M. writes:
I have been searching your blog frantically the past couple of months and love all your suggestions but none have been the right fit for me so I am writing you as a last ditch effort to find that “perfect” name.
I am due with our second daughter at the end of May and I feel like it is crunch time for a name decision. My husband has a very noncommittal mentality of “oh it will just come to us… and let’s just wait and meet her first”… this makes me want to scream. I feel like if we wait then we will end up settling for a subpar name that we both agree on but don’t absolutely love. I’m OK with having 2 in mind and then making the final decision when we meet her, but we can’t seem to narrow it down.
Our first born daughter is Georgianna Marie and she goes by Georgi. It fits her perfectly! Georgianna is a family name and it was an instant decision for me when I found out she was a girl but it took my husband awhile to adjust; at first he thought it was a “grandma” name (now he LOVES it :)). Our last name is Herlocker, I really don’t consider the last name as being one that “flows” with anything… it just seems harsh. If it had been a boy I really liked double H names; ie. Henry Herlocker but I do not like any H girl names so that doesn’t work.
I would like a girl name that is similar in style to Georgianna; a long classic name with a shortened, fun nickname but this has proven to be more difficult than I anticipated.
We have crossed off….Charlotte/ Charlie because we live close to Charlotte, NC and he does not like “place names”
Josephine is my middle name and my great-grandmothers name but the “J” sound in Georgi and Josie is too similar. For this reason we also want to stay away from Genevieve.
Penelope/ Penny… it seems to be making a major comeback and is really popular in our area
Alexandra/ Alex… my husband’s name is Alex and he hated the amount of Alex’s he had in his classes growing up.
Samantha/SamOur two favorite middle name options are Rose and Sage ; both family names and both work well with most any first name and with our last name. We toyed with the idea of Rose or Sage as a first name option but both felt like they worked better as middle name. Still haven’t crossed them off of our first name list though. Here are our top names right now:
Margaret Sage Herlocker (nn Margo) I think Margo and Georgi sound nice together but my husband thinks Margo Herlocker is not “cute” enough.
Eleanor Rose Herlocker (nn Nora) we like this option we aren’t thrilled about it
Elliott Rose Herlocker (no nn) I worry that Elliott is too trendy and doesn’t go with the classic, traditional family name Georgianna. This is my husband’s top name choice.Other name options; Laura Rose (my mother’s name but no nn and I can’t imagine calling a baby Laura), Liselle, Louisa (nn Lou), Clementine (nn Clem).
Please help! We would love any and ALL suggestions and would immediately update on our name decision.
Theodora “Teddi” immediately came to mind — love it with your older daughter’s name!
Thomasina “Tommi” or Francesca “Franki” could be possibilities too.
But I really love Theodora with Georgianna and Teddi with Georgi. They just seem to go together.
This reminded me of that 90’s show “Sisters” where the four sisters had “boyish” nicknames and longer-version official names: Teddy (Theodora), Alex (Alexandra), Georgie (Georgiana), and Frankie (Francesca).
It also reminded me of General Hospital’s sisters Maxie (Maximiliana) and Georgie (Georgianna). Maximiliana is a mouthful, but there are other ways to get to Maxie.
It also made me think of Lorelei/Rory. Sounds kind of like a modern version of Laura.
Of all of these, Theodora/Teddy seems like the sweetest combination with Georgianna/Georgi.
Or instead of Charlotte, maybe Charlize/Charlie?
Or Danica/Dani?
Maybe your husband would like Margaret with the nickname Maisy?
I noticed that other posters have written Teddi as Teddy. I too prefer that spelling but was matching Teddi to Georgi. Georgi comes directly from GEORGIanna and works well because of that, but I’d spell the nn Teddy if I were to use Theodora.
I love these suggestions–my first grade teacher was actually named Thomasina, and she was awesome. This was a long time ago, 1960, and she was nearing retirement age, so my estimate is that she was born around the turn of the century. Her surname was Irish.
Oh fun! I have a little Thomasina and it’s so neat to see her name being recommended! I also like Theodora (Teddy) or Dorothea (Dori/Thea) for the original poster, in case Thomasina is too heavy and old-fashioned. I also like Francesca to Frankie, and add in Davina to Davy or Vinnie?
