Thinking about [name_f]Cora[/name_f] does it sound ok with a short surname that also starts with C? Surname ends with a hard consonant, not soft. Thanks for advice
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It probably sounds more than OK [name_f][/name_f]- maybe even short and spunky [name_f][/name_f]- but depending on the exact last name a three+ syllable likely sounds better / less abrupt [name_f][/name_f]- eg [name_f]Coraline[/name_f], [name_f]Coralie[/name_f], [name_f]Cecily[/name_f], [name_f]Cecilia[/name_f], [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f], [name_f]Elora[/name_f], [name_f]Aurora[/name_f].
I think it depends on the surname! [name_f]Cora[/name_f] [name_m]Cobb[/name_m] or [name_f]Cora[/name_f] [name_m]Cole[/name_m] may be a bit too much for me, but [name_f]Cora[/name_f] [name_m]Clark[/name_m] or [name_f]Cora[/name_f] [name_f]Collins[/name_f] would be fine.
Thank you @tallemaja[name_f][/name_f] @eloiset[name_f][/name_f], it’s so difficult, it doesn’t necessarily naturally flow. But it’s favourite name. So wondering if to go with second favourite name that sounds better with surname or to go with favourite name that doesn’t sound as good with surname 
[name_f][/name_f] or to double barrel [name_f]Cora[/name_f] with another name for flow with surname. The name I’d add could be meaningful but day to day I wouldn’t use it
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i actually know a young cora whose last name starts with a hard c sound! personally, i’ve always thought her full name was very fun, and the alliteration makes it have a peppy ring. so yes, i think it sounds fine! 
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@readingreverie[name_f][/name_f] thank you, is it a short surname? I think the issue I’m having when reading ours aloud is whether the two names sort of run together? Other than that I quite like the alliteration
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it’s two syllables, so i’d say relatively short!
Ours is one syllable [name_f][/name_f]- I’m totally ruminating on this 
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aw, i hope you can figure it out soon! for what it’s worth, i do agree with previous posters. it depends on the surname, but i think most of them are fine. cook, clark, camp, clay, cruz, etc all sound just fine with cora, in my opinion! the only ones i can think of that i’d stray away from using cora with would be something like cole, or something that also starts with a cor- or ends with an -ra!
Personally, I don’t think it would sound bad at all. Cora is a lovely name 
I don’t even think it sounds bad with something like Cole. But I love alliteration and short punchy names. Sounds memorable to me.
I wouldn’t double barrel unless you love saying both names as well, if it’s going to be dropped - eg at school, when she’s writing her name, it might be a burden?
But Cora-Rose, Cora-Jane, and Cora-Faye are pretty for eg. And maybe something longer (and no middle name?) like Cora-Louise, Cora-Elspeth etc.
There’s Belle and Anne too but I’m not sure about them, Belle is a bit on the nose for me as part of a double (prefer as a standalone).
Is it worth sharing your second fave? That said, I think you’ll regret not using Cora - think of Sarah Snook, she’s done alright with the zippy name pattern! Overall, my sense is you should stick with Cora - Cora is super charming, your fave, and it’ll be one of those roll off tongue, memorable names with a one syllable punchy last name. Plus you can use CC / Ceci as a nn if you like!
Thank you, I think I’ve swayed away from hyphenating [name_f]Cora[/name_f] and don’t like any of the longer [name_f]Cora[/name_f] type names such as [name_f]Coralie[/name_f] unfortunately. [name_f]My[/name_f] second favourite pick is [name_f]Erin[/name_f] which I do really love but it doesn’t seem to roll off the tongue as easily when I say it. Because it ends on a definite consonant though it seems to flow better with a C starting surname.
I agree that the love form a consonant ending name is easier for a C, but I also think visually [name_f]Erin[/name_f] would get overshadowed by a one syllable C last name. [name_f]Cora[/name_f] is heftier, more enjoyable to say, and will balance a punchy C name better, I think. Also you can use [name_f]Coco[/name_f] in addition to Ceci and of course straight, [name_f]Cora[/name_f] (which would be the main name!).
[name_f][/name_f]If you’re still thinking [name_f]Erin[/name_f] could be the winner [name_f][/name_f]- and I think you should go [name_f]Cora[/name_f] of the two [name_f][/name_f]- I’d consider the name, [name_f]Aerin[/name_f] (more “Air-in” and slow than fast and short “Eh-rin”). I find this prettier and more elegant than [name_f]Erin[/name_f]. [name_m]Or[/name_m] even maybe [name_f]Seren[/name_f]. [name_m]Or[/name_m] lean into some other Gaelic/Irish names…
[name_f]Cora[/name_f] with a short C surname is lovely! [name_f]My[/name_f] own full name is two short names that start with the same consonant sound and I’ve always loved it. [name_f][/name_f] People enjoy calling me by my full name and I’ve been told it sounds like a superhero! If [name_f]Cora[/name_f] is the name that has your heart, you should go with it.
Yes I think so! [name_f][/name_f] I know a [name_f]Cora[/name_f] who has a short (2 syllable) hard C surname, one of the examples that’s been mentioned a couple times. [name_f][/name_f] I never even considered it could be a problem! [name_f][/name_f] Obviously we don’t know your surname, but even the most unideal (Cobb and [name_m]Cole[/name_m] that have been mentioned sound least good to me) wouldn’t be a deal breaker for me. [name_f][/name_f] [name_f]Erin[/name_f] is also so lovely, but [name_f]Cora[/name_f] is such a special name and I would love to meet another! [name_f][/name_f] Good luck!