Opinions/ Comments on this (long) name list?

Okay, so I redid my list and wanted some opinions. The last time I did this it helped a lot.

[name]Anabella[/name] nn [name]Bella[/name]- Does it sound like “Antebellum”?
[name]Greta[/name]- too old fashioned/out of style?
[name]Rosalie[/name] nn [name]Rose[/name]/ [name]Rosie[/name]
[name]Amalia[/name] nn [name]Mali[/name] (pr. [name]Molly[/name])
[name]Angelica[/name]- does it remind you of rugrats?
[name]Hadley[/name] nn [name]Addy[/name]/ Haddie
[name]Demetria[/name] nn [name]Demi[/name]
[name]Lyric[/name]- does it sound made up?
[name]Callista[/name] nn [name]Calla[/name]
[name]Imogen[/name]
[name]Francesca[/name]
[name]Vanessa[/name] nn [name]Nessi[/name] - too lochness monsterish?
[name]Claire[/name]
[name]Aubriana[/name] nn Aubri, or bree.
[name]Delaney[/name] nn [name]Della[/name] or [name]Laney[/name]
[name]Elizabeth[/name] nn [name]Ella[/name] or [name]Bliss[/name]. (Saw someone post the nn [name]Bliss[/name] and I [name]LOVE[/name] it. Wdyt?)
Novalee nn [name]Nova[/name]- Too made up sounding?
[name]Sylvia[/name] nn Sylvi
[name]Elspeth[/name] nn [name]Elsa[/name]- Does it sound like someone is just slurring the name [name]Elizabeth[/name]?

I’d love to hear your thoughts. Thanks! :smiley:

[name]Anabella[/name] nn [name]Bella[/name]- Does it sound like “Antebellum”? - Never thought of antebellum. Not a high-frequency word (unless you live near a southern cultural center or something?). I do think it’s a little bit too frilly for my own taste, but it’s a fine name overall.

[name]Greta[/name]- too old fashioned/out of style? - not for me, but I’m sure some would feel that way. It might be too [name]Greta[/name] van Susteren for others. I like this name overall.

[name]Rosalie[/name] nn [name]Rose[/name]/ [name]Rosie[/name] - very pretty, and I like it. I know Twilight would bother some…it doesn’t me, at this time at least.

[name]Amalia[/name] nn [name]Mali[/name] (pr. [name]Molly[/name]) - OMG I love this name and no one ever seems to think of it : D. Yes!

[name]Angelica[/name]- does it remind you of rugrats? - no, it doesn’t. It does remind me of [name]Anjelica[/name] [name]Huston[/name] a bit, but not in a bad way or anything. I like it.

[name]Hadley[/name] nn [name]Addy[/name]/ Haddie - I like it pretty well but it does seem trendy, there are more vintage ways to get to [name]Addy[/name] and Haddie.

[name]Demetria[/name] nn [name]Demi[/name] - [name]Demi[/name] is too [name]Moore[/name] and [name]Demetria[/name] is too much.

[name]Lyric[/name]- does it sound made up? - to me, yes, rather, like the idea but your style seems more classic so I’m not sure it’s right for you.

[name]Callista[/name] nn [name]Calla[/name] - I like it, I prefer spelling [name]Calista[/name], seems simpler. Right now kind of tired of Gingrich’s wife…not even about the politics just that it’s her name now more than it was Flockhart’s, to me. Let’s see if [name]Newt[/name] wins the election before you decide lol : D.

[name]Imogen[/name] - we were posting about this elsewhere. [name]LOVE[/name]!

[name]Francesca[/name] - I understand the appeal, but it’s kind of clunky to me, maybe past in the good way.

[name]Vanessa[/name] nn [name]Nessi[/name] - too lochness monsterish? - well, [name]Nessi[/name] yes, [name]Nessa[/name] no (to me). [name]Vanessa[/name] feels a little tired…OK though. [name]Agnes[/name] nn [name]Nessa[/name]?

[name]Claire[/name] - classic, elegant, lovely, love it.