I think Henrietta would be a wonderful fit for you. Hettie, Etta, Ettie, Henri, lots of great NN options too.
Yes! So glad someone suggested Henrietta as I was thinking that name also :)
I’m loving Henrietta too!!
I also thought of Henrietta when you first mentioned wanting Henry for a boy! It has that same old fashioned, classic sound and has so many wonderful nicknames.
Just saying it was my first thought as well! Or the Harriet suggestion :)
Have you thought about using Genevieve and nicknaming her Vivi? Super cute and not the similarity of sounds.
We have a Genevieve nn Gigi, so maybe our styles aren’t too far off. Here’s a few unusual frilly/vintage names with good nicknames:
Annelise, Annie
Elodie, Ellie
Rose, Rosie
Gwendolyn, Gwen
Adelaide, Addy
Lorelei, Lorie
Eloise, Lou or Elle
Magdalena, Maggie or Lena
Beatrice, Bea
Aurora, Rory
My suggestions: Helena and Augusta.
Georgi and Gussie would be soo cute!
Since you seem to be attracted to botanical names (Rose, Sage) and you’d like to honor a Laura, what about Laurel as a middle name?
I love the idea of Theodora Laurel, nn Teddy.
I was actually going to suggest Laurel as a first name…Georgiana and Laurel Rose or Laurel Sage are both lovely. If you have to have a nickname I’d go with Lulu. Georgi and Lulu
I agree with you that Elliot does not seem to be the same stylistically as Georgianna. Margaret nn Margo is my very favorite from your list. I really think it’s perfect and it is so cute on a baby.
A couple of others that come to mind:
Elizabeth (nn Betsy)
Florence (nn is hard for this one but I think I would go with Ren)
Vivian/Vivienne (nn maybe Vi/Vivy?)
Edith (nn Edie)
Cordelia (nn Cora or Delia)
While I love Louisa Rose from your list, here are a few other suggestions I think pair well with Georgianna:
Paulina nn Pauli
Susannah nn Susie
Dorothea nn Dottie/ Thea
Alaura (nod to your mom)
Augusta nn Gus/Auggie
Beatrice nn Bea
Coraline nn Cora
Cordelia nn Delia
Evelyn nn Evie or Linny
Henrietta nn Henny
Margaretha nn Maggie
Melinda nn Mel
Meredith nn Merry
Rosaline nn Rosie
Virginia nn GiGi (Georgi & GiGi!)
Cecelia nn CeCe
Good luck and keep us posted!
I immediately thought Francesca nn Frankie, and then saw that was the first suggestion! Francesca is a gorgeous name (like Georgianna, which I LOVE, btw), but has a very stylistically similar nickname…while SOUNDING very different. Perfection. :) also sounds equally good with your last name.
Good luck! I like a lot of your choices, as well as the suggestions you’re getting!
I like Elliott and Georgi together as they are both unisex. But I wish Elliott had a longer full name like Georgianna. Would Elliette work because it *looks* longer but is said the same? Elsabet – nn. Elliott (or Elsa).
Instead of Theodora I like Theadora – nn. Thea. Georgi and Thea.
Henrietta – nn. Henri, Henie, Etta.
Clementine I love.. but there are no very decent nicknames imo.
For Josephine, would you consider using Posie instead of Josie? Georgi and Posie.
How about Lorelei? Similar to Laura but I think it is more like Georgianna in style. Lori or Rory are cute nn’s.
My daughter’s name is Rose, nn Rosie, so of course I love that option too. The most common reaction to her name is that it is super popular as a middle name, but more unusual to hear as a first name. It seems like everyone knows someone with the middle name Rose, and they are pleasantly surprised to hear it as a first name. If you are looking for something longer, you could use Rosalie or Rosetta or Rosemary. Rosemary can also have the cute nn Romy.
I also thought of Vivienne for you, I think it goes nicely with Georgianna.
Some other ideas:
Arabella nn Ari
Harriet nn Hattie
Holland/Hollis nn Holly
Nicoletta nn Nico
Philippa nn Pippa
Good luck!
