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I just remembered how much I like the name Calla. I just love its sound. What do you think of the name?
My fear is that people would group it with the Kayla, Kaylee etc. names and that they'd mistakenly call her Kayla (which I loathe with the fire of a thousand suns). It's also not at all my usual style (traditional) and I worry it might sound a bit modern and flimsy?
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My fear is that people would group it with the Kayla, Kaylee etc. names and that they'd mistakenly call her Kayla (which I loathe with the fire of a thousand suns). It's also not at all my usual style (traditional) and I worry it might sound a bit modern and flimsy?
This message was edited 6/23/2017, 6:20 AM
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I think Calla is lovely. It has a nice sound, is floral without being too obvious about it (like, say, Daffodil), and is uncommon without being weird.
The possibility of getting pronounced as Kayla is real, but I think most people would recognize the difference (I think?). I think it would fit fine with the names you like. It is not dated to a particular time since it's never been widely used, so it settles in nicely among the classics, IMO.
The possibility of getting pronounced as Kayla is real, but I think most people would recognize the difference (I think?). I think it would fit fine with the names you like. It is not dated to a particular time since it's never been widely used, so it settles in nicely among the classics, IMO.
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I like it. It doesn't even remotely remind me of Kayla. Cayla or Caela would maybe, but even Kalla has a completely different feel from Kayla-type names. And the C definitely separates it.
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I like it alright.
It's very Southern seeming to me. I don't know why. I can't even think of another name that seems as Southern. Magnolia? I don't mean Southern like redneck, or Southern like antebellum-stuffy ... just, from the South. Neutrally, or pleasantly.
It wouldn't even occur to me that anyone would confuse it with Kayla. Very different vibe.
I wouldn't say it's too modern, nor that it's flimsy. But it is a little bit whimsical. Like it's a garden-fairy name that suits a no-nonsense person. Kinda like Ivy but brighter.
It's very Southern seeming to me. I don't know why. I can't even think of another name that seems as Southern. Magnolia? I don't mean Southern like redneck, or Southern like antebellum-stuffy ... just, from the South. Neutrally, or pleasantly.
It wouldn't even occur to me that anyone would confuse it with Kayla. Very different vibe.
I wouldn't say it's too modern, nor that it's flimsy. But it is a little bit whimsical. Like it's a garden-fairy name that suits a no-nonsense person. Kinda like Ivy but brighter.
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Garden Fairy - Heritage!
Garden Fairy - I love it!
The silent sister veiled in white and blue
Between the yews, behind the garden god,
Whose flute is breathless, bent her head and signed but spoke no word
But the fountain sprang up and the bird sang down
Redeem the time, redeem the dream
The token of the word unheard, unspoken
Till the wind shake a thousand whispers from the yew
And after this our exile...
Blessed sister, holy mother, spirit of the fountain, spirit of the garden,
Suffer us not to mock ourselves with falsehood (TS Eliot)
Garden Fairy - I love it!
The silent sister veiled in white and blue
Between the yews, behind the garden god,
Whose flute is breathless, bent her head and signed but spoke no word
But the fountain sprang up and the bird sang down
Redeem the time, redeem the dream
The token of the word unheard, unspoken
Till the wind shake a thousand whispers from the yew
And after this our exile...
Blessed sister, holy mother, spirit of the fountain, spirit of the garden,
Suffer us not to mock ourselves with falsehood (TS Eliot)
This message was edited 6/24/2017, 2:48 AM
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I love calla lilies, but as a name, I think it sounds too impersonal/cold/hard (it makes me think of cutlery for some reason).
This message was edited 6/23/2017, 1:27 PM
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I think Calla is pretty but I prefer it as a nickname.
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I love Calla... The problem is that I hate Callie as a nn and I feel like she'd get called that. But I love Calla for the lily association, and because it's short and sweet but still refined and elegant.
I never would have thought to associate Calla with Kayla, but now that I think about it, it probably would get misheard and mistaken for Kayla/Kaylee/etc a lot.