[name]Aubriana[/name] nn Aubri, or bree. - OK, I like [name]Aubrey[/name], but [name]Aubriana[/name] is too much to me. If you use [name]Aubrey[/name], please spell it that way…

[name]Delaney[/name] nn [name]Della[/name] or [name]Laney[/name] - not my usual taste, nor perhaps yours, but I do really love it. Between this and [name]Hadley[/name] I like this more, though [name]Delaney[/name] and [name]Hadley[/name] would be a pretty good sibset.

[name]Elizabeth[/name] nn [name]Ella[/name] or [name]Bliss[/name]. (Saw someone post the nn [name]Bliss[/name] and I [name]LOVE[/name] it. Wdyt?) - classic and really like either nickname.

Novalee nn [name]Nova[/name]- Too made up sounding? - maybe somewhat? But I do kind of like it. [name]Just[/name] [name]Nova[/name] probably would be more elegant.

[name]Sylvia[/name] nn Sylvi - love love love love it, would probably spell the nn [name]Sylvie[/name]

[name]Elspeth[/name] nn [name]Elsa[/name]- Does it sound like someone is just slurring the name [name]Elizabeth[/name]? - maybe a bit? I know the Scottish heritage but I’m not sure how those who don’t would react. I think you could use [name]Elsa[/name] as an [name]Elizabeth[/name] nn, or even [name]Elizabeth[/name] nn [name]Elspeth[/name]. I think [name]Elspeth[/name] is pretty great but it might be the sort of name that in the US, if that’s where you are, is best in the middle.

