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[Opinions] Spelling of Cornish name
Which spelling of the Cornish name Karenza do you like best? Please do give your reasons!Karenza
Kerensa
Kerenza
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KerensaSimply because it was the form I was first introduced to, so it looks 'right' to me. Also, I think it looks softer and more lyrical. I like spunky Z's, but Kerensa is a name that I don't think needs them.
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KerensaKarenza looks weird, therefore it's out.I'm between Kerensa and Kerenza... and go with Kerensa, because it's the original. Kerenza is fine with me, too. Kerensa has a softer touch to it though.
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Kerensa I guess. The rest just look weird.
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Kerensa. I don't like the look of the "nz" in the other two versions.
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Kerensa. It looks the 'tidiest' so to speak.
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In order of preference:1. Kerensa - it's the original form as far as I can tell.
2. Kerenza - the "z" makes it a little trendy looking
3. Karenza - this just looks like a weird extended version of Karen!
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Kerensa looks softer and lighter. Besides, Kerenza reminds me of credenza. ;-)
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KarenzaGotta have that z :)Reminds me of Demelza.
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KerensaI think it looks more polished.
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KerensaIt looks the best. The others look like trendified versions of the name.I also pronounce it "keh-REN-sah' (with an s), not 'keh-REN-zuh' or 'kah-REN-zuh'.
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Kerenza, even though Kerensa is probably most accurate. Zs seem to be a distinguishing trait of Cornish names, and its the most common way I've seen it (alongside Demelza).

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My personal favorite would be Kerensa. I think the S makes it come across a bit softer and more pleasant. Z is a very harsh letter for me.
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Kerensa, by far. I love this name, and I tend to forget all about it.
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I think I prefer the Kerensa spelling, since it's the original. Plus Keren has a more whimsical look than Karen, which seems so much more normal and less magical I guess.

This message was edited 8/15/2015, 10:56 AM

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Kerensa. I think it looks the most elegant.
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Kerensa, because that's how it's actually spelled in Cornish.
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