Name question

DH and I have come closer on deciding DD's name. This is good news since we are having a hard time this time!

We are close to deciding on Sarina Rebecca

or

Serena Rebekah


Do you think that Sarina is too obscure a spelling? When I look at name lists it seems that Sarina is not that far down. I prefer the meaning of Sarina over Serena.

Which spelling do you prefer?

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I love the spelling of Serena so much better but I also like rebecca spelling instead. Both names spelled the other way just seem odd to me. And I would try not to get overly concerned about meanings. They don't make the person- most people dont even know what their names mean.

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I like the first spelling! Beautiful name!

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Posted by RandiG

I like the first spelling! Beautiful name!

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I like the first spelling and totally understand where you're coming from with the meaning of the names.

Message edited 12/4/2011 9:51:23 PM.

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I know a
Serena
Sarina
Sareena

I definitely like Sarina Rebecca the most! Very pretty name!

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Sarina Rebecca for sure

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I like Serena Rebecca

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Another vote for Sarina Rebecca! Beautiful spelling and meanings too.

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I like either Sarina or Serena with Rebecca, spelled traditionally.
Sarina is one of those names that I never know how to spell, so I like either!

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I am no help! I jsut like them both.

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I prefer the spelling Serena, but kind of dig Rebekah with a K.

Does changing the spelling of Sarina to Serena change the meaning? I'm very into name meanings, so this might change my vote.

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I love the first one . What a beautiful name, it goes great with her brother's.

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Posted by RandiG

I like the first spelling! Beautiful name!

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i prefer Serena.

I have an non-traditional spelling of my name and HATE it b/c I always have to correct people. Since her middle name spelling isn't going to be traditional, I'd go with the traditional spelling of the 1st name. Less correcting for her to do in the future.

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Sarina

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Thanks for your opinions everyone. I have been getting many mixed reviews on this!

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I actually prefer Sarina and, until Gossip Girl , was unaware of the Serena spelling.

My vote is Sarina Rebecca

ETS: The sole issue I see with the Sarina spelling is people, when viewing the name, may inadvertently add a "B" and call her Sabrina. But I feel like everyone has one of those names - one that can be something else (I'm constantly Irene and Elaine; my DH Brett is Brad and Jeremy (?!)).

Message edited 12/6/2011 8:09:06 AM.

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I've actually never ever seen Sarina!

For that reason, I'd go with Serena and I like Rebecca.

I will say, I have an unusual hispanic name that gets butchered alllll the time, plus gets misspelled constantly and I have always hated it so much (I love my name, I just HATE having to spell it, pronounce it, etc etc ad nauseum).

For that reason, we went with a known name for DS that wasn't too common, but won't get misspelled. We hope to do the same with baby #2.

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I love the name. Sounds pretty. My thoughts...

Given the "short" time I know you, I actually like Serena Rebekah better. It fits better with your last name, DS' name (and I do not know his middle name) and your culture. IMO

The meanings of names means a lot to me too. More so than the names of paint colors!

Sarina seeems a derivative of Sarah more so than Serena, if that means anything.

Try to find a different baby name book that has alternative meanings to work in your favor! I would think that Serena and Sarina would be listed and mean the same in some books as they are alternatives.

Just checked the book I have (it's a little more modern) and it does not even have Sarina. It has Serena with variants: Serina and Sarina. Meaning: [Means "calm" and was the name of an early saint. Serena also sounds lavish and is the name of a charismatic tennis star. You can have it both ways with this snazzy classic.]

I kind of like the Serina spelling too, if you haven't explored that!

Good luck with your choice!