I have a Rose too, so I definitely like it as a first name. It is so popular and expected as a middle name, even if it is a family name. I agree that I would chose a longer form of the name, to match Georgianna’s long name. Oh and I have a George too, so I think George/Georgi and Rose/Rosie are great together. :)
Henrietta would be delightful, and goes so well with Georgianna to my ear, and there are a bunch of nicknames you can choose from: Henny, Hettie, Hattie, Ettie, Henri. Plus! You liked the alliteration.
I also love Philippa, and the nn Pippa goes SO well with Georgi.
Beatrice or Beatrix would also be wonderful, with plenty of nickname opportunities.
I think those would be two favorites, with some other ideas here:
Elizabeth
Victoria
Louisa
Lenora
Evangeline
Adelaide
I agree about Henrietta. Though if you think you might have more children that would rule out Henry for a future son. But if Penelope/Penny is popular in your area, I’d guess that Henry must be too and will be even moreso if you do have a son in a couple of years. So that might mean you wouldn’t want to use Henry in the future. Georgianna and Henrietta sound lovely together. :)
Have you thought about Margaret nn Daisy?
I also like Cordelia nn Delia
Coraline nn Cora
Annabelle nn Anna or Belle
Eugenia nn Jenny
Winnifred nn Winnie
Fredrika nn Freddi
or if you want really spunky (and one of my absolute favorites) Beatrix nn Trixie
Georgi and Winnie would be the cutest sisters ever!
Winifred would be great and would give the option of Winnie or Fred / Freddie.
vivienne or viviana/vivianna (nn: vivi)?
My first thought was to take your mn frontrunner Rose and lengthen it to something more “sibling-y” with Georgianna. If it were me I’d go with Rosemary or perhaps Rosaline, although Rosalind, Rosalie, Rosetta, Rosalinda, etc. are options. I might then suggest using your husband’s favourite Elliott in the middle spot ; Georgianna Marie & Rosemary Elliott; Georgi & Rosie/Romy…
I am partial to Roey for Rosemary, myself.
Yes, I was thinking Rosetta, nn Etta – Georgi and Etta. Wonderful! Traditional, feminine name with a spunky nickname.
Your daughter has a double barrel name Georgi and Anna. I would consider the same for your second.
Rosemary or Roseleah Sage nn Rosie
Avaleah Rose nn Ava
Hannelore Rose nn Annie or Lori
Ellarose Sage nn Ellie or Rosie
Lulamae Rose nn Lula
Maiarose Sage nn Maia
Oh, I just thought of one! I have a friend who has a daughter Lillian nn Lion, Georgianna and Lillian, Georgi and Lion
I want to put a plug in for Clementine. It’s one of my favorites and so underused! What a gorgeous name and it goes well with Georgianna.
I’ve read this blog long enough to know that eliminated names have a way of coming back onto the list, so I’m going to make an argument for Josephine. I don’t mind the sound repetition, it’s a family name x 2, and I think it sounds really cute with Georgianna. It’s my top choice.
I also liked the idea of lengthening Rose to Rosemary or something else. Rosalind perhaps? Those are both lovely and underused. Margaret/Margo is nice, too.
Looking at your list, Elliot seems like a style outlier for you. I’d avoid it.
I agree about Josephine! There are other nicknames besides Josie if your only objection is that the sound is too similar to Georgi–what about Posey, Effie, Fifi, Fina, Joey, Jolie, Jojo, Seffie, Seppie?
I see a lot of Theodora, what about Theodosia?
oooh Theodosia is divine!
I’m going to suggest Vivienne. Georgianna and Vivienne. Georgi and Vivi. Georgie and Vi.
I also like the name Magnolia nn Maggie. Georgianna and Magnolia. Georgi and Maggie.
I’m all for making a plug for Laura Rose. Fabulous name. ;)
But in all seriousness, I’d suggest Thomasina nn Tamsin.
I’d love to see someone use Bernadette or Bernadine, which have the very fun nickname of Bernie and has a great meaning (bear). Highly under-used, I think. I also love Dorothea (Dotty) for you.
LOVE Bernadette! Great suggestion! Berenice is another way to get to Bernie, plus Berry or Neecy.
