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[name_f]Adriana[/name_f] [name_f]Josephine[/name_f] is lovely! Not to minimize your thoughts but the first thing that came to mind is that the underlying issue is the response of others, especially your mom’s. I would really stress to you that she was your baby to name and you did a beautiful job of it. Your mom and any others that you were disappointed in their response, had their turn naming THEIR babies. I hope you can settle with your choice and start to appreciate the good job you did. I think [name_f]Gigi[/name_f] and [name_f]Annie[/name_f] would be cute nicknames. All the best!
I completely agree that its a lovely name and I would call her [name_f]Annie[/name_f] or [name_f]Anna[/name_f] as a nn.
[name_m]Hi[/name_m] there!
I am so sorry that you’re experiencing those horrible feelings of regret. It sounds like you’re dealing with a lot- but coping with it amazingly, and I know everything will sort itself out.
I think [name_f]Adriana[/name_f] [name_f]Josephine[/name_f] is absolutely beautiful. Definitely a name that will stay in my head- classy, timeless and feminine. It also works perfectly with sister [name_f]Giselle[/name_f]! It does sound like your extended family are causing most of the stress. That’s normal with a new baby. It sounds as though you do love the name, but have been put off by other people’s opinions. If so, it’s a good idea to look at nicknames- and remember that their judgement will pass when it becomes clear how well the name suits your little girl. They won’t be able to picture her as anything else! Here are some options:
[name_f]Ada[/name_f]
[name_f]Ria[/name_f]
[name_f]Anna[/name_f]
[name_f]Annie[/name_f]
And I don’t think [name_u]Ari[/name_u] is too much of a stretch either.
As for pronounciation, if you like Ay-dree-ah-na better, I think you should try to slip it back in. Definitely not too late, and it might improve your feelings of the name. If you like [name_f]Anna[/name_f] as a nickname, you can use the [name_m]Ah[/name_m]-na pronounciation.
If you feel like everything I’ve said here is making you frustrated and confused, then maybe you would rather call your little girl something else- and that is nothing to be embarrassed of at all. You don’t need to change her name. What do you think about [name_f]Josephine[/name_f] instead? Lots of people go by their middles. I know a little girl called [name_f]Esther[/name_f] [name_f]Grace[/name_f] who is known as [name_f]Grace[/name_f], and it works fine. [name_f]Gigi[/name_f] and [name_u]Josie[/name_u]? [name_u]Joey[/name_u]? [name_u]Jo[/name_u]? [name_f]Posy[/name_f]? [name_u]Finn[/name_u]?
I hope I’ve helped somehow! Sorry about the length. At the end of the day, you need to think about how you feel- forget all the complications. Either way, [name_f]Adriana[/name_f] is gorgeous and definitely a name to be proud of!
I think the names work well together. I think you are having issues since you don’t agree, have strong feelings about the name, and disagree in pronunciation. I would say Ay dree ahna. I think you and your husband need to sit down and talk. I’m sure it’s settled in his mind, so make sure he understands that you are struggling.
I think it’s a beautiful name that you should keep. However, if it doesn’t feel right, maybe the two of you can come up with something else.
I think those names are [name_f]LOVELY[/name_f]! I also had baby name regret with my son when I found out how popular his name became the year after he was born ([name_m]Liam[/name_m]).
When I read the name I read it as Ay-dree-ah-Nah.
As far as nn, a lot of earlier users said nice ones, but what about AJ to go with [name_f]Gigi[/name_f]?
[name_f]Adriana[/name_f] [name_f]Josephine[/name_f] is beautiful! Next to [name_f]Giselle[/name_f] is works perfect. I like the idea of making a nickname from her middle name. If your still a little unsettled about the idea… there is a DVD series called little house on the prairie (if you haven’t heard of it). The main characters name is [name_f]Laura[/name_f] [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f] and her husband calls her [name_f]Beth[/name_f]. Sometime it’s the nicknames that don’t seem to fit her actual name or aren’t as obvious that are the most special and more likely to stick. I hope you find something you love!
What a classy name!
I’m so sorry you are having to deal with doubts.
If you want to pronounce it the ah-na way, then [name_f]Jana[/name_f] (Yahna) could be an option? I like the J from [name_f]Josephine[/name_f] there. I went to uni with a [name_f]Jana[/name_f] and thought it was so simple and stylish.
I honestly think it’s a beautiful name, and pairs nicely with her twin’s name!
It can be hard dealing with the input of others, especially when they are close to you and openly critical. But if you had tried to satisfy them rather then going with something you and your husband both like, you might actually be feeling even more remorse than the uncertainty you are experiencing now.
As for pronunciation, it seems like you know how you would like to pronounce it, so say it the way you want to say it and don’t be afraid to correct others!
As for nicknames, [name_f]Ana[/name_f]/ [name_f]Anna[/name_f] is a fine choice, or you could have a nickname off of her middle like AJ or [name_u]Josie[/name_u] (for example I have a cousin name [name_m]Isaac[/name_m] [name_m]Josiah[/name_m] and they sometimes call him [name_u]Jo[/name_u]). But if you can’t settle on a nickname, I think that’s alright, [name_f]Adriana[/name_f] isn’t exactly a mouthful.
