Help me decide: what do you think of the name Martina?

[KarolGFan]

Help me like this name please, for FUTURE use

I get on and off on Martina
I love it some days and then no
What do you guys think of it

Not a fan.
Sorry

I think it’s lovely, I also like Martine.

Sounds Polish or German to me, not very modern for an English name.

Does it have a personal significance?

I don’t think I’d like being called Martina and I wouldn’t choose it for my daughter

It's dated at the moment but that means nothing for the future. If you like it use it - set the trend!

I love it!

I always think of tennis - Navratilova or Hinglis
I did know a lovely Martina though she went by Tina.
I think I prefer Marina. Singer is a goddess and I like the link with water.

Dislike

Sorry, I really don't like it. If you don't like it sometimes, it's not the right name to choose unless you're using the name to honour a male relative named Martin

What other names do you like?

It was popular for Irish women about 50-60 years ago. So sounds dated to my ear. BUT…it’s a pretty name. Maybe due a comeback some time soon.

I like it.

Not keen really. I think it's the sort of name you'd use if there was a cultural or family connection maybe. I've heard a lot worse though, and it isn't horrible.

I'm not keen personally but I do like Marina

It's fine. I don't know many. It's nicer that the other names you've been asking about.

I knew a Martina in younger years so it makes me think of her.
Other ideas

Marika , Marissa, Merryn

Reminds me of Navratilova, my favourite tennis player.

I immediately think ‘Navratilova’!

Sounds European

I'd never use it because I knew a really snotty one so that's coloured my opinion

I don't love it, but it's not terrible. I prefer Marina.

It’s ok but I prefer Martine or Marina

I have a friend called Martina and we all call her Martian.

Navratilova! Do you like tennis?

Marta is nicer to me.

I also like..
Marina
Mary
Philomena
Mietta

There were a couple in my sisters year at school - born 1972 ish.
i don’t love it, it sounds a bit harsh.
they used to get called Malteser