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I love this name, but I don't know any Anastasias personally.

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The reigning olympic gymnastics champion, Nastia, is actually Anastasia. That's a pretty nickname, although I suppose it could get some teasing along the lines of "nasty..."

I think it's a beautiful name and if you prefer to use the whole name, go for it... If insisted upon, people can learn not to be lazy with it. Besides, Anastasia's such a beautiful name, why shorten it? When I was in gr. 3, I started INSISTING on my full name... and ignored anyone who called me "Debbie" (eventually started answering to Deb though)... or later made comments about them having an imaginary friend... In high school choir class, I was next up for something in our class order of things, so I stood up before my name was called, but the choir director said "Debbie" and I sat down... with the full support and encouragement of a few classmates... It was funnier if you were there.

I like it and I like the nickname Stasi (STAH-see).
I just realized that that is a lot like Stazi and that it wouldn't go over well in Germany LOL

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You should know how it is perceived in Russia though (like how most americans see Kaitlyn, but x10)

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Eta: Also no one in Russia would call an Anastasia Anya, btw. Counterintuitive.

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Also: If you are worried about it being burdensome, it makes a fab middle name. (Though it is much more special as a FN I know)

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Edited again: Actually if I ever meet and befriend an Anastasia I think I will call her Stazi a lot just to bug her

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Edited again because I just realized I could totally call all of the Stacies I know "Stazi."

This message was edited 11/13/2008, 10:48 PM

Yeah, I know a girl named Anastasia. She and her twin sister Aleksandra were adopted from Russia.

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Personally, I love the name Anastasia. The girl in the above statement went by Annie. Annie, Anna, Tasia (TAY-ZJUH, Asia with a T at the front), Anne and Stasia (STAY-ZJUH, Asia with ST at the front) would be cute nicknames for Anastasia.

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I pronounce it Anna-Stay-Zjuh.

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And I don't think it will get popular.

I like it, but my husband says it's a stripper/porn star name, and that most guys would think that, so it's out for us. I wanted to use Ani as a nickname. I pronounce it I guess what would be the English way (Ann-uh-STAY-juh), I like this pron. best. Oh, I forgot, my step-nephew named his baby girl (born about 9 months ago) Anastasia. Her name is Anastasia Victoria.

I like Anastasia. It is a little princessy for my tastes but is a magical name. My Dad's partner really liked Anastasia for both of my little sisters but she couldn't ever convince my Dad. I think it is too long for it to stay without a nn...you might be able to keep it as just Anastasia among family but once she goes to school her friends will shorten it without a doubt.

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I know an Anastasia. She does get called Anastasia but mostly she gets Ana. I prn it the English way, but I prefer the same pronunciation as you. I just think it would be kind of forced if I expected people in Australia to pronounce it like that when I'm not Russian or anything.

I like it prn anna-STAH-zee-a. I know a little girl (about 7 I think) with this name. I don't know if it will get popular, but it's very sweet. I like the nn Star, and maybe Annie.

Anastasia is a lovely name.

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If you pronounce it anaSTAYzha, you can use the nicknames Tasia, Asia, Deja or even Daisy. If you pronounce it the other way, you could call her Ozzie :)

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I know one Anastasia who is about 22 and goes by Stacey.

I love Anastasia (ah-nah-STAH-see-ah)! It's a gorgeous name. I don't think it will get popular.

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It is rather long without a nickname. I adore Anya, and Ana is cute too. I can't stand Stacy or Stacia, though.

I love Anastasia "Anya" (I pronounce it the English way). Although I think it is getting quite popular/trendy, which is a shame.

Anastasia was the name I chose for my confirmation because of it meaning "Resurrection." I was confirmed as an adult at the age of 18. A former coworker named her daughter Anastsia,but calls her Ana.She three years of age.

Anastasia was the name I chose for my confirmation because of it meaning "Resurrection." I was confirmed as an adlut at the age of 18. A former coworker named her daughter Anastsia,but calls her Ana.She three years of age.

Anastasia was one of those names that I hated as a kid, but love now, even enough to consider using. Any name can go without a nickname. I prefer it pronounced ah-nah-STAH-see-ah or ah-nah-stah-SEE-ah depending on the language. I don't really like the typical English pronunciation. I have known three Anastasias. I only knew one of them had a nickname of Annie for sure. I don't know about the other two.

Oh, Anastasia is fabulous. Everything from its sound to its meaning is wonderful. As for nns... I'd go with Annie or Stasia (STAY-zha) since I prn it the English way. You could go with Stasi (STAH-zee). That's fairly cool and sounds almost Russian to my ears. Stacey would also work as a nn if you want something that's more English.

I like it. I don't think it's too long without a nn. My favorite nn is Nastia.

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I prefer the English prn and I don't think it'll get too popular. I know one person with the name but she goes by Stacey.

I am an Anastasia. I live in Canada and the majority of the people I encounter pronounce it a-nə-STAY-zhə, which is cool with me. I'm Greek and we pronounce the name a-na-STAH-see-AH. I personally love the a-nə-STAS-yə and a-na-STAH-zee-ya pronunciations; when I get called by them it always makes me smile.

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I go by NO nickname. A lot of people try to call me Ana but I always shut them down and they learn pretty quick. The name is usable without a nickname I'm living proof.

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Other than the people in my family I have only heard of other Anastasias but never met one.

This message was edited 11/13/2008, 12:53 PM

I think it's very pretty in an old-fashioned, elegant, regal sense. Very classy. I know two Anastasias. One is Greek and pronounces it ann-ah-STAYZH-ah, and is nicknamed Stacey. The other is German and pronounces it ah-nah-STAH-zee-ah, with the occasional nickname Ani. (Sounds like Annie.)

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I don't think it will get popular anytime soon. I don't think it needs a NN, but I think an occasional NN is cute. I like Anna and Stacy.

i love Anastasia with the nn Ana :)

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I pronouce it Ann-Uh-Staz-ee-uh

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I think it may get to the top 100 maybe.

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I know someone called Anastasia, but it was my ex friends sister

I really like it but it is pretty long. I think a nickname would come up sooner or later anyway. Since I don't live in an English-speaking country, I pronounce it ah-nahs-TAHS-yah which I find prettier than the English way.

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I do know a little girl called Anastasia, around three or four years old, I guess. She's the daughter of a really trashy chick, though. An old school mate of mine.