[name_f]Edith[/name_f] ‘Edie’ [name_f][/name_f]- [name_f]My[/name_f] favorite name AND my favorite nickname from this list! [name_f]Edith[/name_f] is just a great name [name_f][/name_f]- tailored, classy, unexpectedly soft, so pretty and wearable for any personality [name_f][/name_f]- and I like the sound and the sweetness of [name_f]Edie[/name_f].
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Francesca[/name_f] ‘Frankie’ [name_f][/name_f]- I like [name_f]Francesca[/name_f] because it’s strong, elegant, well-known but not necessarily seen that often. [name_m]Frankie[/name_m] adds a fun spunky element.
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Alberta[/name_f] ‘Birdie’ [name_f][/name_f]- Like the Nameberry description says, [name_f]Alberta[/name_f] is ‘jazzy’ [name_f][/name_f]- not that clunky. I really like how it sounds, actually. Biride is sweet.
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Marigold[/name_f] ‘Goldie’ [name_f][/name_f]- I love [name_f]Marigold[/name_f] (possibly more than Alberta) but [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] knocked it down one place. I think I would prefer [name_f]Mary[/name_f] or [name_m]Ari[/name_m] as a nickname.
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Theda[/name_f] ‘Teddy’ [name_f][/name_f]- Nice to see [name_f]Theda[/name_f], even though I prefer it more as a short form itself.
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Winifred[/name_f] ‘Freddie’ [name_f][/name_f]- I kind of like [name_f]Winifred[/name_f], but not [name_m]Freddie[/name_m]. I guess you don’t want [name_f]Winnie[/name_f], but I’ve always thought [name_f]Winifred[/name_f] ‘Wendy’ was possible…
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Valerie[/name_f] ‘Valley’
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Jordana[/name_f] ‘Georgie’
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Scotia[/name_f] ‘Scottie’
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Maxine[/name_f] ‘Max’ [name_f][/name_f]- [name_m]Max[/name_m] is harsh and inelegant to me, and despite the extra syllable, [name_f]Maxine[/name_f] doesn’t feel too distinct from it.