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Melissa.

I'd rather be a Marissa, I'd rather meet a Melissa.
If I had to name a baby ... if the "datedness" factor was equal between them, Melissa. Since it's not equal, probably Marissa.

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In general I prefer Melissa. It is much prettier sounding and less synthetic and just a better name. But it matters that it has been overused, if I'm naming a baby. It's got more of an image stuck to it and I don't like that.
Also, I have hated a Marissa. I could get over that because I like the name - it just comes to mind when I look at the name by itself, unattached to anyone. I've never hated a Melissa.

This message was edited 1/25/2023, 10:46 AM

Marissa. It’s pretty. I always found Melissa snobby and mousy. A girl with an upturned nose, literally and figuratively. It also just sounds dated to me.

Melissa.

Both are good but I like Melissa more.

Melissa. Marissa just feels a bit meh to me, but still pretty and not a a bad name.

Melissa

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When I was little, I asked Santa for a baby sister named Melissa.

I like them both. They're both really pretty, but I like Melissa more since it sounds more elegant.

Marissa. It seems “sturdier” and less able to be dated. And for full disclosure I’ve had bad experiences with Melissas and people with Mel- names in the past, so not a fan at all.

Marissa. Still feels vibrant and lively, Melissa feels a bit middle aged and stale imo

This message was edited 1/23/2023, 2:30 PM

I like them both ...

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But if I was choosing my own name, I'd pick Melissa first. It just sounds a bit better to me. I also like Julissa and Alyssa, so it's probably the l I like. Marissa does seem a bit more up-to-date.

I like Marissa.

Love both names, but Melissa more

Marissa, but only because I do not like the nickname Mel.

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Melissa sounds prettier aloud, imo - but I cannot get past MEL.

Something about Marissa sets my teeth on edge, I absolutely hate it. Melissa would be my pick.

Marissa! I don't know why, there's something I really don't like about Melissa/Melinda/Melanie. I think maybe it's because they were very popular just one generation before me, they sound like mom names. Marissa feels more timeless