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Help[Opinions] Anastasia and Anina
I absolutely love the name Anastasia, but I don't like any of the Russian pet forms of it (Nastya, Nastenka, Nastasia). I'm ambivalent towards Anya as I'm most used to seeing it as a pet form of Anna, plus I've corrected many people in the past who've thought it was a pet form of Anastasia. I could see it as a 'doable' nickname, but at the moment I'm just not feeling it (hippy lingo ;)).
Which brings me to Anina. I love Anina, which is an Aramaic (dialect of Hebrew) name meaning 'answer my prayer'. However, lately I've gone against all that I've held holy in regards to my self-constructed naming theory and have warmed up to the thought of using Anina as a possible pet name for Anastasia. Do you think Anina would be too far-fetched as a pet name for Anastasia? Would you think it strange to use Anina as a pet form even though it has no etymological ties (no connection whatsoever) to Anastasia?
Thanks for your input. :)
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Which brings me to Anina. I love Anina, which is an Aramaic (dialect of Hebrew) name meaning 'answer my prayer'. However, lately I've gone against all that I've held holy in regards to my self-constructed naming theory and have warmed up to the thought of using Anina as a possible pet name for Anastasia. Do you think Anina would be too far-fetched as a pet name for Anastasia? Would you think it strange to use Anina as a pet form even though it has no etymological ties (no connection whatsoever) to Anastasia?
Thanks for your input. :)
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This message was edited 2/19/2006, 5:08 PM
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I think, that because of the similarity in sound, that Anina is a "doable" nickname for Anastasia. Not very many people would know that there was no connection. But I love Anastasia on its own, and if I ever used it, I would not have a nn for it. My favorite nn for Anastasia is Anya, and I agree with you about not liking the others.
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I'm not too sure if I'd have a pet name for Anastasia, either. I wouldn't be calling her Anina all the time, it would just be a little term of endearment. :) But I can see the other poster's point that it might be a bit too pretentious.
As for the other pet forms, there's not a lot of choices (that I like, anyway):
Nastya, Asya, Asulya, Asyanya, Nastenka, Nastentsiya, Nastukha, Nastulya, Nastyusha, Tosenka, Nastyushka, Asyusha... :S
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As for the other pet forms, there's not a lot of choices (that I like, anyway):
Nastya, Asya, Asulya, Asyanya, Nastenka, Nastentsiya, Nastukha, Nastulya, Nastyusha, Tosenka, Nastyushka, Asyusha... :S
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Yes, I would, sorry. They don't really even sound that similar to me. It would be like using Nicole as a nickname for Natalia or something.
Anina is pretty, but the database says that it's a nickname for Anna.
You could just call her Anastasia, you know. Do Russians nickname everyone? Other ideas: Ana, Anna, Anne, Annie, Stasia, Tasia, Sia...
Anina is pretty, but the database says that it's a nickname for Anna.
You could just call her Anastasia, you know. Do Russians nickname everyone? Other ideas: Ana, Anna, Anne, Annie, Stasia, Tasia, Sia...
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The database does indeed say that it's a nickname for Anna, but trust me when I say it's also an Aramaic nickname meaning 'answer my prayer'. :) Just like Luana's also a Teutonic name meaning 'gracious warrior' as well as a Hawai'ian name. The database is an excellent collection of names and meanings, but it's by no means complete.
In Russian culture, nicknames and pet names are tricky. If a child was given the name Anastasia at birth, she will be called various pet forms throughout her life. A stranger or a mere acquaintance would only call her Anastasia. A family member or a very close friend would use various pet forms (and most names have an abundance of pet forms to use) which they would use all the time. You know how we have terms of endearment like honey, sugar, sweetie, all of which we might use on one person? Well, think of Russian pet names as something along those lines.
It is said that the more pet names you have, the fonder you are to those using the pet names. Also, different pet names denote how close you are to the person using them. Assuming my real name was Maria, my best friend may call me 'Masha' whilst my husband might call me 'Manya', but my mother might call me 'Mashka'. Pet names ending in '-ka' are usually reserved only for those closest to the person and considered vulgar when used by one that doesn't know the person very well.
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In Russian culture, nicknames and pet names are tricky. If a child was given the name Anastasia at birth, she will be called various pet forms throughout her life. A stranger or a mere acquaintance would only call her Anastasia. A family member or a very close friend would use various pet forms (and most names have an abundance of pet forms to use) which they would use all the time. You know how we have terms of endearment like honey, sugar, sweetie, all of which we might use on one person? Well, think of Russian pet names as something along those lines.
