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Nickname for Sienna

38 replies

GemSmith738 · 19/04/2020 20:49

Hi all, we are expecting our little girl in August and LOVE the name Sienna but one thing that is putting us off is not having a shortened version as a nickname! Is this stupid? Also, if you know a Sienna, do they have a nickname? Hmm

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Floexotic · 19/04/2020 21:42

The 2 I know get called ‘cease’ but it’s never written down like that.
It’s a nice name

steppemum · 19/04/2020 21:42

I know a Sienna, she is always called Sienna. It is perfect. Doesn't need shortening.

thismeansnothing · 19/04/2020 21:39

It's a 3 syllable name. And it's lovely. Why does it need to be shortened😳

Elouera · 19/04/2020 21:38

Why does she need a nickname? My name was chose specifically so it couldn't be shortened to anything. If you feel the need to have a pet/shortened name for your child, it could be anything, and not necessarily related to the name.

Fishfingersandwichplease · 19/04/2020 21:34

I know 2 Siennas neither one gets shortened

daisypond · 19/04/2020 21:31

Personally, I prefer names that don’t easily shorten. You could shorten to Enna. Or Sia. But Sienna is nice just like that.

Psychoseverywhere · 19/04/2020 21:04

CeCe is what my neighbours grandchild is referred to as.

Jamiladodger · 19/04/2020 21:03

The obvious one is Sisi. I think of sissy when I see sisi because of the S and prefer Cici. Cienna isn't quite right though.

You could always call her Enna, Si (pronounced like the Italian for yes).

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GaaaaarlicBread · 19/04/2020 21:03

My auntie is called Sienna and we’ve always called her CeCe or Sissy . Lovely name no matter what you choose x

daniellelaurak · 19/04/2020 21:02

I know a Sisi

Pannacottaformeplease · 19/04/2020 21:01

I know a Sienna and her nickname is See-saw

NuffSaidSam · 19/04/2020 20:59

It depends on your preference really. I like a name with a NN personally, but if you love Sienna I wouldn't let it put you off.

Sisi (cee cee) or Sissy are name based options. Or maybe a NN will spring up organically, nothing to do with her name.

87Callista · 19/04/2020 20:55

You could always call her "CC" if you need a nickname.

I think Sienna is beautiful, it feels summery. I don't relate to the urge to shorten it.