Down to 18 Names. What Do You Like About Each, I Can't Make Up My Mind

***Update: After such wonderful help from you fellow nameberries, I have updated and narrowed down our list of contenders from 18 to 9. :slight_smile: If you would like to comment further, my updated list of names is at the very top of page 7. Thanks for all the help! You guys are amazing! ****

Original Post:
Thanks to the help you all provided on my earlier post, Iā€™ve worked my list of 42 names down to 18. :smiley: Now I just need to wheedle it down a bit further. I like them all well enough, but nothing is making me go ā€œwow thatā€™s special, I love itā€. I think it would help me if you could tell me what you like best about each name. Maybe hearing your likes and musings can help sway me from ā€œlikeā€ to ā€œloveā€ on one of these names. If you can think of other classic names that fit, feel free to throw those in too. I starred our favorites so far.

Oh, and if itā€™s helpful, my daughterā€™s name is [name_f]Viviana[/name_f] (vi-vee-ah-nah) and goes by [name_f]Viv[/name_f] or [name_f]Vivi[/name_f] most of the time. Also our last name begins with an ā€œLā€ which may or may not affect how you like the name combo.

Okay, here they are in no particular order:

  • [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f] (Not feeling any nicknames: [name_f]Ada[/name_f], [name_f]Addy[/name_f], [name_f]Della[/name_f] or Ladyā€¦ but if you have other ideas, let me know)
    [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f] (nn [name_f]Belle[/name_f], [name_f]Elle[/name_f])
  • [name_f]Arabelle[/name_f]/a (nn [name_f]Elle[/name_f] or [name_f]Ella[/name_f])
  • [name_f]Carina[/name_f] (nn [name_f]Cara[/name_f])
  • [name_f]Celia[/name_f]
    [name_f]Clara[/name_f]
    [name_f]Eloise[/name_f] (nn [name_f]Elle[/name_f], [name_f]Lola[/name_f], [name_f]Lolly[/name_f])
    [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f]/a (nn [name_f]Gigi[/name_f], [name_f]Eve[/name_f], [name_f]Evie[/name_f])
    [name_f]Iris[/name_f]
    [name_f]Juliana[/name_f]
    [name_f]Lena[/name_f]
  • [name_f]Lila[/name_f]
    [name_f]Madeline[/name_f] the ma-dah-line pronounciation (not feeling nn [name_f]Maddie[/name_f], but let me know if you have other ideas)
    [name_f]Nadine[/name_f]
    [name_f]Penelope[/name_f] (not sure which nn: [name_u]Penny[/name_u], [name_f]Lola[/name_f] being my favs)
  • [name_f]Tessa[/name_f]
    [name_f]Valentina[/name_f] (also having trouble liking a nickname on this oneā€¦)
  • [name_f]Vera[/name_f]

Many thanks for your thoughts!

Please? Really could use the help. I want to love one of them. :slight_smile:

I dislike:
[name_f]Eloise[/name_f]
[name_f]Evangeline[/name_f]
[name_f]Lena[/name_f]
[name_f]Madeline[/name_f]
[name_f]Nadine[/name_f]
[name_f]Penelope[/name_f]
[name_f]Tessa[/name_f]

I like:
[name_f]Adelaide[/name_f]
[name_f]Clara[/name_f]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f]
[name_f]Madeleine[/name_f]
[name_f]Valentina[/name_f]

I hope this helps :slight_smile:

[name_f]Adelaide[/name_f] - [name_f]Addy[/name_f]. Seems too old to me.

[name_f]Annabelle[/name_f] - [name_f]Belle[/name_f] or [name_f]Ann[/name_f]. Mehā€¦ I donā€™t hate, but isnā€™t my favorite either.

[name_f]Arabelle[/name_f]/a - maybe the only name which I prefer the E version. Seems ancient, in a good way.

[name_f]Carina[/name_f] - cool. C version 4ever!

[name_f]Celia[/name_f] - there is something so chic about this oneā€¦ Cel or Cellie?

[name_f]Clara[/name_f] - I always liked this one. I know about three [name_f]Clara[/name_f], no nickname.

[name_f]Eloise[/name_f] - why not [name_f]Louise[/name_f]? Iā€™m not a fan of this E here. Eloh

[name_f]Evangeline[/name_f]/a - both names are pretty. Seems Catholic.

[name_f]Iris[/name_f] - beautiful name!!! no nicknames though

[name_f]Juliana[/name_f] - [name_u]Julie[/name_u]. Classical.

[name_f]Lena[/name_f] - mehā€¦ I donā€™t like this one muchā€¦ is soā€¦ nn

[name_f]Lila[/name_f] - hihihihi! I pronounce this one differently from you ([name_u]LEE[/name_u]-LAH). But I suppose you meant the other version which Iā€™m impartial about it.

[name_f]Madeline[/name_f] - [name_f]Lin[/name_f] (LEEN) as nn? AWESOME NAME. I vote for this one!

[name_f]Nadine[/name_f] - Nadee. calls attention. I like it

[name_f]Penelope[/name_f] - [name_u]Penny[/name_u]. [name_f]Penelope[/name_f] Pitstop

[name_f]Tessa[/name_f] - humā€¦ I like it. [name_f]Tess[/name_f], a very pretty nickname

[name_f]Valentina[/name_f] - I met A LOT of girls with this one. the only nn: [name_u]Val[/name_u] (VAH-L)

[name_f]Vera[/name_f] - too old for me

[name_f]Adelaide[/name_f] - [name_f]Addy[/name_f]. Seems too old to me.

[name_f]Annabelle[/name_f] - [name_f]Belle[/name_f] or [name_f]Ann[/name_f]. Mehā€¦ I donā€™t hate, but isnā€™t my favorite either.

[name_f]Arabelle[/name_f]/a - maybe the only name which I prefer the E version. Seems ancient, in a good way.

