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Nell or Nina?

29 replies

lilia2 · 12/04/2011 15:50

Which name for baby girl sounds better? Which do you like more?

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notanumber · 12/04/2011 15:51

Nell. Without a doubt.

The reason for this is that Nell is very pretty whereas Nina is unspeakable.

Hth Grin

WowOoo · 12/04/2011 15:52

I think Nell is the best. I know a couple of nina's, perhaps it's more common. Both lovely anyway.

muttimalzwei · 12/04/2011 15:52

Nina is lovely Nell sounds like a fish wife

notanumber · 12/04/2011 15:53

Also. Nina is the noise that a fire engine makes. Nee-Naa Nee-Naa Nee-Na. Please don't do it.

SingingSands · 12/04/2011 15:54

Combine them both and make Nella!

jojodancer · 12/04/2011 15:58

Nell, no question

iskra · 12/04/2011 15:59

I love Nina.

Nell is okay but doesn't really feel like a full name to me.

SolarPanel · 12/04/2011 17:13

Nina is lovely, very pretty.

Nell reminds me of Nelly the elephant.

BobbiDazzler · 12/04/2011 17:15

Both lovely. but prefer Nina.

burntsienna · 12/04/2011 17:16

Death (K)Nell. :(

The fire engine has to be better, at least there's a chance :)

Emelene · 12/04/2011 17:16

I like Nell best. A nice take on all the Ellie / Ella / Elle names out there.

stillbroody · 12/04/2011 17:20

I prefer Nina

pilates · 12/04/2011 17:34

I prefer Nell, do not like Nina at all

LetThereBeRock · 12/04/2011 17:47

Nina.Nell is hideous,and very Catherine Cookson.

Finessa · 12/04/2011 17:55

I knew a Nina and always thought what a beautiful and timeless name it was.

Nell for me is a very, very old lady's name - one of my great aunts.

JenaiMarrHePlaysGuitar · 12/04/2011 17:57

Nina is very pretty.

virginiasmonalogue · 12/04/2011 19:13

I have a Nell so naturally LOVE the name Grin. It is a really cheeky name to me as my nell is so funny and cheeky!

Nina was also on shortlist for DD!

yousankmybattleship · 12/04/2011 19:14

I like them both, but would plump for Nell myself. Lovely.

youbethemummylion · 12/04/2011 19:22

not overly keen on either but do not like Nina at all, though I have no reason why!

randomimposter · 12/04/2011 20:41

Nina is a bit naff IMO.
LOVE Nell as a NN for Eleanor/Helena.

Beamur · 12/04/2011 20:43

I like them both, but would choose Nell.

MelinaM · 12/04/2011 20:50

NellSmile Lovely, lovely name. x

Jojay · 12/04/2011 20:52

Nina - much nicer than Nell, which is a bit flash in the pan trendy for me.

IMHO of course Grin

MamaVoo · 12/04/2011 21:15

Nina. I can't imagine how Nell could be considered pretty.

Takver · 12/04/2011 21:35

Nell, absolutely, especially as a nn for Eleanor.

Nina - ok but a bit 80s to my mind.