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Marina or Sophie?

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Leopardspot · 22/05/2022 22:48

Would love your thoughts on Marina or Sophie as a sibling for Alice and Henry. Thank you!

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SallyWD · 23/05/2022 09:53

I've never liked Sophie. It always seems a bit wet to me. I imagine a parent who wants a pretty little girl. Marina is much more interesting.

toastofthetown · 23/05/2022 09:51

Marina. That's the name I'd choose if I had a girl. Sophie is just so bland to me, and is starting to feel a little dated as it continues declining in popularity from its number one spot.

MsTSwift · 23/05/2022 09:50

why would Marina get you teased? There are all sorts of names not every child is Amelia/Grace/Eve/Sophie thankfully

coconuthead · 23/05/2022 09:48

Marina, but I have a Marina so I'm biased.

pinklavenders · 23/05/2022 09:37

I find Marina very beautiful, interesting and much more memorable than Sophie.

pinklavenders · 23/05/2022 09:36

I think Marina would be a target for teasing because it's not popular as a girls' name

Where do you live, and what narrow minded views do people there have Shock???

ClinkeyMonkey · 23/05/2022 09:31

I like Sophie better. I don't care if names are supposedly 'overused' - there's usually a good reason, ie they have a pleasing sound which lots of people like. Nothing wrong with that. I don't like Marina as much, although it is pleasant enough. I realise it's a proper name in its own right, but it's almost like an awkward sounding elongation of Maria (a beautiful name). And then there's the association with parking your yacht😀

DuchesOfSausage · 23/05/2022 09:29

Sophie. The only thing that puts me off it is the popularity of Sophia.
Marina is ok

Electrox · 23/05/2022 09:01

They are both lovely names. Would you consider Sophia as an alternative?

notreadyforthisgelatinousbooty · 23/05/2022 08:55

I prefer Marina. For me it's more appealing since it's the kind of name you don't hear everyday. It reminds me of Marina and the Diamonds. I'm aware of the word "marina", but at the same time it's a well-known name and I don't see the word as being a strong reason for teasing. Sophie is a nice name but has been very popular for a long time.

WimpoleHat · 23/05/2022 07:20

I knew a (French) lady called Marina; I like it. Think I prefer Sophie, though - it goes better with the rest of the family.

Honaloulou · 23/05/2022 07:16

Marina. I knew one when little and never made the boat connection - it’s hardly a day to day word for little ones.

Sophie is so dull!

ChagSameachDoreen · 23/05/2022 07:14

Marina.

Sophie is so common. It sounds spongy, and looks unfinished. I can't fathom why it's so enduringly popular.

peaceinourtime · 23/05/2022 00:22

Marina is nice, I had read it as character in books years before I met one.

hearmywomanlyroar · 23/05/2022 00:01

I'm a big fan of Marina. Sophie is nice too but not as special IMHO.

Mumwantingtogetitright · 22/05/2022 23:56

I don't like Marina. Sophie is beautiful.

CoralBells · 22/05/2022 23:54

I love Marina.

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Leopardspot · 22/05/2022 23:54

Thanks all! This is exactly our conundrum.. Sophie is classic and pretty, and does go well with the other names, but it is overused and popular and worried it is a bit dull / less 'exciting'. Marina has more zing for us and has that beautiful / glamourous feel. But it also doesn't roll off the tongue as easily. Hard to decide!

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DramaAlpaca · 22/05/2022 23:53

I love both, so I'm not much help.

I probably would only choose Marina if I lived inland. It would raise eyebrows where I live, close to open water.

Pieceofpurplesky · 22/05/2022 23:50

Marnie.
A
Mixture of both

TheDaydreamBelievers · 22/05/2022 23:49

Sophie goes better with the others but is so common atm and a bit boring. Marina is lovely to me but more glamorous than your other names

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MsTSwift · 22/05/2022 23:35

Marina! Sophie is soooo dull and over used. Plus always felt like the word “soppy” to me so never understood the popularity

ofwarren · 22/05/2022 23:33

Sophie "goes" better with your other names.

BundtCake · 22/05/2022 23:33

Marina is unique, classy and beautiful. Sophie is so common in comparison.