[Opinions] Polly, Pollyanna, Apollonia?
I like Polly, but I'm not sure it would stand alone, or would age well - it is much too nicknamey to me. I know of course that Polly is originally a nickname for Mary, but honestly this connection is not obvious enough to make me use Mary as a full name.
Pollyanna and Apollonia are options, too, but Pollyanna is much too created/contracted for my taste, so that leaves Apollonia. My question is, what do you think of these names?
Father: The mill's closed. There's no more work. We're destitute. I'm afraid I have no choice but to sell you all for scientific experiments.
(The Meaning of Life)
Pollyanna and Apollonia are options, too, but Pollyanna is much too created/contracted for my taste, so that leaves Apollonia. My question is, what do you think of these names?
Father: The mill's closed. There's no more work. We're destitute. I'm afraid I have no choice but to sell you all for scientific experiments.
(The Meaning of Life)
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I like Apollonia, very sophisticated.
But if you're NEVER going to call her anything but Polly, I would use Polly as the formal name. Molly also originated as a nn for Mary, but I think Molly can stand alone as a name now.
"But it’s all right now.
I learned my lesson well.
You see you can’t please everyone
So you got to please yourself."
Rick Nelson, Garden Party
"It does not become me to make myself smaller than I am." (Edith Södergran 1891-1923)
But if you're NEVER going to call her anything but Polly, I would use Polly as the formal name. Molly also originated as a nn for Mary, but I think Molly can stand alone as a name now.
"But it’s all right now.
I learned my lesson well.
You see you can’t please everyone
So you got to please yourself."
Rick Nelson, Garden Party
"It does not become me to make myself smaller than I am." (Edith Södergran 1891-1923)
I know a woman named Polly (Annabell). She despises her mn and says that Polly is "old" but she likes it well enough. One day we were having lunch (salads) and I asked her if she wanted a cracker! It was an innocent remark on my part but Polly didn't find it amusing. ;-)
Now Apollonia is different and has a pleasant sound. It's not something I'd ever use. I agree that Polly is so very different from Mary (in my mind). I don't care for Pollyanna at all.
Now Apollonia is different and has a pleasant sound. It's not something I'd ever use. I agree that Polly is so very different from Mary (in my mind). I don't care for Pollyanna at all.
I'd go with Pollyanna. I think it's cute.
I'm not so fond of Polly, but I've always loved the name Apollonia. It's rare, rather quirky, and I love the mythological association. It's the sort of name I would love on a character or someone else, but one which I wouldn't give to my child. Pollyanna reminds me of an annoying children's book/movie.
Apolliona
There is a lurker on the board who is going to be distressed that you found this name, as its her daughter's. I think its okay, but quite, quite fancy. If that doesn't bother you, go for it.
There is a lurker on the board who is going to be distressed that you found this name, as its her daughter's. I think its okay, but quite, quite fancy. If that doesn't bother you, go for it.