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yet another name question. . .what do you think of this slightly unusual one?
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Anonymous
| I think both Florentina and Florencia are fine. I do prefer Florencia though. |
Anonymous
I think that's why she was asking about Florentina v. Florence 
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Anonymous
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Interesting that Florentia was the original form of Florence. . .what about that?
FLORENCE Gender: Feminine & Masculine Usage: English, French Pronounced: FLAWR-?nts (English), flo-RAWNS (French) [key] From the Latin name Florentius or the feminine form Florentia, which were derived from florens "prosperous, flourishing". Florentius was borne by many early Christian saints, and it was occasionally used in their honour through the Middle Ages. In modern times it is mostly feminine. The name can also be given in reference to the city in Italy, as in the case of Florence Nightingale (1820-1910). She was a nurse in British hospitals during the Crimean War and is usually considered the founder of modern nursing. |
Anonymous
| Alice and Flo? Well, kiss my grits. Mel's Diner, anyone? |
Anonymous
Vera? Get back to work you dingy you! |
Anonymous
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Why would you name your dd Florentina to call her Tina?? I never get this, the planned nicknames.... Florentina is awful btw
I like Florence Alice and you can call her Renza which is also italian lol |
Anonymous
| I love both names -- Florentina and Alice. They are both lovely and classic. Alice somehow balances Florentina very nicely! |
Anonymous
OP here, that's what I thought. . .and actually, it's DH's favorite so far. As for the anti nn poster, there are some cultures where kids get a fancy official first name and an unofficial nickname (planned) that their friends and family call them. So I guess the planned nickname is in reference to my half Thai background. Thai relatives will NEVER be able to say Florentina, but Tina is doable. |
Anonymous
| I'm one of those who has a fancy official name and unofficial, planned nickname ... actually, I'm one of 4 kids with that! Our family and lifelong friends still call us by our nicknames, but since college we have all gone by our official names. I felt it was a nice transition to adulthood. |
Anonymous
| I think it's a hefty name and she'll be mocked - a lot. |
Anonymous
| No to Florentina and no to Alice. Sorry. But if you had to pick one, I would say Alice. Alison is fine, not sure why you don't like it. |
Anonymous
| Florence also reminds me of my period. I hate the name to be honest. I'd go with Emma as a middle name if you want to honor your aunt. |
Anonymous
So do you also think names like Giovanna, Isabella, Gabriella, Savannah are "hefty"? |
Anonymous
OP here, Alison reminds me of this awful girl I knew in high school. Plus it sounds kind of 80's |
Anonymous
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I definitely agree on Florentina sounding like food. And Florence sounds like an old name to me. I also don't like "Tina" - sounds too 80's to me. I liked the suggestion of either Flora (although Flora Alice isn't great as it runs together) and I also liked the suggestion of Loren (I think it's cool to have a name with a "hidden" meaning since Loren is part of Florence).
I do like Alice as a first name and don't think it's weird to have 2 A's (I agree that 3 would put you over the top). I like Alicia better though (pronounced UH-LEASE-E-UH) - that's taking Alice and giving it more of an Italian sound. So what about Alicia Florence? Or what about Loren Alicia? |