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MyImmortal
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Annoyed with ignorant people
We're naming  Marina, and the way some people are reacting, you would think that we're naming her Xena Warrior Princess or something. I know it's a different name, but it's not different in the sense that it's one of those uber-trendy names that everyone's using right now, but more that it's actually a traditional ethnic Greek and Italian name that's very common over there, but not so much in America. And it just frustrates me when I tell people and they go "oh....that's....different". And don't make the leap that it's actually a name, not that we arbitrarily decided to name our daughter after a boat yard. 
Vent over...just had quite a few people flip the tude on me this week about it, and it's annoying me.
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MrsH2009
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Re: Annoyed with ignorant people
Ugh I hate people's comments about names. I know 2 Greek women named Marina, I think it's beautiful. We are considering Rex for a boy, and my aunt told me it was a dog's name. My mom's dog is named Maya, that does not make it a dog's name.
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| Posted 4/9/11 10:44 AM |
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SummerMom
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Re: Annoyed with ignorant people
What? Weird. I grew up in Brooklyn and knew several Marinas growing up. Mostly Russians - it must be a popular name there. Anyway, it's a very pretty, feminine name; easy to pronounce and familiar-sounding but not too popular - I think it's great.
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| Posted 4/9/11 10:46 AM |
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JennZ
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Re: Annoyed with ignorant people
Posted by MrsH2009
Ugh I hate people's comments about names. I know 2 Greek women named Marina, I think it's beautiful. We are considering Rex for a boy, and my aunt told me it was a dog's name. My mom's dog is named Maya, that does not make it a dog's name.
My dh name is Rex. The first book we bought ds was about dogs, the first dog name in said book was Rex. Dh threw the book out
I wasnt keen on The name when I met him. He HATED it, hated it growing up, thought it was the worse thing his parents could do to him. Now, he likes thst it isnt so common, and there have been a few we have met along the way to.
It means, king.
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| Posted 4/9/11 10:51 AM |
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cowgirlkate
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Re: Annoyed with ignorant people
My mom has a friend at work named Marina that she talks about all the time and the name always makes me smile. I think its beautiful!!!! Stick with it 
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| Posted 4/9/11 10:51 AM |
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MrsH2009
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Re: Annoyed with ignorant people
Posted by JennZ
Posted by MrsH2009
Ugh I hate people's comments about names. I know 2 Greek women named Marina, I think it's beautiful. We are considering Rex for a boy, and my aunt told me it was a dog's name. My mom's dog is named Maya, that does not make it a dog's name.
My dh name is Rex. The first book we bought ds was about dogs, the first dog name in said book was Rex. Dh threw the book out
I wasnt keen on The name when I met him. He HATED it, hated it growing up, thought it was the worse thing his parents could do to him. Now, he likes thst it isnt so common, and there have been a few we have met along the way to.
It means, king.
The meaning is part of our reasoning. My dad's name is Don, which also means king. I like that it is a strong name, and DH thinks it sounds like a tough guy's guy. I'm a teacher, and looking for something different, but for boys I think different is hard b/c I don't want it to be weak or weird. I knew one Rex growing up, and of course Rex Ryan plus Rex Grossman is a Redskins player.
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| Posted 4/9/11 11:11 AM |
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Lannasmama
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Re: Annoyed with ignorant people
My aunts name is Marina! She's 100% italian. I think it's a beautiful name!! Tell people to eff off!!
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| Posted 4/9/11 11:13 AM |
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MrsW2010
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Re: Annoyed with ignorant people
people stink, you could have the most common name and people would comment like that... we have people comment on Logan all the time and we are like whatever, he isn't your kid and you dont need to comment... next pregnany I think we r gonna keep it to our selves.
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| Posted 4/9/11 12:06 PM |
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carlowlou
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Re: Annoyed with ignorant people
Marina is a beautiful beautiful name!
Just ignore everyone who would dare say something. I am pretty sure we are going with a kind of out there Irish name and I really dont care at all what people think.
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| Posted 4/9/11 12:12 PM |
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MrsKS
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Re: Annoyed with ignorant people
I love the name. keep it and ignore those people.