[name]Anabella[/name] nn [name]Bella[/name] - love it. I adore the nn [name]Bella[/name] despite its popularity/trendiness. I think it’s adorable, and if I do have an [name]Isabelle[/name], she’ll likely go by [name]Bella[/name] at some point, especially when she’s little. I prefer [name]Annabel[/name] or [name]Annabella[/name], but this is adorable, too. tbh, the Antebellum thing never crossed my mind, and I don’t think it’s a huge deal. Maybe she’ll grow up loving Lady Antebellum, haha.
[name]Greta[/name] - not a huge favorite of mine, but I do like it. It’s definitely in style and not too old-fashioned! If you’re worried, you could do [name]Gretchen[/name] or [name]Margaret[/name], nn [name]Greta[/name]…
[name]Rosalie[/name] nn [name]Rose[/name]/ [name]Rosie[/name] - love [name]Rosalie[/name], but I’ve never been keen on the nn [name]Rose[/name]/[name]Rosa[/name]/[name]Rosie[/name]. I do love [name]Ro[/name] and [name]Ally[/name] as nns for it though.
[name]Amalia[/name] nn [name]Mali[/name] (pr. [name]Molly[/name]) - I really like [name]Amalia[/name] and the nn [name]Molly[/name]/[name]Mali[/name] for it is really cute. I know a woman who has a stepdaughter named [name]Amalia[/name] [name]Jane[/name], nn [name]Marley[/name], and I think that’s adorable, too.
[name]Angelica[/name] - lol, yes, it does remind me of Rugrats. I’ve never seen the show but I’ve heard the [name]Angelica[/name] is bratty as all get-out, so I wouldn’t want to use it for that reason, haha. I do love [name]Angelina[/name], though! I think [name]Annie[/name], [name]Elina[/name], [name]Lina[/name], and [name]Angie[/name] are adorable nns.
[name]Hadley[/name] nn [name]Addy[/name]/ Haddie - like [name]Hadley[/name]. It used to be in my top 3, but then I decided I wouldn’t use a unisex name for my daughter… I have one and I really didn’t like it. I do love [name]Hadley[/name], though, and Haddie and [name]Addy[/name] are really cute.
[name]Demetria[/name] nn [name]Demi[/name] - I like the nn [name]Demi[/name], but I don’t love it, and I don’t love [name]Demetria[/name] anywhere near as much as I like [name]Demi[/name], even. It is nice though.
[name]Lyric[/name] - too nouveau to me. I love [name]Lyra[/name] and Lyrica, but wouldn’t touch Lyrica because of the fibromyalgia medication. I think [name]Lyra[/name] is stunning and totally usable, though. My problem with [name]Lyric[/name], besides its new-agey feel, is that it’s totally gender-ambiguous. I’ve heard it used just as much on boys as girls, and I don’t feel like it has a masculine or feminine feel to it… [name]Lyra[/name], on the other hand, is fun, fiesty, girly, strong, a bit vintage, and charming… definitely clear which gender it is!
[name]Callista[/name] nn [name]Calla[/name] - used to love [name]Callista[/name] until I met one that totally destroyed the name for me. :frowning: I still think it’s a fabulous choice for others, though. I prefer the nn [name]Callie[/name] to [name]Calla[/name].
[name]Imogen[/name] - love [name]Imogen[/name]. It’s a MN on my list. I’ve always preferred it as a MN, but it’s cute in either position. I love the nns [name]Immy[/name] and [name]Gen[/name].
[name]Francesca[/name] - too exotic for me, but I do see the appeal. I think [name]Annie[/name] and Cesca/Chesca are cute nns.
[name]Vanessa[/name] nn [name]Nessi[/name] - [name]Vanessa[/name] is cute. I used the name [name]Nessa[/name] in a story once. I like it, but now that I think of it, it does remind me of the [name]Loch[/name] Ness Monster, haha. I knew a girl named Vanina (vah-NEE-nah) nn Vani (VAH-nee), so maybe Vani would be a nice alternative nickname?
[name]Claire[/name] - like it a lot. It’s all over my list as a MN, haha. I just can’t imagine me with a [name]Claire[/name], so I don’t have it as a FN on my list anymore. It’s lovely, though. I do prefer [name]Clara[/name]…
[name]Aubriana[/name] nn Aubri, or bree - not a fan. [name]Aubrey[/name]/Aubri is too masculine for me (especially since I met someone yesterday with the mn [name]Aubrey[/name], and he was such a boy!), and I’ve never liked the nn [name]Bree[/name]/[name]Bri[/name]/[name]Brie[/name]. I do like [name]Abriana[/name] kind of, though.
[name]Delaney[/name] nn [name]Della[/name] or [name]Laney[/name] - I’m biased in favor of this name as a sweet, perfect, heartwrenchingly adorable little three-year-old named [name]Delaney[/name] saved my life a few years ago, but I doubt I would use it. It fits too much into the unisex category for me. I recently found Delana in my family tree, though, and think that’s sweet. [name]Elena[/name] or [name]Magdalena[/name] could be other alternative ways to get the nn [name]Laney[/name]…
[name]Elizabeth[/name] nn [name]Ella[/name] or [name]Bliss[/name]. (Saw someone post the nn [name]Bliss[/name] and I [name]LOVE[/name] it. Wdyt?) - [name]LOVE[/name] [name]Elizabeth[/name]/[name]Elisabeth[/name] nn [name]Ella[/name]! I don’t think I’ve seen anyone else that likes [name]Ella[/name] as a nn for it. It’s usually [name]Ellie[/name], which I don’t like, haha. I think [name]Ella[/name] is so charming and vintage, though. I would love to meet an [name]Elizabeth[/name] nn [name]Ella[/name]. I’m currently smitten with [name]Elizabeth[/name] [name]Sophie[/name] nn [name]Ella[/name], personally… don’t know if you’re looking for combos. :slight_smile: [name]Bliss[/name] is okay, but not my cup of tea.
Novalee nn [name]Nova[/name] - I don’t think it’s too made-up sounding, but it’s definitely too nouveau for me. I like [name]Norah[/name] much better than [name]Nova[/name], and [name]Norah[/name] isn’t exactly my cup of tea, either.
[name]Sylvia[/name] nn Sylvi - [name]LOVE[/name] [name]Sylvie[/name]. I would just forget [name]Sylvia[/name] and go straight for the chic, classy, French-ey [name]Sylvie[/name], though! It’s so charming and sweet. Lovelovelove.
[name]Elspeth[/name] nn [name]Elsa[/name] - like [name]Elspeth[/name] and love the name/nn [name]Elsa[/name]. I don’t think it sounds like a lazy way of saying [name]Elizabeth[/name], haha.

