I think we need a split personality name!

[jewel-e]

I have posted several times here for a girls name. My husband and I have "settled" on several names, but inevitably, we end up deciding it isn't right. Finally yesterday I think we nailed down what it is we are looking for. A name that has both a traditional, feminine side AND a quirky side. My boys are Cooper Elliott and Jackson Lewis.

One example of a name that fits both would be Charlotte (nn Charlie)

Help me - are there more out there??

[thetxbelle]

I would say other classics like Josephine or Sofia work for you, which names did you like but ultimately rule out?

[lizalee]

Might not even be your style but the first name I thought of was a personal favourite of mine Lenore nn Leni /Nora
I do like Charlotte nn Charlie or even Lottie, that's a less common nickname to Charlotte
Oh what about Harriet nn Harri or Retta? Not sure how this goes on the 'quirky' side but Katherine nn Kitty could work, the usually nn would be Kate or Kath so Kitty would be a nice alternative
Any of these what you're looking for? They're all I've got off the top of my head but I'll probably have it running around in the back of my head and might come back if I think of more

[jewel-e]

I would say other classics like Josephine or Sofia work for you, which names did you like but ultimately rule out?

There are three names we have decided on and then questioned:

Isabella Quinn (I feel like Isabella is just too popular, however, we have been revisiting it with the nn Izzy)
Quincy Grace (A VERY sentimental name for us, but have questioned if Quincy is too quirky)
Grace Ellen (Not sold on the mn, and questioning if Grace is too traditional)

We talked about:
Allison (could not find a mn we liked with it)
Charlotte (just didn't seem to fit, not sure I like it with the sib set)
Georgia (we couldn't agree on nn)
Elliette (I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this name - but Elliott is my sons middle name so no go)
Josephine (just didn't seem to fit)
Madeline (I like Mad -e- LINE and felt like most would say Mad-e-LYN)
Oliva (My hubs can't get past that bratty pig)
Penelope (don't like Penny)
Sophia (same feelings as Isabella)

[jewel-e]

Might not even be your style but the first name I thought of was a personal favourite of mine Lenore nn Leni /Nora
I do like Charlotte nn Charlie or even Lottie, that's a less common nickname to Charlotte
Oh what about Harriet nn Harri or Retta? Not sure how this goes on the 'quirky' side but Katherine nn Kitty could work, the usually nn would be Kate or Kath so Kitty would be a nice alternative
Any of these what you're looking for? They're all I've got off the top of my head but I'll probably have it running around in the back of my head and might come back if I think of more

Hubby didn't like Lenore
I like Katherine, but we would do Kat.
Not sure about Henrietta. I will have to think on that one.

[taz]

I like Quincy Grace

Penelope
Calliope
Tessa
Olive
Ruby
Rosemary
Diana

[mischa]

With Cooper and Jackson...

Lucille
Stella
Mabel/Maybelle
Sophie
Rachel
Iris
Lila
Cecily
Sadie
Abilene
Annabel/Annabeth
Emmeline
Rosalie
Ada
Ruby
Estelle
Meredith
Selah
Louisa
Lorelei
Celeste
Adeline
Willa
Livia
Matilda
Clementine
Moriah
Lilith
Laurel
Adrienne
Shiloh
Elise
Bridget
Virginia
Michaela
Eliza
Amy
Evangeline

[thetxbelle]

I like Quincy Grace, it's nms but it's not too quirky at all IMO. You could always spell Madeline as Madeleine which ironically sounds more like "lyn or len" in French but it seems most people say "LINE" here which I think is fine. Would you consider Elisabette or Elisabetta over Isabella? I know it might be a bit much or too girly for some but Elizabette Quinn or even just Elizabeth Quinn makes a good alternative IMO.

I wouldn't let nn's stop me from using a name, I think they come naturally but I like Georgia nn GiGi if you're still interested in the name.

I'll try to come up with list! Typing on phone please excuse errors and autocorrections

[sunshine.10]

I like the idea you have here!

Others you might like:
Antonia -- Toni
Mariah/Moriah -- Rye
Esther - Tess
Lorelei, Aurora -- Rory
Also, I know it's not a tradition name, but October nn Toby is another name that is "split-personality."

[megf84]

Miranda (Mira)
Alessandra (Alessa)
Penelope (Penny)