I never would have thought to associate Calla with Kayla, but now that I think about it, it probably would get misheard and mistaken for Kayla/Kaylee/etc a lot.
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It is one of my favorites names.
I'm planning on using on one of my pets soon :)
I do not see the connection to pronounce Calla like Kayla but you never know - just keep correcting...
I does sound a head of time for me since it is a rare name but not flimsy at all
I'm planning on using on one of my pets soon :)
I do not see the connection to pronounce Calla like Kayla but you never know - just keep correcting...
I does sound a head of time for me since it is a rare name but not flimsy at all
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I was thinking about this name just yesterday, and I do rather like it. It's classier than Callista, and who doesn't love a botanical name? Anyone who mispronounces this clearly recognizable word and name deserves to be corrected.
I approve.
I approve.
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Can I ask you why it's "classier" than Callista? Not trying to be offensive jw.
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Well, totally subjective, but lately Callista has struck me as sort of overdone and maybe a bit gaudy for now.
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I think it sounds modern-traditional. I can see her being called Kayla.... four times in her first ten years.
I think it's a nice name! I like the sound and it goes into combinations easily.
I could see it working as a nickname for Caroline. :P
I think it's a nice name! I like the sound and it goes into combinations easily.
I could see it working as a nickname for Caroline. :P
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sorry, misposted.
This message was edited 6/23/2017, 9:24 AM
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I do think it sounds modern and flimsy. I don't hate it, but I prefer Callie as a nickname for a suitable first name.
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From an English standpoint, it doesn't phonetically make sense to pronounce Calla like Kayla, so hopefully people familiar with English will recognize that!
While I certainly prefer it to Kayla (and Kaylee et al.), I don't care for Calla -- it seems insubstantial to me, and it immediately calls to mind "callous" and "callow."
Callisto, on the other hand, is a name I adore.
While I certainly prefer it to Kayla (and Kaylee et al.), I don't care for Calla -- it seems insubstantial to me, and it immediately calls to mind "callous" and "callow."
Callisto, on the other hand, is a name I adore.
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I really like it, despite it not being my style either. I've mentioned it to my DH before and he made a face and said it was "weird" - he only likes very common/classic names like Rebecca and Emily.
I suppose it might be a little insubstantial. Maybe it could be a nickname for something more traditional, like Caroline (I've seen Callie as a nn before), or Katherine (I know a Katherine who goes by Kally).
I suppose it might be a little insubstantial. Maybe it could be a nickname for something more traditional, like Caroline (I've seen Callie as a nn before), or Katherine (I know a Katherine who goes by Kally).
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I don't really like it. I love Lily and peruvian lilies are my favorite flowers. But Calla isn't really my style. I also don't really like the nickname Callie. It just seems a bit empty and bland to me and flimsy too, as you wrote. I wouldn't group it with Kayla but with names like Ella. Not very exciting but not horrible either. I also don't really like the flower so much to be honest. I mean it's nice and I like all kinds of flowers but as far as flowers go it just isn't the nicest, in my opinion.
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It's definitely been growing on me too. I like Callie as a nn as well.
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I like it as a nickname for Calanthe.
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Makes me think of a calla lily, which is a kind of arum with an elegantly coiled spathe and a wonderful scent. As a name, it's certainly way ahead of Lily! And I've got a Carolyn friend who was known as Callyn by her younger brother and is still called Cal. So there's a link to you, if you'd like one.
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Interesting fact: it stopped ranking in the 1800s.
I love Calla as well, but then I love short and sweet names (Nora, Leah, Nina, Lara, etc.) I have heard it used once or twice, so it might be ready to start climbing and charting.
I think a sibling set of Calla, Henry, Edward and Susannah has a sweet southern charm.
I love Calla as well, but then I love short and sweet names (Nora, Leah, Nina, Lara, etc.) I have heard it used once or twice, so it might be ready to start climbing and charting.
I think a sibling set of Calla, Henry, Edward and Susannah has a sweet southern charm.
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