Oh yes, wonderful. Another nn option is Etta. Or Bear.
What about Rosalie (nn Rose) or Lorelei?
Throwing into the ring: Willamina or Wilhelmina, nn Willa or Mina.
OOoh… I love the idea of using Willa! Gerogi and Willa. SOO SWEET!
Oops.. typo. Georgi and WIlla ^^
I’m seeing Vivienne and Victoria in the comments which makes me think of Veronica nn Ronnie.
Georgianna (Georgi) and Veronica (Ronnie). Love it!
I haven’t read all of the comments so I apologise for any repeats!
I think Margaret/Margo Herlocker is absolutely gorgeous, for what it’s worth! My favourite of all your options.
Here are some more suggestions for you: Georgianna Marie Herlocker and her little sister…
Felicity Rose Herlocker “Flissie, Lissie, Flick, Flossie”
Elspeth Rose Herlocker “Elsie”
Annabelle Sage Herlocker “Annie, Bella” or Anneliese Rose Herlocker “Annie, Lisie”
Emmeline Sage Herlocker “Emmy” (LOVE this)
Beatrice Rose Herlocker “Bea, Tris”
Philippa Sage Herlocker “Pippa, Pippi”
Adelaide Rose Herlocker “Addy, Lady”
Florence Sage Herlocker “Florrie, Flossie” (I recently met a 4-year-old Florence and she’s darling!)
Eloise Sage Herlocker “Ellie, Lola”
Rosamund Sage Herlocker “Rosie, Rose”
Cecilia Rose Herlocker “Cici”
Vivienne Sage Herlocker “Viv, Vivi, Vie”
Evangeline Sage Herlocker “Evie, Eva”
Juliette Sage Herlocker “Jewel, Jules, Jette”
Best of luck!
The first name that popped into my head was Vivian or Vivienne with the nickname Vivi.
The second was Lillian, nickname Lily or Lili.
Third, Caroline with Carlie or Carrie or Charlie as a nickname. Or just go with Caroline. It sounds good with your surname!
I don’t think Elliott is a good match with Georgianna, but maybe ok if she is really Georgi full time. Still, I’d pick something more feminine because Georgianna is so feminine.
Good luck!
I initially wrote up my response first as I didn’t want to forget any of the names and then went back and read the previous comments…. Almost all of my suggestions have been previously mentioned. Sorry for the duplicate but will leave as is…
I immediately thought of Magnolia. (Thanks to recent reader who presented a question about the name Magnolia). I really love it. Georgiana and Magnolia. Soooo perfect together. I love they are both similar in length and have the “g” in the middle. You could use Maggie or Nola for nicknames. I think you could even stretch out Margo as nickname as well (if Jack can be used for John and Teddy for Theodore then I think you could get a Margo from Magnolia). That way, both you and your husband could use separate nn if he doesn’t think Margo is cutesy enough. Magnolia Rose. SWOONING.
We have a Juliet at home and are strongly considering using Georgia if we have another girl. Maybe Juliette would work for you? (I prefer the longer spelling to balance out the length of Georgiannas name. Also, I love the double -nn and the -tt on this combination). I know you said you weren’t too keen on the double hard -g/j sound but I absolute love it. You could use nn Ette or Etta or Jules. Love this combination.
I love Theodora. Nn Thea. Eee love this name as well. This is also another name on our short list.
Even though you have said you don’t really like H names on girls I wonder if you would consider Henrietta. Henri and Georgi. You could also use Etta as a nn.
Francesca. Franki and Georgi
Fredericka. Freddi and Georgi
Vivienne. Vienne and Georgi
What about Isadora. Or Elsbet or Elsbeth.
What about Ottillia or Otelia. You could use nn Tilly or Thea or Tia. This is another name we are so in love with. (I prefer the idea of using Thea as a nn so I would personally use Otelia.) Georgianna and Otelia.
I like the idea of using Josephine as it is a family name. And once again, I personally love the double hard -g/j sounds between the two names.
You mentioned Louisa. What about Lucia (Lou-see-a) or Eliza or Eloise or Eloisa or Annelise?
