I like
Marissa /
Marisa and find it to be a nice alternative to the
Maria. However, with the popularity of "The OC" I wonder if it will become extremely popular in the next few years. Overall, I find M names to be very esthically pleasing and
Marissa is a lovely name that would work well with various middle names.
Marissa Claire is one of my favourite combinations for the name.
Jacks
"The newborn baby has only three demands. They are warmth in the arms of its mother, food from her breasts, and security in the knowledge of her presence. Breastfeeding satisfies all three". Dr.Grantly Dick-Read