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Ooohhh like both.

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Clara is a bit old fashioned so probably Anastasia (I like how you can easily shorten it)

Depends on the Clara pronunciation...

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I say Clara as KLAR-a. I like it pronounced like that. I dislike the pronunciation KLER-a.

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So if it is the first, I prefer Clara. If it is the second, I prefer Anastasia.

Anastasia, because Clara is so common here. Anastasia is more special. Although Clara is nice too.

Clara,

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Clara

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It's loads easier to type when I'm writing a story, and it's similar to my own MN. If I wanted to use Anastasia and call her Anna or Stacy, I'd just use Anna or Stacy on their own.

Clara, I just prefer the sound and look of this name over Anastasia.

Anastasia

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Anastasia is elegant, beautiful, and has an interesting history. The meaning 'resurrection' seems to express the hope that the child will always rise up again no matter what the challenges or obstacles.

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Clara is simple, clean cut, and traditional sounding. It conjures up images of a plain maiden aunt or a harshly strict housekeeper in a period drama. I'm not terribly familiar with St. Clara, so the only other association that comes to mind is the spoiled rich girl in "Heidi" who learns to walk. The meaning 'bright' is nice.

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Anastasia Clara makes a nice combo. Anastasia imbibes Clara with some much needed romance, Clara balances out the length of Anastasia and offers simplicity.

Anastasia ...

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It's prettier, more intriguing, more elegant, and a tad mysterious.

Clara

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It's a lovely name. Anastasia is a bit too princessy for me.

Clara

Clara

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I think it's prettier and simpler than Anastasia.

This is tough, I love both of those names. I'd have to say Clara. Anastasia is way too exotic. Clara is classy, pretty, and simple. Anastasia is all of those things too, but they'd end up calling her Anna or Stacy.

Anastasia

Clara

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Because I love the name Clara, and although Anastasia isn't a bad name, Clara is infinitely better.

Anastasia

Clara

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For me, Anastasia is ornate in kind of a tawdry way. I prefer Athanasia.

Anastasia

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My choice, mostly because I don't like Clara.
However, if I was named Anastasia, I'd probably call myself Stacy.

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I do know a young woman named Anastasia, never nick-named.

Clara, love it so much more!

Anastasia. I know Clara seems more accessible, but I think Anastasia would suit me better.

Clara, definitely. Less is more.

Clara

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I love the sound and associations of Clara (as CLAH-ruh); it's a feisty, energetic, fun name in my opinion, with the added bonus of a good meaning. It's one of my favourite names (in the top 20), and it has personality and a wonderful image.

Clara

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I like Anastasia, but it is a little ornate for my tastes. Clara is lovely.

Definitely Clara, which is one of my favourite names and was my great-grandmother's name. I find it simple and elegant. My only fear is that it is quickly becoming very popular and while I'm not fixated on a name being 'unique', I think it can be tiresome for the bearer if they are always one of many.

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Anastasia I loved when I was younger but I now find it fussy

Clara.
Because Anastasia is too princessy and 'over the top' for my taste.