[name_f]Carina[/name_f] - cool. C version 4ever!

[name_f]Celia[/name_f] - there is something so chic about this oneā€¦ Cel or Cellie?

[name_f]Clara[/name_f] - I always liked this one. I know about three [name_f]Clara[/name_f], no nickname.

[name_f]Eloise[/name_f] - with not [name_f]Louise[/name_f]? Iā€™m not a fan of this E here. Eloh

[name_f]Evangeline[/name_f]/a - both names are pretty. Seems Catholic.

[name_f]Iris[/name_f] - beautiful name!!! no nicknames though

[name_f]Juliana[/name_f] - [name_u]Julie[/name_u]. Classical.

[name_f]Lena[/name_f] - mehā€¦ I donā€™t like this one muchā€¦ is soā€¦ nn

[name_f]Lila[/name_f] - hihihihi! I pronounce this one differently from you ([name_u]LEE[/name_u]-LAH). But I suppose you meant the other version which Iā€™m impartial about it.

[name_f]Madeline[/name_f] - [name_f]Lin[/name_f] (LEEN) as nn? AWESOME NAME. I vote for this one!

[name_f]Nadine[/name_f] - Nadee. calls attention. I like it

[name_f]Penelope[/name_f] - [name_u]Penny[/name_u]. [name_f]Penelope[/name_f] Pitstop

[name_f]Tessa[/name_f] - humā€¦ I like it. [name_f]Tess[/name_f], a very pretty nickname

[name_f]Valentina[/name_f] - I met A LOT of girls with this one. the only nn: [name_u]Val[/name_u] (VAH-L)

[name_f]Vera[/name_f] - too old for me

[name_f]Adelaide[/name_f]- love!!! Very pretty, and I think it has the same pretty/ vintage-y feel as your daughter [name_f]Viviana[/name_f]
[name_f]Annabelle[/name_f]/ [name_f]Arabelle[/name_f]- personally not a huge fan of any ā€œ-belleā€ names, but thatā€™s just me- I do like the nnā€™s [name_f]Elle[/name_f]/[name_f]Ella[/name_f]
[name_f]Carina[/name_f]- cute, doesnā€™t really stand out to me though
[name_f]Celia[/name_f]- I love this also; sounds chic and different- could call her [name_f]CeCe[/name_f] (at least when she is younger)
[name_f]Clara[/name_f]- just okay for me
[name_f]Eloise[/name_f] (nn [name_f]Elle[/name_f], [name_f]Lola[/name_f], [name_f]Lolly[/name_f])- love this one, lots of nn options, pretty with a vintage/funky feel
[name_f]Evangeline[/name_f]/a (nn [name_f]Gigi[/name_f], [name_f]Eve[/name_f], [name_f]Evie[/name_f])- pretty, like the nnā€™s, especially [name_f]Evie[/name_f]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f]- love this, one of my absolute favorite names, only drawback is no nn option (if that bothers you)
[name_f]Juliana[/name_f]- cute, pretty common where I live, I like [name_u]Jules[/name_u] as a nn
[name_f]Lena[/name_f]- this is my name (pronounced [name_u]Lee[/name_u]-nah)- I like it for the unique factor but I constantly have people pronouncing it many different ways
[name_f]Lila[/name_f]- pretty
[name_f]Madeline[/name_f] the ma-dah-line pronounciation (not feeling nn [name_f]Maddie[/name_f], but let me know if you have other ideas)- like it, maybe [name_f]Lina[/name_f] as a nn?
[name_f]Nadine[/name_f]- okay
[name_f]Penelope[/name_f] (not sure which nn: [name_u]Penny[/name_u], [name_f]Lola[/name_f] being my favs)- Iā€™m not a fan of this name but I think [name_f]Lola[/name_f] is very sweet
[name_f]Tessa[/name_f]- love, not sure if it will age well though
[name_f]Valentina[/name_f] (also having trouble liking a nickname on this oneā€¦)- very pretty and graceful sounding, maybe [name_f]Tia[/name_f] as a nn
[name_f]Vera[/name_f]- okay

[name_f]Adelaide[/name_f] - it isnā€™t a latin-based name like [name_f]Viviana[/name_f]. I think itā€™s too heavy, and, like you say, the nicknames arenā€™t great.

[name_f]Annabelle[/name_f]/a - you already have the ā€œannaā€ in [name_f]Viviana[/name_f]. It feels heavy and old-fashioned.

[name_f]Arabella[/name_f] - [name_f]Arabella[/name_f] is perfect, with that trendy-vintage feel that [name_f]Viviana[/name_f] has. It has a princess-y vibe and is spirited, too. If you want to call her [name_f]Elle[/name_f] instead of [name_f]Ella[/name_f], Iā€™d still recommend [name_f]Arabella[/name_f] with an ā€˜aā€™. [name_f]Elle[/name_f] as nn would still work, and as a formal name it flows better with [name_f]Viviana[/name_f].

[name_f]Carina[/name_f] - with nn [name_f]Cara[/name_f]? Oh, yes! So gorgeous! [name_u]Love[/name_u] it. Fits perfectly, and I love the meaning.

[name_f]Eloise[/name_f] - I like it. Maybe a bit on the nostalgiac side, to me. It would be lovely paired with [name_f]Vivienne[/name_f], rather than [name_f]Viviana[/name_f]. Still, I like it.

[name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] - this name always strikes me as the name of a militant [name_m]Christian[/name_m] from colonial times. [name_f]Vivi[/name_f] and [name_f]Evie[/name_f] sound like the same name when you say them aloud together, too close.

[name_f]Iris[/name_f] - a name I would have loved with [name_u]Vivian[/name_u]. With [name_f]Viviana[/name_f], itā€™s not as muscial. Still looks cool and has a very beautiful meaning. Really, the meaning might make up for a lot. I could get used to [name_f]Iris[/name_f] and [name_f]Viviana[/name_f]. :slight_smile:

[name_f]Juliana[/name_f] - I wonder if this name is too normal. I like it, but Iā€™ve met multiple Julianas and not one [name_f]Viviana[/name_f].

