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Longer name for Lovey

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erint09 · 01/07/2024 15:08

We LOVE the name Lovey for a little girl, but obviously for more professional circumstances/later life it wouldn't be appropriate. Any ideas for what Lovey could be a nickname for?

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username47985 · 01/07/2024 18:37

Loretta ?

DogInATent · 01/07/2024 18:35

Lovelace.

But seriously. Don't. Who picks a daft nickname before deciding on a proper name.

Ilovemyshed · 01/07/2024 18:32

I just can't saying it in a broad Yorkshire accent. Y'alright luvvie?!

Terrible, son't saddle your child with a name like that.

FluffyDen · 01/07/2024 18:32

Awful.

greengreyblue · 01/07/2024 18:31

Lovey? It’s like calling a child Darling!! 😂

Hedgeoffressian · 01/07/2024 18:30

Tinkly winky, Dipsy or Po?

Gowlett · 01/07/2024 18:28

Just use Lovey as a nickname?
My kid has over ten variations of name!

Takoneko · 01/07/2024 18:24

I’ve taught a couple of Loveys but a good few years ago now. They were both West African and I don’t remember anyone ever making fun of them because of their name.

In their cases that was their full name and not short for anything else but I think Lavinia would be my first thought if you want a more formal first name.

NellyCortado · 01/07/2024 18:20

Sorry - meant to say I know of a Lovelle. She is known as Elle/Ellie. Could be an option if you really like Lovey. Gives an alternative for when she's older.

Brexile · 01/07/2024 18:20

Tilly22222 · 01/07/2024 17:18

Love is a great middle name, as in Jennifer Love Hewitt or Thomas Love Peacock.

Gladys Love Presley - Elvis' mum. They liked unusual names in that family!

MetaphorsBeWithYou · 01/07/2024 18:18

Em, list your four grandmothers’ names and choose one of them. Choose the second favourite as her middle name. Lovey is a nickname.

NellyCortado · 01/07/2024 18:14

I know of a Lovelle. She's lnown as

suburburban · 01/07/2024 18:09

Tracey Luv

Lovejoy was an Antiques dealer

newrubylane · 01/07/2024 18:08

What about choosing a more traditional name that means Love, like Aimee.

SoulMole · 01/07/2024 18:08

Overthebow · 01/07/2024 16:08

Like the Teletubby?

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I think some people call their lady parts their Lala....

maw1681 · 01/07/2024 18:01

Olivia? (I know an Olivia shortened to Liv/Livvie so Lovey could work)

Conniebygaslight · 01/07/2024 17:57

Will Lala feel like Lovey is the obvious favourite?
Lovey should be a pet name for both, not a real name for one of your children IMO

Kelly51 · 01/07/2024 17:55

Lovey and Lala? how is lala a nn for Larissa??
I think OP has been out in the sun a bit long 🤨

LinseedCrackers · 01/07/2024 17:54

oakleaffy · 01/07/2024 16:35

Loveigh would definiteleigh be a tradgedeigh.

Jimberleigh would be preferable.

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Abouttimeforanamechange · 01/07/2024 17:50

Once they go to school though they will be called by the name you tell school

By the teachers.

Friends will come up with their own nicknames for each other.

Shybutrude · 01/07/2024 17:41

We saw some children's artwork is a shop window (like a coop local) and one child's name was lovie on one of the pictures.

Sandalwoodrose · 01/07/2024 17:40

I know someone with Love as a middle name. How about that?

Greenkindness · 01/07/2024 17:40

Lovonia

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 01/07/2024 17:39

Lovedup

fancystrawberries · 01/07/2024 17:39

FlyingHorses · 01/07/2024 16:44

Well it was also this girl’s first name.

Lucy is the name of a brand of bin…
Stella is a type of beer…
So what?

She asked for name suggestions not judgey comments. Have a great day.

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