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HelpCaroline and Coraline?
WDYT of these two? Which do you like better? Also, would you avoid names that begin with the same letter as your child's? There are a ton of C names that I really love, but I already have a Caleb. Would you use them anyway, or look for a name that begins with a different letter? Lastly, would you use a nn with either name? Thanks!
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CORALINE IS AN AWESOME NAME!!
I LOVE this name! Partly because i think it has a really nice sound to it and partially because of the main character in a favourite book of mine that i read some time ago (now an animated film!) I'm wary of using it though because of associations with the book. But it is an amazing name!
Caroline is a nice alternative for if you dont want your daughter to be constantly compared to the character. I do prefer Coraline but Caroline is nice too.
As for kids with the same letter at beginning of names, not a big deal i don't think, as long as they're not too similar like Adam and Addie or something.
I LOVE this name! Partly because i think it has a really nice sound to it and partially because of the main character in a favourite book of mine that i read some time ago (now an animated film!) I'm wary of using it though because of associations with the book. But it is an amazing name!
Caroline is a nice alternative for if you dont want your daughter to be constantly compared to the character. I do prefer Coraline but Caroline is nice too.
As for kids with the same letter at beginning of names, not a big deal i don't think, as long as they're not too similar like Adam and Addie or something.
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Coraline!
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I like Coraline better, because of the book. I don't think there's a problem with having two 'c' names in your family - it's not like they're matchy or you're trying for a theme, they're just two names that you love.
I'd probably use nns with Coraline and Caroline. For Caroline maybe Caro or Callie (or maybe Carly at a stretch), and for Coraline Cora or Coco.
I'd probably use nns with Coraline and Caroline. For Caroline maybe Caro or Callie (or maybe Carly at a stretch), and for Coraline Cora or Coco.
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Both of them are good, but I prefer Coraline because it is less popular. nn's I would use are Cara or Carrie for Caroline and Coral, Cora, or Corrie for Coraline. I think naming another "C" is okay. but people will probably think you did it on purpose and you might get asked if you did a lot.
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I'd probably go with Caroline
I like both names, but I have a feeling that some people might confuse Coraline with Caroline. The name Coraline did get more exposure due to the film adaptation of Neil Gaiman's novella Coraline, but Cora and Coralie seem like better options.
I don't think that it's that big of a deal that Caleb, Caroline, and Coraline start with the same letter.
I like both names, but I have a feeling that some people might confuse Coraline with Caroline. The name Coraline did get more exposure due to the film adaptation of Neil Gaiman's novella Coraline, but Cora and Coralie seem like better options.
I don't think that it's that big of a deal that Caleb, Caroline, and Coraline start with the same letter.
This message was edited 5/5/2009, 3:39 PM
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I'd choose Caroline, simply because I've never of heard Coraline being used outside of the context of a book or a movie. Caroline is a well-rounded name, and thus could suit an academic, an athlete, a prom queen, or any myriad of other personality traits. With Caroline, I wouldn't use a nickname, although one could use Carrie as an alternative.
Honestly, I think it's alright to give two children names that begin with the same letter or sound, as long as the full names differ enough in pronunciation or length. If you love a name, use it. That being said, it would be ridiculous to give three or more children names with the same starting letter, because then the pattern would become excessive and deliberate. I think it represses the children’s individuality within the larger family unit, making each one more of an object or a cutesy spectacle rather than a person.
It's one thing to coincidentally like two names that begin with the same letter. It's another thing entirely to intentionally create that effect.
(hope that makes sense. my brain's frazzled)
Honestly, I think it's alright to give two children names that begin with the same letter or sound, as long as the full names differ enough in pronunciation or length. If you love a name, use it. That being said, it would be ridiculous to give three or more children names with the same starting letter, because then the pattern would become excessive and deliberate. I think it represses the children’s individuality within the larger family unit, making each one more of an object or a cutesy spectacle rather than a person.
It's one thing to coincidentally like two names that begin with the same letter. It's another thing entirely to intentionally create that effect.
(hope that makes sense. my brain's frazzled)
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I like Caroline, it's a nice classic name that goes well with many middle names. I'm not a fan of Coraline, I think it would be confused with Caroline a lot. Cora is nice, if a bit dated though.
Personally, I'd prefer my kids not to have the same initials, but I don't mind it in sibsets.
I like the nns Callie (Caroline) and Cora (Coraline).
Personally, I'd prefer my kids not to have the same initials, but I don't mind it in sibsets.
I like the nns Callie (Caroline) and Cora (Coraline).
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I prefer Caroline with no NN. I think it would be ok to use another name starting with a C for your second child but naming baby #3 might get tricky. Personally, I'd find it kinda weird if baby #1 and #2 had names starting with the same letter and baby #3 hadn't. If there are (going to be) 3 kids I would either use the same initial for all of them (which could seem tacky) or use 3 different initials.
This message was edited 5/5/2009, 2:28 PM
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I like both names, but I think Coraline is too Neil Gaiman for a real child. Smart, classy Caroline is my favorite anyway. I'd use Carrie as a nn for Caroline and Cora for Coraline.
For me, the issue is really in the sound, not the letter, so if I had a Caleb, I think I'd avoid C names unless they start with the soft C (S sound) instead of the hard C (K sound.) More than anything, this would help me not stammer over their names and mix/smush them up. In theory, I don't think there's anything wrong with two siblings' names starting with the same letter because I don't think you get into cheesy Duggar-style theme naming until three sibs or more share a first initial. Of course, if you only have two, that sure looks like a theme... This is my rambling way of saying I'm not sure! LOL
For me, the issue is really in the sound, not the letter, so if I had a Caleb, I think I'd avoid C names unless they start with the soft C (S sound) instead of the hard C (K sound.) More than anything, this would help me not stammer over their names and mix/smush them up. In theory, I don't think there's anything wrong with two siblings' names starting with the same letter because I don't think you get into cheesy Duggar-style theme naming until three sibs or more share a first initial. Of course, if you only have two, that sure looks like a theme... This is my rambling way of saying I'm not sure! LOL
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Like Caroline but don't like Coraline. I don't see why it matters if two kids have the same first initial. My little sister Marisol and I have the same initals all the way (M.A.E.) and it doesn't really matter. If you have a Caleb but you want to name your next one Chloe, or Camilla, or Cody or something, go for it. It's your baby and even if other people don't like it it shouldn't matter because you love it and that's all that matters. :)
No one in my family likes my name but my parents, and none of us care, because it doesn't matter what other people think. :)
No one in my family likes my name but my parents, and none of us care, because it doesn't matter what other people think. :)
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