Opinions on Samara & Marcella
Curious to know your thoughts on these two names and why. Do they give off different vibes? Which one flows better with the middle name Marie?
My Likes for Samara:
- Enjoy the winged seed and evening conversation meanings
- Has an international feel
- I’m personally not one for nicknames, but I don’t find Sam or Mara objectionable
My Dislikes for Samara:
- Has become moderately popular since the turn of the century
- Feels less timeless (in the U.S. it starts being used less than 100 years ago)
My Likes for Marcella:
- I have a positive association with a Marcia in my childhood (dislike Marcia though)
- Marcy or Cella are better nicknames
- Just below 1,000 in popularity
- Has been an established name in the U.S. for a long time
My Dislikes for Marcella:
- Ambivalent towards the meaning
- Don’t like Ella as a nickname
Also, does Marcella read as frilly?
For example, Arabella seems frilly but Marcella doesn’t to me. Overly frilly names are a dislike.
Thanks!