Toddler needs a name
#1
Posted 04 June 2012 - 12:53 PM
Right now, her name is Lily, though she's often affectionately called Lil. She's two years old and deaf, and she's usually very sweet but can get fussy because it's hard for her to always communicate what she wants. Her parents' names are Theodore (Theo) and Macey.
So for her name. I feel like Lily is too predictable and forgettable (though I may end up using it because I have gotten used to it and I love how she's called Lil) I want one of three options for her:
1) Another name like Lily, that's pretty and feminine, but can be shortened into a one syllable cute nickname
2) Something Spanish, because Macey is half hispanic, so I can see her perhaps wanting to honor a relative or her heritage. I have not thought of names for her mother (who is all hispanic) or any of her grandparents yet, so any name is welcome.
3) A more so trendy or unisex name. As much as I don't like these names myself, I want make the names in my story realistic, and right now trendy/popular and unisex names are quite common for girls. I think I'd want this one to have good nickname options too.
Of course, feel free to suggest names you feel fit her based off her appearance as well. Thank you!
#2
Posted 04 June 2012 - 01:13 PM
The first name that came to mind was Lillian. You could spell it differently too to make it a little trendier... Lilyan, Lillien, Lilian, Lylian.... Then she can still be called Lil. Other names I thought of:
Madison "Maddie"
Claire/Clara "Ara"
Alisa "Lis"
Lorraine "Raine | Lora | Lor"
Samantha "Sammie/Ana"
Caedence/Candace "Cate"
#3
Posted 04 June 2012 - 01:20 PM
I'm not sure if you're pronouncing Alisa as uh-LEESE-uh or uh-LISS-uh, but I'm liking Alissa/Alyssa with the nickname Lis/Liss. Which also leads me to the name, Clarissa, with the nickname Riss or Rissy. I also considered using one of my favorites, Helen or Helena, with the nickname Len.
#4
Posted 04 June 2012 - 01:24 PM
I didn't really pronouced Alisa when I put it on there, I just liked the look of it XD I also thought of Helen, but it made me think of Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind...
#5
Posted 04 June 2012 - 01:59 PM
I also thought of Helen, but it made me think of Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind...
Ooh good point, thanks for pointing that out. I think Helen is too old fashioned anyway. I really do like Alissa {Liss} and Clarissa {Riss} as of right now...I'm not sure if Alissa is too close to Alice though, which is her aunt's name, and she is very much a big part of the book. I guess I'll have to test drive a few of these names - she's still very much Lil in my head haha.
#6
Posted 04 June 2012 - 02:06 PM
Rosalie nn Rose/ Rosie would be my top such a cute and classic name. or Rosalia Rosita, Rosalita?
Marielle/ Mariella nn Rielle, Ree
Marita nn Ria, Ree
Mmh, can't think of many for now. It has been a long day for me.
#7
Posted 04 June 2012 - 02:43 PM
#8
Posted 04 June 2012 - 02:46 PM
#9
Posted 04 June 2012 - 02:53 PM
Honestly, I don't see anything wrong with the name that you already have. You've gotten a cute nickname worked out and you've written the story with her in it with the name Lily in mind, and when writing, though I spend a lot of time contemplating character names, with characters that I end up renaming, I always have a habit of calling them by their original name. *shrug* But that's just me.
You make a very good point, and I must say I've done the same in the past.
I just wanted some fresh ideas to see if any popped out, but honestly, the more I'm thinking about it, she's Lil. I was thinking about using Liliana instead, so I guess right now it's between Lily and Liliana. {Though I kind of do like Clarissa nn Rissy/Riss, but I don't know if Riss is gonna "fit" her the way Lil does}
#10
Posted 05 June 2012 - 11:17 AM
I think that "Lil" and "Lily" suit her just fine! Liliana is nice too.
What about these?
Lydia nn Liddy
Alison nn Liss
Lorraine nn Lore
Lynette nn Linny
Lillia nn Lil
Alessandra nn Liss
Eleanor nn Lenny
Louisa nn Lulu
Alexandra nn Lex
Olivia nn Liv
Leanna nn Lea
Lorna nn Lo
Lenore nn Len
Lillith nn Lil
Felicity nn Liss
Celia
Rosie
Lara
Sadie
Addison
Carly
Molly
Juliet
Abigail
Sophie
Chloe
Amy
Eden
Sophia
Cara
Leila
Haley
Honor
June
Kaylee
Eva
Lucia
Hannah
Isabella
Lyla
Ruby
Naomi
Iris
Diana
Megan
Harriet
Arissa
Josie
Hazel
Carla
Aurora
Eliza
Stephanie
Arabella
Cassie
Eleanor
Amanda
Selena
Georgia
Riley
Mackenzie
Summer
Melody
Taylor
Noelle
Thalia
Keira
Maggie
Alessia
Sarah
Evie
Alice
Stella
Harmony
Millie
Ava
Gracie
Lauren
Cadence
Emma
Lucy
Madeline
Harper
Kathleen
Phoebe
Isabel
Poppy
Violet
Madison
Clara
Juliana
Piper
Elyse
Zoe
Mariah
Erin
Daisy
Francesca
Audrey
Holly
Natalia
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