I polled people on this a while back and
Carissa wins by a landslide.
But I still like
Karissa much better. It doesn't remind me nearly so much of "caress."
I also think
Karissa just looks more elegant, has more presence, seems less sweet.
eta - it was six years ago!
https://www.behindthename.com/polls/246182
- mirfakThis message was edited 6/3/2021, 8:44 PM