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They're both good and I've liked them each more than the other at different times. Now I feel sort of neutral. Carla sounds flower-childy like Deanna and Terri and Colleen. Carol is more like Carla's mom, and noticeably "white" in my mind (I'm aware of being influenced by the image of Carol Burnett and also I knew a Carole Jo). I like them on the people I picture them on, but I am not sure how I feel about them as baby names. I guess I'm partial to Carol on paper because I like the way it looks, tidy and balanced. It seems strong, and witty, stable and jewel-toned. Carla is prettier, and seems brassier, but not less smart, and earth-toned, more breezy. So I dunno, which one I favor would depend on the character getting named I guess.

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- mirfak

This message was edited 1/8/2023, 8:20 AM