[Opinions] Theodora or Isidora?
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That's a tough one. Both names are beautiful. I think I'd probably go with Theodora though because I like Thea as a nickname better than Dora, which could be a nickname for either. I don't really care for Izzy, which someone named Isadora might choose to go by.
I like both Isidora and Isadora, but I prefer the look of Isadora.
I like both Isidora and Isadora, but I prefer the look of Isadora.
Isidora (ETA)
I love both Theodora and Isidora. But I have a thing for feminine "i" names so Isidora gets my vote.
I don't like the Isadora spelling for two reasons. (1) It's the feminine form of Isidore. (2) Isadora looks like an Isabella knock-off.
ETA: Ooops. I forgot the nns.
Theodora --> Theda, Thea, Tedra, Teddie, Dorie, Dora, Dot /Dottie, Dodie
Isidora --> Isis, Izzy, Dorie, Dora
I love both Theodora and Isidora. But I have a thing for feminine "i" names so Isidora gets my vote.
I don't like the Isadora spelling for two reasons. (1) It's the feminine form of Isidore. (2) Isadora looks like an Isabella knock-off.
ETA: Ooops. I forgot the nns.
Theodora --> Theda, Thea, Tedra, Teddie, Dorie, Dora, Dot /Dottie, Dodie
Isidora --> Isis, Izzy, Dorie, Dora
This message was edited 10/1/2010, 11:41 AM
Isadora over Theodora
Theodora over Isidora
I just really like Isadora (it was my #1 name a few years ago), and while I like Theodora, I just prefer Isadora over it. There's no real reason why, because I like the letter and the structures of both names.
Something about Isidora looks 'off' to me. Or maybe it's because I prefer Isidor over Isadore for a boy.
For nicknames, I think Dot is great for Theodora! I also love Dora.
Sadie is my pick for Isadora
Maybe Sidda for Isidora? It's (Sidda) familiar enough, it seems. I think Issy works as well. Maybe Isis, Iris, Rory (I hate this on a girl, but I do think it'd work as a nn).
Theodora over Isidora
I just really like Isadora (it was my #1 name a few years ago), and while I like Theodora, I just prefer Isadora over it. There's no real reason why, because I like the letter and the structures of both names.
Something about Isidora looks 'off' to me. Or maybe it's because I prefer Isidor over Isadore for a boy.
For nicknames, I think Dot is great for Theodora! I also love Dora.
Sadie is my pick for Isadora
Maybe Sidda for Isidora? It's (Sidda) familiar enough, it seems. I think Issy works as well. Maybe Isis, Iris, Rory (I hate this on a girl, but I do think it'd work as a nn).
Theodora gets my vote, only because I adore the nn Teddy on a girl. I'm not a fan of Isadora or any of its nicknames, but here are some options that I can think of:
Theodora:
Theo
Thea
Teddy
Dory
Dora
Isadora:
Isa
Dory
Dora
Sadie (a bit of a stretch, but I actually like this one!)
Theodora:
Theo
Thea
Teddy
Dory
Dora
Isadora:
Isa
Dory
Dora
Sadie (a bit of a stretch, but I actually like this one!)
I adore both Theodore and Isidore, the female versions just never seemed to pack the same kind of awesomeness. Theodora seems very, very bookish; I know a girl named Isadora who was teased from about the ages five to sixteen by being called Wizardora.
I think Isidora over all.
I link the I-a vowel change in Isadora, but it looks a bit cumbersome and has the word 'sad' in it. Petty, I know. I prefer Isidora. I think.
Issy is a nice nickname (definitely not spelt Izzy) but I'm not so fond of Dot. Thea's an okay nickname for Theodora, or Tea (I actually know a Theodora who went by this. She liked to pronounce it like the drink, which was kinda nifty when you got used to it, but the 'correct' pronounciations given are also nice). I hate Dora. I honestly can't think of any other suggestions.
I think Isidora over all.
I link the I-a vowel change in Isadora, but it looks a bit cumbersome and has the word 'sad' in it. Petty, I know. I prefer Isidora. I think.
Issy is a nice nickname (definitely not spelt Izzy) but I'm not so fond of Dot. Thea's an okay nickname for Theodora, or Tea (I actually know a Theodora who went by this. She liked to pronounce it like the drink, which was kinda nifty when you got used to it, but the 'correct' pronounciations given are also nice). I hate Dora. I honestly can't think of any other suggestions.
Def. Theodora, though I still consider it rather GP. I think Isidora (either sp.) is quite ugly and even makes Isabel(le) (which I'm tired of) more appealing.
Used to joke about the combo Theodora Josephine w/ nn Teddy-Jo. I'm not much of a nn person. I guess Dot's ok, but Issy is ugly... and kinda snake-like.
Used to joke about the combo Theodora Josephine w/ nn Teddy-Jo. I'm not much of a nn person. I guess Dot's ok, but Issy is ugly... and kinda snake-like.
I prefer Isadora over Isidora because it sounds softer and also looks more right to me. And I do like both Isadora and Theodora, and I guess I could use both for honoring purposes (honoring Isidor and Theodor), but if I had a daughter right now and had to choose between those names, I would go for Isadora. I don't like any nickname for it and I wouldn't use any. For Theodora I like Thea and Theia. Maybe Dora.