One of my GP shows is Vampire Diaries. I’m almost ashamed - but they use such awesome names. [name_f]My[/name_f] most recent VD love is [name_m]Enzo[/name_m]. I think [name_m]Enzo[/name_m] is amazing, it’s just a little short as a fn for my liking.
Here’s my problem… my god son’s name is [name_u]Lawrence[/name_u]! They are a no nn family so I’m not worried about them being upset about nn [name_m]Enzo[/name_m] provided I don’t use [name_m]Lorenzo[/name_m] as a full name.
[name_f]Do[/name_f] any of you amazing, creative Berries have any suggestions? Or is it hopeless and I should just leave [name_m]Enzo[/name_m] on my GP list?
Any and all suggestions are eagerly anticipated and more than welcome. I’m totally at a loss.
[name_m]Fiorenzo[/name_m]
[name_m]Kenzo[/name_m] (maybe you could use this as a nickname for [name_m]Kenneth[/name_m] or [name_u]Kennedy[/name_u]?)
[name_m]Vincenzo[/name_m]
I see you have [name_m]Vincent[/name_m] on your list–I think [name_m]Enzo[/name_m] could be a nickname for [name_m]Vincent[/name_m]!
Seriously, I see no problem with having a [name_u]Lawrence[/name_u] and a [name_m]Lorenzo[/name_m] in the same family, and much less with a [name_u]Lawrence[/name_u] and an [name_m]Enzo[/name_m]?
Apart from the examples mentioned: [name_u]Mackenzie[/name_u], [name_m]Wenzel[/name_m], [name_m]Enrico[/name_m] or [name_m]Henry[/name_m], perhaps?
[name_f]Megan[/name_f] - your post was actually super helpful. I was having such a name block. [name_m]Vincent[/name_m] with a O- or -o middle name nn [name_m]Enzo[/name_m] would totally work for me - I can’t believe I didn’t think of [name_m]Vincenzo[/name_m] - awesome, thanks!!!
SugarPlum - Ordinarily I’d agree but as [name_u]Lawrence[/name_u] is my cousin’s son and my god-son - and she looked long and far for a “classic but under-popular” name I know she would be upset by me considering [name_m]Lorenzo[/name_m] or anything with a too similar name root. (I think I could get away with [name_m]Enzo[/name_m] as a nn I like the idea of [name_m]Henry[/name_m]. I have [name_m]Hendrik[/name_m] on my list and was thinking of nn [name_m]Henry[/name_m] but maybe [name_m]Hendrik[/name_m] with a z or o middle would work just as well… what do you think?
Thanks you two for your great suggestions. If anyone else has more I’d love to hear them!!!
[name_m]Enzo[/name_m] is one of our top picks for a boy, as he will be a significant portion Italian - but we would just use [name_m]Enzo[/name_m] as the full name. Does he have to have a different full name or would you consider using it as the full name?
…I had no idea it was on Vampire Diaries though. Might rethink it a bit more now.
The first name could begin with E, En, etc, and the middle name could begin with N, or contain an O ending, so it would be a combo nickname instead of a nn based solely off of his first name.
Example:
[name_m]Evander[/name_m] [name_m]Santos[/name_m] or [name_u]Evan[/name_u] [name_m]Zachariah[/name_m] or [name_u]Emerson[/name_u] [name_m]Zachary[/name_m]
[name_u]Lou[/name_u] - for me [name_m]Enzo[/name_m] is too short. I already have slight issues with how short [name_m]Erich[/name_m] and [name_m]Felix[/name_m] are on my list and they only manage to hang onto top spots because I do love them that much.
In regards to using [name_m]Enzo[/name_m]: someone said this on a thread the other day about another show but I think its worth repeating: don’t rule out a name you like because of a show you don’t even watch. VD isn’t going to be on the air forever - but your son will be our son forever. You need to love the name. (Plus: the show is doesn’t have the same cult status as something like StarTrek for example - people won’t here [name_m]Enzo[/name_m] and think VD the way they here [name_m]Kirk[/name_m] and think of [name_m]Captain[/name_m] [name_m]Kirk[/name_m].
[name_u]Ashley[/name_u] - An E first and Z second is actually a brilliant idea. With [name_m]Erich[/name_m] and [name_u]Emmett[/name_u] already being favorites of mine and [name_m]Zachary[/name_m] being a potential option as a middle (to honor a deceased college friend of me SO). We might do a double middle as I have a double middle so Z in second place would be awesome thanks. (Not that this would dissuade me or that I think anyone else would ever make the association but with [name_u]Emmett[/name_u] and [name_m]Enzo[/name_m] there’s a lot of Vampire love to go around. lol).