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Christina or Erika?

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Vasselisa · 05/08/2020 12:23

That's it really!

The 'k' in Erika is due to our partly continental European background. I'm not sure if we'd go with Kristina though. Something to think about still.

Thoughts?

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Vasselisa · 09/08/2020 20:51

Thank you all for your comments and for your honesty Smile It's much appreciated. Always good to hear different perspectives.

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Onestepup · 06/08/2020 05:38

Christina

quantumdog · 06/08/2020 01:57

Another vote for Erica/Erika. It's a lovely name. Christina is pretty too, but a little dated in my opinion.

MrsAvocet · 06/08/2020 01:08

I prefer Christina but they are both nice names. I prefer Erica with a c though, but understand why you want the spelling to reflect your heritage. I just find k an ugly letter somehow! Blush
Also, though obviously this doesn't apply to you, using a k in a name that is traditionally spelled with a c in this country is one of those things like swapping an i for a y or replacing ck with x (or even xx Confused) that people tend to do when they are trying to be "unique". Clearly you are using a culturally appropriate spelling but you might find some people make assumptions about why you've chosen that spelling if they don't know your heritage.

babydisney · 06/08/2020 00:54

Erica is better

emptyplinth · 05/08/2020 23:10

I love Christina and I do like Chris, Chrissy, Christy as nns.
I don't honestly love the sound of Erica/Erika but I have a real soft spot for the name as every Erica/Erika I've known has been awesome.

123Dancewithme · 05/08/2020 23:06

Christina is lovely. Erica is ok but I don’t like the k spelling.

BeChuille · 05/08/2020 22:37

Christina.

Erika is so harsh.

Yellowmoonrising · 05/08/2020 22:35

Not keen on Erika/Erica but Christina is beautiful. I know a 13 year old Christina and it really suits her, makes her stand out from all the Evies, Olivias and Amelias in her year.

Didyousaynutella · 05/08/2020 19:03

I have an Erica. I had a wobble when she was born due to a few negative reactions but now I love it and it gets a lot of compliments. I haven’t come across another one but it isn’t an odd name.
I think it’s fresh and feisty and fits her personality. Not a silly girly wurly name. She is a blonde as well which I think works with the name.

ScorpioSphinxInACalicoDress · 05/08/2020 18:58

I love both. As a pp has said, a refreshing change but also traditional and lovely.
Erica was on my list.
I don't think there is much point in planning nicknames as they tend to be self-germinating.
I know a Maria whose nickname is Chicca (pron like Kika in pp) and a Joseph whose nn is Chicco!

florascotia2 · 05/08/2020 18:54

Admirable actress Kika Markham used 'Kika' as nickname for Erika. Rather nice.

Christina/Kristina also nice and due a revival, I think.

elfran · 05/08/2020 17:12

I like Erika and prefer it with the k; Erica seems dated while Erika is still pleasantly Scandi/Germanic, to me.

Christina I can't abide, hopelessly 80s and I've never met one I liked (obviously this is just my experience and I'm sure there are many lovely Christinas out there).

BadTigerKitty · 05/08/2020 16:37

I know a baby Erika - she's about 2 now. Fab name

missingmyholidays · 05/08/2020 16:35

I like both but would swap the c and k

Really like Kristina, and prefer Erica spelling

AntiAuntieAnty · 05/08/2020 14:55

@LastTrainToShitsville

and what nn options does Erika have *@AntiAuntieAnty*.
None really! No obvious ones anyway. I would prefer that to shortenings I dislike, but that's obviously personal taste Smile.
LastTrainToShitsville · 05/08/2020 14:53

and what nn options does Erika have @AntiAuntieAnty.

AntiAuntieAnty · 05/08/2020 14:50

I don't like nn options for Christina; Chris or Chrissy or Tina? Which is why I prefer Erika.

DramaAlpaca · 05/08/2020 14:49

I really like Erika, it sounds quite strong and cool to me.

I also like Christina/Kristina very much.

Both are good choices.

AntiAuntieAnty · 05/08/2020 14:49

I like both, but prefer Erika.

I know a teen Christina. I always think it's very unusual and nice for her age group.

ILoveStickers · 05/08/2020 14:24

Erika. I know a lovely Erica, and it's a great name.

Orphlids · 05/08/2020 14:23

I love Erika. I prefer it with a K, it gives it a pleasantly sharp feeling. I don’t think it’s at all dated. It’s one of the strong Scandinavian names which I think are going to be gaining a bit in popularity. I’m not keen on Christina though.

daisypond · 05/08/2020 13:01

Meant to say, I love Erica/ Erika. It’s a great name. I probably prefer it to Christina. It has a bit more edge and energy about it.

MikeUniformMike · 05/08/2020 13:01

I like both.
Christina is nicer, but Cristina is used in southern europe, so it might have spelling issues.
I only know one Erika and no Ericas.

Neolara · 05/08/2020 12:59

I think Erika is really, really terrible. Sorry.n

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