Message: "Liv" - Behind the Name

[Opinions] Liv

by honeypie

6/2/2020, 3:27 PM

What do you think of Liv? Not as a nickname for Olivia (which I know will be the assumption), just as a stand-alone name.

It’s been on my mind a lot lately. I think I like Liv Ariadne or Liv Theodosia. Something big and purple-y or yellow in the middle, anyway.

Thank you! :)

#Liv

This message was edited 6/2/2020, 3:27 PM

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- Layla (guest)

6/4/2020, 1:24 PM

Liv is a BEAUTIFUL name! It is pretty and spunky and full of life. I really like Liv Ariadne. A nice combo.

- Katrine +1

6/3/2020, 10:46 AM

It’s always a stand alone name in Danish. It means Life in Danish.

I like it.

- honeypie

6/3/2020, 11:04 AM

I like the Danish meaning. I started trying to learn Danish after getting really into Borgen, but someone told me Duolingo was no good for it!

- NameNinja

6/3/2020, 6:43 AM

I just do not care for the name Liv but my opinion of not being fond of the name should have no bearing on if it can be a name that stands alone. I do believe it can stand alone.

- Crista (firefly123) +1

6/3/2020, 6:05 AM

I love it! I think Livvie is a sweet nn (for full name Liv) when she's younger. I agree that it needs a longer middle name, preferably starting with a consonant. Liv Theodosia is fantastic. How about:

Liv Carolina
Liv Madelenna
Liv Demetria
Liv Juliana
Liv Celestia

- honeypie

6/3/2020, 6:12 AM

Liv Demetria is brilliant!

- a.. +5

6/3/2020, 4:43 AM

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- honeypie +4

6/3/2020, 4:50 AM

Again, out of curiosity, do you feel the same way about other monosyllabic names?

Also, words can’t describe how much I hate the name Olivia, haha.

- a.. +3

6/3/2020, 5:35 AM

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- honeypie +2

6/3/2020, 6:11 AM

I meant names more like Jane, ones that have a legitimate history as given names, much as Liv does :)

- a.. +1

6/3/2020, 6:26 AM

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- honeypie

6/3/2020, 8:15 AM

I often change my mind on names once I learn a bit more of the background :)

- BeccyLeader1 +1

6/3/2020, 3:36 AM

In my opinion, Liv is maybe OK as an occasional nickname for Olivia, but DEFINITELY NOT for a stand-alone name. It is too monosyllabic for a stand-alone name in my opinion.

Liv Ariadne and Liv Theodosia are no-goes for me, unless Liv's real name is Olivia. I love all the names Olivia, Ariadne and Theodosia though. Maybe Liv as a middle name, but not my first choice. (i.e Ariadne Liv or Theodosia Liv).

- honeypie

6/3/2020, 4:02 AM

It is a stand-alone name, though. Do you feel the same way about other monosyllabic names?

- Mar (X-Mar) +1

6/3/2020, 12:32 AM

I love it. It's a legit name, so I don't see why it could only be used as a nn.

Liv Ariadne is good combo.

Liv Wisteria
Liv Eliana
Liv Godiva
Liv Amaryllis
Liv Solange
Liv Amélie
Liv Mariana
Liv Guinevere
Liv Sunflower
Liv Sunniva
Liv Genevieve

- honeypie

6/3/2020, 4:03 AM

Liv Wisteria and Liv Sunflower are great! I like Liv Amaryllis, Liv Guinevere, and Liv Eliana too. Thanks!

- Violet_Kent86 (BuckeyedPeach86) +1

6/2/2020, 6:01 PM

I love you I love you I love I love I love Olivia lol sorry, had to. (One Direction lyric)

But seriously, Liv is better as a nickname... which is not to say I don't love it as a nickname! It could work for Olivia, but also maybe Lavinia?

- honeypie

6/3/2020, 4:04 AM

I did think about Lavinia “Liv” actually! I quite like Lavinia at the moment, but I go back and forth on it.

- Kerilyntaryn21 +1

6/2/2020, 5:57 PM

I only like it as a NN, what about Livinia

- honeypie

6/3/2020, 4:06 AM

I like Lavinia, but not Livinia, the misspelling grates!

- Bear +2

6/2/2020, 5:26 PM

Love Liv. :0)

Liv Ullmann, the actress, first brought the name to my attention. It's chic and confident, while still being light as air.

Liv Ariadne and Liv Theodosia are stellar. Others you might like:

Liv Isabeau
Liv Tatiana
Liv Mireille / Mireia / Mireya
Liv Dagmar
Liv Zephyrine
Liv Astraea
Liv Rhiannon
Liv Calliope
Liv Sinéad
Liv Artemisia
Liv Celestine
Liv Tallulah
Liv Damaris
Liv Jacintha
Liv Estelle / Estella
Liv Solveig
Liv Marianne
Liv Timothea
Liv Dorothea

:0)

- honeypie +1

6/3/2020, 4:05 AM

Fantastic, fantastic suggestions! I really like all of them. Thanks so much!

- Bear

6/3/2020, 11:43 AM

You are most welcome. :0)

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