Carissa / Karissa

[jelaku]

My baby girl is due in 3 weeks. I've settled on the name Karissa, but dh isn't on board with it yet!! >:(

1. Which spelling do you guys prefer: Carissa or Karissa
2. Thoughts on the name overall?
3. Better middle name?: Marie, Mae, Ann, Claire, Jane
3. Any similar names that I can switch to if dh doesn't come around?

Thanks!

[-sarah-]

I actually really like this name; it was on my (long) list of possibilities. Prefer with a C. Here are some alternatives:

Clarissa
Cara
Caroline
Cassandra
Claire/Clara
Carianna

For middle names, Jane sounds the best.

[freckles]

I like Carissa. I love that it means grace in greek. Carissa Grace actually sounds great. I prefer it with a C. I'd say Clarissa is close and has the same feeling as Carissa. Carina and Cara (CAR-uh, not CARE-uh) are also other options. I think Carissa Jane is the best.

[triplicate]

So pretty. It first got on my list in the French form, Carisse, which is easier to find non-"filler" middles for.

[alexa400]

My sister's name is Karissa Marie! I think Karissa is a lovely name though personally I prefer it spelt Carissa and my favorite mn from your list would be Jane. Carissa Jane is spunky yet classic all at once

[leah_9]

1. Which spelling do you guys prefer: Carissa
2. Thoughts on the name overall? I dont care for it. It sounds very 80s to me. It's not a bad name though, just not a favorite of mine.
3. Better middle name?: I like Carissa Jane or Carissa Mae
3. Any similar names that I can switch to if dh doesn't come around?
How about:
Marissa
Cara
Clara
Cora
Cadence
Katarina
Kira
Sierra
Chloe
Carys

[frances]

I love this name! "Grace" is such a lovely meaning, and the name will definitely age well on your daughter. I'm in the minority, I guess: I prefer the K spelling because it looks more modern and to me seems to make more sense. That probably sounds weird, but I just think "Karissa" looks right. Personally, I have known only two women by this name (one Charissa and one Karisa with just one S), so I don't think your daughter will be one of 25 Karissas in her graduating class. In short: beautiful name, I like the K spelling. :)

Good luck with your husband!

[merylp]

My sister has a fried names Carissa and it is so confusing for me i always want to say Clarissa.

[ebonee]

I have also seen it spelt Corissa - maybe you could then get your hubby to agree by suggesting the nn Cora?

[elena]

My baby girl is due in 3 weeks. I've settled on the name Karissa, but dh isn't on board with it yet!! >:(

1. Which spelling do you guys prefer: Carissa or Karissa
2. Thoughts on the name overall?
3. Better middle name?: Marie, Mae, Ann, Claire, Jane
3. Any similar names that I can switch to if dh doesn't come around?

Thanks!

I love Carissa, prefer it with a C. I think it is really feminine, I love the meaning and I just think it is beautiful. Carissa Mae is my favourite out of your choices, Carissa Jane is lovely too. For alternate names to Carissa, how about Corinna, Carina, Cressida, Karima?

good luck!

-Elena :)