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Help[Opinions] Alastríona.
I've just come across Alastríona [pronounced al-es-TREE-nah, see Alastriona] and I like the sound, but am preferring the spelling 'Alastrina'. From the small amount of research I've done, it seems that Alastrina is the anglicized Scottish version of Alastríona, which would make it the Scottish variant of Alexandra/-ia. That makes sense, right? =)
Anyways, I'm curious to hear what you think about Alastrina. I'm a bit worried that it's too heavy. Maybe Alice as a nn? Alastrina is so pretty that I'm not sure if I'd want to shorten it. I have it paired as Alastrina Mary right now.
I apologize for my rambling lol.
Anyways, I'm curious to hear what you think about Alastrina. I'm a bit worried that it's too heavy. Maybe Alice as a nn? Alastrina is so pretty that I'm not sure if I'd want to shorten it. I have it paired as Alastrina Mary right now.
I apologize for my rambling lol.
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I think Alastrina is an absolutely lovely name. However, I'd probably never use it, because Alistair is one of my favorite masculine names (and one I'd seriously consider using).
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This has been a GP of mine for a while! I like it a lot and don't think it's heavy. When I hear/see it I think light, feminine, ethereal, and I'm reminded of a fairy tale.
nns: Ally and Rina imo
I'm not a fan of Alastriona Mary though. They just feel so disparate to me, and I like "weird" combos...
nns: Ally and Rina imo
I'm not a fan of Alastriona Mary though. They just feel so disparate to me, and I like "weird" combos...
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I love Alastriona! Alastrina is pretty too. I'd never thought to change it to that spelling before. I don't think it's much heavier than Alexandra or Alessandra, and would fare just fine. I also don't think you should shorten it because it's so pretty how it is. Alastrina Mary is totally adorable.
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I've never heard it before but I think you've just introduced me to a new love. The origins you've stated seem to add up correctly. I don't think the name is too "heavy". On the contrary I find it very regal and flowery.
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Good! Glad to hear it. You can thank the Baby Name Expert for randomly generating an awesome find lol.
Perhaps 'heavy' was a bad choice of words. I meant heavy as in formal. Alastrina just seems so formal for everyday. Although I don't feel that way about Elizabeth and a lot of other three plus syllable names. I can picture naming a daughter Alastrina, but not calling it out all the time. I don't know if that makes any sense. =)
Perhaps 'heavy' was a bad choice of words. I meant heavy as in formal. Alastrina just seems so formal for everyday. Although I don't feel that way about Elizabeth and a lot of other three plus syllable names. I can picture naming a daughter Alastrina, but not calling it out all the time. I don't know if that makes any sense. =)
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it's a great name, either way it's spelled, but it is a bit heavy. don't know if I could use it.
but I would hate to give it a pedestrian nickname like Alice. I wouldn't shorten it. If you're going to use a big stunning name like that, use it.
but I would hate to give it a pedestrian nickname like Alice. I wouldn't shorten it. If you're going to use a big stunning name like that, use it.
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I agree. Alice is lovely but it doesn't give Alastrina any justice.
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Alastiona would probably not be pronounced correctly in the States whereas Alastrina would at least have a better shot.
Ali is very cute! Riona might get a bit confusing with me being Gina, but maybe not. Speaking of, I actually new a pair of sisters named Serena and Allison who went by Rena and Ali. =)
Ali is very cute! Riona might get a bit confusing with me being Gina, but maybe not. Speaking of, I actually new a pair of sisters named Serena and Allison who went by Rena and Ali. =)
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I really like Alastriona, I think it's got a really nice and soft sound. I slightly prefer the look of Alastriona to Alastrina but both are good. My mum actually once worked with an Alastriona who went by Triona but I've never liked that. Like you said, Alice is a nice nickname that could work.
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