Thoughts on Serena?

MrsMiller1002 · March 2011

I think this name is really pretty but what's the general thought on it?I also like the spelling Sarina. Whenever I post on the babyname board my names always get shut down. They really like old lady white people name haha (i don't mean to offend anyone) I'm half colombian and half irish. I guess I like more "different" and trendy names? I figured I'd try here too.

eesome · March 2011

I think it's cute!

As far as the spelling, I guess it depends on how you want it pronounced.

Serena- (Cer-ene-A)

Sarina- (SA-Rene-A)

Monsieur_et_Madame_Ha · March 2011

Serena: YAY (I really like it)

Sarina: nay

MrsMiller1002 · March 2011

eesome:
I think it's cute!
As far as the spelling, I guess it depends on how you want it pronounced.

Serena- (Cer-ene-A)
Sarina- (SA-Rene-A)

I like Sarina- (SA-Rene-A)

Smile

sreitme · March 2011

The very first thing I thought of was Serena Williams (but I also just read about her in the news). Other than that association, I think it's a very pretty name! It's unique, but not so different that people will mispronounce it or think it's weird.

crystal959 · March 2011

I like Serena. I don't like the spelling Sarina at all.

catahoulatte · March 2011

Haha I think the baby names board would like this as well, being someone who posts over there! Big Smile

I like it-I had it on my list but DH vetoed and said he thought of Serena Williams.

MrsMiller1002 · March 2011

I think it's going to be a long search. DH told me a week ago he wasn't sold on the the name we picked out, Brielle. He said he only liked it bc I really liked it. -_-

I really loved that name, But I want name we BOTH love. ooh boy.

homediva · March 2011

I LOVE the name Serena, and it would be one of my top picks if I didn't have an adorable cousin who is named Serena (although some days I think, it doesn't matter!).

crystal959 · March 2011

MrsMiller1002:
I think it's going to be a long search. DH told me a week ago he wasn't sold on the the name we picked out, Brielle. He said he only liked it bc I really liked it. -_-

I really loved that name, But I want name we BOTH love. ooh boy.

I understand what you mean, we have had a boys name picked out for awhile now. For girls, DH agrees with almost everything I say but I'm the one that keeps wavering.

I kinda just hope its a boy.

catahoulatte · March 2011

MrsMiller1002:

I think it's going to be a long search. DH told me a week ago he wasn't sold on the the name we picked out, Brielle. He said he only liked it bc I really liked it. -_-

I really loved that name, But I want name we BOTH love. ooh boy.

Haha this is the difficult part!! If only they would just love the ones we came up with... Wink

MommyHeid · March 2011

Don't like the spelling Sarina because my name is Serena

Nobody knows how to spell it but I do get lots of compliments on my name! I know it's a unique name, it's rare to meet someone else with my name.

I work in customer service, and recently had a few random people ask if I was named after Serena Williams, or if I play tennis, or does my parents like tennis...but I was born before her. Always annoying. But I guess you get that with any name.

What were you thinking for middle names?

nhinze01 · March 2011

I do like the name Serena (spelled this way)

My son has a new girl in his daycare names Sienna and I really like that name too.

MrsMiller1002 · March 2011

No middle name yet. I feel like I should just give up on the name thing until I figure out if it's a boy or girl hahah

cbm3228 · March 2011

i agree with the PP- I like Serena but I don't care for Sarina (unless you are going for the "sa" sound instead of "se" one)

MinnieM · March 2011

cadegani:
I like Serena. I don't like the spelling Sarina at all.

This. Don't get too creative with spellings. But the name is beautiful!

heathlyn9 · March 2011

cadegani:
I like Serena. I don't like the spelling Sarina at all.

This exactly!

Shaynnon · March 2011

My best friend is named "Sarina" so I'm a fan!

I think the "ah" sound of "Sarina" sounds better then the "sir" sound of "Serena".

zenma · March 2011

One of my best friends is named Sarina! I like it. Either way you spell it, I'd pronounce it the same.

