Marina

[ouronlylight.livejournal.com]

What do you think of the name Marina? It shot to the top of my list recently, but a few people have told me that they predominantly associate it with the noun, a dock for boats. So, what I'd like to know is, first, can you escape this association when you hear the name Marina, and second, if you can't, is this a negative association?

Also, what do you think of the combination Marina Isabella? Is it too much of a mouthful?

Comments

[winterjameson.livejournal.com]

I think of the actress Marina Sirtis, Deanna Troi from ST:TNG, when I hear the name. The dock association will be quickly forgotten when people look at a little girl, I think. And Marina Isabella is fine, although I personally would lean more toward Marina Isabelle/Isabel. Personal preference, that's all.

[how-obscure.livejournal.com]

I came here to mention the Star Trek actress as well. When it's in the context of names, boats don't even enter my mind, just the counselor.