Clara

Middle names for Clara

Clara has two syllables, ends on a vowel and was most given in 1880. So the middle names that suit it best are one or three syllables, to change the beat, and start with a consonant, so the two names don’t blur together. Here are 16, ranked by rhythm, the sound where the two names meet, and how close their style is to Clara.

  1. Clara BeatriceLoved by the same parents, three syllables after twoBeatrice: “she who brings happiness”
  2. Clara GraceOne syllable after two, a consonant start after Clara’s final vowel
  3. Clara LillianThree syllables after two, a consonant start after Clara’s final vowel
  4. Clara JosephineThree syllables after two, a consonant start after Clara’s final vowelJosephine: “God will add”
  5. Clara RoseOne syllable after two, classicRose: “horse”
  6. Clara LydiaClassic
  7. Clara JuliaClassic
  8. Clara MargaretCloses firmly on a consonantMargaret: “pearl”
  9. Clara MatildaStress on the second beat, a change from ClaraMatilda: “mighty in battle”
  10. Clara MaeOne syllable after two
  11. Clara VioletCloses firmly on a consonant
  12. Clara HelenaStress on the second beat, a change from Clara
  13. Clara LouisaStress on the second beat, a change from ClaraLouisa: “famous warrior”
  14. Clara RuthCloses firmly on a consonantRuth: “companion”
  15. Clara LucyLoved by the same parents
  16. Clara StellaLoved by the same parentsStella: “star”

A good middle name changes the rhythm, starts with a different letter, and doesn’t trip the voice where the two names meet. Say each one aloud with your surname: that is the test that matters.

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