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Do you like Serena or Ariana more as a first name?

35 replies

aliza87 · 20/03/2020 14:19

I had a thread regarding choosing the name Ariana as a middle name for Serena, but I am now considering changing the first name to Ariana. What are your thoughts on each name as a first name, what do you prefer, Serena or Ariana? I personally prefer Serena but I love them both.

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finallychangedmyusername · 20/03/2020 19:09

Serena is beautiful.

Bezalelle · 20/03/2020 17:56

I like Ariana best! Serena puts me in mind of a posh New York socialite.

oooompa · 20/03/2020 16:51

Serena, I think it's a beautiful name.

BlueLadybird · 20/03/2020 16:29

I am hoping that the craze will die down soon.

When the craze dies down the name will date. Go with Serena Ariana - it’s nice!

aliza87 · 20/03/2020 16:25

Thank you everyone for your feedback so far. I do worry about the association with Ariana Grande, which is why I've been keen to keep Serena as the first name. Is the association really bad? I am hoping that the craze will die down soon.

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MikeUniformMike · 20/03/2020 15:45

Serena.
Ariana is too long, too closely linked to a pop star and has different pronunciations and will get Arianna spelling.

Iwalkinmyclothing · 20/03/2020 15:27

Serena is a lovely name

KittyJune · 20/03/2020 15:25

Ariana

user1493494961 · 20/03/2020 15:20

Serena.

IVflytrap · 20/03/2020 14:32

I prefer Serena.

I've seen your other thread and think Serena Ariana is fine.

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