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izzy.... short for?

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MindfulBear · 22/05/2016 08:41

We already have a Theodore, known as Teddy. We have a short list of boys names but no girls names for #2 due shortly...,. Help!

DS loves:
Kitty
Astrid (from how to train your dragon!)

I love izzy. But what is it short for and is it just used too often these days?!

I made this list a while ago....
Izzie - Cosima
Izzie - gisele
Izzie - ceridwen
Isadora Belinda - izzy boo / Isadora belle (DH suggested this!)
Pixie - Beatrix Honey
Gigi - Georgina / Georgia Rose
Izzie - ceridwen Rose
Izzie - Astrid Coco
Izzie - Cosima Honey
Izzie - Isolde
Izzie - iseult
Minty - Araminta Rose
Tilly - Matilda rose
Millie - Millicent Rose
Tatty - Tatiana Blossom

What do you think? (& yes DH family are Welsh, hence a Welsh name slipping in)

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Porcupinetree · 22/05/2016 09:47

Since you like the Izzy sound what about the name Kizzy?

Mrsboathook · 22/05/2016 09:05

I have an Izzie, short for Elizabeth.

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Mrsboathook · 22/05/2016 09:04

I have an Izzie, short for Elizabeth.

ZenNudist · 22/05/2016 09:04

Izzy is short for Isobel. There is no point having it as short for Isolde or iseult (not a name I know) as it's the same number if syllables, though could still be used affectionately. I don't like either if your Iso- names. It's not short for any of your other suggestions.

We aren't on the same page about names. But I will try with your suggestions:
I like:
Cosmo - nn for Cosima (nigella Lawson I think called her daughter this?)

I like astrid , no nn necessary

Astrid coco ok, astrid Rose or astrid grace better but just because I like single syllable mn.

Bea - short for Beatrice (prefer to Beatrix)

Tilly / Mathilda fairly classic but overdone round here.

Kitty - Katharine / prefer Catherine

Along same lines:

Mimi - Maria
Gigi - Giselle
Didi / dee dee - Cordelia
Tiggy - Tabitha
Dotty - Dorothy /Dorothea (also nn Thea)
Callie (no nn necessary)
Lottie - Charlotte

BendydickCuminsnatch · 22/05/2016 09:03

Some celebs names their kid Elisabelle, that could work.

TheDowagerCuntess · 22/05/2016 08:57

I have a name that has been mentioned a couple of times already, and is an obvious choice to be shortened to 'Izzy'.

I hate it. Really hate it.

Way to ruin an otherwise lovely name! And so many of the names you've listed in the OP are beautiful. Izzy is not. Grin

ScrambledSmegs · 22/05/2016 08:57

I do know of an Elizabeth nn Izzy, but it's hard to remember that her name isn't Isobel IYKWIM.

Artandco · 22/05/2016 08:52

I would go with Astrid. But wouldn't get the nn Izzy from that.

Artandco · 22/05/2016 08:52

I would say Isadore, but with Theodore it might be too similar

I have no idea how you get Izzy from half the names above. How do Gisele or Cosima mean Izzy?

Isadore
Isadora
Isabetta
Lilibet
Eliza

MargotLovedTom · 22/05/2016 08:51

I really wouldn't call my daughter Tatty, even if it is only a nickname. To me it's either shabby or a potato.

MargotLovedTom · 22/05/2016 08:49

I think most people would assume Izzy is short for Isobel or one of the variants of that name.

BendydickCuminsnatch · 22/05/2016 08:49

Are you worried about popularity? I think Teddy & Izzy are like the 2 most popular names ever, around these parts at least. So I'd go for Astrid from his list, Gisele nn Gigi from your list, personally. Although I do feel Gigi is quite exotic so don't think my kids at least (as British as it's possible to be) could pull that off.

Meeep · 22/05/2016 08:46

Is the list the name you'd use then the name you'd put on the birth certificate?

AugustaFinkNottle · 22/05/2016 08:42

Isobel.

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