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Diana? Too old fashioned?

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DiaDino · 03/04/2020 15:44

DD is due mid August. Me and DP love the name Diana but DP's parents think it sounds top old fashioned. Just want to scope it out a little and see how common that opinion is
Thanks

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MikeUniformMike · 03/04/2020 19:04

Don't shorten it to Ana.
You could shorten it to Dinah in speech, or to Dee or even Dan.
Or make up a nn like Squidge or something.

toastofthetown · 03/04/2020 18:39

I love Diana, but am not keen on the nickname Di. I'm not sure how inevitable the nickname would be, but I wouldn't risk it. Diana has been on an upward trajectory in popularity, so I don't think it will be seen as too old fashioned for long.

Whatsyourflava · 03/04/2020 16:17

Yes I know there’s no rule and I wanted to use “Diana” as it’s a much loved relative’s name but all the Diana’s I know (including her) had the name shortened to Di(e) whether they like it or not. Don’t regret not using it but I do like the full name @CheriLittlebottom

CheriLittlebottom · 03/04/2020 16:07

So shorten it to Ana? Or don't shorten it at all - you don't have to!

Whatsyourflava · 03/04/2020 16:05

I really like it but hate the nickname Di(e). As a result whole name just wreaks of death especially given association to Diana plus the shortening Die

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midwesteaster · 03/04/2020 16:01

I like the actual name, the princess link would put me off but I don't think it is old fashioned,

MikeUniformMike · 03/04/2020 16:00

Grace was associated with Grace Kelly for a long time. Would Princess Di mean much to someone born this year?

It's a beautiful name.

SilverOtter · 03/04/2020 15:54

I love itSmile

CheriLittlebottom · 03/04/2020 15:52

I like it. Due a comeback. There's Princess Di obviously but to kids their reference will more likely be wonder woman.

SnowdropFox · 03/04/2020 15:52

I love it too. Love the meaning and also being someone who loves comic book movies and fantasy in general, its Wonder Womans name and that of a Roman Goddess. If we have a DD2 it would be a contender.

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THNG5 · 03/04/2020 15:49

One of my favourite names. Unfortunately, DH vetoed it so I'll never have a little Diana 😪

TankGirl97 · 03/04/2020 15:47

Absolutely love it, great meaning too. I really pushed for it when choosing a name for dd but dh wasn't convinced. Hope you do use it.

BogRollQueen · 03/04/2020 15:45

It’s a beautiful name and due a comeback.

The Princess association is strong, though, obviously.