Comments for the name Serena

Serena (another way to pronounce it is "ser-rain-a") is a Latin name meaning serene, clear, quiet, calm, tranquil, peaceful. This is the way that we pronounce our daughters name and the meaning that helped us decide that Serena was a name we would consider for our child.

I think that it one of the most beautiful names ever. I want to name my daughter like that. I think that it is powerful. I wish that my parents would of called me that insted of Stéphanie.

Serenus can also mean fair or joyous.

I like Serena, but my mother owns a Nissan Serena, the most ugly and unreliable car that was ever made, so it put me off the name a bit.

Serena is a beautiful name. Not overly popular which makes it even better.

Tennis player Serena Williams (winner of 7 grand slam titles and sister of Venus Williams).

This is the name of the main character in the anime series Sailor Moon.

Serena was also the name of Samantha's cousin on "Bewitched".

Serena Southerlyn was an ADA on the NBC show, Law & Order a couple of seasons ago. She was played by Elisabeth Röhm.

Serena appeared on the top 1000 list in the 1890's to the 1900's. It came back on the top 1000 list in the 1960's. Its most popular year was 2003 where it ranked 259.

I really love the name Serena but I like the spelling Cyrena better.

I love this name, but I prefer the spelling Sarina. It just looks more feminine spelled that way. I would definitely consider using this name for my daughter. It's pretty, feminine, and I like the fact that it’s not very popular or overused.

Very beautiful and Serene. :)

Serena is the name of one of the goddesses in Lynne Ewing's book series "Daughters of the Moon." She can read and manipulate people's minds.

It can also be pronounced se-ren-uh.

Serena Van Der Woodsen is one of the main characters in the Gossip Girl book series. Beautiful name also.

I've heard this name pronounced as seh-REN-uh.

Serena is a friend of Elle Woods in the Legally Blonde movies. Beautiful name!

Serena Altschul is a journalist and a former correspondant of MTV News.

I think this name is best pronounced SE - REE - NUH. I don't know why, but this name always reminds me of mermaids.

Lovely name! I absolutely adore this name! If you're thinking about naming your daughter this, then you are awesome!

Pronounced "seh-reh-nah".

Actor Jean Reno and Nathalie Dyszkiewicz have a daughter Serena Moreno, born 1998.

The name of a lead character on the hit teen drama show Gossip Girl; Serena is a reformed wild child known for her modelling and beautiful blonde locks.

Just thought I'd add that I ADORE this name. I kind of prefer it spelled Sarina, and it should be noted that girls might not like it's flashy, flowery feel and would want a more common name, but I think it's so pretty, regal and unique. And now that Isabella is the #2 name in America, Serena is one of the few names like that that isn't completely generic.

Serena is the mate of Louis in E. B White's "The Trumpet of the Swan".

The Italian pronunciation is say-RRAY-nah.

Also the Spanish word for night dew.

Serena was the name of Olivia Walton's niece on the tv show the Waltons.

This name is incredibly beautiful. It has a nice meaning, and it reminds me of Sailor Moon, which was where I first heard the name. Serena is definitely among my favorite names.

I love this name, it has a cool sound.

In Spanish speaking countries this is pronounced 'Serenna' My oldest daughter is called Serena, we use the English pronunciation most of the time. It is a pretty name and not heard that often.

My name is Serena. I have always pronounced it the English way. People would always call me Selena or Sabrina. If I went by my nickname Rena they would call me Renee. I like the Italian pronunciation much better.

I don't really like or dislike this name; however, it really reminds me of the word "cerebral".

Really pretty name. I knew a little girl named this, she was such a sweetheart. :)

Can be pronounced one of three ways (maybe more): s[]-RAYN-n[], s[]-REN-n[], or s[]-REEN-[].

Extremely beautiful, but seems a bit ditzy to me. I like all of the pronunciations, its hard for me to decide on a favourite. Sarina is an alright spelling, but it looks too similar to the ghastly and common Sabrina. Serina and Sarena may be better so that people don't mistake you for "another Sabrina".

My name is Serena and I haven't liked it until recently because it means 'peaceful' and I'm not very peaceful at all, but I read a book called 'Serena' and the character wasn't at all peaceful, which I really liked because it made the name so versatile. I think it's a beautiful, romantic name without being overly girly and also strong (without being boyish), smart (without being nerdy) and very sophisticated (without being pompous). I love having an old Latin name and also just love the fact that my name is never really in or out of style. I just dislike that I have to spell it for people because there are so many alternative spellings! I wouldn't recommend alternative spellings because it's gorgeous and classy as it is. Overall, it's a great name!

How can everyone love this name but not like Serenity? In my opinion, Serenity is prettier and with better associations. Serena isn't bad, but I liked it a lot more before that horrid 'Gossip Girl' crap started plaguing the world.

In my French class, the teacher pronounced it "Say-ray-na" (which I guess would be how you pronounce it in France).

Serena was a Roman woman, niece to emperor Theodosius. She married Stilicho, an accomplished military man. She was sentenced to death after supposedly stealing a necklace from a Vestal statue.

I love this name! Serena is such a beautiful name! :)

Serena is the English dub name of Usagi Tsukino, in the Sailor Moon series.

I love this name, but I wonder why no one's ever used "Serene" (pronounced the way you'd pronounce it in English)as a boy's name (or even gender neutral). Same meaning of course, just a male/unisex version for the name.