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Marina thoughts?

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CornforthWhite · 28/04/2019 19:44

Do you like the name? OH is desperate to use it and I'm unsure. I overthink and worry about everything little thing - so I am a panickier when it comes to names. Siblings Samuel and Alastair. Thank you

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PlatypusLeague · 28/04/2019 20:54

I like Marina and Marianne. Would your OH consider something similar? Is it the Mar or the -ina that is more important?

Melissa
Marissa
Marlena
Christina
Rowena
Miranda
Marin
Lena
Serena
Matilda
Morwenna
Carina
Martina

Redshoeblueshoe · 28/04/2019 20:54

You can tell who is old on here
Marina aqua Marina Grin

cheeseypizza · 28/04/2019 20:57

I like it

MsMustDoBetter · 28/04/2019 20:59

Marnie is gorgeous, much nice than Marina.

Aprilladvised · 28/04/2019 21:00

I live it and know several. They are aged 60, 49, 28 and 13. Sone have a marine connection but others do not as far as I know.

It is a feminine name and easy to spell and pronounce.

Aprilladvised · 28/04/2019 21:01

LOVE it that should say.

icanthelpyou · 28/04/2019 21:14

Coil

MercyBodle · 29/04/2019 01:26

I like it - a stylish international type of name for me. Sounds great next to brothers' names too. There are currently 2 Marinas in the royal family, named for Princess Marina who was the Duchess of Kent.

NameChangeSameRage · 29/04/2019 06:53

I like it, but admittedly there is an association with boats!

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CornforthWhite · 29/04/2019 07:24

Thank you everyone. Your comments are exactly how I feel about the name - split down the middle! I sort of like it but have reservations.
I've read all your comments to OH and he tells me he's relaxed about it. He likes it and it's his preference, but it's my decision so let's see how I feel over the next few weeks!
I have a fancy for Elizabeth... but someone might beat me to it!

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OldGrinch · 29/04/2019 07:33

I love it. Our family is Italian on my mother's side and we have a very beautiful and elegant Marina, mum's cousin.

CarolDanvers · 29/04/2019 07:35

One of the most annoying people I know is called Marina so that's a no from me. It's very dated though besides that.

notacooldad · 29/04/2019 07:40

I know two Marina's
I think it is lovely name.

thinkfast · 29/04/2019 07:43

I love it.

AnnieDianaLulu · 29/04/2019 08:11

Really don't like it at all, sorry!

Bentley111 · 29/04/2019 12:39

I love Marina, one of my favourite names

Sophronia · 30/04/2019 15:49

I love it, such a pretty sound.

Newyearsameoldshit · 30/04/2019 18:39

Love it!

RaffertyFair · 30/04/2019 18:47

Nnnnnineteen

Thunderbirds. But I am old.

I think it was Stingray ....(I'm old too!)

mamaoffourdc · 30/04/2019 18:50

I know a marina - she is a lovely girl

Nnnnnineteen · 30/04/2019 20:34

Rafferty you are correct- memory fail, another perk of ageing..!

StandardLampski · 30/04/2019 20:37

Marina and the diamonds!

But also yes, boatsSmile

MikeUniformMike · 30/04/2019 20:43

I like it.

Merename · 30/04/2019 20:50

Definitely coil.

Baloonphobia · 30/04/2019 20:52

I think Last of the summer wine too.

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