Combining names to make a name

[feliciadarlene]

Do you think it's strange to combine just say your and your husband's mothers names to make a name?

[daisy451]

Not strange, but not my favorite idea. It's perfectly fine and nice if it actually ends up being a real name, like Ann + Isabel = Annabel, but I really dislike stuff like Jacqueline + Elena = Jacquelena. So if your mothers' names end up making an already existing name I think it's great, but if you've got to make up a name and think about how to spell it I'm not a fan.

[feliciadarlene]

How do you feel about Danara
Combines Dana and Barbara

[mischa]

There is a similar Russian name Dinara so Danara could work. I think it's pretty and certainly doesn't look "too made up". Creativity is good if it makes "sense" and isn't complicated in spelling or look. Danara keeps it simple and unique and would be a great way to honor both grandmothers!

[feliciadarlene]

Out of curiosity how is Dinara pronounced ?

[jersey_gray]

How do you feel about Danara
Combines Dana and Barbara

I like it.

[ninanoo]

Danara sounds beautiful IMO! I'm saying it, "Dah-NAR-Ah, but I think Dah-NAIR-ah is pretty too. It sounds really familure, but I can't put my finger on why.

[strawberry shortcake]

Dinara is okay. Renesmee et al are a big NO.

[justadeltagirl]

My aunt's name is a combo of Dara and Martha. Her name is Daratha. I think they are unique and special, and way better than a top 100 name with an alternate spelling. :/

[hayley88]

Danara is rather pretty actually. I think Dan-ah-ra is the obvious pronounciation,is that what you want?
I agree with the pp who said Renesme style name combinations are not good at all though!