[name_f]Lena[/name_f] - this is a really sleek name, without as much zip as [name_f]Viviana[/name_f], but gorgeous and romantic anyways. You can get to [name_f]Lena[/name_f] through [name_f]Valentina[/name_f], too.

[name_f]Lila[/name_f] - I would use [name_f]Lila[/name_f] as a nn for [name_f]Liliana[/name_f], except that itā€™s the nearly the same name as [name_f]Viviana[/name_f] (not necessarily a bad thing?). Iā€™ve always thought of [name_f]Lila[/name_f] as a name that sounds too short. On the other hand, that can sound chic. But Iā€™d prefer it alone with [name_u]Vivian[/name_u]. You can also use it as a nn for [name_f]Lillia[/name_f] or [name_f]Lillian[/name_f]. I really, really like [name_f]Lillian[/name_f] with [name_f]Viviana[/name_f]. I think it would be beautiful. As a formal name, I think the meaning is slightly nicer. It means ā€œliliesā€, while [name_f]Lila[/name_f] means ā€œnightā€.

[name_f]Madeline[/name_f] - not as exciting as [name_f]Viviana[/name_f]. What about [name_f]Maddalena[/name_f]? Itā€™s pretty, musical and also very romantic. And the nn is [name_f]Lena[/name_f]. (Though I pronounce it [name_m]LAY[/name_m]-nah, not [name_u]LEE[/name_u]-nah).

[name_f]Nadine[/name_f] - I love this name. Beautiful, unique, and compliments [name_f]Viviana[/name_f]. What about [name_f]Nadia[/name_f]? It has a good flow, too.

[name_f]Penelope[/name_f] - while [name_f]Viviana[/name_f] sounds unique and fresh, [name_f]Penelope[/name_f] sounds really trendy.

[name_f]Tessa[/name_f] - I like that it reminds me of [name_f]Tess[/name_f] of the Dā€™Ubervilles, a romantic character. [name_f]Lovely[/name_f] choice.

[name_f]Valentina[/name_f] - you can get [name_f]Lena[/name_f]/[name_f]Lina[/name_f] ([name_u]LEE[/name_u]-nah) from this. [name_f]Nina[/name_f] isnā€™t too far a stretch either, imo.

[name_f]Vera[/name_f] - I know [name_f]Vera[/name_f] as a shortform of [name_f]Verena[/name_f], which is too close to [name_f]Viviana[/name_f]. I donā€™t think [name_f]Vera[/name_f] flows well, though of course itā€™s a very charming name, one of my favourites.

Favourites:

  1. [name_f]Viviana[/name_f] and [name_f]Carina[/name_f]
    [name_f]Cara[/name_f] and [name_f]Vivi[/name_f]

  2. [name_f]Viviana[/name_f] and [name_f]Maddalena[/name_f]
    [name_f]Lena[/name_f] and [name_f]Vivi[/name_f]

  3. [name_f]Viviana[/name_f] and [name_f]Lillian[/name_f]
    [name_f]Lila[/name_f] and [name_f]Vivi[/name_f]

  4. [name_f]Viviana[/name_f] and [name_f]Tessa[/name_f]
    [name_f]Tess[/name_f] and [name_f]Vivi[/name_f]

  5. [name_f]Viviana[/name_f] and [name_f]Nadia[/name_f]
    [name_f]Nia[/name_f] and [name_f]Vivi[/name_f]

  6. [name_f]Viviana[/name_f] and [name_f]Arabella[/name_f]
    [name_f]Elle[/name_f] and [name_f]Vivi[/name_f]

  7. [name_f]Viviana[/name_f] and [name_f]Nadine[/name_f]

  8. [name_f]Viviana[/name_f] and [name_f]Eloise[/name_f]
    [name_f]Lola[/name_f] and [name_f]Vivi[/name_f]

Suggestions:

[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] and [name_f]Lucienne[/name_f]
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] and Dhalia
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] and [name_f]Stefania[/name_f] (ste-[name_f]FAWN[/name_f]-ya)
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] and [name_f]Leontine[/name_f]
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] and [name_f]Natasha[/name_f]
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] and [name_f]Camellia[/name_f]
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] and [name_u]Nicola[/name_u]
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] and [name_f]Nicolette[/name_f]
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] and [name_f]Nicolina[/name_f]
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] and [name_f]Jacqueline[/name_f]
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] and [name_f]Violetta[/name_f]
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] and [name_f]Celestia[/name_f]
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] and [name_f]Celestina[/name_f]
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] and [name_f]Marissa[/name_f]
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] and [name_f]Larissa[/name_f]
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] and [name_f]Clarissa[/name_f]

