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Serena or Esme?

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Anametolove · 27/04/2024 11:03

Having a last minute wobble before the birth; Serena or Esme, which one is your favourite? UK based and one syllable last name. Thanks!

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zump · 27/04/2024 17:57

Serena is a beautiful name. Could shorten to Seren or Nina if wanted.

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Anametolove · 27/04/2024 17:54

Thank you everyone - reading your answers with interest! I am now swaying in favour of Serena!

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FlyingPizzaMonkey · 27/04/2024 15:10

Serena. Don’t like Esme at all, plus it’s quite common now so a bit blah.

BoleynMemories13 · 27/04/2024 14:45

Serena is lovely and not over-used.

Personally I find Esme very 'blah'. Also has pronunciations issues.

Definitely Serena!

Thorfire · 27/04/2024 14:17

Serena 💓

both are lovely ☺️

Nicebloomers · 27/04/2024 11:25

Serena

Esme is lovely but a lot more popular

MissBPotter · 27/04/2024 11:16

Serena, had on my list and kind of wished we used it. Lots of esme’s and all different pronunciations which could be annoying.

pippapipps · 27/04/2024 11:15

Serena lovely name, I know of someone who has a Esme and that call her Ess!

MollsDolls · 27/04/2024 11:12

Esme. This was top of my list if I had another girl but wasn't to be.

Moreteaandchocolate · 27/04/2024 11:06

Esme is my favourite :)

TheCultureHusks · 27/04/2024 11:05

Serena 100%

I personally much prefer it, but that’s not the main thing. More syllables so will sound much better with 1 syllable surname. Also, Esme pronunciation issues - Esmee or Esmay? Also, Esme is one of those unusual names which has become popular in the last 5 years or so, not MADLY popular but it’s quite likely to date her more than Serena.

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