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Giuditta
Giuditta ("joo-DEE-tuh" / "joo-DEET-uh," in my American accent, roughly) has been on my list for a while, but lately I've been taken with its operatic glamor. I like Ditta (Dita) as a nickname. What do you think?Some combos:Giuditta Silvia
Giuditta Eleonora
Giuditta Ingrid
Giuditta Annabella
Giuditta Flavia
Giuditta Isidora
Giuditta Cosima
Giuditta Viveca
Giuditta Veronica
Giuditta Gloria
Giuditta Leonora
Giuditta Lavinia
Giuditta Rosalind
Giuditta Rosamund
Giuditta Eloisa

This message was edited 11/19/2023, 8:58 AM

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Indeed, "operatic" is a wonderful word to describe it. A nice little gem mixed in with what's currently trending.
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I don't like it
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I speak Italian and if you are going for the Italian pronunciation both Ts should be voiced. Jyoo-DEET-tah. I don't think it's anything special.
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I understand that, but it's not really practical in an English-speaking context. I guess I'm approximating how it would be pronounced by speakers of English as a first/primary language.

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If it's not practical in English, why even use the Italian form? You're taken by 'operatic glamor' of an Italian name but don't want to pronounce it correctly.😄Sorry but I think the made up English pronunciation sounds dreadful next to the Italian.
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I don't know if it's fair to call the pronunciation "made up". It's just how many English speakers would naturally try to say it. To say someone shouldn't even LIKE a name if they can't say it perfectly is silly.
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Operatic is a wonderful description for it! Giuditta Leonora is beautiful. I like that - ora pairing with Giuditta. I know it's a bit simple but Giuditta Flora came to my mind right away. But you're right, it needs an extra syllable.Giuditta Aurora
Giuditta Melora
Giuditta Feodora
Giuditta Eudora?
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Lively, feisty, not really my style, but not bad. I like your Giuditta Silvia and Eloisa.
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