[name_f]Adelaide[/name_f]: I like the vintage feel, but itā€™s a little too something for me. I really wish I could explain it. Sorry!
[name_f]Annabelle[/name_f]/[name_f]Arabella[/name_f]: I donā€™t love ā€˜[name_f]Belle[/name_f]ā€™ names, but these are really cute! Iā€™d still use [name_f]Annie[/name_f] or [name_u]Arie[/name_u] as a nickname though.
[name_f]Carina[/name_f]: Iā€™m not a fan, but I like nickname [name_f]Cara[/name_f]!
[name_f]Celia[/name_f]: I know a three year old [name_f]Celia[/name_f], and she is adorable! Plus, the meaning is a LOT better than [name_f]Cecelia[/name_f]!
[name_f]Clara[/name_f]: I really love this one! Like, words canā€™t express. :slight_smile:
[name_f]Eloise[/name_f]: Eh, not my favorite. I think I prefer [name_f]Louise[/name_f].
[name_f]Evangeline[/name_f]/a: This one reminds me of [name_f]Nanny[/name_f] [name_m]McPhee[/name_m]. Or The [name_f]Princess[/name_f] and the Frog. Both are good associations, but still. [name_f]Eve[/name_f] is my favorite nickname.
[name_f]Iris[/name_f]: This was the name of my music teacherā€¦who was also my parentā€™s music teacher. Thus, it is stuck in the old lady camp forever to me. Thatā€™s all I can see, sorry!
[name_f]Juliana[/name_f]: [name_u]LOVE[/name_u]! You can go with [name_u]Julie[/name_u]. You can go with [name_f]Annie[/name_f]. Itā€™s perfect. Maybe too similar to [name_f]Viviana[/name_f] though.
[name_f]Lena[/name_f]: I donā€™t really know how you pronounce it so Iā€™m not sure exactly what to say. I do like it though!
[name_f]Lila[/name_f]: Pretty, but not much more than that. :frowning:
[name_f]Madeline[/name_f]: Have you considered [name_f]Madelina[/name_f]/[name_f]Madelena[/name_f]? You could potentially use [name_f]Lena[/name_f] as a nn, if thatā€™s how you pronounce it. I also have recently fallen in love with Madley.
[name_f]Nadine[/name_f]: I wasnā€™t sure why it bugged me, but then I remember it was a character on [name_m]Arthur[/name_m]. Still a pretty nae though!
[name_f]Penelope[/name_f]: I liked it for awhile, but I just fell out of love with it for some reason. Again, pretty name! I like [name_f]Lola[/name_f] over [name_u]Penny[/name_u], but I prefer [name_f]Posy[/name_f] or [name_f]Poppy[/name_f].
[name_f]Tessa[/name_f]: Iā€™ve always liked this and I never really knew why. Itā€™s got spunk!
[name_f]Valentina[/name_f]: A bit too frilly for me, but very pretty. I like it more and more everyday! Depending on how you pronounce it [name_f]Lena[/name_f] could maybe be used here?
[name_f]Vera[/name_f]: Reminds me of Downton [name_u]Abbey[/name_u]. Other than that, itā€™s okay.

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[name_f]Adelaide[/name_f] - I really dislike this name with a passion. Reminds me of Australia and is just so clunky.
[name_f]Annabelle[/name_f] - Beautiful, feminine, sweet
[name_f]Arabelle[/name_f]/a - I love [name_f]Arabella[/name_f], I really love it. I feel like if names were bought it would be an expensive one!
[name_f]Carina[/name_f] (nn [name_f]Cara[/name_f]) - This is beautiful and reminds me of the portuguese word carinhosa which means loving.
[name_f]Celia[/name_f] - no strong feeling
[name_f]Clara[/name_f] -[name_f]Adore[/name_f] [name_f]Clara[/name_f]. It is simple, strong and elegant
[name_f]Eloise[/name_f] (nn [name_f]Elle[/name_f], [name_f]Lola[/name_f], [name_f]Lolly[/name_f]) - I like it.
[name_f]Evangeline[/name_f]/a (nn [name_f]Gigi[/name_f], [name_f]Eve[/name_f], [name_f]Evie[/name_f]) - Iā€™m hearing [name_f]Evie[/name_f] names too often I am bored of them
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] - One of the older lady names that I liks
[name_f]Juliana[/name_f] - [name_f]Lovely[/name_f]
[name_f]Lena[/name_f] - no strong feeling
[name_f]Lila[/name_f] - donā€™t like
[name_f]Madeline[/name_f] - no strong feeling
[name_f]Nadine[/name_f] - my sisterā€™s name. Was always jealous she got it! Beautiful
[name_f]Penelope[/name_f] - I love [name_f]Penelope[/name_f]. A smart girl name!
[name_f]Tessa[/name_f] - donā€™t like
[name_f]Valentina[/name_f] - I love this name and always have. Especially with [name_f]Viviana[/name_f] <3
Vera - nooooo

I vote for [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f]! Gorgeous name and [name_u]LOVE[/name_u] the nn [name_f]Gigi[/name_f] with [name_f]Vivi[/name_f]! Super sweet!

[name_f]Adelaide[/name_f]- This is an okay name, I used to love it but have quickly gotten over it.
[name_f]Annabelle[/name_f]- I think this is a very sweet name especially with the nickname [name_f]Belle[/name_f].

  • [name_f]Arabelle[/name_f]/a- Not a fan of this, I like [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f] much more.
  • [name_f]Carina[/name_f]- I Would prefer just [name_f]Cara[/name_f].
  • [name_f]Celia[/name_f]- Itā€™s okay but I like [name_f]Cecily[/name_f] more.
    [name_f]Clara[/name_f]- This is such an adorable name.
    [name_f]Eloise[/name_f]- Never liked this name much.
    [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f]/a- [name_u]Love[/name_u] it! I really like [name_f]Evie[/name_f] as the nickname.
    [name_f]Iris[/name_f]- I like this as a middle name.
    [name_f]Juliana[/name_f]- [name_f]Juliette[/name_f] is more my style but this is sweet.
    [name_f]Lena[/name_f]- Short and sweet.
  • [name_f]Lila[/name_f]- A great alternative to [name_f]Lilly[/name_f].
    [name_f]Madeline[/name_f]- I prefer the Mad-ee-line pronunciation. I have no idea what other nicknames you could useā€¦
    [name_f]Nadine[/name_f]- Not my style.
    [name_f]Penelope[/name_f]- I like this with [name_f]Lola[/name_f] as the nickname.
  • [name_f]Tessa[/name_f]- [name_u]Love[/name_u] it, this is my favorite name on your list.
    [name_f]Valentina[/name_f]- Reminds me too much of Valentines day.
  • [name_f]Vera[/name_f]- [name_u]Love[/name_u] this as well.

