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The only Carissa I knew was one of the borderline Special Ed. kids, and she was always extremely rude. She's soured me on the name.

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Clarisse and Clarissa, however, are wonderful.

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Way too frilly for me. Too trendy too, as the "-issa" ending has been done too death. Carissa makes me think of a spoiled rich girl.

I prefer Clarissa

I like it - probably wouldn't use it - but it's a good name.

It's nice & pretty. But I prefer Larissa.

I think its pretty :)

I don't think it's too frilly at all. It sounds quite strong to me. I knew a girl named Karisa once, but I much prefer this spelling (Carissa).

I LOVE Carissa- enough that I named my daughter it. She's 2, Carissa Michelle. I like that it's unique, but not "out there" or odd. Plus, it means 'beloved' How sweet!