MrsMiller1002 · March 2011

Shaynnon:
My best friend is named "Sarina" so I'm a fan!
I think the "ah" sound of "Sarina" sounds better then the "sir" sound of "Serena".

This. I'm going for the "S-ah reen-a" pronunciation.

DarrenAndMelissa · March 2011

I loved the name Serena but the name made me think of the main character in the TV show "Gossip Girl" but it seems to have lost some of it's popularity. But it is very pretty!

MrsMiller1002 · March 2011

damn itt! I never watched that show so I have no idea, but my other name I liked was Lorelei, and people say it's from that show gilmore girls. I hated that show. hahah All these shows stealing my good names! Wink

atack · March 2011

I know you didn't mention this name, but I like Sienna. They sound similar so I figured I'd throw that out there.

MrsMiller1002 · March 2011

atack:
I know you didn't mention this name, but I like Sienna. They sound similar so I figured I'd throw that out there.

hahahaha I just looked up the meaning

Meaning : Reddish Orange-brown

Now... look at DH's hair. If this baby has red hair, that would be HILARIOUS.

I do like the name though

atack · March 2011

MrsMiller1002:
atack:
I know you didn't mention this name, but I like Sienna. They sound similar so I figured I'd throw that out there.
hahahaha I just looked up the meaning
Meaning : Reddish Orange-brown
Now... look at DH's hair. If this baby has red hair, that would be HILARIOUS.

I do like the name though

That's funny! Daddy's little girl! ) Sorry I never looked at the meaning - that is a weird one, for sure.

B&R+A=love · March 2011

MrsMiller1002:
I think it's going to be a long search. DH told me a week ago he wasn't sold on the the name we picked out, Brielle. He said he only liked it bc I really liked it. -_-

I really loved that name, But I want name we BOTH love. ooh boy.

I LOVE the name Brielle. As far as Serena I immediately think of Serena Williams and Serena from Gossip Girl. BUT I do like the name.

tjmtjm · March 2011

Serena is beautiful. makes me think of the lovely Blake Lively on GG! Very classic, strong and sweet sweet name. I love it.

Sarina is...not working for me. When people do unique spellings I automatically think they are under the age of 20, unmarried, teen mom types with not much $. I know...its totally judgmental. Plus I keep thinking of Sars...the disease.

MrsMiller1002 · March 2011

tjmtjm:
Serena is beautiful. makes me think of the lovely Blake Lively on GG! Very classic, strong and sweet sweet name. I love it.
Sarina is...not working for me. When people do unique spellings I automatically think they are under the age of 20, unmarried, teen mom types with not much $. I know...its totally judgmental. Plus I keep thinking of Sars...the disease.

I'd be using the the different spelling bc I like the diffrent pronunciation.

I'm glad I just made the cut of your judgment. I'm 21, and Married hahahha Wink

I do tend to like the more"unique" trendy names, the old fashion traditional names just don't do it for me. And that very well could be due to my age and generation. My name is Rayna, and with the last name MIller now, I'd like a unique name/spelling. Smile With miller being so common, imagine if I picked a name like, Emma, or Ashley.

But I do have to admit, women my age are using very ... um special, names. LOL. Such as Ariellis, Nevaeh, Maxo and list goes on LOL.

Duckieer · March 2011

DarrenAndMelissa:
I loved the name Serena but the name made me think of the main character in the TV show "Gossip Girl" but it seems to have lost some of it's popularity. But it is very pretty!

This exactly... and Serena Van Der Woodson (from the show) was kind of a ho-bag so I'm not sure I could do it.

Also, with the spelling and pronunciation thing, just picture your 4 year old in kindergarten trying to explain to someone again how to spell their name and say it correctly. My name is Britany and was very popular (naturally) but was spelled wrong and I hated having to constantly spell my name for EVERYONE! It eventually got to the point in high school that I just stopped correcting people unless they ask.

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