Marina

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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?

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[mirhanda.livejournal.com]

I love Marina, LOVE LOVE LOVE it! I considered it back in my reproducing days (over 21 years ago now! Wow, time flies). I wound up deciding against it because, in English (which is my primary language) it means "a place you keep your boat" and I thought that might cause problems. It's so pretty though! I really like it paired with Isabella (another name on my list from years ago!) but do remember that Isabella has shot up in popularity in recent years. (It was almost unheard of back when I was pregnant.)