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Re: Lynn

by Perrine (Destry)

8/6/2020, 4:20 AM

As far as I know Claire used to be very popular in Britain (top 5) for a long time. Clare was quite common too. Maybe a British person would know if it feels bland and banal now. To me it sounds nice and pretty, but I much prefer Clare over Claire and Clara over both of them.

Yes, as a middle name it feels really bland and standard. But I do think it sounds nice and I like the meanings ("lake" in English and the Chinese Lin means "forest" or "jade"). It has a very green, white, yellow and blue nature-image to me personally. Just like May.

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- Rose-Berry

8/7/2020, 5:32 AM

Yes, Claire was really popular in the 70s and 80s in the UK. A bit like Jennifer in the US. Saying that, I only know one at the moment. It does seem a bit bland but I can understand why people like it.

- Martha (CarolineCarolina)

8/6/2020, 12:02 PM

I've heard it's very passe in the UK. I'm with you, though. I love Claire, Clare and Clara.

Also agree with you that Lynn has a nice sound and meaning.

- Zsófia (Frappuccino)

8/6/2020, 9:40 AM

Claire is quite dated in the UK. I know or have met 6 Claire/Clare’s over 40 - you really can’t move for them!

- Mireio (guest)

8/6/2020, 9:02 AM

Claire definitely feels bland and banal to me. Lynn’s younger sister.

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