A few questions about the name [name_f]Isadora[/name_f], which is my current name crush.
What middle names do you think go well with it?
Does it resemble [name_f]Dora[/name_f] the explorer, [name_f]Dori[/name_f] the fish etc too much? I am worried that if I were to ever use it, these comparisons could be made negatively.
What nicknames, other than [name_u]Izzy[/name_u], could be used for it? I am not the biggest fan of [name_u]Izzy[/name_u], I don’t mind it, I just feel like it is too common for my taste.
As always, feedback is much appreciated, and I’m so grateful to you all who give me it.
Something short and simple, I think. [name_f]Isadora[/name_f] [name_f]Jane[/name_f], [name_f]Isadora[/name_f] [name_f]Belle[/name_f], [name_f]Isadora[/name_f] [name_f]Lucie[/name_f], [name_f]Isadora[/name_f] [name_f]Willow[/name_f], etc.
Not at all! Neither of those came to mind until you mentioned them.
What about [name_f]Sadie[/name_f]?
I think [name_f]Isadora[/name_f] is a great alternative to popular [name_f]Isabella[/name_f]. Chic, yet spirited, is the best way I can describe its feel for me.
[name_f]Isadora[/name_f] is a gorgeous name. I agree a short middle that doesn’t end in ‘a’ would work best. I like [name_f]Isadora[/name_f] [name_f]Fleur[/name_f] as a bold choice.
I am very partial to [name_f]Doro[/name_f] as a nickname, and I think would be very cute for a little [name_f]Isadora[/name_f].
[name_u]Love[/name_u] [name_f]Isadora[/name_f]! [name_f]Maeve[/name_f] is my favourite middle … [name_f]Isadora[/name_f] [name_f]Maeve[/name_f]. Can’t think of any additional nicknames. I like either [name_f]Ida[/name_f] or [name_f]Sadie[/name_f].
I don’t think [name_f]Dori[/name_f] or [name_f]Dora[/name_f] are really negative connotations -a little irritating at best. [name_f]Isadora[/name_f] has its own grandeur and the first syllable helps detract the attention from the [name_f]Dora[/name_f] part
Some nicknames for [name_f]Isadora[/name_f]:
[name_f]Ida[/name_f]
[name_u]Issy[/name_u]
[name_f]Dodo[/name_f]
[name_f]Sadie[/name_f]
[name_f]Addie[/name_f]
[name_f]Sora[/name_f]
[name_u]Rori[/name_u]
[name_f]Ora[/name_f]
Idgie
[name_f]Sara[/name_f]
[name_f]Dotty[/name_f]
I would team [name_f]Isadora[/name_f] with something understated and short. Maybe a unisex choice would be cool.
Suggestions:
[name_f]Isadora[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f]
[name_f]Isadora[/name_f] [name_f]Jane[/name_f]
[name_f]Isadora[/name_f] [name_u]Brett[/name_u]
[name_f]Isadora[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f]
[name_f]Isadora[/name_f] [name_m]Cove[/name_m]
[name_f]Isadora[/name_f] [name_u]Blaire[/name_u]
Personally I did not think of [name_f]Dora[/name_f] the explorer dori or whatever I don’t think it has brings up any negative connotations.
I think [name_u]Izzy[/name_u] is lovely other suggestions:
[name_f]Adora[/name_f]
[name_u]Rory[/name_u]
[name_f]Dotty[/name_f]
[name_f]Addie[/name_f]
Honestly though I wouldn’t stress about nicknames people tend to choose the nickname for your child. For example one of my friends daughter is called [name_u]Denny[/name_u]-[name_f]Dulcie[/name_f] but has the nickname [name_m]Bow[/name_m] as she always has bows in her hair. It’s not related to her name but that’s what she’s called.
I really like [name_f]Isadora[/name_f]! I think she’s gorgeous, and still familiar without being too popular. Plus the right middle can just amplify the imagery and whimsical feel, even something as simple as [name_f]Isadora[/name_f] [name_f]Alice[/name_f] or more wordy like [name_f]Isadora[/name_f] [name_f]Snow[/name_f], [name_f]Isadora[/name_f] [name_f]Lilac[/name_f], or between the two like [name_f]Isadora[/name_f] [name_f]Clio[/name_f]/[name_f]Cleo[/name_f], and I love the suggestion of [name_f]Isadora[/name_f] [name_f]Maeve[/name_f].
I don’t think the connections to the characters is a problem. For one thing they’re not bad associations, and for another they’re easily overlooked.
My personal favourite is [name_f]Ora[/name_f]/[name_f]Aura[/name_f], followed by [name_u]Isa[/name_u], [name_f]Ada[/name_f], and [name_f]Iris[/name_f] maybe.
I love the name [name_f]Isadora[/name_f], but similarly I really don’t like [name_u]Izzy[/name_u] as a nickname. I love the suggestion of [name_f]Ida[/name_f] as a nickname from above. But as an alternative I have fallen in love with [name_f]Theodora[/name_f] with the nickname [name_f]Thea[/name_f]. [name_m]Just[/name_m] an idea I thought I would throw at you.
[name_f]Isadora[/name_f] was actually one of the first names I liked when I was maybe 11 and getting more interested in names haha. I still love it. It’s elegant yet strong and unique. The only problem with it is that I hate the nn [name_u]Izzy[/name_u] and I don’t love [name_f]Dora[/name_f] or [name_f]Dori[/name_f] either. Could [name_f]Sadie[/name_f] possibly work or is that a stretch? There’s also [name_f]Ora[/name_f] as [name_u]Ori[/name_u] that I could see working.
