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Absolutely fine. As a matter of fact, it's better than other associated nicknames. At least E-dna is actually in the name.
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Totally yes. It sounds Really Nice
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Hello! This should be on the Opinions Board, but to answer your question, Edna is kind of a stretch (especially since its a standalone name), but its still a pretty good nickname for Edwina. : )
Edwina is Edna, but with a W and I, so.. It doesn't matter much if their etymologies are different. They're both English, that's the only similarity they require in order to become mainstream, I would think. Other nicknames that are contractions of longer names are Dot for Dorothy and Ted for Theodore. Most diminutives don't make sense, but I can see the connection for a few,such as Edna for Edwina.
Have a nice day!
Edwina is Edna, but with a W and I, so.. It doesn't matter much if their etymologies are different. They're both English, that's the only similarity they require in order to become mainstream, I would think. Other nicknames that are contractions of longer names are Dot for Dorothy and Ted for Theodore. Most diminutives don't make sense, but I can see the connection for a few,such as Edna for Edwina.
Have a nice day!
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Nicknames of this kind are formally hypocorisms, not diminutives. Diminutives are not short forms, although this is a common mistake, they are usually longer than the root name or word; nor are they necessarily affectionate (although that is one way they are used). Nicknames and hypocorisms are sometimes diminutives, but not always. Short forms of a name are sometimes hypocrisms, but not always. A diminutive is a grammatical form that often reduces the power, intensity or dagree of a word, not it's length, but which may also used as a term of endearment, or to form feminines, or indicate a lesser or later position. Hypocorisma are pet names, a nickname used a term of affection (as opposed to one used pejoratively). A lot of sources use the term "diminutive" when they should say "short form", but this is incorrect.
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