an adult: Cassie, Coco, Daisy, Hailey, Jackie, Jody/Jodi, Lexi, Kaylee, Marci/Marcy, Riley, Stacy

[laminy.livejournal.com]

Is Coco actually a name though, or just a nickname? Well, I guess it could be a name, lol, if I named her that. Cassie is another one to consider though; it probably fits what I want more than just Cassidy does.

Thanks!

[lil-cherub.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't name a baby Coco, personally. Makes a great name for a chocolate lab puppy imo but Courtney Cox has a daughter named Coco.