Theodora

[ChristmasJumpers]

I'm waiting for a call from the IVF clinic with a start date and trying to keep my mind busy. What do you think of Theodora?

Hit me with all the possible nicknames you can think of (we're big into nicknames in my family)

I think it's really pretty - I love a name you can get a few nicknames out of as well- mine's is a short one syllable name and always wanted a longer one I could play around with!
I think it would naturally get shortened to Thea, but Dora is lovely too. Could also go for Theo or Teddy

Best wishes for the IVF- I've just completed cycle number 3, which has been our lucky one so far

Very pretty name.

@KatRee congratulations, how far through your 3rd round are you? This will be our first

I was thinking Teddy, Dora or Dory. I have a close friend with a Thea so I'd be trying hard to avoid that one! Do you think Dottie is a bit of a stretch?

It’s one of my favourites!

Thea would have been my preferred nn but Teddy is very cute.

Also good luck!

My dd’s school friend has that name and she is universally known as Theo

@ParisNext I love the thought of Theo - I'm a sucker for boys names on a little girl

DH has vetoed Persephone (Persie), Rory, Philomena (Phil) and tons of others

Beautiful name! Agree that Teddy is cute, Dora is nice too

Also wishing you all the best!

I love it and it was on our list for a girl (we had a boy so didn’t get to use it!) nn Theo/Dora/Dorrie. I also love Leonora nn Leo/Norrie

And Roberta/Bobby!
All the best with your IVF

Thanks everyone for the best wishes, it's a scary but exciting time!

@YessicaHaircut hadn't thought of Dorrie, super cute!

Love it. Good luck!

@ChristmasJumpers I think you could get away with Dottie, but would probably have to introduce her as a Dottie and fill out the 'known as' bit on all the forms
Sortie's very cute as well and I bit of a clearer connection I guess

I'm 6 weeks pregnant today and waiting for viability scan on Thursday 🤞🤞

@KatRee very best of luck!! Are you on any of the infertility threads? I'll keep an eye out for updates on Thursday

Good luck OP!

Theodora is lovely, I know a lovely lady named that, she's had a few nicknames over the years (known each other since we were babies and she's in her 30s so they've changed as she aged):
Doraki (Greek heritage)
Theo
Thea
Dora

Love it.

I picture a rather severe Victorian maiden aunt who’d glare disapprovingly at you through her pince-nez. But if I met a lovely little Theodora I’m sure my perception would shift!

Hope the call brings you the news you want to hear.

We wanted this name after watching the haunting of hill house on Netflix - however, got put off by the popularity of Theodore / Teddy for the male equivalent.

We ended up going with Felicity and absolutely no regrets!

Good luck. Theodora is a great name, and all the nns are great
Theo
Thea
Dora
Teddy
Dodo
Dor

Good luck with the IVF

I don't like Theodora at all but I love Dorothy. nn Dot, Dolly or Doris

@MurderAtTheBeautyPageant I love to hear negative perceptions to see if they put me off! Yours hasn't but it has made me chuckle

@Kindfulness Felicity is on my (very long) list too! Love it

Very pretty

Good luck OP. The Theodora I know is known as Dorrie and is a bundle of fun so good connotations for me.

I love it! And it has such a nice meaning, especially for an ivf baby.

Thea, Dora, Dotty, Rea

Good luck with your ivf journey, trust me it can be a long roller coaster, but try to focus on the positive and build a support system. You will need it in time. Sending you positive energy and lots of love