Genevieve nickname?

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Thoughts on nicknames for Genevieve?

Don't love Gen/Genny shortening but know may happen automatically, which alternatives do you guys think is better though?

Evie - feels a bit too common, although tbf I've never met an Evie and I teach primary so feel it may be localised!

Genie - cute, but she'll outgrow it

Also, any other name suggestions that have similar vibes and a pretty shortening welcome?

Agree with Vivi

Makes me think of Gigi D'Agostino, my favourite Italian Dream Trance musician, full name Luigino Celestino di Agostino

Choosing a name is so hard isn't it, something they will be living with for the next 80, 90, 100 years.

I think it’s hard to control nicknames but I’d use Vivi. A girl I know has a perfectly normal name (think Sarah) yet somehow got a fruit based nickname at uni that stuck and now uses it for everything (think Cherry)

I wouldn't worry about which name she uses as an adult because she will choose herself. I think the best nicknames are the ones that evolve naturally.

I know a Genevieve who shortens her name to "Vieve" which I think sounds lovely

The only ones you won't have to force are Gen and Genny. The rest will sound made up and awkward.

How are you pronouncing Genevieve - the English or the French way?

I can’t decide if I like Via (veeuh).

I'd go for Neve.

My siblings were never given shortenings by my parents - as a result, the first sound of their names are used by friends which my parents hate! In contrast, I know people who go by their nicknames as they were given them from the get go, eg. Ted for Edward. If you don't consider it and introduce from the get go, nicknames will be chosen. If she introduces herself as Evie, Vivi, people won't randomly start calling her Gen for example. Why would they when Genevieve is her formal name but not necessarily used daily. Pet names are different and if they evolve I think that's very sweet

English

She might end up with her own nickname

I respectfully disagree. I don't think Lottie sounds awkward for Charlotte or Tilly for Matilda.

Ginny or Viva

She may - but she definitely will end up with a random one of the choices if I don't consider it and put forth my preference while she's still young. For me the nickname is as much a consideration as the full name

I know 2 Genevives.
1 is known as Jenny (and she spells but like that to make the pronounciation obvious). 1 is known as Viv.

I didn't like it initially but it's growing on me

The one I know goes by Evie.

Nicknames don't have to stick for life, I know a fair few people who decided to go back to their full names in their 20's. Mostly to be taken more seriously, particularly at work. One of my kids absolutely hates anyone shortening his name and gets really upset. Unfortunately I live in a family of nicknamers, so had to work hard to correct them.

I think most nicknames people grow up with come from adults not children, I'm talking shortenings not pet names. No 4 year old is calling their friend 'Lottie' from Charlotte or 'Ted' from Edward. That comes from an adult deciding, usually the parent

Agreed, that's why I like a longer more formal name, then a shorter more casual one. I like Evie because it's not babyish and could be used into adulthood if she wants, but she can opt for a more grown up version if she so chooses

Those are common nicknames for Charlotte and Matilda, just as Gen (or Genny) are for Genevieve. Arlot and Atil are not common nicknames, but you could probably force them if you wanted to, and you can probably force Vivi or Evie, if she doesn't mind explaining that her name is not Vivienne or Eva.

I know two
One is Gen or jellybeans
The other is Vee

I think Ginny is perfect. HP is no where near as famous now as it was in our day, and likely will get even less commonly talked about as she grows up.

Yes. This drives me mad. It's a diminutive (a shortening ) people are asking for.

a familiar or humorouss_ name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name.
"Mallender's fair complexion gave rise to his nickname ‘Ghost’"