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traditional names for a girl that can't really be shortened

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tomhan187 · 23/02/2014 07:20

We are expecting a girl in 9weeks, and we really love the name Alice. We like that it's traditional and that it can't really be shortened.

We have a son called Lewis, and I'm just concerned that Alice and Lewis are too similar-sounding. What do you think?

What other traditional names do you like that can't easily be shortened?

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meditrina · 23/02/2014 07:54

Yes, Bet is a nn already (and conversely Sarah becomes Sally).

It's quite hard to find names that cannot be shortened (or lengthened, like Rose to Rosie) - OP didn't go that route for her older DC.

Only1scoop · 23/02/2014 07:51

Think of Alice in wonderland by Lewis Carroll....would think you were a huge fan.
My friend is Alice ....always been Ali

WeAreDetective · 23/02/2014 07:49

Sarah

Paintyfingers · 23/02/2014 07:48

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ivykaty44 · 23/02/2014 07:34

Lucy can be shortened to lu

Parliamo · 23/02/2014 07:34

Ruth
Mary
Kate

SlinkyB · 23/02/2014 07:33

Gwen

meditrina · 23/02/2014 07:33

Alice can become Al or Allie.

If you really want no nn, then try Mary, Kay, Joy, Mae, Lynne, Hope, Bet, Doris, Lois, Faye, Sadie, Thea, Willa?

LocalEditorOxford · 23/02/2014 07:32

And the fact Lewis Caroll wrote Alice in Wonderland.

How about Clare? Or Mary? Maria? Lynne? Anne? Leah?Polly? Esme? Clara?

pippitysqueakity · 23/02/2014 07:29

Ann.
Alice can become Ali or Al.
Very pretty name tho'

CorusKate · 23/02/2014 07:28

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ivykaty44 · 23/02/2014 07:25

Jane

CorusKate · 23/02/2014 07:25

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chefpants · 23/02/2014 07:21

Anna :)