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Help me decide: what do you think of the name Martina?

31 replies

KarolGFan · 27/03/2026 16:52

Help me like this name please, for FUTURE use

I get on and off on Martina
I love it some days and then no
What do you guys think of it

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Topseyt123 · 28/03/2026 11:15

I've never been wild about it but it certainly isn't the worst I have ever seen/heard of

If you like it then go for it. It does sound like you are wavering though.

Sgtmajormummy · 28/03/2026 11:11

I also link it to Irish women about my age (50+). Unless there’s a family connection I wouldn’t choose it, or go with Martine.

Roadtripp · 28/03/2026 11:08

Onefortheroad25 · 28/03/2026 10:48

Really dislike it. Lots of them in Ireland years ago. I used to work with one. Rough as a badgers arse.

It’s just reminded me of the only one I have known - Irish descent at school in NW London in 70/80s - a truly beautiful soul always wonder where she ended up!

I don’t like it as a name tho and always associate it with those types of names that are honouring male relatives - like Michaela, Kevina, Davina etc but maybe they are names in their own right?

Needspaceforlego · 28/03/2026 10:55

Its OK to me, neither love nor hate.
But you have to love your children's names. Not have good days and bad days with it.

ArtAngel · 28/03/2026 10:51

It would often get shortened to Mar or Marty or Tina so I would avoid.

Onefortheroad25 · 28/03/2026 10:48

Really dislike it. Lots of them in Ireland years ago. I used to work with one. Rough as a badgers arse.

Twoshoesnewshoes · 28/03/2026 10:46

There were a couple in my sisters year at school - born 1972 ish.
i don’t love it, it sounds a bit harsh.
they used to get called Malteser

user1492757084 · 28/03/2026 10:43

Marta is nicer to me.

I also like..
Marina
Mary
Philomena
Mietta

OhDear111 · 28/03/2026 08:33

Navratilova! Do you like tennis?

OrangeStrip · 28/03/2026 08:33

I have a friend called Martina and we all call her Martian.

user2848502016 · 28/03/2026 08:30

It’s ok but I prefer Martine or Marina

Pettenell · 28/03/2026 08:09

I don't love it, but it's not terrible. I prefer Marina.

Giraffehaver · 27/03/2026 22:26

I'd never use it because I knew a really snotty one so that's coloured my opinion

Dalmationday · 27/03/2026 19:21

Sounds European

dizzydizzydizzy · 27/03/2026 19:20

I immediately think ‘Navratilova’!

Amiacoolorwarmcolour · 27/03/2026 17:29

Reminds me of Navratilova, my favourite tennis player.

Monolithique · 27/03/2026 17:23

I knew a Martina in younger years so it makes me think of her.
Other ideas

Marika , Marissa, Merryn

NamingNoNames · 27/03/2026 17:19

It's fine. I don't know many. It's nicer that the other names you've been asking about.

EmeraldDreams73 · 27/03/2026 17:07

I'm not keen personally but I do like Marina

ginasevern · 27/03/2026 17:07

Not keen really. I think it's the sort of name you'd use if there was a cultural or family connection maybe. I've heard a lot worse though, and it isn't horrible.

PainterInPeril · 27/03/2026 17:02

I like it.

DoingANewThing · 27/03/2026 17:01

It was popular for Irish women about 50-60 years ago. So sounds dated to my ear. BUT…it’s a pretty name. Maybe due a comeback some time soon.

NigellaDelia · 27/03/2026 16:59

Sorry, I really don't like it. If you don't like it sometimes, it's not the right name to choose unless you're using the name to honour a male relative named Martin

What other names do you like?

DisplayPurposesOnly · 27/03/2026 16:59

Dislike

ComeOnPhilEarlySpringPlease · 27/03/2026 16:57

I always think of tennis - Navratilova or Hinglis
I did know a lovely Martina though she went by Tina.
I think I prefer Marina. Singer is a goddess and I like the link with water.