[Opinions] Re: Millicent and Clarissa
in reply to a message by Mareasi
I like them both. Millicent and Melisande are on our lists with Millie and Mellie as nicknames. I find Millicent to be a bold choice, but totally usable specifically because of the nickname option in Millie. Actually, I agree with your DH that Milly is a better spelling.
Clarissa. My daughter gets called this ALL the time. I have only met one IRL and I used to watch a TV show called Clarissa Explains It All - so I have been aware of the name for a long time.
Even though they are wrong in assuming my Clarisse is a Clarissa, people are always commenting on how pretty Clarissa is. I actually really like the name. It's not very common, yet is a fresh use of an established name.
It has lots of nickname potential, and it ages well. I would go with the same nn we have for Clarisse, which is Clary.
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"How wonderful it is that no one need wait a single moment before starting to improve upon the world." -Ann Frank
Mama to my "bright star" Clarisse Bituin and Wife to Julius. Mahal na mahal from our little family to yours!
Clarissa. My daughter gets called this ALL the time. I have only met one IRL and I used to watch a TV show called Clarissa Explains It All - so I have been aware of the name for a long time.
Even though they are wrong in assuming my Clarisse is a Clarissa, people are always commenting on how pretty Clarissa is. I actually really like the name. It's not very common, yet is a fresh use of an established name.
It has lots of nickname potential, and it ages well. I would go with the same nn we have for Clarisse, which is Clary.
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"How wonderful it is that no one need wait a single moment before starting to improve upon the world." -Ann Frank
Mama to my "bright star" Clarisse Bituin and Wife to Julius. Mahal na mahal from our little family to yours!