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[name_f]Adriana[/name_f] is so pretty! [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] is a cute nn 
I think maybe what’s getting you down is the lack of reaction or lack of enthusiasm from people around you, and you’ve come to the right place because I’m only reading the first page, and look how many people have already commented that the name you chose is beautiful! it’s a huge responsibility to give a person a name that they will have to live with day in day out for their entire life, but I think you did a great job! even though the name is very different from my own personal style, I can honestly say that I think [name_f]Adriana[/name_f] [name_f]Josephine[/name_f] is a wonderful name to be blessed with. It’s pretty and girly, but not too frilly, and it’s classic and timeless without being old fashioned. [name_f]Adriana[/name_f] is a very strong name, but still has the possibility for cutesy nns like [name_f]Riana[/name_f] or [name_f]Ana[/name_f].
I hope you’re feeling a lot better about your choice, and if you don’t, you can always blame it on the husband since it was originally his choice haha
First of all, I love the names you chose for your twins! Second, my grandma used to tell my mom and my aunt that she hated my cousins name and my brothers name (who also happens to be a twin). Over twenty years later she has gotten over it. When thinking about reactions from your husband and other people it may be helpful to keep in mind not everyone is a name nerd like those of us here. I think it is wonderful your husband got to contribute his name choice to your family!
As far as the pronunciation goes-I work with kids and I say pronounce the name however you like it because there are plenty of names that are spelled the same but pronounced differently. I actually have two friends named [name_f]Lila[/name_f]. One pronounces the name with a long I sound (L-eye-la) the other pronounces it with an e sound ([name_u]Lee[/name_u]-la). [name_m]Just[/name_m] tell people how you want the name pronounced. If this still bothers you I think having her go by her middle name of a nickname for her middle name is a great option. [name_f]Gigi[/name_f] and [name_u]Josie[/name_u] are a cute combo!
Beautiful name! I am having a little [name_f]Oriana[/name_f] soon and have had similar ‘ehh’ reactions from some family- but I love it and think it suits her- already she kicks when I say her name!
I agree on the ah-na pronunciation, it’s what I say for both [name_f]Oriana[/name_f] and [name_f]Adriana[/name_f].
And maybe also the nick name is hard to settle because she needs a fun one rather than cute one? I think [name_u]Rae[/name_u] and [name_f]Gigi[/name_f] would be good companions.
Hello! I think one big issue about you not liking it, on top of your family’s reactions, is the pronouncing it Adri-anna thing. That would bother me so much because I don’t feel like that is right. It is NEVER too late to start pronouncing a name differently/correctly. Take it from me, I was taught to say my non-phonetic, traditional Irish surname completely incorrectly my whole life but I always knew that it wasn’t correctly said like that. I kept trying to correct people in high school but they all acted like I was just trying to be fancy. When I graduated high school and moved away for college, I was adamant that every new person I met I would say it right. I was nervous at first, but the more confident I became in my pronunciation, the more other people accepted it. Now people who know me even correct others on my last name’s pronunciation. (If you are curious now, my last name is Meagher, pronounced like [name_f]Mar[/name_f].)
I would be adamant if anyone pronounces it differently that is is [name_m]Ad[/name_m]-ri-ah-na if that is what you like. If you sound snooty, who cares- it is your baby and your name to give her. However, with your European family, I wouldn’t worry as much because [name_f]Adriana[/name_f] is one of those names that is always pronounced differently in different cultures. For instance, when [name_f]Adriana[/name_f] Lima gives an interview in Portuguese, she pronounces it more like [name_f]Audrey[/name_f]-ahna. But when they introduce her in English or she interviews in English, she pronounces it more like Ay-dri-ahna. But even with your European family, you are completely right to correct their pronunciation because she is YOUR little baby. I think if you and your husband can firmly decide on one pronunciation and insist on it to others, that will make you feel better.
Also, you could feel better if you give her a completely non-name related nickname, like, I don’t know, Sweet Tart, Miss [name_f]Missy[/name_f], [name_m]Little[/name_m] Bit, Thing Two, Cutiepie, [name_f]Bunny[/name_f], something like that. Maybe [name_f]Adriana[/name_f] is just more grown-up as a name than [name_f]Gigi[/name_f] and so you need a little-girl nickname while she is really little. Also [name_u]Josie[/name_u] could be a cute nickname. When I was little my dad almost always called me Biscuit Head (my head shape and blonde hair really resembled a Grand’s flaky biscuit as a baby) and it really stuck lol and I actually still like it because I think it’s funny, so she might look back on a unique nickname like that as a fun memory of her parents.
One more thing–if your mom’s reaction really bothers you, casually ask her about 5 or so other names that are pretty nice, that you might’ve even considered if your husband would’ve gone for it. If she is anything like my mom she won’t like ANY of them, and you’ll know it isn’t about the name in particular. I think to some grandmas (like my mom) nothing is good enough for their little grand baby because they just think the little baby is so perfect.
[name_f]Adriana[/name_f] is a beautiful name! I esp love it paired with [name_f]Giselle[/name_f]. For a nn, I think [name_f]Drea[/name_f] is pretty, and goes well with [name_f]Gigi[/name_f].
My mom has 2 friends named [name_f]Adriana[/name_f] (very common in her age group), one is Adri and the other is Drika. Maybe Drika is an option? Or Dri/ [name_f]Dree[/name_f]?
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I love the name [name_u]Adria[/name_u]! Seems like the perfect nn for [name_f]Adriana[/name_f]. And the only person I have ever met with the name [name_u]Adria[/name_u] was so sweet, so it adds a certain sweetness to [name_f]Adriana[/name_f], for me. [name_f]Gigi[/name_f] and [name_u]Adria[/name_u] (: also, my mom used to call me [name_f]Dot[/name_f] (short for daughter) since my name doesn’t really have a nickname. [name_f]Gigi[/name_f] and [name_f]Dot[/name_f] would be cute, too! Good luck!