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Maria

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MorningSunflower · 07/09/2023 17:16

So, here's a question for you: what's your take on the name Maria? It's extremely popular across the world, but that doesn't deter me. I think it's lovely and it's one I keep coming back to, despite the nagging feeling that I can't quite explain that's preventing me from committing to it. Any thoughts? DP has suggested Marina but I think I prefer Maria.

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JustMaggie · 07/09/2023 17:32

I like Maria a lot!

WanderingWitches · 07/09/2023 17:45

Lovely name

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MorningSunflower · 07/09/2023 17:54

Prefer to Marina? :)

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Sporkle99 · 07/09/2023 18:00

Really dislike Marina but LOVE Maria.

Berlinlover · 07/09/2023 18:06

Beautiful, if I’d had a daughter I would have named her Maria.

neverenoughwine · 07/09/2023 18:38

Oooh, yes it's lovely!

It's not a name I've ever considered, but now you mention it, it's a timeless, classic name!

Do it!

(Not keen on Marina)

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MorningSunflower · 07/09/2023 18:39

Thanks everyone ⚘️

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Aria20 · 07/09/2023 18:41

Maria is lovely.
Not keen on Marina or Marie

BoohooWoohoo · 07/09/2023 18:43

Maria is simple and pretty and better than Marina imo

Kitchenhope · 07/09/2023 18:46

It's because it's a variation of Mary, so a lot of Catholic countries use it a lot. I really wanted Mary for DD (loved Three Men and a Little Lady!)

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MorningSunflower · 07/09/2023 18:51

Mary is lovely, Jane too. Sweet with a timeless quality that makes them endearing, without relying on any artificial sweeteners

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MorningSunflower · 07/09/2023 18:52

And yes I think you've hit the nail on the head.

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continentallentil · 07/09/2023 18:53

It’s nice. Not especially common in the UK either. I prefer Marina mind you.

Username134 · 07/09/2023 18:59

It’s a name that’s been extremely overused in a lot of countries. But I think that the Maria train has slowed down quite a bit and Sophia/Sofia and Mia has taken it’s place and are now running their course of overuse and Maria would be refreshing to hear now. Maria is a lovely classic after all so of course it’s a beautiful choice. It’s actually my grandmother’s name. And you have so many wonderful songs called Maria too which is always fun. I say go for it if you really love it!

dylexicdementor11 · 07/09/2023 19:20

Maria is a lovely name.

Lagershandy · 07/09/2023 19:39

My friend is called Maria, I think it's a beautiful name, her middle name is Elena ( Maria Elena was a popular instrumental tune back in the day) she doesn't care for it, but it does flow beautifully though.

43ontherocksporfavor · 07/09/2023 19:40

Always loved that name and would’ve named one of my DDs but I had an uncle marry a Maria .

JanesBlond · 07/09/2023 19:41

I absolutely love it! Beautiful name, classic but not overused in the UK. Easy to spell and pronounce all around the world. Perfect.

43ontherocksporfavor · 07/09/2023 19:42

Jane is also lovely now because it was shunned for so long as being plain. Would love a Jane now among the sea of old lady names like Ada and Maude.

yikesanotherbooboo · 07/09/2023 19:49

I like Maria but my favourite is Mary.
I agree that Jane and , indeed Joan, have the air of being just ahead of the curve.

Troutfin · 07/09/2023 20:23

Lagershandy · 07/09/2023 19:39

My friend is called Maria, I think it's a beautiful name, her middle name is Elena ( Maria Elena was a popular instrumental tune back in the day) she doesn't care for it, but it does flow beautifully though.

I also know a Maria Elena! I don't think there are that many of them, despite the song. She stopped using Elena because it got so badly mispronounced in the UK.

Gahhhhereheisagain · 07/09/2023 20:26

Maria Marrriiiaaaaa she reminds me of a west side story
Love it

PickledScrump · 07/09/2023 20:27

I love Maria, I’ve not come across a young one. It’s my DDs middle name after a family member.

Pinkchicken85 · 07/09/2023 20:27

It’s used a lot for a very good reason, it’s a classic beauty.

averythinline · 07/09/2023 20:31

Maria is lovely...... less keen on Jane...mainly cos the Jane's I know don't like it as a name!