I like the mention of using Elliotte, if that’s the way you go. It makes the name look much more feminine.
Good luck and congrats!!! Keep us posted!!
I’m a Laura and I’ve never liked my name. I’ve never hated it either but I was surprised at the strength of my reaction to your suggestion of Laura for your child, which was one of pretty intense recoil. It seems like an older lady’s name (it fits me ok now that I’m 34!) and it is so associated with the brand “Laura Ashley” that it brings to mind fussy floral designs for me, and therefore I imagine it as a great name for a boring, traditional 50’s housewife. At least you’ll avoid the issue that I had when I was a kid of having 3 Laura’s in my grade at school (of 65 people total). I much prefer the more updated Lorelei, or Laurel which has been suggested.
I never had a nickname growing up but I now know a Lauren who goes by “Lo” which I think is quite cute, if you go that route.
I wonder if you like the sound of the name Laura, but something that is more similar in style to Georgianna, maybe Aurelia with nn Rory? I’ve always loved the name Antonia and I think that might be perfect for you with the nn Toni.
Another Laura here… Antonia is too perfect. Love love love
I love Antonia and I know a young one who goes by “Nia.” Super cute.
Eleanor and Elliott on your list made me think of the classic Eliza, which sounds great with your last name and has the really cool nn Eli. Both Eliza Rose and Eliza Sage sound great – you can’t go wrong with either. Also, Eliza sounds good in your subset – Georgianna and Eliza, Georgi and Eli. From your name list, I like both Margaret and Josephine. Good luck!
I third – fourth, fifth, sixth? – the suggestion of Vivian or Vivienne with the nickname Viv/Vivi. It just seems to “go” with Georgia/Georgi so beautifully while still being just different enough to stand out. (And who wouldn’t love having a name that means “alive”?) Although Vivian/Vivienne is certainly on the upswing it’s yet to reach Ava/Isabella/Olivia levels of popularity, so you should use it now before everyone else does. :)
No obvious nn, but I love Simone with Georgiana.
Mona? Or just Mo?
I realize that Georgiana has the boy-girl sound…but I still see it as a very feminine name. Therefore I would stay away from Elliot (far, far away).
I LOVE Margaret nn Margo, Cordelia nn Della or Delia, or even Cori, Gwendolyn nn Gwen, Whitney nn Winnie
This is an outlier, but what about Ernestine nn Teeny or Nessy or if you really want to be bold – Ernie.
Or what about Francine?
I IMMEDIATELY thought of Clementine when I read the name Georgianna! Perfect pair! And although someone above didn’t think there were any good nicknames for Clementine, I think Clemi/Clemmi/Clemmie is adorable! Georgi and Clemi!
Felicity nn Flicka Fliss
Thumbs up for Felicity!
Oh also wanted to add Augusta. Georgianna and Augusta. Gerogi and Gussie. Sooo cute.
Thumbs up for Augusta!
If you need an additional argument for your husband to nix Elliot from the list, tell him that Georgi + Elliot sounds too similar to the novelist George Eliot. I mean, on one hand, awesome, but you might have to field some questions or weird looks on the playground… “Georgi, Elliot…five minutes!”
But then thinking of Georgianna made me think of a totally different 19th century connection-Pride and Prejudice, and I have not yet seen a shout out for the classic Elizabeth. Elizabeth Rose is delightfully feminine and you could do Georgi and Lizzie.
Such pretty names! I see others have already suggested what came to mind for me, and that is Rosemary. Since you like Margaret, maybe you’d consider Marguerite, with Daisy as a nn? Georgianna and Marguerite make a really elegant pair.
I just wanted to give you some reassurance–I am also due at end of May with my second child and also have a husband who is less than interested in talking baby names. I’m trying to embrace the ambiguity and focus on editing my name list to discuss whenever he’s ready, even if that’s after she’s born. You’ve gotten some amazing suggestions! I love Bernadette, Dorothy/Dorothea, Winnifred, and Thomasina. Also, from your list I love Josephine and Margaret–would Greta work as a better nickname than Margo? I love the alliteration of Greta with Georgi.
I forgot–I know a little Josephine whose sister is named Matilda. Mattie, Milly or Tilly would be sweet with Georgi. Millicent also comes to mind.
