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[Opinions] Re: Liv.
I like it pronounced LIV. I don't like it pronounced LEEV. In Scandinavia it is correctly pronounced LEEV as far as I know. It sounds like 'leave' which is why I definitely wouldn't use that pronunciation. I've known an American Liv who pronounced it LIV as well as a Swedish and a German Liv who both said LEEV. If you pronounce it LIV I really like it. It's short, sweet and simple. I don't think it's hipster at all. It feels common, because it seems to be used as a nickname for Olivia quite often. Most Olivias I've known have been called Liv from time to time which is also the reason why I wouldn't use it. It's a well used nickname for a very common name (Olivia) and a name that is getting common (Olive). It would be like using Kate or Liz, only that Liv has its own origin and background.I do think people will assume it's short for Olivia but that is easily corrected. If you like it, you should use it. I like Liv as well as Olivia and Olive.I don't like Stellan at all. I know it's legit, but to me it would be like naming a child Bellan or Ellan. It looks like a feminine name with an -n attached to it.
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