Thoughts on Caroline Claire?

What do you think of [name_f]Caroline[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f]? Like it? Or don’t like the alliteration? [name_f]Claire[/name_f] is my moms name so I was thinking it could be nice to use. Last name starts with an L.

Separately, for those in the US do you think [name_f]Caroline[/name_f] is becoming too popular?

I think it has too much alteration. [name_f]Cordelia[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f] would work better, in my opinion.

While alliteration isn’t really my thing, I think this is a nice combination!

I also don’t think [name_f]Caroline[/name_f] is too popular. For almost twenty years now it was been nestled between the top 50 and top 100, I don’t see it raki g below the top 50 in a hurry.

They are beautiful names individually! And I do think the alliteration works, although the two hard Cs might clash more than something like [name_f]Caroline[/name_f] [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f]. But to me, the combination rhymes. Care & air. Not a dealbreaker, but maybe something to consider.

Alternatives ~

[name_f]Madeline[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f]
[name_f]Emmeline[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f]
[name_f]Catherine[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f]
Anneline [name_f]Claire[/name_f]
[name_f]Adeline[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f]
[name_f]Celine[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f]

Other Ideas ~

[name_f]Liliane[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f]
[name_f]Marguerite[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f]
[name_f]Rosaline[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f]
[name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f]

It’s a bit tongue twistery to me, but it’s lovely! I don’t think [name_f]Caroline[/name_f] is too popular, it’s a classic that I think needs to come back.

I actually really like them together. It’s lyrical, funky and cute.
[name_f]Caroline[/name_f] [name_u]Blaire[/name_u], [name_f]Clarissa[/name_f] [name_f]Mae[/name_f] and Anneline [name_f]Claire[/name_f] came to mind too

I think it’s sweet and vintage!

I think it’s lovely. It reminds me of the Name [name_u]Sage[/name_u]'s ([name_u]Abby[/name_u] Sandel) daughter’s name: [name_f]Claire[/name_f] [name_f]Caroline[/name_f] [name_u]Wren[/name_u].

[name_f]Caroline[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f] is a beautiful combination that works really well. In this case I can only see advantages in the alliteration. [name_f]Lovely[/name_f] choice!

I think they share too many similar sounds, they have the C sound at the beginning, the “air” sound, and they both have a prominent L sound.

As for [name_f]Caroline[/name_f]'s popularity - yes, it’s getting more popular, but I don’t think it’s that big of a deal. Unlike names like [name_m]Jackson[/name_m]/[name_m]Jaxon[/name_m]/[name_m]Jaxson[/name_m] etc. or [name_f]Emma[/name_f]/[name_f]Emily[/name_f]/[name_f]Gemma[/name_f]/[name_f]Emmy[/name_f]/[name_f]Emmeline[/name_f] etc., there aren’t a lot of names that sound very similar to [name_f]Caroline[/name_f], and [name_f]Caroline[/name_f] is really the only common spelling. Also, if you look at the SSA website, it shows the percentage of kids born each year given each name, it really puts into perspective how little each name is used.

I don’t mind the alliteration, especially since you won’t be calling out her full name all the time. Plus the honor name is sweet.

As for [name_f]Caroline[/name_f]’s popularity, it didn’t occur to me until a few of my friends pointed it out but it seems like every other girl at my university (large public college in the south) is named [name_f]Caroline[/name_f]. It never struck me as an overused name but I can name several off the top of my head. My friends have taken time to list out every [name_f]Caroline[/name_f] in their College of Education cohort. Could just be because I’m looking for it now though. These are also girls around 20 years old so maybe it’s less popular for the younger generation!

I usually love alliteration and use it often myself, and think both names are quite lovely.

BUT it really tremendously bugs me that you can spell Claire with the letters from Caroline. I don’t know why but it doesn’t feel right. Maybe I’m silly haha.

Caroline is considered dated in the UK (actually, Claire is too, maybe even more so), I know several but they’re all older women. It would be quite unusual to meet a little Caroline but I would definitely like to.

I really love this! And it opens up the nickname cc I feel you ever wanted to use it

My preferences on alliteration vary with the letter involved. I love the sound of [name_f]Caroline[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f] and the possible pet name of [name_f]Cece[/name_f]. Since you asked, I need to tell you that I taught six Carolines last year, on the [name_f]East[/name_f] coast of the U.S. It is still a great name and you could always use [name_f]Cece[/name_f] or [name_f]Callie[/name_f] or [name_u]Caro[/name_u] if your daughter felt the need.

They are both lovely names, but I don’t like the sound of them together, it’s too similar. Maybe you could put another middle in between [name_f]Caroline[/name_f] and [name_f]Claire[/name_f] to separate them? As for U.S. popularity, I don’t think it will be problem. I haven’t met a young [name_f]Caroline[/name_f] in at least 10 years. It might regain popularity in the near future, since it is such a pretty name, but if you want to use it now it should be fine.

I love it! I don’t mind alliteration, and I think [name_f]Caroline[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f] has a lovely, musical rhythm to it. Definitely a winner in my book.

I think the popularity of [name_f]Caroline[/name_f] will depend on where you are. I have worked with kids on and off for years and I’ve only ever met one little [name_f]Caroline[/name_f], but I am in the Midwest and suspect it’s more popular in the South and on the [name_f]East[/name_f] Coast.

I think it’s cute! The sounds are different enough that it works. The one thing that had me on the edge was the L sounds in both names. I think too many L’s can sound a little overwhelming, but [name_f]Caroline[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f] is not too much, it’s just right! …but then you mentioned your last name starts with an L. As long as the L’s aren’t too much for you with your last name, I think it is a beautiful combination!

Wow thanks everyone!! The input is so helpful!

It feels bland to me, but [name_f]Caroline[/name_f] is extremely popular where I am in the southeastern US.

I like how bouncy they sound together, but still classic and elegant.

I don’t think [name_f]Caroline[/name_f] is too popular.