Rachel nn Rae seems to fit nicely with last name, preferred middle names, and sister’s name!
Lolly is a very old nickname for Laura that not everyone is aware of. Laura Rose, nickname Lolly. I think Lolly and Georgi sound wonderful together.
Of the names on your list, I like Josephine the best. Maybe you could use the nickname Fi instead of Josie? It is high on the cute factor, but would avoid the g/j problem.
I dislike Elliott for you. With a sister named Georgianna, I would assume Elliott was a boy. If you want the nickname Ellie, maybe Eleanor/Ellie or Elizabeth/Ellie?
I like a lot of the options suggested so far. The idea of another longer name with a boyish nickname is cute, but I wonder if you’d feel locked into that pattern if you were to have another girl at some point?
Some of these may be repeats, but I really like the idea of Cordelia/Cordy, Magnolia/Maggie & Augusta (though I prefer Auggie for the nickname), Miriam (Mimi), Adalaide or Adaline/Addy, Catherine/Cat or Katherine/Kitty, Margaret/Maisy
I also really like the idea of something like Rosalie or Rosalind with Rose or Rosie as the nickname.
Well, I can’t understand your dislike of the name “Laura” :), but I’ll let that go. Georgiana is actually a name on my “master list” of favorite names, as are Charlotte and Josephine, so let me pull a few others off of that list that i think go with Georgiana (I’m sure there will be repeats from other posters):
Beatrice
Colette
Cosette
Marie
Victoria
Caroline
Lavinia
Ophelia
Clementine
Amelia
Anastasia
Annabelle
Theodora
Cordelia
Jacinda
Augusta
Cornelia
Philippa
Celeste
Oh, and Cecelia, too.
I love Harriet so much for you. SO MUCH. Georgi and Hattie would be amazing!
Harriet, nn Hattie?
Georgi and Hattie.
My favorites from your list are Laura and Liselle (though Laura might sound a little plain next to Georgianna). Other than that, I’d suggest:
-Elizabeth, nn Liz, Ellie, Betsy, etc…–perhaps a bit too popular, but there are plenty of nickname options and it has some of the same sounds as Liselle. It also has the same number of syllables as Georgianna, which is pleasing.
-Seraphina, nn Sera–I like the alliteration of Seraphina Sage. Again, same number of syllables as Georgianna.
-Rosalie, nn Rosie–One of my personal favorite names, and it incorporates your middle name choice of Rose. You could even name her Rosalie Sage if you want to use both honor names.
-Amelia–Not sure about nicknames (Amie? Lia?) but it sounds pretty, especially next to Georgianna. Amelia Rose and Amelia Sage are both great names. Or Emilia, with the nickname Emmie.
-Lillian, nn Lily
-Magnolia–There’s the obvious nickname choice of Maggie, but I also know a Magnolia who goes by Nolie and I think that’s cute too!
-Marielle, nn Mari or Ellie–Not sure if this will work with your other child’s middle name being Marie, but if that doesn’t bother you I think it’s pretty.
-Persephone–similar to Penelope but a bit more unique. nn Percy or Sephie.
-Adeline, nn Addie
-Aurora, nn Rory–I like how Georgianna/Georgi and Aurora/Rory both have a feminine full name with a spunky, more unisex nickname.
-Matilda, nn Mattie or Tilly
-Luciana, nn Lucy or Lou
What about Florence nn Florrie? Georgi and Florrie… Love it!!
Just writing to say that if you think you are in crunch time…Our baby is due in days and we are not decided on a name. Swistle did not publish our letter…So you are in way better shape than us!
People have given you lots of good options here. Good luck!
Swistle, could we help this mama out? If you could find her letter and publish it, I’m sure the enthusiastic namers following this blog could give her some good ideas too. I know you can’t publish every letter, but it would be hard to see this wealth of suggestions and not wish some could come her way for her baby too. Naming can be such a challenge!
I think that would be difficult to pull off without upsetting others whose letters weren’t chosen.
Another vote for Josephine(!) nn Fina. I know a little girl named Fina and it is adorable on her! I actually really like the g/j because it creates a sibling connection but isn’t alliterative (not my personal preference for siblings). I also love that both are family names.
