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Alessia?

21 replies

Blackpoollassy · 27/04/2016 11:39

What do you think? Ummed and ahhed about it with dc1 but didn't use it.
It may all be for naught as we find out the sex tomorrow....

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AliensInUnderpants12 · 27/04/2016 11:45

It's really nice, I know an Italian Alessia and I think it's an unusual name 😊

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ClubTropicanaDrinks · 27/04/2016 11:46

I worked with an Alessia (Italian) and she was lovely so it's a yes from me!

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LemonBreeland · 27/04/2016 11:46

I like it. I know a 3 year old Alessia. Her parents are italian though.

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Blackpoollassy · 27/04/2016 11:48

no problem there as there's italian in our family! brill thanks
can you think of any unfortunate nicknames?

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ABitAsleep · 27/04/2016 12:46

I like Alissa with the nn Lissie - So maybe Lessie would be her nn?

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OneMagnumisneverenough · 27/04/2016 12:48

I know one, also of Italian extraction. Known as Messy - it suits her.

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TheGirlOnTheLanding · 27/04/2016 12:48

Lovely name, esp if you have the Italian connection. Alessandra is lovely too.

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LadyAntonella · 27/04/2016 13:09

I like it and love the nn Ally for a girl. Also Less or Lessie maybe.

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LadyAntonella · 27/04/2016 13:10

I love TheGirl's suggestion of Alessandra too. Gorgeous.

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Blackpoollassy · 27/04/2016 13:17

Was also thinking of Alessandra but wondered if it was too much of a tongue-twister to the British tongue!

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LadyAntonella · 27/04/2016 13:39

Hmmm I don't think Alessandra is a tongue twister. It trips off the tongue quite easily (easier than a lot of traditionally British names IMHO). I guess it depends on where you live (wouldn't be Blackpool by any chance)? Grin

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Sophronia · 27/04/2016 14:02

I like it a lot, and love Alessandra.

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Blackpoollassy · 27/04/2016 14:04

Now that would be too obvious Antonella Wink (also another great Italian name BTW)

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LadyAntonella · 27/04/2016 14:08

Why thank you! Smile

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Blackpoollassy · 28/04/2016 10:06

So, just found out we are indeed having a girl! So can search for Italian names in earnest now!
Shortlist so far
Alessia
Alessandra
Luisa
Caterina

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OneMagnumisneverenough · 28/04/2016 10:20

Lovely names :) and congrats.

Elisa
Elena
Giulia

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Blackpoollassy · 28/04/2016 11:43

ooo love Elisa, thank you

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KoalaDownUnder · 28/04/2016 15:34

Alessia is beautiful. Love it.

Also:

Pia
Chiara
Elettra
Fabiana
Aletta
Carissa

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badtime · 28/04/2016 23:33

Ilaria (my absolute favourite name ever)
Viola
Gaia

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A4Document · 29/04/2016 02:01

I like Luisa and Alessandra Smile

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julfin · 29/04/2016 07:16

I love Caterina, Luisa and Elisa ( and the rest are nice too).

Only problem with Luisa is that you'll constantly have to tell people "it's without an O".

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