[name]Anabella[/name], [name]Rosalie[/name], [name]Callista[/name], [name]Imogen[/name], [name]Elizabeth[/name], and [name]Sylvie[/name] are my favorites.

Good luck!

[name]Anabella[/name] nn [name]Bella[/name]- I don’t think it sounds like antebellum. I prefer [name]Annabel[/name] personally. I hate the nn [name]Bella[/name], sorry.
[name]Greta[/name]- Not too old fashioned at all! I love it!
[name]Rosalie[/name] nn [name]Rose[/name]/ [name]Rosie[/name] - Like it.
[name]Amalia[/name] nn [name]Mali[/name] (pr. [name]Molly[/name]) - Like it. I actually knew a girl named [name]Mali[/name].
[name]Angelica[/name]- Honestly, yes it does remind me of Rugrats! But I watched that when I was younger. I think the connection will be totally lost on kids her age.
[name]Hadley[/name] nn [name]Addy[/name]/ Haddie - It’s ok. NMS.
[name]Demetria[/name] nn [name]Demi[/name] - NMS.
[name]Lyric[/name]- Doesn’t sound made up but to me it’s a word, not a name.
[name]Callista[/name] nn [name]Calla[/name] - Like it but I like nns [name]Cal[/name] or [name]Callie[/name] more.
[name]Imogen[/name] - [name]Love[/name] it.
[name]Francesca[/name] - A friend I had in middle school’s sister had this name and went be [name]Frankie[/name]… she was adorable! Of course my friend was [name]Charlotte[/name] but went by [name]Charlie[/name]. I wouldn’t use it but I like it.
[name]Vanessa[/name] nn [name]Nessi[/name] - Like [name]Vanessa[/name] but not [name]Nessi[/name].
[name]Claire[/name] - [name]Love[/name] it
[name]Aubriana[/name] nn Aubri, or bree. - [name]Don[/name]'t like. What about [name]Audrey[/name]? Or [name]Audrina[/name], [name]Audriana[/name]? I like those way more.
[name]Delaney[/name] nn [name]Della[/name] or [name]Laney[/name] - It’s ok.
[name]Elizabeth[/name] nn [name]Ella[/name] or [name]Bliss[/name]. - It’s ok. [name]Don[/name]'t really like [name]Bliss[/name] personally.
Novalee nn [name]Nova[/name]- I don’t like it.
[name]Sylvia[/name] nn Sylvi - It’s ok.
[name]Elspeth[/name] nn [name]Elsa[/name]- [name]Don[/name]'t like it. [name]Elsa[/name] is fine though.

Thanks, you guys! I love hearing everyone’s perspectives. My list is finally narrowing down. Usually its miles long because I’m so obsessed with names. :smiley:

Jesba- I love the name [name]Agnes[/name] and hadn’t even thought of it. Thanks! Also, I’m not sure why my style varies so much. Normally I do go for the more classic names, but sometimes trendy ones end up on the list as well lol. I know [name]Delaney[/name] is really nms,but its a family name and for some reason I feel compelled to use it. It has sort of a trendy vibe that I hate though. And it feels sort of predictable, in a way…

Ashthedreamer- Yeah, I think im getting rid of [name]Demetria[/name] and [name]Lyric[/name]. [name]Demetria[/name] is just not very girly, and [name]Lyric[/name] will not age well.
Also, I love [name]Lyra[/name]! It is a lot prettier and sounds more like a name. Totally agree about Novalee too, I don’t even know why or how some of these names end up on my list :slight_smile:

Jennipea382- I knew aa girl named [name]Frankie[/name] too. I think I like the nn [name]Fancy[/name] for it. Is that too weird?Also I love [name]Audrina[/name], but I have a little cousin named [name]Audrina[/name] nn [name]Audrey[/name], so the -[name]Aud[/name] names are out.

