I’ve got [name_f]Seraphina[/name_f] [name_u]Willow[/name_u] in my UC as a ‘Definitely use’ name, but now I’m having doubts over how useable it is.
It’s gorgeous, but is it too much for a kid? Too hard for a kid to learn or spell? Setting them up for a life of spelling mistakes?
What do you think when you hear the name, is it too posh, or someone you’d approach? What do you imagine them to be like?
Nickname [name_f]Nina[/name_f] if that makes a difference
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I think it’s definitely usable, and in my opinion, it doesn’t really sound much like a kids’ name or a highway to spelling mistakes. Though I’d never use it myself, I think I’d be able to approach someone named [name]Seraphina[/name_f] easily — although, it might be just a little bit hard to call their name when I’m not close enough with them to call them by their nicknames.
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No, not too much at all. If [name_f]Stephanie[/name_f] is wearable, why not [name_f]Seraphina[/name_f]? 
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I agree with this! [name_f]Seraphina[/name_f] isn’t hard to pronounce or spell, and it has many nicknames that make it more usable. I don’t think the length is a problem either when names like [name_f]Penelope[/name_f] are so popular.
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Ah thank you! I didn’t even think of [name_f]Stephanie[/name_f] (I don’t know any under about 35!). Think I was worried about it being longer than the 3 and 4 letter names, but very true that a lot of longer names are definitely useable
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I know three baby Seraphinas (the oldest of whom is probably actually six or seven by now!)
I don’t think it’s too much at all - I like big names anywya, but because it has an angelic association, lots of people think ~small and cheruby~ before they think ~burning wings and four-hundred eyes~, which means that it has the capacity to feel soft and light as well as powerful. it’s pretty intuitive to spell and pronounce, and there are much more common names that are a lot harder. I really like it; I can’t comment about poshness, but I would definitely approach a [name_f]Seraphina[/name_f].
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Yes. 
Definitely usable! [name_f]Seraphina[/name_f] is such a pretty name, by the way 
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Why wouldn’t it be? It feels like a [name_f]Sara[/name_f]/Josephine smoosh, so I think the sounds are familiar enough to most people, and it’s long and romantic, like other popular names from [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] to [name_f]Isabella[/name_f] to [name_u]Olivia[/name_u]. I think it’s a beautiful name and would love to see it get some use irl! 
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Seraphina is lovely! It’s easy to say, flows well and is no longer than other more popular names like [name_f]Arabella[/name_f] or [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f].
Nina makes it wearable too
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It definitely feels wearable! It’s no longer then [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f] and the same number of syllables as [name_f]Isabella[/name_f].
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Absolutely! I knew a girl named [name_f]Seraphina[/name_f], she’s around 8 now, and she was very approachable and friendly.
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Of course it’s usable! It’s not that different from [name_f]Josephine[/name_f] or [name_f]Francesca[/name_f]. It has familiar sounds and isn’t that hard to spell.
I have a [name_f]Seraphine[/name_f], she’s 14. It’s definitely usable. She doesn’t remember having problems spelling it herself but everyone else seems to have problems. She’s always correcting people! Never had anything but positive feedback about her name.
My [name_f]Seraphine[/name_f] is creative, musical, dramatic and studious so those are the characteristics I associate with the name.
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I think [name_f]Seraphina[/name_f] is definitely usable she doesn’t feel outlandish or strange. [name_f]Seraphina[/name_f] is elegant, has a really sweet sound but also feels strong and vibrant. I really like [name_f]Seraphina[/name_f].
Seraphina [name_u]Willow[/name_u] is lovely
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Definitely usable, and lovely! [name_u]Bright[/name_u] and gorgeous and strong. There are plenty of nickname options (include the sweet [name_f]Nina[/name_f]!) that make it particularly wearable.
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[name_f]Seraphina[/name_f] is lovely and no more complicated than [name_f]Angelina[/name_f], [name_f]Valentina[/name_f], [name_f]Liliana[/name_f] etc. Given how popular the TV adaptation of His Dark Materials has been, I think more people will be familiar with it now.
I think it’s definitely usable. It does give me more fantasy heroine vibes than real-living-child vibes, but I think that’s probably just because that’s where I’ve encountered the name more, and afterall, what little girl doesn’t want to be named like a fantasy heroine?!
In terms of learning and spelling, you’ll be fine. Kids are very adaptable, and I can only think of one other spelling for [name_f]Seraphina[/name_f] off the top of my head. Also, as previous posters have noted, it’s similar in length and spelling to [name_f]Josephine[/name_f], [name_f]Angelica[/name_f], etc
Nina is a great nickname too!
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I think its usable! if you are worried about spelling/ too long maybe [name_f]Serena[/name_f]? both are beautiful names in my opinion
Definitely usable, especially with the nickname [name_f]Nina[/name_f]! I knew a [name_f]Seraphima[/name_f] (yes, with an M) in school and she had no issues