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Selena?

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permanentlystressed · 03/05/2022 13:44

Thoughts on Selena? Potential nn being Lena (pronounced Lee-na)

Suggested by DH who is set on it and must admit it's far better than his previous suggestion of Senna (yes like the laxative 😂)

I do like it but would not really have considered it without DH's input. I like it but wonder if it's dated, any opinions welcome.

Also any other name suggestions would be great, I like a longer first name for the birth cert and future but do like the option of a nn as a child.

Usually I like more vintage names but can't seem to find any I love.

If relevant, I already have an Adeline (nn Addie)

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SirSamVimesCityWatch · 03/05/2022 14:54

Prefer Selene.

Tsuni · 03/05/2022 14:49

Selena is a nice name.
It's from the Greek for "moon" and plenty of names used all over the world are of Greek origin. It's not exclusive to Latin Americans.

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permanentlystressed · 03/05/2022 14:26

This is the input I need, never personally seen other spellings of Selena so wouldn't think of there being any confusion but need to know if that'll be an issue. As for it being popular with American Latinas, will it be a cultural issue etc if I use it? (on what will likely be a very pale blonde if I or DD are anything to go by 😂)

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saggyjanet · 03/05/2022 14:09

Most Celines are spelt with a C and most Selenas with a S as Selena Gomez and Selena Quintanilla the only C Selena I can think of is Celina Powell. It seems to be quite a popular name with American Latinas.

KirstenBlest · 03/05/2022 14:06

Spelling issues. Some will spell it Celina, others Selina

QualityGuarantee · 03/05/2022 14:05

In that case yes, I like it.

ABrightSilverLining · 03/05/2022 14:05

I love Selena with the nickname Lena. Really lovely.

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permanentlystressed · 03/05/2022 14:04

Thank you for responses, Serena is pretty but also the name of a family member. Not close enough for any Selena/Serena confusion but too close to give DD the same name and she would definitely think we named DD after her!

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QualityGuarantee · 03/05/2022 13:58

I like it but also prefer Serena.

Snowiscold · 03/05/2022 13:51

I like it a lot.

hearmywomanlyroar · 03/05/2022 13:49

I don't mind it but prefer Serena