Nickname for Sienna

[GemSmith738]

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?

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.

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.

I know a Sienna and her nickname is See-saw

I know a Sisi

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

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).

Congratulations

CeCe is what my neighbours grandchild is referred to as.

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

I know 2 Siennas neither one gets shortened

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.

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

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

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

My DD is sienna. Shes 5 now.

Her nickname became nenna! Lol!!!

Funnily enough her younger sibling is two and calls hers nenna.

Sisi I've heard others use x

It doesn't need shortened in my view. We call her sienna and so do her her friends. We just say nenna or nenna bobs when we are Messing 😄

Of course you're allowed a nn for the full name if you want! And of course it is something you can consider and ask advice about.

I love Sienna and we were thinking 'CC' as a nn if we go with it for a name.

It is likely that a nn will develop naturally or not.

I don't think it matters at all if you don't have a shortened form of the name. A nickname may develop naturally, or not at all. Either way is fine.

I get you on this one, OP. We had our second Dd a couple of months ago and called her Cleo but we did find it odd at first not being able to nickname her easily, our older Dd has a name with several shortenings! Well older Dd solved it for us because she can’t say Cleo and calls her Kilo 😄 So we call her Kilo or Keeks or Kiki now. We are one of those families that have to use a nickname! My point is I think even if you can’t think of a nickname now, I’m sure one will crop up naturally over time.

Sienna is a beautiful name and very summery, perfect for an August baby.

I know a Sienna who goes by Nia. I never really saw how it came from it exactly but I do think it’s super cute. She’s 12 and it suits her perfectly!

Sia
Sissy
Nene
Nia
Senny

Sisi or Enna.

Thank you all so much for your replies!

Nina?

I don't understand why people would name a child one thing but call them something else - William and Will for example. Just call them Will FGS!

I chose my DC's names purposely so they can't be shortened.

Well, in some families, including my own growing up, having a shortened version of your name, or a nickname of some sort, is used to show affection among family and friends. I have a longer name I use for work and official things, and a shorter one that my family and friends use and I prefer it that way. I do know of families that never use nicknames or shortenings, and they seem more inclined to use endearments like love or darling instead, so I suppose it just boils down to differences in how different families do things.

My niece gets called Nenna