Suggestions for shortening ‘Electra’

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We love the name Electra. But would rather not use Elle/Ellie-type shortened versions ourselves due to other family member’s names.

Any suggestions for shortening this?

Lecky.

Like electricity.

My 2 year old is called Electra. I call her 'Lec', because it's funny, and soooo many kids are called 'Elle' and 'Ella'. I think it's a badass name, and beautiful sounding. I researched the Electra complex extensively, and my take on it was that she was motivated by a platonic love for her father, and I see her as a force for justice. She is not the female equivalent of Oedipus even though people think she is. As for stripper associations, yeah, ok, but this bothers me little because it's not a chavvy name devoid of heritage, and my kid is strong enough to forge her own identity.

For some reason the Electra I went to school with was known as Sparkle. Gorgeous name.

Lovely choice.
Maybe already mentioned but possible short forms: Lex, Elo, Ettie, Etta, Lele, Letty. Letty or Lex are my favourites for Electra. I also like nns like Tiggy for anything with a 't' in it!

I know an Electra and her name is shortened to Elec (which I think is awful but that's besides the point!)

Just call her Electra? Or have it as mn

Yeah I call mine 'Elec' or 'Lec' but I know they're awful so I do it ironically. I like her having a unique name either way though. I get that it sounds better for an adult, although I couldn't imagine her being called anything else now. Also she's half Italian and 'Elettra' is slightly more common in Italy.

Zombie thread.

so my middle name is electra... i use it all the time as my first name is way too long and complicated, Personally I use ellie but i think Lex is quite cool :)