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Advice on the name Seren

96 replies

romyspencer · 22/11/2023 16:46

Hello,
I am pregnant with a baby girl, i really want to call her Seren- although sadly my parents don't like the name... what are your thoughts? is it a girly pretty name?

The definition of Seren in Welsh, means star and i love the meaning. I was thinking of making her name sort of fairylike? (as the name means star)

does anybody have any ideas?

thank you very much

from romy

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BertieBotts · 22/11/2023 19:29

It also reminds me of this - maybe you watched it when you were little? My DS1 used to watch it, he is 15 now.

I also had my first baby young and it was definitely hard but also one of the best things I've done. Trust your instincts and listen to lots of different perspectives, and you'll be alright.

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BBC - CBeebies - The Abadas - My Name Is

https://www.youtube.com/watch?ab_channel=kidztunez123&v=HhyFQa8C5Wo

Startyabastard · 22/11/2023 19:25

It might not be what you're looking for but 'Stella' is Star in Italian.

BertieBotts · 22/11/2023 19:23

It's a beautiful name. My grandma was Welsh and it was on my list, but I had only boys.

It's your choice what to name your baby.

(And I don't like the suggestion of Serena - nothing wrong with it, but it's a totally different name!)

romdowa · 22/11/2023 19:21

It's a beautiful name. My mother hated my ds name but I used it anyway . Its harder though when you are 17 but you'll be the only one to register the babies name and it's your choice , they'll get over it but until that day I wouldn't talk to them about it any more.

OSU · 22/11/2023 19:21

Love it. My DD has a Welsh name which made some family members go 'WTF'. I think it sounds elfin and if I'd had another I would have chosen Seren. Congratulations on your pregnancy ❤️

StillWantingADog · 22/11/2023 19:19

I love it but I’m welsh

nice name but I’m put off that in English it will be pronounced serrun

in welsh it’s serr-en with a rolled r.

SpringIntoChaos · 22/11/2023 19:15

Beautiful name OP ❤️

ilovelamp82 · 22/11/2023 19:14

Ah, this was to be my girl name. I never had a girl in the end. I love the name though.

kezzykicks · 22/11/2023 19:14

I quite like it, I know two - one in my ds's class and one older one. Both are Welsh. It's pretty.

Olika · 22/11/2023 19:14

I really like the name.

JamSandle · 22/11/2023 19:12

I think it's a really beautiful and unique name.

Maharajah20 · 22/11/2023 19:09

Love the name Seren. 🌟

Ttpetals · 22/11/2023 19:05

Very common name in Wales

CuteAsDuck · 22/11/2023 19:00

Beautiful name. One I wanted to use if I had ever had a girl.

Use the name you love ❤️

dressedforcomfort · 22/11/2023 18:55

Gorgeous name. Your parents need to keep their opinions to themselves.

blaum · 22/11/2023 18:53

I like it

Christmasapple · 22/11/2023 18:51

The only Seren I know has a big sister called Romy 😊

it’s a lovely name!

ChrisPriss · 22/11/2023 18:50

It's a lovely name and I wish you every happiness in the future x

Redlarge · 22/11/2023 18:47

Its beautiful classy and unique

Favouritefruits · 22/11/2023 18:46

I really like it but my only problem with it is that it seems to be a very popular dogs name at the moment every dog I meet seems to be called Seren or Ruby!

SallyWD · 22/11/2023 18:42

I think it's a lovely name. It's feminine and strong but not frilly. I also love the meaning. If you love the name just go for it. Your parents will grow to like it. I say this from experience.

FMLife · 22/11/2023 18:02

Omg no. Enough with the fucking Luna middle name. Oh it’s awful and so overplayed!

Forestdweller11 · 22/11/2023 17:48

One of the twins on the archers is a Seren. It's a beautiful name.

C8H10N4O2 · 22/11/2023 17:41

Its not your parents' baby. If they were warning against a name due to unintended meaning or similar that is fair enough but its a perfectly nice name, not difficult to pronounce or spell and its up to you.

Do your parents listen to The Archers by any chance?

zurala · 22/11/2023 17:28

Seren is a beautiful name

My dad didn't like the name we chose for DS. He actually screwed his face up when we told him. I ignored him. You should ignore your parents on this too.

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