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I spotted a mother and 2 young girls at a store, who had a backpack embroidered with "Delia" on it. That got me imagining the mom summoning her girl as Cordelia, which I've liked for awhile but never felt any sort of special attraction to. But after imagining it on a real life little girl I've become smitten. How do you like Cordelia? Wdyt of occasionally using nn "Codi?" I'm not so fond of Cory or Cordy but I may be inclined to use "Dee" (and Delia) as a nn as well.
Side note- Wdyt of the combo Gwen Samantha? I've struggled to find a mn I think "fits" and compliments Gwen but this one popped into my head last night.
Side note- Wdyt of the combo Gwen Samantha? I've struggled to find a mn I think "fits" and compliments Gwen but this one popped into my head last night.
This message was edited 3/16/2015, 6:40 AM
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Delia works fine as a nn for Cordelia. After all, it's built right into it. I do like Cordelia, btw. It's lovely, unexpected and slightly mysterious and exotic. I don't care for Cordy or Codi (my new son-in-law is named Cody so it's strictly masculine to me) although I do think Corrie is nice. Dee's cute as well. Other nn options: Cora, Lia.
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I know a couple of Delias, the family is Italian and it's an honoring name for them.
Cordelia I like as well, but I rarely associate the two, despite the fact that Delia is actually IN Cordelia. I would also never used Delia as a nickname for Cordelia, because they are two separate names in my head. Kor-dee-lyah versus Dell-yah.
I love Codi, Corda, Cordi, and Dell for the classy Cordelia though. Dee would totally work as well.
As a full name, Cordelia is adorable on children, the same way that Evangeline, Angelica and Theodora, and Margaret are. The name is long and elegant/sophisticated... however when paired with a cherub little face it stransforms into an inspirer of "awww"s. I think it totally works. Though, I secretly like Cornelia better because it packs a little more punch and gives off a bold and empowered vibe, like a female adventurer.
As for Gwen Samantha, I appreciate that it is an uncommon and unexpected combo, but I still find the pairing a bit boring. Still, the idea seems right behind Samantha. Maybe a name with a similar vibe, like:
Gwen Amelia
Gwen Melinda
Gwen Stacey
Gwen Mariah
Gwen Caroline
Gwen Therese
Gwen Daniela
Those might not be the best combos out there, but they carry the same nostalgic feel as Gwen Samantha. (Ooo, Gwen Emmanuela would be cool though).
Cordelia I like as well, but I rarely associate the two, despite the fact that Delia is actually IN Cordelia. I would also never used Delia as a nickname for Cordelia, because they are two separate names in my head. Kor-dee-lyah versus Dell-yah.
I love Codi, Corda, Cordi, and Dell for the classy Cordelia though. Dee would totally work as well.
As a full name, Cordelia is adorable on children, the same way that Evangeline, Angelica and Theodora, and Margaret are. The name is long and elegant/sophisticated... however when paired with a cherub little face it stransforms into an inspirer of "awww"s. I think it totally works. Though, I secretly like Cornelia better because it packs a little more punch and gives off a bold and empowered vibe, like a female adventurer.
As for Gwen Samantha, I appreciate that it is an uncommon and unexpected combo, but I still find the pairing a bit boring. Still, the idea seems right behind Samantha. Maybe a name with a similar vibe, like:
Gwen Amelia
Gwen Melinda
Gwen Stacey
Gwen Mariah
Gwen Caroline
Gwen Therese
Gwen Daniela
Those might not be the best combos out there, but they carry the same nostalgic feel as Gwen Samantha. (Ooo, Gwen Emmanuela would be cool though).
This message was edited 3/16/2015, 11:36 AM
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