I need ideas for a sister’s name. She is part of a family that has existed in my imagination and on paper for many, many years, but I’ve never liked her name. It started as [name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] (nn [name_f]Cassie[/name_f]), then [name_f]Christina[/name_f] (no nn), then [name_f]Gabrielle[/name_f]/a (nn [name_u]Gabi[/name_u]), and I’ve truly never been happy with any of those. The one I like most is [name_f]Christina[/name_f], but she was never a [name_u]Christy[/name_u] or [name_f]Chrissy[/name_f] to me.
She was born in 1988 and is one of 10 kids. She is the youngest sister, but third youngest overall. Her sisters’ names are: [name_f]Rebecca[/name_f], [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f], [name_f]Natalie[/name_f], and [name_u]Allison[/name_u]. Her brothers names are: [name_m]Jason[/name_m], [name_m]Benjamin[/name_m], [name_m]Nathanael[/name_m] (twin to [name_f]Natalie[/name_f]), [name_m]Andrew[/name_m], and [name_m]William[/name_m].
I’m looking for a name that fits in with when she was born and with her siblings’ names. Also, it would be nice if it has a clear or semi-clear nickname. She has dark hair and tan skin due to being both Spanish and Italian, but Americanized. And her occupation is English teacher.
I hope that helps! Thanks in advance! 
What about:
[name_f]Jennifer[/name_f]- [name_f]Jenn[/name_f], [name_f]Jenny[/name_f]
[name_f]Joanna[/name_f]- [name_u]Jo[/name_u], [name_f]Anna[/name_f], [name_f]Annie[/name_f]
[name_f]Sandra[/name_f]- [name_u]Sandy[/name_u]
[name_f]Monica[/name_f]- I don’t know about nicknames for this one. [name_u]Nic[/name_u] or [name_u]Nicky[/name_u] maybe?
[name_f]Theresa[/name_f]- [name_f]Tessa[/name_f]
[name_u]Lisa[/name_u]- Lissy (might be too close to [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f], come to think of it)
Those were just a couple off the top of my head that seemed like similar styles to this character’s siblings’ names, and that I know were popular during the time period. I’m particularly fond of [name_f]Monica[/name_f], I think it would really suit the character, but of course in the end that’s all up to you!
Anyhow, I wish you the best of luck in your writing, and hope you find a name for this character that you love
I’m using this list as reference:
[name_f]Nicole[/name_f] – [name_u]Nick[/name_u], [name_f]Nicki[/name_f]
[name_f]Crystal[/name_f] – [name_m]Crys[/name_m] (pretty close to [name_f]Christina[/name_f])
[name_f]Danielle[/name_f] – [name_u]Dani[/name_u], [name_f]Nella[/name_f], [name_m]Dan[/name_m] (similar to [name_f]Gabrielle[/name_f])
[name_f]Katherine[/name_f] – [name_f]Kat[/name_f], [name_f]Katie[/name_f], [name_f]Kitty[/name_f], [name_f]Kathy[/name_f]
[name_u]Chelsea[/name_u] – Chels
[name_f]Alexandra[/name_f] – [name_u]Alex[/name_u], [name_u]Lex[/name_u], [name_u]Lexi[/name_u]
[name_f]Kristen[/name_f] – [name_u]Kris[/name_u] (similar to [name_f]Christina[/name_f])
[name_f]Katelyn[/name_f] – [name_f]Kate[/name_f], [name_f]Katie[/name_f]
[name_f]Victoria[/name_f] – [name_u]Vic[/name_u], [name_f]Vicky[/name_f], [name_f]Tori[/name_f]
[name_f]Angela[/name_f] – [name_u]Ange[/name_u], [name_u]Angie[/name_u]
Similar to [name_f]Christina[/name_f]: [name_f]Christa[/name_f] – [name_u]Chris[/name_u]
Similar to [name_f]Gabrielle[/name_f]: [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f] – [name_u]Izzy[/name_u], [name_f]Belle[/name_f],
Similar to [name_f]Cassandra[/name_f]: [name_u]Casey[/name_u]
If you still want to use [name_f]Christina[/name_f], could [name_f]Tina[/name_f] work as a nickname?
Well, it certainly helps to get other perspectives. I’ll add your suggestions to my list. Thanks very much!!