Name Watching Fun!
Just some random name watching. Church members, friends, children’s classmates, basicly any family that comes to mind.
The Farrells:
Emily and Daniel Farrell-parents “Em and Dan”
Addalyn Marie Farrell, Emmalyn Grace Farrell-twin sisters “Addie and Emmie”
Justin Grant Farrell, brother
Miranda Jane Farrell-sister “Randi”
The Coharts
Christine and Mario-parents “Christy”
Gina Lynn Cohart-sister
Hanna Marie Cohart-sister
Kayden Wyatt Cohart-brother
Candace Cohart-grandma
Maureen Davis-grandma
Gene Cohart-grandpa
The Evis Family
Georgia and Samuel “Sam”
Chloe Michelle Evis-sister
Elliott Jason Evis-brother
Victoria Jane Whittman-cousin
Caryn Mikayla Evis Whittman-cousin
Clara-Jane Evis-granny
And of course, my family 
The Kruegers:
Lucinda Elisabeth and Zacharias Howard-parents “Lucy and Zach”
Calista Marie-daughter “Cali”
Gracelyn Claire-daughter “Gracie”
Gabriel Alexander-son “Gabe”
Carissa Nicole-niece “Rissa”
Corie Cadyn-Rae Marie-niece
Aidan James-nephew
Torence David-nephew
Oliver Mitchell-nephew
Lissa
My daughter was recently reading a book called Vampire Academy, by Richelle Mead. One of the main characters was Lissa Dragomir, a vampire. I’ve always known that nicknames like Lissa and Rissa were used, but this was the first time I’ve seen it in print. As soon as I saw this, I fell head over heals. Lissa is just one of those names that are so casual, yet so sophisticated at the same time. I can easily imagine a girl named Lissa wearing sweats and a ponytail, but I can just as easily imagine her as a classy socialite. Yes, I know Lissa is a nickname for Annalise, Rosalissa, and Melissa, but I think it deserves to stand alone just like its sister name Lisa. In case you were curious, Lissa is pronounced lih-suh, not lee-suh. It was (surprisingly) most popular in the sixties, although I think that may be incorrect as I found it as a alternative for Lisa. The definition is God is my oath, and the origin is American. It is also, like Lisa, a form of Elisabeth.
Lissa Michelle Arianne
Lissa Marie Claire
Lissa Naomi Nicole
Lissa Brianne Marie
Lissa Jade Alice
I’m actually liking Lissa Naomi Nicole a lot, the double “N” thing gives it an exotic edge and plus, the name Naomi just oozes exoticness. Nicknames for Lissa would be hard, because it IS a nickname, but I think if you really want to get creative with it, Lia, Sissy, Lissy, Liss, and Liz would work. As always, comments, questions, and suggestions are highly welcome!
—Lucy
