Arianne or Ariana

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I really like Arianne but my mum thinks it’s cringe.
She thinks Ariana is “classier”.

What do you think?

Unless you really like Ariana Grande I don't think you can call your baby that in 2018!

I would agree with the other poster. Lovely name though it is it will be forever linked to the pop star and although she seems lovely - you never know what she n5ay end up like and then your baby will forever be linked to that. Also (and I hate to say this) it's a bit naff to name your child after a pop star. Even if you aren't, it will seem that way to others.

Exactly what pidgeon said.

Argh! I’m sure you’re right about the association with Ariana Grande. But I am from a country where Ariana is a very popular name and I don’t think my mum has even heard of the pop star!

So, what is the general feeling about Arianne then?

Arianne/ Ariane to me is a rocket.
But I'm quite old!

Yeah I'd agree with above, I immediately thought of Ariana Grande.

Arianne sounds unfinished to me, sorry . It's also similar to Aria which is insanely popular

What about Oriana? It comes from Latin for sunrise.

I prefer Ariane

Ariana will be fine eventually (it's a popstar after all, she'll probably disappear at some stage), just not in 2018.

Arianne is actually refreshing compared to all the ee and a ending names about currently.

I think Arianne is lovely, much nicer than Ariana.

I prefer Ariadne (classical Greek name, pretty but not dated or over used)

I adore Ariadne and if i had a girl i deffo would have used it. Failing that Arianne.

Marianne?

Another vote for Ariadne.

I prefer Arianne. Also like Marianne.

I came on to suggest Ariadne too. It is gorgeous.

I love Marianne! Thank you for the suggestion!

I like a PP's suggestion of Oriana

I like Arianne. More than Ariana. Even though I have obviously heard of ariana Grande, i didn't think of it in when I heard the name. I think because you always hear her referred to by her full name, not just Ariana.

I do like Marianne as well, but not as much. It sounds more old fashioned to me.

Marianne is gorgeous, one of my favourite names.

Oriana is the name of a cruise ship, and that's the first thing I think of when I hear the name.

Arielle?

We wanted Arianna or Arianna whwbut he was a boy instead. Was. Just as Ms Grande was getting popular too so I feel she kinda put the dampener on it.
Ariane is a princess of the Netherlands

How would you pronounce Ariana?

Most British prople would, I believe, say it Arri-anna.

But Americans (including Ariana Grande) pronounce it Arri-arna.

And given the immense popularity of Ariana Grande, so the amount that people hear that pronunciation, it could cause confusion as to how your dd's name is pronounced.

I love Ariane! I know a lovely girl who usually goes by nick name Ari. Shes stunning so to me so is the name

I really don't think there is a lot between the two names. It's not like they are Ariana and Gert. I think they are both a bit naff, sorry. They also seem to be the name of the year.
Oriana is a cruise liner.

Marianne is nice, and so is Miranda.