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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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RoRoIvy · 07/09/2023 21:09

It’s classic and beautiful and you can’t go wrong with Maria.

I don’t mind Marina but it won’t get the same reception.

Maren. Marion, Marianne, Maryam, also along those lines.

WanderingWitches · 07/09/2023 21:26

MorningSunflower · 07/09/2023 17:54

Prefer to Marina? :)

Yes, very much so

WholeHog · 07/09/2023 21:30

I like Maria.
Marina makes me think of Last of the Summer Wine.

43ontherocksporfavor · 07/09/2023 21:34

I love Marina too.

FinnRussell · 07/09/2023 21:35

It's nice. Definitely Catholic vibes.

MonkeyPuddle · 07/09/2023 21:39

It’s timeless and beautiful.

Bananalanacake · 07/09/2023 21:56

I love it

HarrietJet · 07/09/2023 22:04

I love it.

SallyWD · 07/09/2023 22:20

Maria is my favourite girls name. Yes it's very popular in catholic/Latin countries but it's extremely under-used in the UK. I think it's beautiful - feminine yet strong. Very refreshing.

Theoldwoman · 07/09/2023 22:22

Not at all popular here in Australia for anyone under 50!

I love Marina, also Marieka.

Philandbill · 07/09/2023 22:27

Lovely name but I do think of the song from "The Sound of Music"- "How'd you solve a problem like Maria"...

43ontherocksporfavor · 08/09/2023 22:22

Well it should be @Theoldwoman it’s a beautiful name.

LilyLemonade · 09/09/2023 14:36

Lovely.
So is Marina.
Also like Marian and Marion.
Love Jane too!

summerlovinhadmeablast2 · 09/09/2023 19:18

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.

That's funny, my name is Marie Elaine. I was named after my great granny who was Mary-Ellen.

Sandysandwich · 09/09/2023 19:30

Maria is really nice
Marina is pretty but to me its just the place boats get parked so feels a bit weird as a name.

AvengedQuince · 09/09/2023 19:34

I'd use Maria. Marina is a dock or harbour?

AvengedQuince · 09/09/2023 19:35

Philandbill · 07/09/2023 22:27

Lovely name but I do think of the song from "The Sound of Music"- "How'd you solve a problem like Maria"...

I think of Maria you've got to see her

oldnorsesaga · 12/09/2023 07:31

My name is Marina, and my mum name is Marija (Maria variation).
I do like Mary, but would rather be called Marina because Maria and Mary has overwhelming religious associations.
I also do not like sound of Maria and much prefer sound of Mary and Marina.

I pronounce Marina as Ma-ree-na. Now I don't know how other countries pronounce Marina exactly (Mar-ree-na or ma-REEN-a), but as far as I know, most EU countries where Marina is popular pronounce RI part as ree or ri, never as RYE.

MooseBreath · 12/09/2023 08:02

I like it. I've only ever met one adult and one child with the name (she's probably 12 or 13 now).

KnickerlessParsons · 12/09/2023 08:05

I would assume you're Catholic.
Which pronunciation would you pick? Mar-ee-a or Mar-eye-a?

Daisybuttercup12345 · 27/09/2023 00:41

Maria is beautiful 😍

Roselilly36 · 27/09/2023 02:40

I love the name Maria, lovely choice.

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