Mika makes a great nick for
Dominika, imo. Also:
Marika and
Melika.
Brie:
Sabrina,
Brigitte,
Cambria,
Fabrizia,
Gabrielle
I think they're each fine as given names, though if I had one of them as my own name, I'd rather it be short for something else. Especially Brie because Brie is a cheese.
Dominika and
Sabrina are my fave long versions. It wouldn't be difficult to come up with middle names for
Mika, I don't think - patterns would be like
Mika Justine (consonant start, no A ending). Brie is tougher. How about Brie
Margaret? Brie
Farrah works too.
Farrah reminds me consistently of
Farrah Fawcett Majors. I know that does date me, but whatever - I can't see or hear the name without picturing her feathered hair.
- chazda