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Nicknames for Serena?

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foxcote90 · 12/11/2019 18:18

We've found out we're having a girl early next year and I've always loved the name Serena - it's a very empowered but traditional name.

Only problem is that I can't think of any way to shorten it...

Would love to know if anyone knows any Serenas and what they go by!

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Peach1886 · 12/11/2019 19:26

DS might have been Seren if he'd been DD, with the nickname Star (which is what it means in Welsh) - not sure if Serena means the same?

Inthemoment38 · 12/11/2019 19:22

As a baby/ little girl Ree-Ree or Reenie, as an adult Rena?

FriedasCarLoad · 12/11/2019 19:21

My grandmother was known as Reenie. Plenty of family members had nicknames which came about naturally rather than being derived from their first names.

Lucylivesinamushroomhouse · 12/11/2019 19:15

Ren?

HalfManHalfLabrador · 12/11/2019 19:13

I know two who go by Ree and Nena (Nina)

inwood · 12/11/2019 19:12

I know a Serena and it's never shortened. It's a no for Siri unless you're an iPhone.

Ohyesiam · 12/11/2019 19:11

Siri?

DatsunCogs · 12/11/2019 19:10

We have a Serena who we call Sunny (although she prefers her full name). Also gets Reena, Reenie. You could have Cee-cee? Ours is definitely not that! She loves her name btw Smile

UrsulaPandress · 12/11/2019 18:55

Nicknames evolve. My brother has a nickname totally unrelated to his name. My dd has a nickname made from her initials.

BonBon411 · 12/11/2019 18:55

Sera, Rena or Renae are good nn’s ...
Love the name!

FawnDrench · 12/11/2019 18:53

How would you pronounce it?
I know 2 Serenas - one is Sehr-Aynah and one is Surr-Eena, so different nicknames may be possible depending on the pronunciation.

sleepismysuperpower1 · 12/11/2019 18:23

its a gorgeous name OP! My dc's cousin has the same name and she goes by Sera, and my dd's friend (also called Serena) goes by Rena (pronounced Reena). all the best x

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