Thoughts on Serena?

MrsMiller1002

I think this name is really pretty but what's the general thought on it?

I also like the spelling Sarina. 

Summer20

Reminds of Gossip Girl, it's ok.  Definitely stick with the first spelling though.

HannahO28

...it seems a little much to me. I imagine a witch would be named Serena. I don't know why. But I definitely like the first spelling more. 

Manderlin923

I really like Serena. I also love Selena and Sabrina.

alliejo725

I think of Serena Williams.

I don't care for this name. I think it's trying to hard to be a virtue name, and the whole thing gives me a Myst feel. Kind of sci-fi/fantasy character.

It sounds like you're searching for a replacement for Brielle because this board doesn't like it. Honestly, you have to take the opinions of others with a grain of salt. It's still your child, and you get to name her.

I don't really care what you name your child, and I could be completely wrong and you're legitimately considering Serena now. And I apologize if I got the wrong impression. But I sincerely hope you're not searching out names to please a group of internet strangers.

MrsMiller1002

alliejo725:

I think of Serena Williams.

I don't care for this name. I think it's trying to hard to be a virtue name, and the whole thing gives me a Myst feel. Kind of sci-fi/fantasy character.

It sounds like you're searching for a replacement for Brielle because this board doesn't like it. Honestly, you have to take the opinions of others with a grain of salt. It's still your child, and you get to name her.

I don't really care what you name your child, and I could be completely wrong and you're legitimately considering Serena now. And I apologize if I got the wrong impression. But I sincerely hope you're not searching out names to please a group of internet strangers.

 

No not at all ahha I really liked serena before Brielle even came around. DH came clean a week ago telling me he wasn't sold on Brielle and only liked it bc of how happy I got when he agreed on it. Most of the ladies on here don't like my name choices. I like more trendy/unique names. Most of the women on here like traditional old fashion names. Just not my style. My name is Rayna, and now last name MIller. With such a common last name, I'd like a unique name. Nothing like ella, or abigail.  

Now I'm in search of a name that both me and DH LOVE. I don't want him to just agree on the of our child, I want him to love it as much as I do.

  

alliejo725

MrsMiller1002:

alliejo725:

I think of Serena Williams.

I don't care for this name. I think it's trying to hard to be a virtue name, and the whole thing gives me a Myst feel. Kind of sci-fi/fantasy character.

It sounds like you're searching for a replacement for Brielle because this board doesn't like it. Honestly, you have to take the opinions of others with a grain of salt. It's still your child, and you get to name her.

I don't really care what you name your child, and I could be completely wrong and you're legitimately considering Serena now. And I apologize if I got the wrong impression. But I sincerely hope you're not searching out names to please a group of internet strangers.

 

No not at all ahha I really liked serena before Brielle even came around. DH came clean a week ago telling me he wasn't sold on Brielle and only liked it bc of how happy I got when he agreed on it. Most of the ladies on here don't like my name choices. I like more trendy/unique names. Most of the women on here like traditional old fashion names. Just not my style. My name is Rayna, and now last name MIller. With such a common last name, I'd like a unique name. Nothing like ella, or abigail.  

Now I'm in search of a name that both me and DH LOVE. I don't want him to just agree on the of our child, I want him to love it as much as I do.

Good call.  Just wanted to make sure you weren't being too off-put. Good luck with your search! Between the two of you, you'll find a name that really works for your family.

MrsMiller1002

Thanks Love! I'm just glad he told me early. Imagine if I had a bunch of things with her name on it for the nursery... and THEN he told me.

 

And Ketch

My SIL, age 28, is Serena.  She goes by Rena or Ree most of the time.  It is a lovely name, grows up well, and is underused IMO.

magsugar13

Girl i work with is serena,,she is a doll.

dawn3513

I really like Serena! It is unique but sounds like it would grow well with LO.

MrsMiller1002

Thanks guys!!  

Spookster

Serena spelt Serena ..no to Sarina.

Manderlin923

Spookster:

Serena spelt Serena ..no to Sarina.

I just wanted to add that when I see some names ending in INA I want to say them like they rhyme with Vagina. Sarina Vagina. I know, I'm weird

Ceridwen21

Spookster:

Serena spelt Serena ..no to Sarina.

This.  It's a great name.  If you change the spelling, you change the pronounciation (or will just give your child the non-stop joy of correcting everyone she meets).

Shaynnon

I like Sarina, not Serena.  Its also my best friends name so I'm already a fan because of that!

I think the "ah" sound of "Sarina" is much more feminine then the "sir" sound of "Serena".

(I said this on the Aug 2011 boards too)

z047059

don't like...and don't spell as Sarina...that is even worse

MrsMiller1002

Yea I've decided I like the "S-ah-reen-a" pronunciation better. If we choose this name it will deff be spelled Sarina.  

and I agree Shay about it being more feminine.  

asibilrud

HannahO28:

...it seems a little much to me. I imagine a witch would be named Serena. I don't know why. But I definitely like the first spelling more. 

it's possibly reminding you of Sabrina?

I like it, I think it's fresh! I'm not one to like different spellings, but I'm attracted to the spelling Sarina for some reason.

lilygirl

dawn3513:

I really like Serena! It is unique but sounds like it would grow well with LO.

This. But I LOVE the Serena spelling over any other.