What do you think of the name Lissa?

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DonnaGuest · 3 months ago

What do you think of the name Lissa? I like that you can shorten it to Lis and it's a bit more original than Lisa, but would it be really annoying to have to explain every time that it's not Lisa but Lissa? I don't know if that's nice for a child. Please share your honest opinion/advice

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Veraaa 3 months ago #2

Ohhh... that's always so tricky! And very personal.
I find it a bit of a stretch myself. It makes a simple name like Lisa suddenly complex by turning it into Lissa. Then I'd just go with Lis myself.
But hey... I'm only one person... and I think... if you like it yourself, you should just do it. There are many names where you have to explain the pronunciation or how it's spelled. So that's not necessarily a hurdle.
Good luck!!
Donna started this 3 months ago #3

Thank you for your reply, Vera!
Eefje 3 months ago #4

I think it's a beautiful name!
It's also quite clear that it's Lissa because of the double s, otherwise you'd get Liesa. I don't find it overcomplicated.
An1990 3 months ago #5

If the pronunciation is Lissa, and not Liieeesa, then I think it works perfectly!
If you want to spell it Lissa but pronounce it Liesa, I wouldn't do that.
Lou Guest 3 months ago #6

I agree with An! I think Liz is prettier, but Lissa isn't bad either!
Donna started this 3 months ago #7

The pronunciation would indeed be Lissa. Thank you all for thinking along
Anouk Guest 3 months ago #8

Still getting used to it, but it's fine.
Pimpelmeesje Guest 3 months ago #9

I like Lissa. I think the sound is nicer than Lisa.
Ano Guest 3 months ago #10

Lissa is lovely! Especially since you pronounce it with a short vowel, the spelling makes perfect sense. And it's a bit less standard.
I know an Alissa, maybe that's another idea too.
Donna started this 3 months ago #11

Thank you so much!!

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