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what is your reference? Arianna or Tiana

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kizzibear · 09/07/2011 10:15

which is better out of these two? what do they make you think of aside from disney princess in reference to Tiana, as that doesn't bother me. Thanks

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missmiss · 12/07/2011 08:05

Arianna. Tiana is chavtastic.

examfreak · 12/07/2011 07:40

It's my daughters name, we chose it because we like it. Bye

mathanxiety · 11/07/2011 23:50

Tania is the Russian diminutive of Tatiana. Same letters but different sort of feel and sound.

EskimoPie · 11/07/2011 23:15

By the way, I used to know an Arijana - quite pretty Slavic spelling, obviously pronounced with a long middle 'a'.

examfreak · 11/07/2011 23:12

Tiana is a shortened version of Tatiana. The name originates from Russia it means fairy princess. the disney princess Tiana was created in 2009. The name Tatiana/Tiana is an ancient russian name. Because Tiana does not have an 'r' in it, it does not spell Tiara!

mathanxiety · 11/07/2011 20:15

Tiana is a madey uppey Disneyesque African American name. "Just a hair's breath from 'Tiara'"

Arianna comes from Ariadne afaik. I think I prefer Ariana over Arianna, and prefer both over Tiana.

Would you consider Marianna? Tatiana? Thea/Téa? Tania? Anna? Annabelle? Tara?

LunaLovegoodIsOnTheGrass · 11/07/2011 18:26

Was Dumbledore's sister an Arianna?

Ephiny · 11/07/2011 16:05

I think both are nice, though Tiana might be mistaken for Tina (unless I'm pronouncing it wrong)?

I actually prefer Arianne over Arianna, just a little less of a mouthful and a bit less 'frilly'.

examfreak · 11/07/2011 12:55

Both names are nice although I prefer Tiana which is short for Tatiana, we have a dd called Tiana she arrived long before the disney princess did. Some people are sooooo rude on these baby name threads, I don't understand why, get a life!!!

freerangeeggs · 09/07/2011 20:22

Yikes, scary caps

freerangeeggs · 09/07/2011 20:22

Arianna is strong and classic. I prefer it to Tiana, which even without the Disney link is princessy and frilly.

Have you considered Ariella, or perhaps Eliora? I'm not trying to sway you from Arianna, which is lovely, just trying to give you even more suggestions THAT SEEM TO FIT YOUR STYLE :)

BuntyPenfold · 09/07/2011 20:18

I don't like Tiana much tbh.
I know an Arianna, a sweet little girl, who is not called Anna for short. I have heard other children say Arry though.
I think of the space project myself.

hulabula · 09/07/2011 20:15

Slogan, I like some names more than others. I probably like Arianna a little more than Tiana.

lateatwork · 09/07/2011 20:09

I know an Ari- his father is Finnish and its a pretty standard name in Finland. He pronounces it 'R E' rather than" 'arry" (Harry without the H...).

meditrina · 09/07/2011 19:21

Arianna is a lovely traditional Greek name (I prefer Arianne though, or better still, Ariadne). It means "very holy", and I think is usually Arian in Wales.

I'm not keen on Tiana (sorry).

Rhubarbgarden · 09/07/2011 19:14

Both a bit bubblegum for me, but Arianna is better.

birdofthenorth · 09/07/2011 17:28

I prefer Arianna. It's nice. Like Ari as nn.

Tianna does remind me of Jordan's Princess Tiiami or however it's spelt, v sorry! I quite like just Tia though!

TidyDancer · 09/07/2011 16:53

Ariana is much nicer (yes, with one 'n' only).

Tiana makes me think of a guest on the Jerry Springer show. It's trashy.

Firawla · 09/07/2011 16:46

I like Arianna or Ariana more as I think it is prettier. Tiana is okay but I have known a couple who i didnt like so much, which put me off a bit otherwise would like it more I think

Eglu · 09/07/2011 16:45

Arianna is lovely. Tiana sounds very (whispers) chav!

SloganLogan · 09/07/2011 16:43

Hulabula do you like all names equally?

Jajas · 09/07/2011 16:35

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firsttimemama · 09/07/2011 16:32

Tiana

sparkle12mar08 · 09/07/2011 16:29

Both are awful and would scream 'chav' to most people I imagine. Ariana, one n, if pushed.

hulabula · 09/07/2011 14:53

I agree, there seem to be a few mumsnetters on here who will only tolerate very popular top 50 names. How boring....and how confusing if we all choose the same names - kind of defeats the purpose of NAMING or identifying a person.

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