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[Opinions] Marissa vs Melissa
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I'd rather be a Marissa, I'd rather meet a Melissa.
If I had to name a baby ... if the "datedness" factor was equal between them, Melissa. Since it's not equal, probably Marissa. In general I prefer Melissa. It is much prettier sounding and less synthetic and just a better name. But it matters that it has been overused, if I'm naming a baby. It's got more of an image stuck to it and I don't like that.
Also, I have hated a Marissa. I could get over that because I like the name - it just comes to mind when I look at the name by itself, unattached to anyone. I've never hated a Melissa.

This message was edited 1/25/2023, 10:46 AM

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Marissa. It’s pretty. I always found Melissa snobby and mousy. A girl with an upturned nose, literally and figuratively. It also just sounds dated to me.
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Both are good but I like Melissa more.
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Melissa. Marissa just feels a bit meh to me, but still pretty and not a a bad name.
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MelissaWhen I was little, I asked Santa for a baby sister named Melissa.
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I like them both. They're both really pretty, but I like Melissa more since it sounds more elegant.
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Marissa. It seems “sturdier” and less able to be dated. And for full disclosure I’ve had bad experiences with Melissas and people with Mel- names in the past, so not a fan at all.
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Marissa. Still feels vibrant and lively, Melissa feels a bit middle aged and stale imo

This message was edited 1/23/2023, 2:30 PM

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I like them both ...But if I was choosing my own name, I'd pick Melissa first. It just sounds a bit better to me. I also like Julissa and Alyssa, so it's probably the l I like. Marissa does seem a bit more up-to-date.
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I like Marissa.
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Love both names, but Melissa more
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Marissa, but only because I do not like the nickname Mel. Melissa sounds prettier aloud, imo - but I cannot get past MEL.
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Something about Marissa sets my teeth on edge, I absolutely hate it. Melissa would be my pick.
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Marissa! I don't know why, there's something I really don't like about Melissa/Melinda/Melanie. I think maybe it's because they were very popular just one generation before me, they sound like mom names. Marissa feels more timeless
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Marissa also makes me think of mariposa and I love butterflies :)
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