What do you think of...

[MissJSays]

Irena (eye-ree-na)

My mums name is Irene, her mum (my Nana) was Irene.
I love other more popular names too. My first choice was Charlotte, nn Lottie which we both love.
I've mentioned Irene a few times but OH always said 'yes, as a middle name it would be cute.' We were at the cemetery yesterday putting some Christmassy flowers down for my Nana (Irene) and OH looked at the grave stone and almost yelled 'WHAT ABOUT IRENA!!!'
Think it's really sweet that he's thinking of including my mum and nana's name, but a little unsure.
Any opinions?

[Sirzy]

I'm not keen and think a lot of people would just think Irene anyway.

Much prefer charlotte/Lottie

[Largemelons]

I think it's quite sweet and there won't be many around. It's a family name so is extra special. How about Irena Charlotte?

[MilkybarMars]

I know one pronounced EE-ren-a so not like Irene at all

[DollyPlastic]

I like it. I'd try for Rene as a nn.

[CakeRattleandRoll]

I like it.

[musicalmama]

I've heard it pronounced in a couple of younger ones as i- ren-a. The I pronounced as you teach little ones to spell phonetically. You could add in an extra n to make it a bit different? X

[FatOldBag]

I like it, it's a lovely name. Definitely nicer than Irene for a baby. It's very popular in Russia.

[Kelsey28]

Once taught a lovely Portuguese girl named Irina and reminds me of the model Irina Shayk.

[neonrainbow]

I like it.

[MissJSays]

Thank you all, you have been most helpful. Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a happy new year

[Sugarpiehoneyeye]

Rena, is a lovely name.

[TroysMammy]

How about spelling it Irina?

[Capepoint]

I think it sounds lovely and has a very special meaning to you and your family.

[Pluto30]

I prefer the spelling Irina.

But I do think it's a bit outdated, like Irene.

[Shadowboy]

Like it. Very Russian actually. Love the nn too.

[littledinaco]

I much prefer Irina spelling. It's nice and unusual. Charlotte/Lottie is really boring,sorry.

[Prettybaffled]

Love name and meaning in Greek - peace iirc. Knew a Greek one spelled Irini.

[ToffeeAppleDragon]

Beautiful name

[howtheheckdoidealwiththis]

I think it's beautiful. Ir-ren-ah.
An elegant name.

[JudgeJudySheidlin]

Like it when it's phonetically pronounced as Ee-ree-na. Don't like it when it's pronounced I-ree-na.

Great choice for something a little different

[hoddtastic]

love it, i have a mate called Irene, we call her Reeny.

[MikeUniformMike]

Suggest you spell it Irina. It's pretty and has a nice meaning.

I like Irene pronounced eye-REEnee but most people would say eye-REEN.

Would you pronounce it Irr Ayna or Eye-REEna?

[MikeUniformMike]

oops, silly me. Irena pron. Eye-REE-na is lovely.