It is said that the more pet names you have, the fonder you are to those using the pet names. Also, different pet names denote how close you are to the person using them. Assuming my real name was Maria, my best friend may call me 'Masha' whilst my husband might call me 'Manya', but my mother might call me 'Mashka'. Pet names ending in '-ka' are usually reserved only for those closest to the person and considered vulgar when used by one that doesn't know the person very well.
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This message was edited 2/19/2006, 5:44 PM
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Yes, I believe you! I always did, I was just pointing it out. :)
Yikes...that is tricky!
Yikes...that is tricky!
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I like Anina, but it will probably be shortened as well to something like Ani, wouldn't you think?
My mom loved Anastasia and liked Stacy (early 80s) so I ended up with Stacia. Most people ask if it's short for Anastasia. So there is another possibility :o) I have a friend who thinks Stasia sounds better, so that's what she calls me anyway.
My mom loved Anastasia and liked Stacy (early 80s) so I ended up with Stacia. Most people ask if it's short for Anastasia. So there is another possibility :o) I have a friend who thinks Stasia sounds better, so that's what she calls me anyway.
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I've heard of several Stacy/Staceys whose more formal name is Anastasia. That's a plausible choice. The 'Babysitter's Club' character Stacy McGill's character's more formal name is Anastasia.
It probably wouldn't be shortened to Ani (but I won't put it passed anyone), but I can see someone trying to shorten it to Nina. I know a little boy named Ariel and his name is almost always shortened to Ari. So, there's always the chance. :)
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It probably wouldn't be shortened to Ani (but I won't put it passed anyone), but I can see someone trying to shorten it to Nina. I know a little boy named Ariel and his name is almost always shortened to Ari. So, there's always the chance. :)
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To me, that seems like a stretch, and not really like a nn at all really but an entirely different full name, likely to require further shortening for friendly/affectionate use being as it's still three syllables.
I think both names are very pretty on their own, but trying to get one out of the other feels a little forced and pretentious, if you know what I mean.
I think both names are very pretty on their own, but trying to get one out of the other feels a little forced and pretentious, if you know what I mean.
This message was edited 2/19/2006, 5:24 PM
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Yes, I know what you mean. I worried about that. Anina for Anastasia isn't set in stone or anything, I was just pondering the plausibility of using one as a pet form of the other. I'm not too sure I'd use a pet name for Anastasia, but Anina looked like an enticing choice so I thought I'd get some opinions. :)
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I understand. :)
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I like Anina for Anastasia... although I'm a Stacey Anastasia, so I'm partial to that ;). Although, I am also called Ana, Stasia, and Ani, so I can see Anina working.
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You have a lovely name. :)
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I think Anina works as a nickname.
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I really adore both! Anastasia is beautiful, and Anina is great, I've never heard it before! I also love Anya.
I really don't think the 'origin matching' matters, a nn should be whatever it turns out to be. I mean, look at mine for example: Braelyn nn Lulu. Thinking about it, it doesn't make any sense! But after a person gets to know me, tthey understand why. So weather it's sound or looks or personality or WHATEVER, it will work. (In my eyes)
Also, if you love Anina, why not use it as a fn? It dosen't seem like it is strictly a nn. What about... Anina Jane? Anina Lilac? Anina Katharine? After this post, I am SO adding Anina to my list by the way! :)
I really don't think the 'origin matching' matters, a nn should be whatever it turns out to be. I mean, look at mine for example: Braelyn nn Lulu. Thinking about it, it doesn't make any sense! But after a person gets to know me, tthey understand why. So weather it's sound or looks or personality or WHATEVER, it will work. (In my eyes)
Also, if you love Anina, why not use it as a fn? It dosen't seem like it is strictly a nn. What about... Anina Jane? Anina Lilac? Anina Katharine? After this post, I am SO adding Anina to my list by the way! :)
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Anina Lilac brought a smile to my face because one of my favourite Hebrew combos is Anina Lilach (lee-lahkh), Lilach meaning 'you are mine'. It's also the Hebrew word for lilac. I do happen to like Anina Lilac. :) The names look absolutely beautiful together. I also live Aviva Lilac, but it sounds very themey as Aviva means 'spring'.
I'm glad you like Anina so much. :) It's a simple yet charming little name.
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I'm glad you like Anina so much. :) It's a simple yet charming little name.
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