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Raffaella and Bernardetta's nicknames
I like these, but I haven't yet decided what nicknames I like best with them.
I like Relle as a nickname for Raffaella because it makes sense and the r makes it a bit more distinct than Elle, but Rena is my second favorite and all the polls I've made about show that people like that one.
With Bernardetta, Bernie and Detta are the most obvious chocies, but Bernie sounds to harsh and Detta is too cutesy for me. I like Betty because it sounds sweet, but it doesn't make as much sense as the other two.
So what do you think? Relle or Rena? Bernie, Detta or Betty? I'd like to know your reasons.
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For Raffaella, I like Relle a lot. It's very pretty, but still an unusual nn for Raffaella. I don't like the sound Rena much, and I think it doesn't really have a lot in common with Raffaella, except the R.
I'd go with Betty for Bernadetta, I dislike Bernie, but Detta could definitely work, but Betty is the the best. I actually think it makes perfect sense for Bernadetta.
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I prefer Raff or Ella as a nn for Raffaella. I didn't like any of your suggestions. And Betty or Bernie for Bernardetta - I just don't like Detta.
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Rena - it sounds a bit more grown-up than Relle.
Detta - I really hate the name Bernie. Betty is cute, but a bit too cute. Detta falls somewhere in the middle where I am not in love, but it still nice.
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Relle definitely makes more sense than Rena with Raffaella.I think that Betty makes pretty much sense with Bernadette, which is one of my favorites - I can see how the extra R might make it a little too contrived, though. What about Bennie or Nettie?
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