Favorites:
[name_f]Tessa[/name_f] and [name_f]Viviana[/name_f]
[name_f]Tess[/name_f] and [name_f]Vivi[/name_f]
[name_f]Vera[/name_f] and [name_f]Viviana[/name_f]
[name_f]Annabelle[/name_f] and [name_f]Viviana[/name_f]
[name_f]Belle[/name_f] and [name_f]Vivi[/name_f]
[name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] and [name_f]Viviana[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] and [name_f]Vivi[/name_f]

  • [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f] - I really like it with nn [name_f]Addy[/name_f]
    [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f] - Itā€™s ok. I would go for nn [name_f]Anna[/name_f]
  • [name_f]Arabelle[/name_f]/a I like [name_f]Arabelle[/name_f] more than [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f]. I would go for the nickname [name_u]Ari[/name_u]
  • [name_f]Carina[/name_f] - itā€™s ok
  • [name_f]Celia[/name_f] - I like it, but I think [name_f]Cecilia[/name_f] fits better with [name_f]Viviana[/name_f]
    [name_f]Clara[/name_f] - not a fan
    [name_f]Eloise[/name_f] - nice with nn [name_f]Lola[/name_f]
    [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f]/a - I like [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] nn [name_f]Eve[/name_f]!
    [name_f]Iris[/name_f] - love this name!
    [name_f]Juliana[/name_f] - too close to [name_f]Viviana[/name_f]
    [name_f]Lena[/name_f] - itā€™s ok
  • [name_f]Lila[/name_f] - I like it
    [name_f]Madeline[/name_f] - not my fav
    [name_f]Nadine[/name_f] - I like it
    [name_f]Penelope[/name_f] - I love it with nn [name_f]Lola[/name_f]!
  • [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] - itā€™s ok
    [name_f]Valentina[/name_f] - I like it with nn [name_u]Val[/name_u]
  • [name_f]Vera[/name_f] - too sharp for me.

Alternative Nicknames and What I Like Best from Each:

[name_f]Adelaide[/name_f]: [name_f]Adelle[/name_f], [name_f]Adele[/name_f], [name_f]Heidi[/name_f] (from the [name_m]German[/name_m] variant ā€œ[name_f]Adelheid[/name_f]ā€), [name_f]Delia[/name_f], Deela. I love the gentle feel, sounds like sweet and fruity marmalade. SO classy. Country classic, like having a picnic in the meadow under the willow trees on the edge of the lake, with jam on toast, wearing straw bonnets and red-and-white gingham cotton and resting after having just picked strawberries. (Inspired by [name_f]Jane[/name_f] [name_u]Austen[/name_u]'s [name_f]Emma[/name_f]).

[name_f]Annabelle[/name_f]: [name_f]Annie[/name_f], [name_f]Anne[/name_f], [name_f]Anna[/name_f]. I love the ā€œbelleā€ sound. Besides being [name_m]French[/name_m] for beautiful, it reminds me of the dainty hanging lily of the valley flowers because they look like little bells. Frilly, feminine classic (in a good way.) More classy and popular than [name_f]Arabelle[/name_f].

[name_f]Arabelle[/name_f]: [name_f]Aria[/name_f], [name_u]Ara[/name_u]. [name_m]Ah[/name_m], another ā€œ-belleā€ name, with the lily of the valley bell flowers. Frilly, feminine classic. More airy than [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f].

[name_f]Carina[/name_f]: [name_f]Rina[/name_f]. I know a Chilean woman named [name_f]Carina[/name_f], so this name reminds me of the wild colors, flora, and culture of Latin [name_u]America[/name_u]. I imagine your [name_f]Carina[/name_f] dancing a wild and fun Latin dance with a swirly skirt, rolling the r in her name. Latina party animal.

[name_f]Celia[/name_f]: [name_f]Lia[/name_f], Celly. Soft c sound softens the image of the name. Aristocratic classic, enjoying a cup of tea and scones with her fine china and lace with friends. She is polite, kind, and a wonderful hostess, not to mention well-mannered. Her delicate and soft piano playing shows how gentle the instrument is. You could also imagine her as a Grecian virginal beauty with a draping white toga dipped in gold alongside [name_f]Chloe[/name_f], [name_u]Damaris[/name_u], [name_f]Lydia[/name_f], [name_f]Julia[/name_f], Danaea, [name_f]Delphia[/name_f], [name_f]Daphne[/name_f], [name_f]Penelope[/name_f], and [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f], walking among the magnificent, polished marble Ionian columns and floors of the temple. Her beauty and wit are the stuff myths and legends are made from.

[name_f]Eloise[/name_f]: [name_f]Lois[/name_f], [name_f]Ellie[/name_f]. Aristocratic classic: see [name_f]Celia[/name_f].

[name_f]Evangeline[/name_f]/a: [name_u]Angie[/name_u], [name_f]Angela[/name_f], [name_f]Lina[/name_f], Gelly, [name_f]Eva[/name_f], [name_u]Angel[/name_u]. Country classic, see [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f]. Also celestial and pure, holy and devout. Reminds me of The [name_f]Princess[/name_f] and the Frog (she was a radiant star who never strayed from her course, always remaining true), and the Acadian [name_m]French[/name_m] Catholic girl who was separated from her true love [name_m]Gabriel[/name_m] by the British in [name_f]Louisiana[/name_f]. After being separated for years and years of searching, she finally rushes to his arms as he lays on his deathbed from disease. They can now die in peace and happiness, for they have finally been reunited. Based on the romantic and tragic poem by [name_m]Henry[/name_m] Wadsworth [name_m]Longfellow[/name_m]. [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f]: The very personification of fidelity and determination, purity and heavenly light.

[name_f]Juliana[/name_f]: Combo of Grecian goddess (see second part of [name_f]Celia[/name_f]) and frilly classic (see [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f].)

[name_f]Madeline[/name_f]: Either country classic or frilly classic. Definitely sophisticated [name_m]French[/name_m] as well.

