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Help[Opinions] The Unisex Diminutives
in reply to a message by Siri
I know I am going against the grain, but I think the nicknames Thea, Thora, Theora, Theda and Dora are HIDEOUS (especially given the other possibilities). I would rather call her by the full Theodora than these awkward derangements.
I do, however, adore both Teddy and Theo for a girl. I am not as opposed as most of you [with such great virulence] to girls having traditionally male nicknames as long as there is a feminine formal name to fall back on. I rather like it, and so does my entire family who are name elitists. Teddy especially is suitably soft and fabulously catchy for a woman in my view. Theo is more daring, but still very stylish and extraordinarily sharp for a woman. I would allow either or both.
I do, however, adore both Teddy and Theo for a girl. I am not as opposed as most of you [with such great virulence] to girls having traditionally male nicknames as long as there is a feminine formal name to fall back on. I rather like it, and so does my entire family who are name elitists. Teddy especially is suitably soft and fabulously catchy for a woman in my view. Theo is more daring, but still very stylish and extraordinarily sharp for a woman. I would allow either or both.
This message was edited 3/17/2008, 7:12 AM
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Theddy and Theo are very '20s to me
I grew up in a church where the majority of the members were elderly. We had a fabulous Theodora nn Theo and another one nn Teddy. I tend to get very distinct images when it comes to names and I can see a Teddy as my daughter, but definitely not a Dora. Thea, yes; Theda, yes...but not as much as Teddy.
I grew up in a church where the majority of the members were elderly. We had a fabulous Theodora nn Theo and another one nn Teddy. I tend to get very distinct images when it comes to names and I can see a Teddy as my daughter, but definitely not a Dora. Thea, yes; Theda, yes...but not as much as Teddy.
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