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HelpRe: Gianna or Zara
in reply to a message by KristinT
GIANNA -- I would pronounce Gianna as "John-a" (as the Italians do) or "gee-AH-na." Either way, it's too similar to Gemma. :-(
ZARA -- This has always seemed gimmicky, to me. Sarah Mae, nn Sadie, has a jaunty, retro-chic appeal that you might like.
ELIZA -- This one gets my hearty approval. It has an energetic bounce to it. Classic, but not stuffy. Terrific.
If you want to stick with the Italian theme: Antonina (Nina), Antonella (Nell, Ella), Emilia (Mia or Mimi), Maia (Roman goddess and a way to honor grandmother at the same time)?
On the "English royals" theme, how about Annabel? That's what Prince Andrew wanted to call Beatrice. (BTW, Queen Mary, George V's consort, went by the nn May/Mae. I love it and would even like it as a fn.)
ZARA -- This has always seemed gimmicky, to me. Sarah Mae, nn Sadie, has a jaunty, retro-chic appeal that you might like.
ELIZA -- This one gets my hearty approval. It has an energetic bounce to it. Classic, but not stuffy. Terrific.
If you want to stick with the Italian theme: Antonina (Nina), Antonella (Nell, Ella), Emilia (Mia or Mimi), Maia (Roman goddess and a way to honor grandmother at the same time)?
On the "English royals" theme, how about Annabel? That's what Prince Andrew wanted to call Beatrice. (BTW, Queen Mary, George V's consort, went by the nn May/Mae. I love it and would even like it as a fn.)
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