[name_f]Iris[/name_f]: Delicate, violet flower. More free-thinking than other flowers as irises have more individual shapes and petal shapes. The iris flower is bejeweled in moist rain droplets after a light [name_f]April[/name_f] shower, the water beads creating a brilliant show of lavender, magenta, violet, and indigo as art meets nature and she displays the full variety of her hues and talents. In the distance, the sun gently peeks through the clouds and illuminates natureā€™s painting in ways unimaginable.

[name_f]Nadine[/name_f]: [name_m]Don[/name_m]'t like.

[name_f]Penelope[/name_f]: [name_u]Nelly[/name_u]. Grecian beauty, the faithful and wise seamstress wife of [name_m]Odysseus[/name_m], remained faithful to him despite bribery, pressure, threats, and the persistent grind of time, and still no [name_m]Odysseus[/name_m]. [name_m]Just[/name_m] when all hope seemed lost, and when the wicked suitors would force her to choose one of them, her unwavering faith in [name_m]Odysseus[/name_m]ā€™ arrival came true at just the right time. See also the second part of [name_f]Celia[/name_f].

[name_f]Tessa[/name_f]: [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] is itself a nickname for [name_f]Theresa[/name_f]. Reminds me of the brilliant [name_f]Nikola[/name_f] [name_f]Tesla[/name_f]. [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] will be a genius inventor or scientist. Or a saint, if she goes by [name_f]Theresa[/name_f]. [name_f]Theresa[/name_f] is like [name_f]Evangelina[/name_f]; pure and godly, with a moral lifestyle and care for others that seems divine in origin. Their focuses are heavenward. They are humble and patient, full of virtue. Their lives are dedicated first to God, then to helping others in their greatest need.

[name_f]Valentina[/name_f]: [name_f]Tina[/name_f], [name_u]Val[/name_u]. I know an Italian girl named [name_f]Valentina[/name_f], and she and her family just always call her by her full name. I associate her with [name_u]Valentine[/name_u]'s [name_u]Day[/name_u], but in a good way. She is always loving and caring, and has a big heart.

[name_f]Vera[/name_f]: [name_f]Vera[/name_f] Wang, clothing designer. [name_f]Vera[/name_f] will be a fashionista and a celebrity.

Other options:
[name_f]Anastasia[/name_f]
[name_f]Renee[/name_f]
[name_f]Natalie[/name_f]
[name_f]Natalya[/name_f]
[name_f]Natasha[/name_f]
[name_f]Gloria[/name_f]
[name_f]Marjorie[/name_f]
[name_f]Maryanne[/name_f]
[name_f]Anne[/name_f]-marie
[name_f]Odette[/name_f]
[name_f]Odessa[/name_f]
[name_f]Ophelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Giselle[/name_f]
[name_f]Lorretta[/name_f]
[name_f]Lorraine[/name_f]
[name_f]Emma[/name_f]
[name_f]Celeste[/name_f]
[name_f]Priscilla[/name_f]
[name_f]Jemima[/name_f] (popular among the British aristocracy; means ā€œdoveā€)

Sorry if I wrote any repeats.

  1. [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f] ā€¦loveā€¦ prefer [name_f]Annabel[/name_f] sp.
  2. [name_f]Clara[/name_f]ā€¦ love
  3. [name_f]Penelope[/name_f]ā€¦like
  4. [name_f]Iris[/name_f]ā€¦like ā€¦ but prefer [name_f]Isla[/name_f] which I love!

I would love this sibset Wow!

  • [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f] - Iā€™m not a huge fan but I do love [name_f]Heidi[/name_f] as a nn
    [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f] - Ok but not my favorite
  • [name_f]Arabelle[/name_f]/a I like this better than [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f]
  • [name_f]Carina[/name_f] - Itā€™s very pretty, but not my style
  • [name_f]Celia[/name_f] - Cute, but I prefer [name_f]Cecilia[/name_f]
    [name_f]Clara[/name_f] - Pretty and classic. Always a good option.
    [name_f]Eloise[/name_f] - [name_u]Love[/name_u] [name_f]Eloise[/name_f]! Itā€™s cute, femenine, and spunky!
    [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] - Another of my favorites! Itā€™s so beautiful and elegant.
    [name_f]Iris[/name_f] - A great flower name thatā€™s not over used.
    [name_f]Juliana[/name_f] - Another pretty classic, but it just doesnā€™t grab me.
    [name_f]Lena[/name_f] - One of my all time favorite names. I love the sound and think itā€™s a great combination of strong and feminine.
  • [name_f]Lila[/name_f] - I donā€™t like this as much as [name_f]Lena[/name_f]
    [name_f]Madeline[/name_f] - Cute
    [name_f]Nadine[/name_f] - I should like this name, but for some reason I donā€™t.
    [name_f]Penelope[/name_f] - [name_u]Love[/name_u] the nnā€™s [name_u]Penny[/name_u] and [name_f]Poppy[/name_f]
  • [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] - Cute, but seems to be getting very trendy
    [name_f]Valentina[/name_f] - nnā€™s for this could be [name_f]Tina[/name_f] or [name_u]Val[/name_u]
  • [name_f]Vera[/name_f] - Itā€™s ok.

My favorites from your list would be [name_f]Eloise[/name_f], [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f], [name_f]Lena[/name_f], [name_f]Clara[/name_f], and [name_f]Iris[/name_f]. I also like [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f] nn [name_f]Heidi[/name_f].

