What do you think of this name for a girl?

Question

Lilian Marie, do you think she will automatically be called Lily, if so is there any way to stop the use of a nickname?

I know Marie is common, but my middle name is marie, along with my mothers, grandmothers, great grandmother, and so on, it's not just thrown in there it's a tradition but thanks for your honest opnion

Sandy B if you don't like common names how is it that you like Lily so much, it's the most common name out there right now

Answer 1

I love the name Lillian Marie it sound so sophistacated. I have a niece named Sophia Rose and she also has that same problem because everyone calls her soph or sophie. Just make sure that your child knows that her name is not Lilly it is Lillian and she will automatically correct them because after a while it gets annoying when people don't call you by your proper name.

Answer 2

my sister's name is jennifer, and only my other sister and ONE of her friends call her jen or jenny, as a joke. However, you'd have to be very firm about disallowing the nickname, and there's a HUGE chance that her friends will call her lily or she'll choose to be called lily. Which is a pretty name, i don't really see the problem actually. But i agree with everyone else, if you don't want her to be called lily at all you're better off not naming her lilian, or coming up with another nickname quick. 'cause if it's not lily it'll be annie, or lils, or something.

Answer 3

That is a very pretty name, but I wouldn't name your daughter anything that you don't like the nickname for. You can call her Lilian 100% of the time, but the minute she gets to school, she'll be Lily.

Answer 4

If people start to call her by a nickname, then politely correct them. You named her, you have that right. Just be assertive. I have gone through this with all of my children and handled it the same way each time. There have been instances when certain people have just not gotten the point and I have had to be extremely blunt about the name situation but for the most part, people will respect your wishes.

Answer 5

Yes, I think Lily will be an automatic nickname. Human nature. The only way to stop it is to be firm with friends and relatives. So decide if thats a battle you really want. Its a pretty name so it could be worse.

When we named our son Kristofer, the last thing I expected was someone to call him Krissy. Yet, it happened. Fortunately it was only one extended family member and I was firm with her. He was all boy and the nickname was ridiculous.

Answer 6

I think it's a pretty name,people will probably call her lilly and like everyone else said just politly correct them tell them you dont like the name lilly and you would like for her to be called lilian people always shorten names like that so theres really no way of stopping it but I think if your firm about it when shes a baby maybe it will stick just think you never have to call her lilly!

Answer 7

Sorry but I do NOT like the middle name of Marie, its just too common and seems to be used because one cannot come up with a more unique name. When I see middle names like Ann, Lyn and Marie it just makes me think its just a thrown in name as a middle name. Lillian is alright but I like Lilly better.

Answer 8

I think that is a pretty name and Lily would be a perfect name to call her. Everyone would see her and have a nickname to give her. For example angel, butterbean, LM but that is normal. You make the distinguish now to call her "Lily".

Answer 9

yeah , just tell people her name is Lilian and not Lily. My sons name is Samuel and I didnt want anyone calling him Sam. So when I take him to school, I tell them that. I told my family too. I think its a very pretty name.

Answer 10

Some people will call her Lily but you can tell them that her name is (fill in the blank with whatever nickname you prefer or no nickname at all). Good luck.