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Serena - Yes or No???

36 replies

Duffstuff · 16/11/2010 13:06

Hi ladies

Just mentioned that I was considering this name on another thread and was wondered what your opinions were on this name Hmm

Thanks Smile

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skippingturtle · 16/11/2010 14:06

No for me, sorry.

caramelwaffle · 16/11/2010 14:07

No.

Magna · 16/11/2010 14:08

Sorry not for me either.

HowsTheSerenity · 16/11/2010 14:08

It is my nieces name. I like it. Quite grown up sounding I think. Would never have thought of it myself.

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lljkk · 16/11/2010 14:11

I like other names better, but I wouldn't blanche at it. It sounds nice, nice associations.

DyingSwansClub · 16/11/2010 14:25

Is this coincidence or what? I just chose your pronunciation of my grandmother's name Andelescia.

And believe it or not, I have a book coming out with a character named "Salena". Small world, I wish it could be more so, at other times too, but it is not. [sigh]

Duffstuff · 16/11/2010 14:37

Thanks for your honest opinions ladies. The two names that we originally short listed were Annabel and Felicity. I really like more older traditional names. However, just came across the meaning of the name Seren - (Welsh for Star) and thought it had a lovely personal association for me and my family. My DH proposed to me in Wales 2 years ago and it was the last holiday we went on whilst I was pregnant- don't want to sound corny though Smile

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GrimmaTheNome · 16/11/2010 14:42

Lovely (nicer than Annabel or Felicity).

Komondor · 16/11/2010 14:48

I like it.

Serena is a very pretty name.

ThatllDoPig · 16/11/2010 15:29

I like it too. Makes me smile to think of a screaming toddler being called Serena, but that won't last long, and it is a lovely womanly name.

minipie · 16/11/2010 15:35

I really like it. Seren is good too.

misdee · 16/11/2010 15:40

i love it Grin its my dd3 name Grin

but we call her Nina Smile both names suit her.

Secretwishescometrue · 16/11/2010 15:46

I think its beautiful :) and not at all corney just sentimental and nice memories for you, how more perfect could a name for your little one be! :)

Duffstuff · 16/11/2010 16:30

Oh its nice to see such a positive respose. However, are there any negatives a should consider Hmm

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Duffstuff · 16/11/2010 16:31

Sorry, should say 'I should consider'!

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ThatllDoPig · 16/11/2010 17:07

Do you have any negatives in mind already? I can't think of any (am racking brain)!

mathanxiety · 16/11/2010 18:37

Seren is beautiful, as is Serena -- I prefer them to Annabel and also Felicity.

pointydog · 16/11/2010 18:41

I really like Seren but not so keen on Serena.

I love STella.

Rhubarbgarden · 16/11/2010 18:51

I prefer Seren too. Serena just makes me think tennis player.

HelenaRose · 16/11/2010 19:46

Serena is a beautiful name; it reminds me of serenity.

BobbieSox · 16/11/2010 19:49

I have a Serena! We call her sunny or reenie. Loads of other nicknames you could choose. Think it's a name that could come from any background. Obviously I love it!

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Duffstuff · 16/11/2010 20:36

Thanks ladies. Just to clarify, how would you pronounce it. I know Serena Williams is (Se-reen-a) but I prefer (Se-re-nah). Is this too starnge. Also, I do actually prefer Seren but my little boy is called Ben and I think it would rhyme too much. I would probably call her Seren on a day to day basis (even though I do know they are two different names with two different meanings) Grin

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misdee · 16/11/2010 20:37

my serena is serena williams Grin