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Help[Opinions] Re: Could you use a 4/5 syllable name without a nickname?
in reply to a message by Lily8
I feel like many people will try to shorten a long name in everyday use with fellow teens because they may feel too formal otherwise.
I knew an Elizabeth that had a tough time getting people to call her by her full name because every other Elizabeth in my school (it was the most popular girl's name in my grade) went by Liz (the Elisabeth went by Lisa). I knew she hated Liz, but I would sometimes slip and call her this myself out of natural ease.
I know an Alexandra who was usually called Lex. Alexandria is just so long to say in everyday conversation.(Alexandria is a city name for me by the way, not a people name.)
Victoria is not a difficult preference. I know of at least two girls who go by this with no problem.
Augustina might be a little awkward at first, just because it's very long as well as unusual. But it does roll off the tounge better than Alexandria. I could see people gettting used to it and appreciating it for it's beauty. Similar Valentina is not uncommon. August and Tina are possible nicknames.
My belief is that if you choose to call your daughter by her full name, go ahead. If it's difficult for her to get people to call her by that name if that's what she wants and some shorten it, oh well. Isn't it better for some people to call her by the name she loves then to give her a mediocre name instead just so everyone can use it? A long name gives her options too.
I knew an Elizabeth that had a tough time getting people to call her by her full name because every other Elizabeth in my school (it was the most popular girl's name in my grade) went by Liz (the Elisabeth went by Lisa). I knew she hated Liz, but I would sometimes slip and call her this myself out of natural ease.
I know an Alexandra who was usually called Lex. Alexandria is just so long to say in everyday conversation.(Alexandria is a city name for me by the way, not a people name.)
Victoria is not a difficult preference. I know of at least two girls who go by this with no problem.
Augustina might be a little awkward at first, just because it's very long as well as unusual. But it does roll off the tounge better than Alexandria. I could see people gettting used to it and appreciating it for it's beauty. Similar Valentina is not uncommon. August and Tina are possible nicknames.
My belief is that if you choose to call your daughter by her full name, go ahead. If it's difficult for her to get people to call her by that name if that's what she wants and some shorten it, oh well. Isn't it better for some people to call her by the name she loves then to give her a mediocre name instead just so everyone can use it? A long name gives her options too.
This message was edited 6/14/2009, 9:46 PM
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