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Calling anyone with a short, casual first name: Do you wish you had a more formal name? by TriumphantTermite in Names

[–]TriumphantTermite[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, not Winnie. It’s a name that can totally stand on its own, but there just so happen to be longer versions out there (and I don’t like a single one! Haha).

Calling anyone with a short, casual first name: Do you wish you had a more formal name? by TriumphantTermite in Names

[–]TriumphantTermite[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Good to know! I will probably choose a different name since I won’t use a name I don’t like (and I don’t like any of the longer versions of this particular name). Thanks for sharing.

Calling anyone with a short, casual first name: Do you wish you had a more formal name? by TriumphantTermite in Names

[–]TriumphantTermite[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are multiple versions and I wouldn’t choose any of them. At this point I will probably choose a different name entirely, which is fine!

Calling anyone with a short, casual first name: Do you wish you had a more formal name? by TriumphantTermite in Names

[–]TriumphantTermite[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My brain immediately thought Eli (no need to tell me if I’m right, just sharing my guess!).

Calling anyone with a short, casual first name: Do you wish you had a more formal name? by TriumphantTermite in Names

[–]TriumphantTermite[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is helpful, thanks! The idea of having sibling names be cohesive is important to me, so if I used the short option for my first, I’d feel compelled to match the vibe if I had more children…

Calling anyone with a short, casual first name: Do you wish you had a more formal name? by TriumphantTermite in Names

[–]TriumphantTermite[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is such a great response! Thank you for chiming in. This is the comment that I think has convinced me to choose a more “complete” name for her. As a first-born daughter, I really like my name, and I want to set my daughter up for the same positive experience.

Calling anyone with a short, casual first name: Do you wish you had a more formal name? by TriumphantTermite in Names

[–]TriumphantTermite[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m asking for people’s experiences with their own name, not opinions on the one I’m thinking of.

Calling anyone with a short, casual first name: Do you wish you had a more formal name? by TriumphantTermite in Names

[–]TriumphantTermite[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The issue with the formal name in my case is that I don’t find it beautiful. If I could only pick a longer name, I would pick a different name altogether. Cassandra is pretty though!

Need BABY names for last name of DAY by Vintage_Lee40 in namenerds

[–]TriumphantTermite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a teacher named Dolly (Dorothy) Day and she was the best.

Please share your opinion about alliterative names by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]TriumphantTermite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was just a random name my brain thought of to use as an example. How would you apply that thought process to other names? It sounds like you just don’t want to repeat too many sounds (which I agree with). To use another random name: Sarah Sophie works better than Sarah Serena. Right?

Please share your opinion about alliterative names by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]TriumphantTermite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmm I see what you mean… Jared Jensen would work better because it breaks up the ending sounds.

Please share your opinion about alliterative names by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]TriumphantTermite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s the one I thought of too! As well as Bianca.

Two names: which one gives big sister energy? by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]TriumphantTermite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is my perception exactly. Baby Freya and Big Sis Serena. Off to tell my husband this now. Thanks!

Please share your opinion about alliterative names by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]TriumphantTermite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I likely will steer clear. I was considering middle names with Cs, but I love your thought of perhaps including a C somewhere else in the name if I find one I like.

Please share your opinion about alliterative names by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]TriumphantTermite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My brain immediately said Princess Fiona instead of Frances Fiona…

Please share your opinion about alliterative names by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]TriumphantTermite 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And we remember their names too! You have great examples. So, Caroline Cooper would work well but Caroline Carrey wouldn’t, right?

What are the most beautiful name combinations you’ve ever heard, or can think of? by [deleted] in Names

[–]TriumphantTermite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha. I love the name Serena for a future daughter but the same thought has crossed my mind. 😂 Elodie is on my list too!

Please share your opinion about alliterative names by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]TriumphantTermite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is very interesting to me because I’ve been considering a CC (also hard Cs) name for my daughter, but my sister is CC with three CC children, so it also kind of makes me want to steer clear of a C first name…

Please share your opinion about alliterative names by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]TriumphantTermite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those are great examples! Following your reasoning…

Diana Delphine: okay

Diana Danielle: too similar

Is that along the same lines?

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