  • [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f]- [name_f]Adele[/name_f] could be a cute nn. It is nice, but Iā€™ve always thought it was very old lady-ish.
    [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f]- Very pretty but seems a little trendier than [name_f]Viviana[/name_f], it also makes two [name_f]Ana[/name_f] names which may be an issue.
  • [name_f]Arabelle[/name_f]/a - [name_f]Arabella[/name_f] and [name_f]Viviana[/name_f] sound beautiful together.
  • [name_f]Carina[/name_f] (nn [name_f]Cara[/name_f])- I love this one as well, so elegant.
  • [name_f]Celia[/name_f]- eh its okay. I prefer [name_f]Cecilia[/name_f]
    [name_f]Clara[/name_f]- It seems too short compared to [name_f]Viviana[/name_f]
    [name_f]Eloise[/name_f] - Another beauty that could definitely work.
    [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f]/a - So many great nn options. [name_f]Evie[/name_f] and [name_f]Vivi[/name_f] sound cute!
    [name_f]Iris[/name_f]- Again a little short.
    [name_f]Juliana[/name_f]- Very pretty but again another [name_f]Ana[/name_f] name. [name_f]Viviana[/name_f] and [name_f]Juliana[/name_f] sound a little too matchy.
    [name_f]Lena[/name_f]- Its a little short to me with [name_f]Viviana[/name_f] but could be a nn for [name_f]Evangelina[/name_f] or [name_f]Madeline[/name_f], or even a stretch for [name_f]Valentina[/name_f]
  • [name_f]Lila[/name_f]- Beautiful, but again, short in length.
    [name_f]Madeline[/name_f]- Another beautiful name. It sounds beautiful with your daughter
    [name_f]Nadine[/name_f]- okay, not my favorite for you
    [name_f]Penelope[/name_f] - its okay, it doesnā€™t sound as princessy as [name_f]Viviana[/name_f]
  • [name_f]Tessa[/name_f]- I really like this
    [name_f]Valentina[/name_f] - Beautiful, maybe a stretch but [name_f]Lena[/name_f] as a nn?
  • [name_f]Vera[/name_f]- cute but [name_f]Vivi[/name_f] and [name_f]Vera[/name_f] is very matchy.

My favorites for you
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] and [name_f]Arabella[/name_f], [name_f]Vivi[/name_f] and [name_f]Ella[/name_f]
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] and [name_f]Carina[/name_f], [name_f]Vivi[/name_f] and [name_f]Cara[/name_f]
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] and [name_f]Madeline[/name_f], [name_f]Vivi[/name_f] and [name_f]Lena[/name_f]/[name_f]Lina[/name_f]?
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] and [name_f]Evangelina[/name_f], [name_f]Vivi[/name_f] and [name_f]Lena[/name_f]/[name_f]Lina[/name_f]
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] and [name_f]Valentina[/name_f], [name_f]Vivi[/name_f] and [name_f]Lena[/name_f]?

Good [name_m]Luck[/name_m], [name_f]Viviana[/name_f] seems very difficult to match as its so elegant and beautiful!

[name_f]Adelaide[/name_f]- Pretty, but not my favorite. Especially if you donā€™t love any of the nicknames.
[name_f]Annabelle[/name_f]- Really like [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f] it reminds me of a spunky little girl.
[name_f]Arabelle[/name_f]/a- I much prefer [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f].
[name_f]Carina[/name_f] (nn [name_f]Cara[/name_f])- I like this it is pretty, and not overused.
[name_f]Celia[/name_f]- Its ok I prefer [name_f]Cecelia[/name_f] or [name_f]Cecilia[/name_f].
[name_f]Clara[/name_f]- Pretty and Classic.
[name_f]Eloise[/name_f] (nn [name_f]Elle[/name_f], [name_f]Lola[/name_f], [name_f]Lolly[/name_f])- I like this a lot, and love your nicknames. [name_f]Lolly[/name_f] and [name_f]Vivi[/name_f] are adorable!!
[name_f]Evangeline[/name_f]/a (nn [name_f]Gigi[/name_f], [name_f]Eve[/name_f], [name_f]Evie[/name_f])- Like this but seems too matchy with your daughters name.
[name_f]Iris[/name_f]- Its ok, not as pretty as a lot of others on your list.
[name_f]Juliana[/name_f]- I like this.
[name_f]Lena[/name_f]- Seems like it should be a nickname for a longer name.
[name_f]Lila[/name_f]- Pretty but sounds a little plain next to [name_f]Viviana[/name_f]
[name_f]Madeline[/name_f]- its ok.
[name_f]Nadine[/name_f]- I like that its unique but again donā€™t see it next to [name_f]Viviana[/name_f].
[name_f]Penelope[/name_f]- pretty love all the nicknames.
[name_f]Tessa[/name_f]- its ok.
[name_f]Valentina[/name_f]- This would be pretty with your daughters name, but might get trapped into using all V names

My favorites with your daughters name are [name_f]Eloise[/name_f] and [name_f]Valentina[/name_f].

[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] feels very exotic and beautiful to my ear so I would try to replicate that feeling with a sister name.

[name_u]Love[/name_u]
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] & [name_f]Arabelle[/name_f]/a - Both are exotic beauties!
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] & [name_f]Carina[/name_f] - Unexpected and very fashionable combo. Carolina would also be a great fit.
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] & [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f]/a - This has a nice vintage feel, very sweet.

Like
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] & [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f] - Both are very pretty names
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] & [name_f]Juliana[/name_f] - Style wise these are great, but [name_f]IMO[/name_f] they are a bit too matchy with the ana endings. Maybe Vivana and [name_f]Juliet[/name_f] instead.
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] & [name_f]Lila[/name_f] - I might be partial to this because of my girls but I like this combo.
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] & [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] - This is a nice option if you want something that isnā€™t a big as [name_f]Viviana[/name_f].
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] & [name_f]Valentina[/name_f] - [name_f]IMO[/name_f] they are too similar for sisters but style wise they are a great match.

