What do you think of these names?

Question

Marlana
Marissa

Which do you like best and why?

Breisinger is our last name.
Sounds like Bry (like the boys name Bryan) if that helps at all. If anyone has any ideas of a middle name that would be great.

Answer 1

I like Marlana or spelling it as Marlaina or Marlena just because I like the flow of the sounds.
Marissa is great too. Shalyssa, Marlissa, Trissa, Alyssa - I'm into the "issa" sound too!

Good luck!

Answer 2

I prefer Marissa over Marlana. Marissa is a pretty name that's easy to spell and pronunciate. I see spelling and pronunciation issues with Marlana.

Answer 3

I've always liked the name Marissa. We thought about naming our daughter Marissa, then we learned it meant "sea of bitterness"....even so, I still think it's a pretty name.

I prefer Marlena over Marlana (but that's just personal preference).

Answer 4

I personally like Marlana better because Ive never heard it its more unique and Marissa is cute but common. Just remeber when it comes to picking a name make sure you love it

Answer 5

I like them both but I guess my favorite would be Marlana because I find it easier to say. I also think it makes a difference what the child's last name is as to which sounds better.

Answer 6

Marissa.
Marlana doesnt really sound like a name, more like a word someone made up. It sorta sounds like a place.
I really like marissa. Its not a common name, but its still a cool name :)

Answer 7

I like Marlana because it sounds pretty.You asked for a middle name so how does this sound Marlana Kimberley Breisinger?

Answer 8

I like Marissa better, because it is not at risk for being mispronounced, like Marlana is. Also, I just think it has a nicer sound to it.

Answer 9

Marissa hands down

Answer 10

I like Marissa the best