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What are your thoughts on the girl name Alina?

18 replies

jasminnie · 30/05/2025 11:24

Let me know your opinions

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Size222offToHonolulu · 30/05/2025 11:30

Lovely, I knew a very sweet Alina whose parents were Spanish.

Moreteaandchocolate · 30/05/2025 14:02

Sounds lovely to me 🥰

Username2151 · 30/05/2025 16:04

My best friend at school was Angelina but she always, and to this day goes by the name Lina which I don't think is as pretty sounding as Alina.
The "A" softens the name and makes it sound more sophisticated to me anyway.

KayEmAy · 30/05/2025 16:07

I think it's a gorgeous name and I love that it is internationally friendly.

GirlBottle · 30/05/2025 16:57

It's very popular in Spain and Romania.
Personally I'd think it was a bit weird if you're British but that's only because I've known so many that aren't and im not brit. It's actually a really cute name though.

Mumofgirls2017 · 30/05/2025 23:05

It’s ok. Lovely Islamic girl I worked with with that name so have that association but if that’s yours then it’s 🥰

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Leeloo1233 · 31/05/2025 06:06

Russian or East European

loobyloo1979 · 31/05/2025 06:08

It's okay. IMO there are nicer names out there.

BoleynMemories13 · 31/05/2025 10:52

It's a nice name, but I would automatically assume Eastern European links as the only ones I know of are Romanian.

treesareforlifenotjustforchristmas · 31/05/2025 10:52

Beautiful

AndyouWILLATONE · 31/05/2025 10:53

Lovely it's the name I'd choose if I had another girl

TheSandgroper · 31/05/2025 11:52

It’s lovely. The one I know has Polish parents.

Make it a strong contender.

DeSoleil · 31/05/2025 11:53

I much prefer Elena.

JustGoClickLikeALightSwitch · 31/05/2025 11:53

Russian / EE.

JustGoClickLikeALightSwitch · 31/05/2025 11:54

DeSoleil · 31/05/2025 11:53

I much prefer Elena.

And this, though prepare for Eh-len-ah or E-LANE-ah back and forth.

LikeMyHeartIsAboutToStopBeating · 31/05/2025 11:59

I know several Ukrainian women called Alina. Pretty name. They are all rather wonderful.

Mussol · 31/05/2025 14:36

Mumofgirls2017 · 30/05/2025 23:05

It’s ok. Lovely Islamic girl I worked with with that name so have that association but if that’s yours then it’s 🥰

I think it's one of those names that exists in a lot of languages and cultures. One of my parents is from Lebanon (Melkite Catholic community) and one is Catalan, and we've got an Alina on both sides of the family. If OP wants a name that travels well, it's a great choice.

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