Georgianna, Josephine, and Henry
Georgi, Fina, and Harry *swoon*
If you like Margaret but not Margo, what about Maggie?
From others’ suggestions, I like:
Gwendolyn (Gwen) – have always loved this name
Rosalie (Rosie)
Rosemary (Romy)
Laurel Sage
Francesca (Franny or Frankie) – another consistent favorite
Lorelei (Rory)
Aurora (Rory)
Cordelia (Delia)
Victoria (Tori)
Angelina (Angie or Lina)
Felicity (Lissy)
Cecelia (Celia)
Isadora (Izzy)
Colette (Colie)
Harriet (Hattie) Rose
I have never before commented on a post but just had to for yours – when I read your letter Josephine immediately stuck out to me as “the one”. I do not think it is too similar – Georgi & Josie is ADORABLE!
Aurelia (nn Ari) Georgi and Ari
Clementine (nn Minnie) Georgi and Minnie
Cecilia (nn CeCe) Georgie and CeCe
Philomena (nn Mina) Georgi and Mina
Mariabella (nn Mari) Georgi and Mari
Constantina (nn Connie) Georgi and Connie
Catalina (nn Lena) Georgi and Lena
Arabella (nn Ari) Georgi and Ari
Elysian (nn Ellie) Georgi & Ellie
Melisande (nn Lissy) Georgi & Lissy
Leonora (Leela) Georgi & Leela
Best wishes! Your little one will love whatever name you thoughtfully choose for her!
I’m adding Rosalie to my personal list. Rose is a family name here, too, and though my grandmother forbid us from using the name she hated, I think I can skirt the issue with Rosalie.
Votes to get to nn Rosie & Georgi:
Rosalie Sage
Rosemund Laura
Roselyn Sage
Or…Elosie/Lulu… Too cute!
There are other nicknames for Margaret if your husband doesn’t think Margo is cute enough. My favourite is Meg. Georgi and Meg. Also, Nora isn’t the only nickname for Eleanor either, there’s also Nell or Elle.
As Georgianna is a slightly longer twist on a classic name, I would suggest the following:
Marguerite / Margherita Rose
Lisabetta / Elspeth Rose
Jessamine Rose
Alexandrina Sage
Arabella Sage
Susannah Rose
I also love the suggestions of Bernadette, Augusta , Victoria and Eliza.
Good luck
Meant to also say, Alexandra doesn’t have to be an Alex. She could also be a Lexi.
Yes to this! There are a ton of other nicknames for Alexandra. To name a few more: Allie, Alexie, Andie, Lexa, Ola, Sasha, Sandy, Xandra, Zana.
Love Francesa nn Frankie and Harriet nn Harry with Georgianna.
Other suggestions:
Antoinette
Anastasia
Nicolette
Calliope
Evangeline
Gwendolyn
Alessandra
Valentina
Winifred
Lavinia
Miranda
Daniella
Frederica
Natalia
All the best!
hmm also, i wonder if you would enjoy browsing this site. might find something here that fits nicely with georgianna? could be a bit of work, and i know you aren’t looking for something specifically french, but i think you might find a gem in there! :)
http://sites.rapidus.net/jhuriaux/femmesa.html
Lorinda Rose nn Lori
Rosalia nn Rosa or Lia Georgi and Rosa or Georgi and Lia
and the best in my opinion that another poster suggested is Evangeline Sage!
I read your post and Angelina nn Angie was my first thought, I also hope you would reconsider Josephine nn Josie its a beautiful name!
I also love the suggestions of Harriet nn Hattie and Florence nn Florry or Flora
A few others you may like sorry if I’m repeating:
Nathalia nn Thalia or Nat, Evelyn nn Eve/Evie, Victoria nn Tori, Valentina, Beatrice nn Bea/Trixie, Anastasia nn Ana, Genevieve nn Gene, Madeleine nn Maddi, Annabelle, Gabriella/Gabrielle nn Gabby, Bethany nn Beth, so many beautiful long girls names I could go on for ever!
Excited to here what you choose good luck xx
I red about half the comments before this, so maybe someone said it: Lillian, Lillianne, or Lillianna?