[name]Anabella[/name] nn [name]Bella[/name]- Does it sound like “Antebellum”? - It does remind me of Antebellum, but I’m a [name]History[/name] teacher, so… I think it’s a lovely name, and I wouldn’t worry about it.
[name]Greta[/name]- too old fashioned/out of style? - It’s not my style, but it’s not bad.
[name]Rosalie[/name] nn [name]Rose[/name]/ [name]Rosie[/name] - I love this name! It’s on my list, too.
[name]Amalia[/name] nn [name]Mali[/name] (pr. [name]Molly[/name]) - It’s okay.
[name]Angelica[/name]- does it remind you of rugrats? - I like [name]Angelica[/name], and Rugrats didn’t cross my mind until you mentioned it.
[name]Hadley[/name] nn [name]Addy[/name]/ Haddie - Not my style, though I do think [name]Addy[/name] is a cute nn.
[name]Demetria[/name] nn [name]Demi[/name] - Not a fan.
[name]Lyric[/name]- does it sound made up? - It’s okay.
[name]Callista[/name] nn [name]Calla[/name] - Very pretty.
[name]Imogen[/name] - I don’t love it as much as everyone else, but it’s nice.
[name]Francesca[/name] - Very pretty. I like [name]Frankie[/name] as a nn.
[name]Vanessa[/name] nn [name]Nessi[/name] - too lochness monsterish? I like [name]Vanessa[/name], but I wouldn’t go with [name]Nessi[/name] as a nn. Definitely makes me think of the [name]Lock[/name] Ness Monster. What about [name]Nessa[/name]?
[name]Claire[/name] - A nice, classic name.
[name]Aubriana[/name] nn Aubri, or bree. - Not bad. [name]Aubrie[/name] is a cute nn. I’m not fond of [name]Bree[/name].
[name]Delaney[/name] nn [name]Della[/name] or [name]Laney[/name] - Very spunky! [name]Laney[/name] is a cute nn.
[name]Elizabeth[/name] nn [name]Ella[/name] or [name]Bliss[/name]. (Saw someone post the nn [name]Bliss[/name] and I [name]LOVE[/name] it. Wdyt?) - A nice classic name. [name]Bliss[/name] could be a cute nn.
Novalee nn [name]Nova[/name]- Too made up sounding? - I actually like it.
[name]Sylvia[/name] nn Sylvi - Like it.
[name]Elspeth[/name] nn [name]Elsa[/name]- Does it sound like someone is just slurring the name [name]Elizabeth[/name]? - I think it’s lovely, and I like [name]Elsa[/name] as a nn.

First thoughts …

[name]Anabella[/name]: sounds a bit “country” to me. Nothing wrong with that (I’m from South [name]Carolina[/name]), but that was my first thought.
[name]Greta[/name]- love. It almost sounds regal
[name]Rosalie[/name]: Twilight. I’d pass.
[name]Amalia[/name]: [name]Amelia[/name]?
[name]Angelica[/name]: I dont think rugrats, I think [name]Huston[/name]. Sounds very formal
[name]Hadley[/name]: Sounds like the girl-next-door. Fun!
[name]Demetria[/name]: huh?
[name]Lyric[/name]: “does it sound made up?” yes
[name]Callista[/name]: I’d go with one L. Could be a mouth-full for a little girl, though.
[name]Imogen[/name]: not my favorite
[name]Francesca[/name]: ditto
[name]Vanessa[/name]: ditto ditto
[name]Claire[/name]: <3
Aubriana: much prefer the simpler Aubrey
Delaney: LOVE!
Elizabeth: classic classic. I’d skip “Ella” (too popular) and go with Beth or Bess - even Eli
Novalee: sounds very made up
Sylvia: not my cup of tea
Elspeth: what?

Thanks, frustratedauthor! Im glad that the majority of people dont care about [name]Rosalie[/name]'s twilight association, because I love that name!!

jbw202- Im from [name]Alabama[/name], so the country feel to [name]Anabella[/name] really doesnt bother me. :slight_smile:
I love [name]Amelia[/name], as you suggested, but I think that the meal part in uh-meal-ee-uh just sticks out. [name]Demetria[/name] is a name that derived from the greek name, demetrius. It is an established name, but it does sound a little made-up to some, and Im starting to hate the sound of it. I feel like when [name]Callista[/name] has one L, people say “Cuh-[name]LEE[/name]-sta” instead of cuh-list-uh. Maybe thats just me??

