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in reply to a message by vigdis
I like it pronounced LIV. I don't like it pronounced LEEV. In Scandinavia it is correctly pronounced LEEV as far as I know. It sounds like 'leave' which is why I definitely wouldn't use that pronunciation. I've known an American Liv who pronounced it LIV as well as a Swedish and a German Liv who both said LEEV.
If you pronounce it LIV I really like it. It's short, sweet and simple. I don't think it's hipster at all. It feels common, because it seems to be used as a nickname for Olivia quite often. Most Olivias I've known have been called Liv from time to time which is also the reason why I wouldn't use it. It's a well used nickname for a very common name (Olivia) and a name that is getting common (Olive). It would be like using Kate or Liz, only that Liv has its own origin and background.
I do think people will assume it's short for Olivia but that is easily corrected. If you like it, you should use it. I like Liv as well as Olivia and Olive.
I don't like Stellan at all. I know it's legit, but to me it would be like naming a child Bellan or Ellan. It looks like a feminine name with an -n attached to it.
If you pronounce it LIV I really like it. It's short, sweet and simple. I don't think it's hipster at all. It feels common, because it seems to be used as a nickname for Olivia quite often. Most Olivias I've known have been called Liv from time to time which is also the reason why I wouldn't use it. It's a well used nickname for a very common name (Olivia) and a name that is getting common (Olive). It would be like using Kate or Liz, only that Liv has its own origin and background.
I do think people will assume it's short for Olivia but that is easily corrected. If you like it, you should use it. I like Liv as well as Olivia and Olive.
I don't like Stellan at all. I know it's legit, but to me it would be like naming a child Bellan or Ellan. It looks like a feminine name with an -n attached to it.
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