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Antonia, Selina or Charlotte

36 replies

Mamakins2021 · 10/08/2023 11:40

Hi! Looking for some help deciding between these three names for our baby girl. We prefer classical, traditional, sophisticated names but also want a name which is not too common. All help much appreciated!

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BobbidyBibbidyBob · 10/08/2023 15:11

I like Antonia, however the only one i know goes by "Toe".. just in case you hadn't thought of it!

NotSoBigCrocodile · 10/08/2023 15:12

Mamakins2021 · 10/08/2023 15:05

Thanks all! Antonia is my favourite too, though DH reluctant due to the nickname Toni. Don't think it is inevitable though- could insist on being called Antonia or pre-empt it by choosing a different nickname eg Annie, Nia, Toto etc

My name is slightly longer than Antonia, and it’s never been shortened. I’ve never had a nickname. Always known by my full name.

rockpoolingtogether · 10/08/2023 19:05

Celina is prettt

rockpoolingtogether · 10/08/2023 19:06

Or what about Celeste?

lap90 · 10/08/2023 19:06

Charlotte. Classic.

continentallentil · 10/08/2023 20:54

Selina - I know one known as Lenny to her mates

Although I actually prefer Serena, Saskia and Sabrina TBH.

I like Antonia but I don’t like Toni or Tonya, and there are way too many Annie’s, so I just wouldn’t - you can’t control what happens at school

I would strike Charlotte because it has been so overdone

Maybe others -

Francesca
Allegra
Adela
Lydia
Carina
Cassia
Caroline (Callie)
Carys
Marianne
Diana
Frances
Catriona
Susannah
Marguerite
Philippa
Estella
Stella
Lois
Miranda
Marina
Celia
Cecile
Helena
Ines
Iona
Vivienne
Meredith
Genevieve

continentallentil · 10/08/2023 20:55

Oona
Esther
Honor..

isitaline97 · 10/08/2023 21:07

I really like Selina, although I think I prefer the spelling Selena. Beautiful name either way 😊

Radiatorvalves · 10/08/2023 21:12

Slightly outing but I’ve been around a half a century or so and no one has shortened my name to Toni. Occasionally people have asked and I tell them that it’s the full version. Go for it!

moonshinepoursthroughmywindow · 10/08/2023 21:43

Love Charlotte, like Antonia and don't really like Selina, but it's not awful, just not quite my style.

Hazelnut9 · 10/08/2023 21:47

I like Selina

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