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Marina

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ColdJuicy · 06/06/2021 14:36

Hi what are your thoughts on Marina?

We also like Connie and Lara but Marina is front runner. What do you think?

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Neilsfavouritechilli · 06/06/2021 15:25

What about Minerva as an alternative?

cariadlet · 06/06/2021 15:22

First thought was Stingray

Second thought was boats because a nearby town has a marina.

Not keen

StevieNix · 06/06/2021 15:19

How about mara?

FeistySheep · 06/06/2021 15:18

I adore Marina!
Other similar names... Mara, Morna, Maura, Marion, Marianne/a, Morwenna.

Nightbear · 06/06/2021 15:17

Céline/Selina
Willa
Zinnia
Sofia

mibbelucieachwell · 06/06/2021 15:10

It's a harbour for yachts. But I like the sound of the word.

yikesanotherbooboo · 06/06/2021 15:09

As far as nns are concerned , the Marinas I have known have gone by their whole name.

jackstini · 06/06/2021 15:07

Like it best out of the 3 and I know 3 Marinas - all in their 50s and all lovely

Frazzledd · 06/06/2021 15:04

@ColdJuicy Grin you'd hate my other suggestions then! There's a few votes for Marina, go with what you like 👍

I think what it'd be shortened too..

Marina - Mar, Reena, Reenie
Lara- Lar, Rara
Connie- Cons, Neenee

Ellmau · 06/06/2021 14:58

I think it's lovely.

yikesanotherbooboo · 06/06/2021 14:55

Lovely
And agree re Marina Hyde
Also Stingray shows age.
Btw I like your other choices too.

DrHWeasley · 06/06/2021 14:51

Lovely name. It was on my long list. I went with Lara in the end, and get lots of compliments, I'm sure Marina would too!

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ColdJuicy · 06/06/2021 14:49

@Frazzledd No.

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SilverOtter · 06/06/2021 14:48

I like itSmile

Frazzledd · 06/06/2021 14:45

Emilia?

Pewpew · 06/06/2021 14:44

Hate it...

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ColdJuicy · 06/06/2021 14:43

Thanks so far!

Also, any recommendations inspired by Marina (not Serena or Nerina or Alina Grin ) welcome

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Frazzledd · 06/06/2021 14:42

It makes me think of my little pink octobuddy on Animal crossing!.....and boats...

I'm not a huge fan of Connie or Lara, so I'd go with Marina out of the three?

LobotomisedIceSkatingFan · 06/06/2021 14:41

It's not awful, but it does inevitably make me think of the superannuated side piece in 'Last of the Summer Wine'.

NeedNewKnees · 06/06/2021 14:37

I like it - it makes me think if the brilliant Marina Hyde so naturally I have positive associations.