Nicknames for Melissa, Miranda?

[Stokey]

Like both these names but am not keen on Mel or Miri/ Randy as nicknames. Anyone got one that has a better nn?

[pommedechocolat]

Dh s ex was Lissa short for melissa. I think it's really pretty and would use it if it wasn't for the obvious reason not to!

[birdofthenorth]

I know Melissas known as Millie and Liss.

Miranda is the nicer name IMHO but yes, nice nickames are a challenge. Mimi?

[DieDeutschLehrerin]

A Melissa in school is known as Missy.

[Popoozle]

The only Melissa I know is called Melly-Pops. I doubt that helps .

Personally, I think I'd prefer Lissa.

[LondonMumsie]

I went to school with two girls called Miranda. They both used Mandy as a nickname.

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Love Melissa and Miranda - Mimi for nn for either.

[Ilovemyscrumples]

I am a Melissa and as a child I was called Lissa, Lis, Missa. I have bee Mel since a teenager though! My parents never call me Mel as they don't like it, but my friends always use it. Another Melissa I know was called Mimzy, Mimz or Milly when she was younger. Lots of good nickname potential!

[vitaminC]

Missie for Melissa
Mindy or Mandy for Miranda

[trice]

Dh has an aunty lissa. Or as the dc's say aunty Lizard.

[seren82]

Go with Melissa - much better nicknames!

[mathanxiety]

Mella and Andie are the nns of two people I know who were originally Melissa and Miranda.

[MaggieAtwood]

Mindy as a nn for Miranda?

You could always use the ubiquitous Ellie for Melissa.

[mybootsaremuddy]

I know a 9yr old Melissa Known as Lissi.

[marshmallowpies]

Miranda is our top choice for DD1, due in April, and preferred nn at the moment is Mimi.

DH hates Mandy, I think Miri is a bit silly, but I think what she'll end up being called by other children is Manda - this is what I imagine small children who struggle with Mi-ran-da will contract it to.

I think Mindy is quite sweet but memories of Mork & Mindy are a bit offputting!

[melliebobs]

I'm called Melanie, but known at work as Mel and whenever i get a new client i get asked, 'oh is that short for Melissa' NO! DH has taken to calling me Mellie though, maybe that could work. But why pick a name if you want to shorten it?????