What do you think about....

[Cricket]

.... Marlaina? Or Marlena. Same pronunciation - mar-LAY-nah

It just occurred to me now, and I think I like it. I don't know anyone else with that name, but it's not too weird, in my mind. Not difficult to pronounce. The other bonus is that it might allow to name after a couple of my sisters at once. (I have four sisters. Not sure if I'm having that many more girls! )
We currently have an Elyse, a Marieke (we pronounce it mah-RYE-keh), an Emily, and a Sophia. I don't know what this bean is, but we've had a good boy list since DD1 was born, so I just have to come up with some new girl ideas! Do you think Marlaina is too close to Marieke?
Got any other good suggestions?

[LimeSlice]

I think it is a little too close...but also just makes me think of DOOL lol

Congratulations too I had no idea you were expecting again!!!

[Frangipani]

I too first thought of Days of our Lives. And also a lady i use to work with (she'd be about 50 now)- hers was spelt the Marlena way.

But if you's like it go for it.

I do prefer the Marlaina spelling though, the other way makes the name seem older I think.

[Cricket]

Hmmm... I don't watch TV at all, so I was totally unaware of the soap opera person.

Thanks for the congrats Lime.

Maybe I'd better start over....

[mrsmac]

I must admit I thought of "Days" first too! At least she was nice (unless she went bad after I stopped watching)
I think it goes well with your other names but please spell it Marlena not the madeup way as it will date a lot faster.
There was also an actress Marlena Dietrich (sp?)

[thepixie]

There was a Suzanne Vega song called "Marlene on the wall" .... jeez, showing my age now!

[honeychild79]

Oh very sorry really dont like this