I’ve always thought of the name Georgianna/Georgiana as quintessentially English/British and Georgian, so I looked at britishbabynames.com to see what names were used with it during the 18th and early 19th centuries.
“Georgiana was used as a feminized form [of George] from the 18th century, during the eponymous Georgian era, and was used most notably among the aristocracy… Georgina was a simpler form of the name, and some early records use Georgiana and Georgina interchangeably… Queen Victoria (b.1819) was intended to have Georgina (or Georgiana) as one of her given names. However several of her proposed names (Georgina, Charlotte and Augusta) were rejected by the Prince Regent, who only agreed to Alexandrina Victoria.”
BBN gives many examples of Georgiana/Georgianna during the 19th century. Looking at names used with Georgiana and for sisters of Georgiana may provide some name ideas for the sister of the poster’s daughter Georgianna “Georgi”:
1838 – some birth records from England/Wales: Georgiana Sophia Theresa; Rosabella Georgiana
1839 – Euphemia Georgiana
1840: Georgiana Trinity
1841: Drusilla Henrietta Georgiana; Georgiana Lucinda Corinna
1842: Lorinda Georgianna; Pamelia Georgiana
1843: Georgianna Francesca
1844: Georgiana Christiana
1845: Georgiana Thomasin; Violette Georgiana Rosa
1847: Adelaide Louisa Georgiana Letitia
1856: Georgiana Alma & Rebecca Sebastopol (twins); Orah Josephine Georgiana
1863: Augusta Georgiana Alberta Kate
1830s sisters (from census records): Letitia, Catherine, Frances, Sophia, Julia, Georgiana
1840s sisters: Georgiana Elizabeth and Henrietta Frederica Alvinah
1850s sisters: Henrietta, Georgiana, Catherine, Sibella (or Sibylla)
1860s: Georgiana, Jemima, Eliza Ann
BBN gives these sister names for Georgina (which is profiled): Sophia Alexandra Adeline Henrietta Louisa Katherine
And also, If you like Georgina you may also like:
Philippa, Tamsin, Imogen, Amelia, Matilda, Olivia, Sarah, Jemima, Susannah, Helena, Claudia
Lots of sister name ideas here!
I’m wondering how the poster M. pronounces her daughter’s name. I’ve always liked the name, but have never been quite sure how to pronounce it. Behindthename.com says: jor-JYAH-nə, jor-JAY-nə, and it seems that Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy in the film “Pride and Prejudice” pronounced his much-loved, younger sister’s name as jor-JYAH-nə. Is that the way the name is usually pronounced in the U. S. too?
In Greece, the nickname for Penelope is Poppy, so if it’s Penny that too common in your area and you like Poppy, then maybe Penelope could still be an option.
If you like somewhat matching names, then Viviana/Vivianna is a nice name.
Astoria?
Don’t think the nickname Story works with Georgi (too different in style and too matchy in endings), but I think Asti would be cute.
Georgianna and Astoria
Georgi and Asti
I started to read the comments, and there were some GREAT suggestions! And then I remembered there were close to 100 comments, so I skipped to the comment section ; ) Sorry if I’m repeating anything.
My suggestion for you is Guinevere with the nn Vera!
Georgianna and Guinevere; Georgi and Vera.
Or, Agatha. Georgianna and Agatha. Not a great nn though.
I also loved some of the suggestions you got! Especially Augusta, Gwendolyn, Philippa and Vivienne. I’ve loved Philippa/Pippa for a while now, but Augusta is a new crush of mine!
Seeing that Josephine has special meaning to you, I wouldn’t limit myself with Josie being the only possible nickname. I.e.
Jo, Posy, Jovi, Joephy, Sephine, Sefina, Sefi, Sophie, Fifi, Jojo, Joey, Josa, Jael, Joja, Jos
I know a Georgianna, who has a sister (2 years younger) called Evangaline, nn Evie. Other nicknames (albeit much rarer) in Australia for Evangeline include Vangi.
I saw someone mentioned Florence (love it!) and I have a friend who calls her daughter Flossie.
Flossie and Georgi could make a cute pair. :)