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in reply to a message by Serafina Starstrider
If I were you, I'd definitely push for Serafina! Let him have Arthur. Dante would make a handsome name for another son. ;-) I can't imagine it on a female at all due to its sheer masculinity.
Re: the spelling, I do prefer Serafina to Seraphina due to personal aesthetics, however, it would ultimately depend on the surname for me. For you, go with the spelling you prefer. I do think Sera is nice but not very special because of its similarity to Sara. You've got this gorgeous, exotic name, Serafina. Don't waste it on Sera! I like Fee / Fi, Fina and even Seri (although it may be misunderstood as Sara).
I think Serafina and Dante go very well together. Likewise, I'd rather see Seraphina in the same sibset with Arthur. Again, it's up to you. Life's too short to worry about what others think. BTW, I love Ciaran and Ciara. Love them. I just can't get on board with variant spellings. Call me a name snob, call me a purist, but I just think variant spellings detract from the integrity of a name.
Re: the spelling, I do prefer Serafina to Seraphina due to personal aesthetics, however, it would ultimately depend on the surname for me. For you, go with the spelling you prefer. I do think Sera is nice but not very special because of its similarity to Sara. You've got this gorgeous, exotic name, Serafina. Don't waste it on Sera! I like Fee / Fi, Fina and even Seri (although it may be misunderstood as Sara).
I think Serafina and Dante go very well together. Likewise, I'd rather see Seraphina in the same sibset with Arthur. Again, it's up to you. Life's too short to worry about what others think. BTW, I love Ciaran and Ciara. Love them. I just can't get on board with variant spellings. Call me a name snob, call me a purist, but I just think variant spellings detract from the integrity of a name.
This message was edited 9/4/2012, 6:30 PM
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Well I love the spelling Ciaran but I also love the spelling Keiran. My partner only likes Keiran though maybe his opinion will change in the future.
My favorite spelling is Serafina but I like Seraphina. He likes the name Serafina though it is not his style. My partner dislikes the spelling Seraphina but maybe that opinion will change.
His name tastes change more than mine do since he doesn't give names much thought when he encounters them day to day.
Like the first time I mentioned Keiran / Ciaran / Kieran he said he didn't like it. Then he was reading a book one day and asked me how to pronounce a name in it. It was Keiran and I told him how to pronounce it. He said that's a cool name. I said don't you remember when I asked you what you thought of that name because I liked it? He said no sorry sometimes I don't pay much attention to names.
Since then Keiran has been our favorite boys name and that was about 6 - 8 years ago. He pays closer attention these days when we talk about names but I rarely discuss names with him since I know he's not as interested in them. He says when we actually are pregnant and expecting then we can talk to my hearts content with him about names.
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My favorite spelling is Serafina but I like Seraphina. He likes the name Serafina though it is not his style. My partner dislikes the spelling Seraphina but maybe that opinion will change.
His name tastes change more than mine do since he doesn't give names much thought when he encounters them day to day.
Like the first time I mentioned Keiran / Ciaran / Kieran he said he didn't like it. Then he was reading a book one day and asked me how to pronounce a name in it. It was Keiran and I told him how to pronounce it. He said that's a cool name. I said don't you remember when I asked you what you thought of that name because I liked it? He said no sorry sometimes I don't pay much attention to names.
Since then Keiran has been our favorite boys name and that was about 6 - 8 years ago. He pays closer attention these days when we talk about names but I rarely discuss names with him since I know he's not as interested in them. He says when we actually are pregnant and expecting then we can talk to my hearts content with him about names.
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This message was edited 9/4/2012, 10:24 PM
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