[Opinions] Lavinia
What do you think of Lavinia? The nickname Vinnie? Do you think the nickname Vinnie is inevitable, at least part of the time?
I love it but don't think I'd use it because of fear of the nickname Vinnie.
I love it but don't think I'd use it because of fear of the nickname Vinnie.
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I've only known one person named Lavinia. She's around 50 years of age. Every time I see her, I want to call her Olivia for some reason. :-) Can't say I like the name since the VIN sound is stressed and I really dislike Vin or Vinnie. As far as I know, this woman isn't called Vinnie. Then again, I've only known her professionally.
I never thought of Vinnie as a nn for Lavinia. It's a name I never really thought about having a nn. I like it, but then I like names with a history, especially if it's not common but still usable. I probably would have used Lav as the nn. I don't think Vinnie is inevitable, but now I'm kinda liking it, in case your little lady turns out to be a tomboy.
I like Lavinia! Ever since I found out I have an ancestor with that name, I've had a soft spot for it. I like how sharp and dark green it is.
I'm not sure if Vinnie is inevitable...would it be better if it was spelled Vini? That seems a little less hoodlum. Or do you think people would just immediately assume it's Vinnie?
I actually like the Vinnie potential; it gives Lavinia some teeth. And better Vinnie than Lav, I think!
I'm not sure if Vinnie is inevitable...would it be better if it was spelled Vini? That seems a little less hoodlum. Or do you think people would just immediately assume it's Vinnie?
I actually like the Vinnie potential; it gives Lavinia some teeth. And better Vinnie than Lav, I think!
It's rather pretty, but it doesn't excite me, there is something about it I dislike, but I can't put my finger on what it is. It is elegant, just nms. :)
I said in a thread below that Olivia sounded pretty and elegant, but also cold and slithery. Lavinia sounds cold and slithery but not pretty or elegant. It's just ugly and hateful-sounding, if a name can be said to sound hateful. Lavinia beats her servants and wears puppy-skin capes like Cruella Deville.
I don't know that Vinnie is inevitable as a nn, it's not like we have lots of Lavinias to go by. But it's awful anyway. It sounds like a Mafia boss.
I don't know that Vinnie is inevitable as a nn, it's not like we have lots of Lavinias to go by. But it's awful anyway. It sounds like a Mafia boss.
I like the name, and I like the NN Vinnie. I think it's cute.
Livvie would be cute, too.
Livvie would be cute, too.