Thanks y’all! :smiley:

Also what do you think of [name]Augusta[/name] nn [name]Aggie[/name], and [name]Florence[/name] nn [name]Rory[/name]?

[name]Glad[/name] it’s been helpful! No, something about [name]Delaney[/name] is really pleasant, you are completely right. It is on several long lists for me, and I like it as much as many of my most favorite, but it’s just too different for me in the end.

[name]Augusta[/name] nn [name]Aggie[/name] - I like [name]Augusta[/name] pretty well. [name]Aggie[/name] has never been a big preference of mine, but would fit right in with [name]Abby[/name] and [name]Addie[/name] and be a nice change of pace : D. However, I come back to [name]Agnes[/name] since you say you like it and you could get [name]Aggie[/name] and [name]Nessa[/name] : D.

[name]Florence[/name] nn [name]Rory[/name] - [name]LOVE[/name] : D!

[name]Anabella[/name] nn [name]Bella[/name]- Does it sound like “Antebellum”?- Not too much. I certainly don’t think “antebellum” when I hear the name.
[name]Greta[/name]- [name]Love[/name]!
[name]Rosalie[/name] nn [name]Rose[/name]/ [name]Rosie[/name]- I’m not a huge fan, but it’s fine.
[name]Amalia[/name] nn [name]Mali[/name] (pr. [name]Molly[/name])- I think she would constantly be correcting people who call her [name]Amelia[/name]
[name]Angelica[/name]- does it remind you of rugrats? Yes, but I still like it
[name]Hadley[/name] nn [name]Addy[/name]/ Haddie- NMS
[name]Demetria[/name] nn [name]Demi[/name]- I know a lovely person with this name. It’s not my style, but I like it.
[name]Lyric[/name]- does it sound made up? It doesn’t sound made up, but to me it does sound more word than name.
[name]Callista[/name] nn [name]Calla[/name]- [name]Love[/name] [name]Calla[/name], but not a huge fan of [name]Callista[/name]
[name]Imogen[/name]- I really like it, but I think a lot of people will pronounce it like [name]Emma[/name] [name]Jean[/name]
[name]Francesca[/name]- NMS
[name]Vanessa[/name] nn [name]Nessi[/name] - too lochness monsterish? [name]Vanessa[/name] is fine, but [name]Nessi[/name] screams [name]Loch[/name] Ness
[name]Claire[/name]- [name]Love[/name] it
[name]Aubriana[/name] nn Aubri, or bree. A little too trendy for my taste
[name]Delaney[/name] nn [name]Della[/name] or [name]Laney[/name]- I just don’t like this name much
[name]Elizabeth[/name] nn [name]Ella[/name] or [name]Bliss[/name]. (Saw someone post the nn [name]Bliss[/name] and I [name]LOVE[/name] it. Wdyt?) I think [name]Bliss[/name] is a lot to live up too, but that just me.
Novalee nn [name]Nova[/name]- Too made up sounding? [name]Love[/name] [name]Nova[/name], hate Novalee
[name]Sylvia[/name] nn Sylvi- NMS
[name]Elspeth[/name] nn [name]Elsa[/name]- Does it sound like someone is just slurring the name [name]Elizabeth[/name]? A little bit.

Here are my favorites of your names:

[name]Rosalie[/name] nn [name]Rose[/name]/[name]Rosie[/name]
[name]Amalia[/name] nn [name]Mali[/name] (pr. [name]Molly[/name])
[name]Callista[/name] nn [name]Calla[/name]
[name]Imogen[/name]- I like [name]Imogen[/name] more now! It is very nice when pronounced correctly.
[name]Elizabeth[/name] nn [name]Ella[/name] or [name]Bliss[/name]- [name]Bliss[/name] is a good nickname for occasionally, but it wouldn’t really age well. I love [name]Elizabeth[/name], with most of it’s nicknames: [name]Ellie[/name], [name]Ella[/name], [name]Eliza[/name], [name]Beth[/name], Bethie, etc.
Novalee nn [name]Nova[/name]- I like it spelled Novalie, the ending -lee is kind of found on most trendy made up names. But I really like Novalie!