I’ve been in two minds when it comes to names of late: short, sweet & spunky, or, zesty, bold & elaborate. Focusing on the latter style, I’ve been considering Galateia, and am interested in what the general consensus is on the name.
A few things to note:
I very much prefer this spelling to [name_f]Galatea[/name_f] myself.
I like the idea of calling her Galateia in full for the most part, but do enjoy potential nicknames [name_f]Gaia[/name_f] (especially - [name_f]Gaia[/name_f] is my favourite short, sweet & spunky name as mentioned above - best of both worlds?), [name_f]Gia[/name_f] & [name_u]Gal[/name_u].
For a combo, I’m currently liking Galateia [name_f]Fern[/name_f], though I’m not totally sold on it just yet.
I like it quite a bit, and [name_f]Gaia[/name_f] would be a lovely nickname. Personally, I prefer the [name_f]Galatea[/name_f] spelling, but I understand it’s not your cup of tea.
Hm, I’m conflicted about this. I like the sound but… It’s so elaborate and fancy that she could get mocked for it, and adding an extra letter to [name_f]Galatea[/name_f] doesn’t help make it look less princess-y. The nicknames do help though, I especially love [name_u]Gal[/name_u] and Teia.
I think Galateia is lovely, though I do prefer the [name_f]Galatea[/name_f] spelling myself. I think it has a beautiful sound and the story behind it is intriguing. [name_f]Gaia[/name_f], [name_f]Gia[/name_f] and Teia are sweet nickname options.
While I must admit I prefer the [name_f]Galatea[/name_f] spelling, as it’s the standard lantinisation of the name, in general I adore this name and really like the combination with [name_f]Fern[/name_f].
I love Galateia, but I also agree that the [name_f]Galatea[/name_f] spelling is easier. [name_f]Fern[/name_f] makes a beautiful middle, I also love [name_f]Tea[/name_f]/Teia as a nickname!
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