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Thoughts on baby name "Selene"?

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optionaltime · 11/03/2013 22:52

What do you think of the baby name Selene?
Grandmother's names are Samantha and Adeline, thought we might commemorate them with Selene.

I like it pronounced seh-LEEN although seh-LEE-nee is the traditional Greek pronunciation. It means "goddess of the moon".

I love its meaning and the connotation but aren't sure if it sounds a bit silly? (Also not keen on its sounding like the word "saline" Wink)

Thoughts?

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Ruprekt · 11/03/2013 22:53

Not good.

Saline solution was the first thing that came to mind after thinking you had spelled Selina wrong!

Devora · 11/03/2013 23:02

Hmm. It doesn't offend me, but doesn't thrill me either. Why don't you go for Adeline Samantha - Adie for short?

optionaltime · 11/03/2013 23:23

Hoping the SAY-len and seh-LEEN will be enough that the connection isn't too blatantly obvious?
Devora: I like your suggestion for Adeline Samantha, but I'm not too big a fan of either name.

Quick note on the goddess Selene www.theoi.com/Titan/Selene.html

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Wafflenose · 11/03/2013 23:23

It's OK, and a lovely sentiment. I prefer Celine/ Celene, but understand why you want to use the S.

twinklestar2 · 11/03/2013 23:27

I quite like Selene!

NowPlayingZone · 12/03/2013 10:20

Would Selena be enough of a compromise? Think it sounds a little softer.

ZolaBuddleia · 12/03/2013 13:59

Try as I might I can't bash those two names together into anything nice! Grin I also struggle to get to Samantha from Selene.

What about Della? Means noble. Poor Samantha's out in the cold though. Grin

MadeinMarch · 12/03/2013 14:00

Much prefer Selina. Could that be an option?

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