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So we chose Santiago as a first name... Can you give me ideas for nicknames and second names?

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Lucia2013 · 28/02/2013 07:53

Hello everyone... We chose Santiago over all the other names. However, now struggling with second names and nicknames! Any ideas? X

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Pasiphae · 28/02/2013 11:58

I think Tiago or Santi are great nicknames.
Middle names:
Rupert, Benedict, Elliot, Wilfred, Herbert?

FoxyRevenger · 28/02/2013 10:31

Ah yes, Santino! Am in the mood to watch The Godfather now...Grin

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Lucia2013 · 28/02/2013 10:29

Marcelo is a lovely name! I love Santiago! I wasn't sure before as I have never met a Santiago in the UK but then I though it didn't matter! You are all right about the nickname... it will come in time.

At least we are not wondering how to call my bump anymore!

:-)

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littletingoddess · 28/02/2013 09:42

Sonny from The Godfather was Santino. However, Sonny would do as a nickname for Santiago as well! Love the name! Perhaps Marcelo for a middle name?

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Lucia2013 · 28/02/2013 09:41

The guy from the Godfather (one of my favourite films!) was named Santino, which is similar, they called him Sonny.

My mum called him Santi yesterday and my husband likes Tiago. I call him Santiago.

We wanted an English name for a second name, I am so happy we finally got our baby's name :-)

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Lucia2013 · 28/02/2013 09:38

Not really but we liked Noah, Adam.. Names like that.

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vamosbebe · 28/02/2013 08:04

Middlename: de Compostela Grin

Ignatious
Albert
George
Frederick

Not very helpful, sorry, having a funny morning.

FoxyRevenger · 28/02/2013 08:02

Sonny? I have a feeling that Sonny in The Godfather was actually a Santiago...?

vamosbebe · 28/02/2013 08:01

Could you not let the nn come naturally? I'm always wonder why people choose a lovely name only to shorten it. I know, none of my business!
So, how about Santi, Iago, Ant ('n' Dec!).
Beautiful name, by the way, good choice and congratulations on ds.

mummybare · 28/02/2013 08:00

Santa!

NotADragonOfSoup · 28/02/2013 07:59

A nickname will come with time :)

SucksToBeMe · 28/02/2013 07:56

I'm glad you chose Santiago! Do you have a short list of middle names?

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