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in reply to a message by Lily
Aw, I used to love Antonia. I've cooled on it (and have since come to love Anthony) but it's still a lovely name. My favorite combo was Antonia Evelyn (or was it Evelyn Antonia?), another name that I've moved away from. I could see myself getting into both of them again, really; Evelyn is my grandmother's name and I had a great-grandmother Antonia (although the latter is only a matter of interest, not a significant source of sentimental value).
I don't think it would be too hard to use Antonia in full. I know Catherines, Elizabeths, and have even met girls named Dandelion and Shandalier who go by their full names (and you'd think the last two would be desperate for nicknames!). I used to hesitate with Antonia too because I disliked the possibility of Toni or Tonia. But I do think the use of "full names" in general is more possible than people tend to worry it is.
If you're convinced a nickname is inevitable, though, maybe you could preemptively use one you do like. It's not my favorite but there is Tonia. Or, although less common, Ana, Nan, and Nia are fairly logical choices. There is always the similar Antonina nicknamed Nina as well.
I don't think it would be too hard to use Antonia in full. I know Catherines, Elizabeths, and have even met girls named Dandelion and Shandalier who go by their full names (and you'd think the last two would be desperate for nicknames!). I used to hesitate with Antonia too because I disliked the possibility of Toni or Tonia. But I do think the use of "full names" in general is more possible than people tend to worry it is.
If you're convinced a nickname is inevitable, though, maybe you could preemptively use one you do like. It's not my favorite but there is Tonia. Or, although less common, Ana, Nan, and Nia are fairly logical choices. There is always the similar Antonina nicknamed Nina as well.
This message was edited 11/19/2009, 4:39 PM
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