Georgina

[Ginnywoofly]

What do you think of Georgina-is it common and what are possible nicknames?

I know a Georgina who is only known as Tina. I do like female names that can be shortened to a masculine name, a girl nicknamed George is very sweet - handy for future job applications too!

Not common. Georgia was a few years ago. Georgina was slightly popular in 50s - 70s so I went to school with a few, usually nn Georgie or George, I suppose Gina would also work.

I know two, one is know as Georgie and the other is Georgina. I think it's a lovely name.

I know a Georgia called Gigi

Went to school with a couple of Georginas and Georgias. Now, one of my friends has named her baby Georgia.

Of the two variations, I prefer Georgina.

I've always liked it, though didn't use it for my three as DH was less keen.

Is Nina too much of a stretch for a nickname. It doesn’t sound like a “complete” name to me though

Georgina is lovely. It's so much nicer, and dare I say classier, than Georgia.

Nina is probably a bit too much of a stretch, but it's similar to Gina so it might work.

Do we think it’s too long to not be shortened-would it be odd/“snooty”/too formal/unfriendly to just be Georgina all the time? If you know what I mean, I think I might find it odd if someone was called say Theadora or another longer name and insisted wasn’t shortened/introduced themselves as the whole thing.

The adult Georgina I know never shortens her name, so it can be done. I don't think there's anything odd about not shortening it, probably because my friend never does it's normal to me.

If you want a longer version for Nina, I think Antonia would be more obvious. Georgina is more Gee, Gigi, Gia, Gina, Georgie territory.

But I think the full Georgina is fine - not too "snooty" or formal (having said that, you obviously can't really predict or prevent nicknames once at school or if she wants one herself).

I've personally always preferred the frilly but Austenesque Georgiana, but Georgina is nice and not heard much now (and without being too dated, it's fairly classic imo)

Orangina!

A real life Georgina here. I’ve never loved the name to be honest, but good thing is that I’m rarely called by my full name.
At work I’ve managed to keep it mainly as Georgina which doesn’t feel too formal, but people automatically shorten it (with or without asking first) so with various different groups I’m called George, Gina, G, Georgie (which I hate), GiGi (nieces struggling with the long name) but never Nina, bit too much of a stretch I’d say.
So be prepared for everyone to shorten it and choose their own nickname (with no consistency or say from the Georgina herself)

And to add, I’ve only ever known one other Georgina, so definitely not very common and yet never have any issues with people not knowing the name or pronunciation

I think its a great name. People will come up with their own shortening but if she prefers Georgina she can say. A bit like Samantha being Sam.

I know 5, of which 3 were born in the late 60s. They are George, George and Gina. The Georgina now in her 20s is Gina and a young Georgina is Georgie.

i have a georgiana and her name is generally shortened to george, georgie, or gigi. i don’t tend to shorten her name though, and a lot of people do seem to take my lead and use her full name too.

I know a Nina who is Ninette. Not really keen though. Nina by itself is much nicer IMO. I like Georgina.

The Georginas I know are George and Georgi.

I’m Georgina and get Georgie / Gee.

I think it's a really lovely name.
I went to school with 2 - one nicknamed Gee, and the other always called by her full Georgina name, never shortened at all.

Know 3
Georgina - never shortened
George
Ginny

My grandmother was Georgina, shortened to Ena her whole life. A cousin is Georgina and close friends and family call her Georgie.

Great name! Gee.

Hiya.
I’m a Georgina, I’ve never really been keen on my name it just always sounds so formal.
Ever since I can remember I’ve used nicknames, Georgie, Gigi, Flossie, and most commonly Georgie. But I just feel like I’ve outgrown that nickname, it’s just feels a bit childish and not really me anymore. I’ve been considering other nicknames and I really like the nickname Ginny. Would that be too much of a stretch? Or would that be an appropriate nickname? I’m starting a new school soon and so I would like a fresh start with a new name. (I’m on here because I was looking up if the nickname was appropriate and I came across this post, I am only 16 and not a mum). Does anyone have any advice?? Mums always seem to know best so I thought this would be a good place to ask🤗