Nina????

[Shashuka]

What do people think of the name Nina? What kind of image does in conjure?

And if we love Nina what other names should we consider (girls and boys as we are getting nowhere with boys and only agree on Nina for a girl).

I was a little nervous to open this thread as my name is Nina and I don't fancy seeing it ripped to shreds but pleased it's getting a positive response. I really like my name, I did get the occasional Neeeeee Naaaaaar at primary school but I don't remember it upsetting me. I say go for it!

I'm glad you have enjoyed being called Nina Whingey.

Really like it. Nina Simone... Nina Carberry... all good.

IMHO - Nina seems a little short and plain.

I love Ezra for a boy though...

Might have slightly different associations for youngsters or folks with small kids. I (have and 18mth old) now link it to Nina and the Neurons, thanks CBeebies.

The name Nina is beautiful.
I think it is similar to Marnie and Zoe (three of my favourite names).

For boys Lucas, Jonah, Zach

Nina was the nickname for my Dd whilst pregnant with her.
We actually called her something else, but every now and then we affectionately call her Nina or Ninetta.

DH has suggested Nia which is Welsh. I don't be think it's as classic, international and timeless as Nina.

What do others think of Nia vs Nina?

I'm clearly a minority here but I think it is an awful name, insubstantial and grating to the ear. I actually know two, both in their 30s and one a very close friend, but I really dislike their names. It seems like a very negative sound to me - the repeated Ns and the long, drawn-out vowel at the end. And if it really does mean nine, that just adds to my idea of it as an insubstantial name - who would want to be called nine? Nia is significantly nicer to my ear. Or how about Niamh, if you like that "Nee..." sound at the start?

In case it helps, similar names that I dislike for the same reasons are Gemma, Ada, Pippa,

Best of luck choosing.

I have a 3 and a 2 year old and have never heard of Nina and the neurons!

I really like it. Just doesn't flow well with our surname.

My colleague just named her DD Nina, I think it's a brilliant name

Thanks, Shashuka! I have adopted the nickname 'Ninja' through colleagues and I tacked on 'Whingy' for obvious, personality related reasons

Does it mean 'Nine'? I was under the impression it meant 'little girl'!

I like Nina. I know 3 my age but no little ones.

I do really like Nia also though. Nia Long being one of my ultimate woman crushes.

It's a lovely name. Your MIL doesn't know what she is talking about - Nina and Tina, although they rhyme, are very different types of names. Tina is dated and was never classy anyway, but Nina is quite different.
I suspect maybe your MIL is just not very familiar with the name?

Nia is fine, but still prefer Nina.

I like Nina much better than Nia. The only issue I have with Nina is that it's always sounded to me as though it should be a shortened form of something else. Not sure what though!