Neutral
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] & [name_f]Celia[/name_f] - I much prefer [name_f]Cecilia[/name_f] or [name_f]Cecily[/name_f] with big sister [name_f]Viviana[/name_f]
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] & [name_f]Iris[/name_f]
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] & [name_f]Nadine[/name_f] - I like [name_f]Nadine[/name_f] and it is exotic but something feels off, I think it sounds too harsh.
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] & [name_f]Vera[/name_f]

Dislike
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] & [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f] - [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f] is a name I personally love but it sounds too rough with [name_f]Viviana[/name_f]
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] & [name_f]Clara[/name_f] - This is beautiful with the mundane
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] & [name_f]Eloise[/name_f] - They feel mismatched too me.
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] & [name_f]Lena[/name_f] - [name_f]Lena[/name_f] lacks the sparkle [name_f]Viviana[/name_f] has
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] & [name_f]Madeline[/name_f] - Not very original
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] & [name_f]Penelope[/name_f] - [name_f]Penelope[/name_f] sounds a bit clunky with [name_f]Viviana[/name_f] what about [name_f]Calliope[/name_f]

[name_f]Adelaide[/name_f] - I like [name_f]Ada[/name_f], but I feel [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f] is so trendy right now.
[name_f]Annabelle[/name_f] - ā€¦
[name_f]Arabelle[/name_f]/a - a little more special than [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f].
[name_f]Carina[/name_f] - I donā€™t really care for the ā€˜inaā€™ sound
[name_f]Celia[/name_f]- [name_m]How[/name_m] about [name_f]Cecily[/name_f]
[name_f]Clara[/name_f] - cute, like the girl in nutcracker
[name_f]Eloise[/name_f] - love love, along with all your nickname choices. Fresh!
[name_f]Evangeline[/name_f]/a- I hear this one around too much lately
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] - I like [name_f]Ivy[/name_f] better
[name_f]Juliana[/name_f] - I prefer [name_f]Luciana[/name_f] or [name_f]Ariana[/name_f]
[name_f]Lena[/name_f] - ā€¦
[name_f]Lila[/name_f] - ā€¦
[name_f]Madeline[/name_f]- The differing pronunciation issues bother me
[name_f]Nadine[/name_f] - cute and different
[name_f]Penelope[/name_f] - [name_u]Penny[/name_u] and [name_f]Lola[/name_f] are great!
[name_f]Tessa[/name_f] - ā€¦
[name_f]Valentina[/name_f] ā€¦
[name_f]Vera[/name_f] ā€¦

Here are my thoughts on your name list for [name_f]Viviana[/name_f]'s sister. Iā€™ve bolded the names which I think would be the best options and have made suggestions for alternatives.

[name_f]Adelaide[/name_f] - vintage charm as well as contemporary vibe (place name). This version is a little too staid compared to [name_f]Viviana[/name_f]. [name_f]Do[/name_f] you like [name_f]Adela[/name_f], [name_f]Adelaida[/name_f], [name_f]Adeliza[/name_f] or [name_f]Adelita[/name_f]?

[name_f]Annabelle[/name_f] - I prefer the [name_f]Annabel[/name_f] spelling. Itā€™s feminine and pretty but itā€™s too similar to [name_f]Viviana[/name_f].

[name_f]Arabelle[/name_f]/a - I like both versions but [name_f]Arabella[/name_f] would be a little better with [name_f]Viviana[/name_f]. The two are a great match in feminine beauty.

[name_f]Carina[/name_f] - one of my favourite Italian names. However, it ends with an ā€œnaā€ like [name_f]Viviana[/name_f]. What about [name_f]Carita[/name_f], [name_f]Carissa[/name_f], [name_f]Carmela[/name_f]/[name_f]Carmelita[/name_f], [name_f]Carlotta[/name_f] or even Casilda?

[name_f]Celia[/name_f] - love this name. Itā€™s feminine but has strength as well. Goes well with [name_f]Viviana[/name_f].

[name_f]Clara[/name_f] - a wonderful choice. I think [name_f]Clarissa[/name_f] would be lovely too.

[name_f]Eloise[/name_f] - this [name_m]French[/name_m] name would be ok but I canā€™t help think that [name_f]Eloisa[/name_f] may be a better pick.

[name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] - this name is romantic and mysterious. However, it sounds too similar to [name_f]Viviana[/name_f] but the ā€œvā€ and ā€œanā€ sounds. I think [name_f]Angelica[/name_f] would be a better option.

[name_f]Iris[/name_f] - one of my favourite flower/mythological names but Iā€™m not feeling it with [name_f]Viviana[/name_f]. It doesnā€™t have that feminissima spark.

[name_f]Juliana[/name_f] - a nice name but the matchy ā€œanaā€ ending is not advisable. [name_f]Do[/name_f] you like [name_f]Julietta[/name_f]/[name_f]Giulietta[/name_f] or even [name_f]Gabriella[/name_f]?

[name_f]Lena[/name_f] - it has the ā€œnaā€ ending issue and itā€™s too short.

[name_f]Lila[/name_f] - I love its sweet vintage charm with a bit of sass. I would also suggest [name_f]Liliosa[/name_f].

[name_f]Madeline[/name_f] - a nice name but it sounds lacklustre next to [name_f]Viviana[/name_f]. [name_f]Do[/name_f] you like [name_f]Magdala[/name_f]?

[name_f]Nadine[/name_f] - I like this name but I donā€™t think this is the right version. [name_m]How[/name_m] about [name_f]Nadia[/name_f]? There is also [name_f]Sonia[/name_f].

[name_f]Penelope[/name_f] - this isnā€™t my favourite mythological name but it goes well with [name_f]Viviana[/name_f]. Itā€™s getting a lot of exposure due to the Kardashian child.

[name_f]Tessa[/name_f] - not a fave of mine but it goes well with [name_f]Viviana[/name_f].

[name_f]Valentina[/name_f] - a lovely choice but it has two problems: the same ā€œVā€ initital and the same ā€œnaā€ ending.

[name_f]Vera[/name_f] - I love the simplicity and the meaning of this name but perhaps itā€™s too simple next to [name_f]Viviana[/name_f]. It also shares the same initial.