Dina

[Carly944]

Pronounced Deena

What do you think of it?

I was just thinking about a little girl that I used to babysit in Spain. She was called Dina.
I've never heard it since. I thought it was such a lovely name

Hate it

She will have to correct every new person she meets. If you want Deena have Deena. Dina is Diner spelled differently.

Ah she was so cute though. It really suited her

I don't know why I dislike it but I do.

Honestly, we live in such a multicultural society that Dina is a not going to be a lifetime of correcting people.

I think it's very pretty @Carly944.

If you're thinking of using it and love the name OP, go for it, don't care what anyone else thinks. You asked for opinions, don't let negative ones change your mind

I knew a Dinah and a few Deanas. Never meet a Deena or a Dina though.

I like it (and you’ve just reminded me of some great Dina Carroll songs I loved in the late 90s; thanks!)

I would have thought the pronunciation was well known (Deena as you say). Dinah is a different name and pronounced differently

I really love it

It's Dina Carroll & Dinah Washington right?

I know one, spelt and pronounced this way (adult). She is Indian.

I don't think it will have major pronunciation issues as it rhymes with Tina and Nina. I seems pretty obvious to me.

Personally I prefer Nina but Dina is ok.

I know a Dina (from Russia) but she’s calling herself Diana now for some reason.

Dina Asher-Smith is quite a well known athlete too, who also pronounces it as you want. Honestly I don't think it's problematic at all.

I'm not a fan I'm afraid. There's something too harsh sounding about it. It also reminds me of DNA, or dinner, lol. I'm not a fan of Diane, Diana etc either but that's just me.
There are loads of cool Spanish names though.

Not a fan but that's because it's my aunt's dog's name and I now associate it with Staffies not humans.

I have a friend who pronounces her name the way you like, but hers is spelt “Dena”.

This was exactly where my brain went when I saw the name! She is an incredibly accomplished runner 😊

I love it. I know a Dina, she’s lovely and very cool!

I personally much prefer Nina or even Deanna

Dina is a nickname. I wouldn't have it as a first name.

My aunt is Dina short for Delfina which I think is gorgeous.

I know a 3yo Deanna (Dee-anna) who is super cute.

I like it - a pretty name for all ages and rarely used but not “out there”.

I like it. I was at school with a girl called Dina (sister of Julia Sawalha).

I’d go Dinah (pronounced di-ner) as to me that’s more classic.

As @NetMum2 says I’d prefer Nina to Dina.

I think it’s lovely