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I like Carissa. It is pretty and it doesn't seem as princessy and snooty as the similar Marissa and Larissa. It is uncommon but doesn't seem unusual and is easily recognisable as well which is great in a name IMO.

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I prefer Caris- I generally like simpler names. Caris is short and sweet and I love the meaning. I prefer Carissa to Karissa. The C looks prettier to me and the K makes the name look a little trendy. Carissa looks more classic to me. I think I like Caris and Karis pretty much the same though. I would prefer Charis or Carys to both though.

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I don't think either Carissa or Caris are too close to Christine / Chris. Definitely not too strange for a mother and daughter

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