I can so tell when people don't like my girl's name. But really for every one person who doesn't like it.. there's a few that love it. And the names they throw out aren't any better anyway. Haha.
I love that Marina isn't a popular name. That's the direction we tried to go in as well. I prefer the non popular names.
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| Posted 4/9/11 12:30 PM |
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miamimerger
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Re: Annoyed with ignorant people
Hahaha. We named DD Rivka. We usually hear "wait, what is it?" followed by a "oh!"  . Then, a few minutes later, everyone always think it over and then express how much they love the name. Some names just take a little bit to get used to because they are different than the norm. Marina is a beaautiful name, be proud of what you chose! 
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| Posted 4/9/11 12:48 PM |
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whoababy1
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Re: Annoyed with ignorant people
I have a cousin with that name....I think it's beautiful!!
This is why we haven't told anyone our possible names. I mean besides the fact that I am due in 3 days and we still haven't settled on a name. I knew that people would really piss me off with their opinions!
Stick with it......it's your kid not theirs. Next time they say something you should make a comment about their name......even if it's something simple and popular.
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| Posted 4/9/11 1:56 PM |
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jamiemarie12
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Re: Annoyed with ignorant people
I think the name Marina is beautiful and I know quite a few people with that name.
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| Posted 4/9/11 2:09 PM |
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ns1011
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Wow! Im surprised you are getting that reaction. I don't know if its bc I know a few Marina's but I don't even find it to be that out of the ordinary. I think it's a very pretty name and I honestly didn't even think of a boat yard when I read this
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| Posted 4/9/11 3:09 PM |
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Champ
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Re: Annoyed with ignorant people
Marina is a beautiful name. I don't think we are going to let anyone know our names just for that reason.
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| Posted 4/9/11 3:26 PM |
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MichLiz213
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Re: Annoyed with ignorant people
People are going to have opinions about names no matter what. Our girl's name was Carleigh and the grandparents weren't fans. Don't take it personally! I love the name Marina!
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| Posted 4/9/11 4:11 PM |
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MrsP
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Re: Annoyed with ignorant people
I love the name Marina! I know a little girl named Marina and she's awesome.
People suck. I think pregnant women should be able to say, "F--- you!" to people whenever they piss us off and get away with it. I'm going to try it out when I'm out of the closet.
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| Posted 4/9/11 4:18 PM |
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onehappyday12
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Re: Annoyed with ignorant people
Marina is a beautiful name. I don't associate it all with a boat yard. I never even thought of it !
She will love her name :)
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| Posted 4/9/11 4:28 PM |
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JulyMommy2Be
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Re: Annoyed with ignorant people
Aww thats such a beautiful name!
don't listen to anyone's comments! it's your baby and the name is your choice!
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| Posted 4/9/11 11:45 PM |
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BeachGal
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I have always loved that name!!!!!
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| Posted 4/10/11 12:29 AM |
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hotsauce345
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Re: Annoyed with ignorant people
lmao @ boat yard...ur vent is funny...but i actually rather like the name marina....SCREW THEM.
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| Posted 4/10/11 12:34 AM |
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LightUpMyLife
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Re: Annoyed with ignorant people
Posted by MyImmortal
name our daughter after a boat yard.
Honestly, I didn't even make the connection until you pointed that out!!!!!!!! I think it is a very pretty name!
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What? Weird. I grew up in Brooklyn and knew several Marinas growing up. Mostly Russians - it must be a popular name there. Anyway, it's a very pretty, feminine name; easy to pronounce and familiar-sounding but not too popular - I think it's great.
I didn't grow up in Brooklyn but knew a bunch of people with that name as well. People are just stupid. Ignore them. If you like it, that's all that matters!
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| Posted 4/10/11 7:46 AM |
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jax1
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Re: Annoyed with ignorant people
People are a s s holes. That is why part of me wants to not tell anyone the name until baby is born. Then they will just think how cute the baby is and not care to comment on the name (hopefully!)
I think Marina is a beautiful name and all that matters is your and hubby love it. Try to ignore the comments. People have things to say about EVERYTHING and need to learn to shut up!
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| Posted 4/10/11 8:57 AM |
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Forget them! Marina is a beautiful name. Yours and DH's opinions are the only ones that counts here
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