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Celina or Serena?

38 replies

Greekmythology · 21/01/2021 09:05

We absolutely love these names but cannot decide between the two! DH loves Serena and I love Celina! I love the moon goddess and heaven association to the name... I also like Serena as a second option, for DH it’s the other way round, Serena first option and then Celina.
What associations do you have to these names and which one is your favourite?

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Joinedjustforthispost · 21/01/2021 20:48

Serena is classy, Celina is trashy!

funnyoldonion · 21/01/2021 20:51

Celina seems dated and Serena just really beautiful and ethereal, I really love Serena

Mincepie5 · 21/01/2021 21:11

Sorry, Celina reminds me of Semolina and everything beginning with ‘cel’. Serena is lovely.

RockingMyFiftiesNot · 21/01/2021 21:16

They sound so similar, I would go for Serena. Please don't underestimate the pain that is having to spell out your name every single time you have to give it to someone.

gottakeeponmovin · 21/01/2021 22:17

Celina reminds me of semolina - always has

MercyBodle · 21/01/2021 23:54

I prefer Serena. It somehow feels more substantial.

Buttercup54321 · 21/01/2021 23:56

Serena.
Ciena/Sienna?

Cattenberg · 22/01/2021 00:19

I had Serena and Celine on my shortlist.

I was put off Celine when I imagined another British kid yelling “Sleen!” across the playground. Celina works better in the UK, I think. I love the meaning.

As much as I love Serena, I’m glad I didn’t go for it in the end as DD, bless her, isn’t a particularly serene character.

But both names are beautiful, so either way, you can’t go far wrong.

Countrywalking · 22/01/2021 00:26

Celina Smile

DramaAlpaca · 22/01/2021 00:41

I prefer Serena.

I like Celine better than Celina.

Marlena1 · 23/01/2021 14:26

Serena is gorgeous! Both good thogh I think.

Marlena1 · 23/01/2021 14:26

Though!

Liana2021 · 23/01/2021 14:55

Did you think of Céline? Or Celine without the accent to make it easier. It’s a beautiful French name.
I would pick that, otherwise Serena as Celina seems a bit made up, not quite right

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