New Italian girl name for the mix- thoughts?

blazzaro

My husband and I were liking Gianna / Giuliana for our first girl and I met a little baby in babies r us today names Capri and thought it was so cute... Thoughts?

Sam Buttons

I definitely prefer Gianna to Capri

capulet

Capri is more of a place name/surname than a first name if you're looking for a traditionally Italian first name. My daughter's name is an Italian place name/surname, but it's my mom's maiden name and we used it knowing that giving a place name/surname as a first name is more of an American thing. Gianna and Giuliana are both nice.

ramoseecology

Sam Buttons said:

I definitely prefer Gianna to Capri

This.

magfranklin

I'm not Italian but I think Capri is adorable!

ktpaladino

I like Capri but I prefer Gianna with the nn Gia!

allardr

I like Capri but much prefer Gianna

CitrusSwallowtail

I have a friend who just named her daughter capri. I think it's beautiful. There is also a colbie caillat song Capri. It's lovely!

daisy662

I don't care for either.

Scarlett&Gatsby

I really like Gianna and Giuliana. Both are so pretty. But I think Capri is really fun and punchy. I get a different vibe from it than from the other two, so it kind of depends what you want from the name.

lilegg

I really like Capri over Gianna or Giulianna, so I guess that makes me the odd one :P

I also agree with the PP about the names having very different vibes, depends what you're feeling!

moonfaerie

Capri is cute, but the other two are lovelier.

dreemkin84

I like Capri better (I've never really liked the other two but I'm also not Italian).

blazzaro

Just to throw one more in the mix... My husband is not a full blooded italian like I am and suggested Kennedy which I also think is a great name, thoughts?
Thanks so much for everyone's thoughts so far!

Scarlett&Gatsby

blazzaro said:

Just to throw one more in the mix... My husband is not a full blooded italian like I am and suggested Kennedy which I also think is a great name, thoughts? Thanks so much for everyone's thoughts so far!

Kennedy is miles behind the other three. It feels really dated and trendy; it was popular in my hometown area about ten years ago, and I'm always surprised to hear it on babies, because I assumed that trend was over. Giuliana and Gianna are classic Italian names. Capri is a fun, more modern way to honor your heritage. Kennedy is none of those things.

Manderlin923

No to Kennedy.

What about Gianna Capri? Or Siena?

diamondduck13

toothpastechica said:

Gianna is cute...capri reminds of me 3/4 length pants.

This

ETA both these over Kennedy

LyndseylovesHugh

Gianna is cute...capri reminds of me 3/4 length pants.

This.  I love Gianna.

Fluffycakes

I really like Capri. If I remember correctly, the last time I saw it on this board it didn't go over so well. I find it fresh and cute. Your other two are very nice too.

TripMomma

No to Capri...they are short pants, not a name for a person.

magsugar13

gianna and Giuliana are a mill ion times better then Capri.

fruit juice and pants = capri

capri = beautiful island

if you are truly wanting an Italian name use the G names

capri is like Brooklyn to me

zaramarie81

I've known a Capri. Italy was not the first thing that came to mind when I met her. I kept thinking "like the pants? Or the juice drink?" It was just hard for me to take the name seriously. Your other two names are very classic and classy. I think they will be easier to love for decades to come.

strawberrytree

I think of cropped pants, juice pouches, and the island, in that order. I wouldn't consider Capri an Italian girl's name- it's a place name that is not traditionally used as a first name in Italy (to the best of my knowledge). I think both Gianna and Giuliana are very pretty, much nicer than Kennedy imo! Kennedy seems a bit past its prime to me. 

Irishcurls

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but the island is pronounced KAH-pree? Which makes it nicer than the juice boxes and much nicer than Kennedy. But significantly worse than Gianna and Giuliana. 

Dr.Loretta

Capri makes me think stripper for some reason.

Kennedy - no

Love Gianna

allardr

I wouldn't mind Capri as a fun middle name but G names much prettier for fn. Unlike others I dont' hate Kennedy but I do agree it's a far cry from your beautiful G names.

oneblessedmess

Gianna is our number one baby girl name, so that gets my vote. But in all honesty, I don't think I like Capri no matter what. Like others, the first think that comes to mind is the pants, not the island. Although I'll take Capri over Kennedy, which I have never liked on a girl.

brooksidebride

ktpaladino said:

I like Capri but I prefer Gianna with the nn Gia!

Same here.

brooksidebride

Irishcurls said:

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but the island is pronounced KAH-pree? Which makes it nicer than the juice boxes and much nicer than Kennedy. But significantly worse than Gianna and Giuliana. 

Hmm... I pronounce the island and the pants and the juice box all the same... Kah-Pree. How do you pronounce the juice box?

queenbone

Irishcurls said:

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but the island is pronounced KAH-pree? Which makes it nicer than the juice boxes and much nicer than Kennedy. But significantly worse than Gianna and Giuliana. 

You are correct on the pronunciation of the island. I'd bet the pants and the drink were both named for the island too, but Americans pronounce it incorrectly (like Notre Dame University.)

I don't hate Capri as a place name, but I think Giana is much better.

queenbone

brooksidebride said:

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but the island is pronounced KAH-pree? Which makes it nicer than the juice boxes and much nicer than Kennedy. But significantly worse than Gianna and Giuliana. 

Hmm... I pronounce the island and the pants and the juice box all the same... Kah-Pree. How do you pronounce the juice box?

You probably put the emphasis on the second syllable, kah PREE. In Italian, the emphasis is on the first syllable.

WashingtonQueen

Pants.

MrsSH

I really like Capri.  I think it's a beautiful name for a girl.

catahoulatte

LeahB12 said:

Gianna and Giuliana are so much better than Capri. I don't like place names and it doesn't sound like it ages well. I really dislike Kennedy.

Completely agree with this.

Reddvl

Joy2611 said:

Capri pants.  Capri Sun.  Capri the island.

brooksidebride said:

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but the island is pronounced KAH-pree? Which makes it nicer than the juice boxes and much nicer than Kennedy. But significantly worse than Gianna and Giuliana. 

Hmm... I pronounce the island and the pants and the juice box all the same... Kah-Pree. How do you pronounce the juice box?

Yes. The island has a different pronunciation.  I can't explain it.  Capp-Ri, rather than Cah-Pre

hairdesignergirl

I prefer Gianna.

NerdyLucy

I prefer Gianna, but I don't hate pp's suggestion of Gianna Capri.  I prefer Capri as a middle name more than a first name.

Maddeegal

Love Capri! Like Gianna

PALGal

DS1was going to be named Capri. I love it but I received the same comments as above

Mimaloo

Just lurking - but as a teacher, Gianna and Giavanna are uber common - I have 3 Giannas in one class so I don't like either one.  And I think Julianna should be spelled like I did as opposed to Giulianna. Also, Capri is a last name.   

neverblushed

Would have been fine 15 years ago.  Now it's a name for a type of pants.

You wouldn't name your child Shawl, Cardigan, or Blazer, would you?  Seriously, if I had a child in my class named Capri, all I would think every time I called attendance was "those parents named their child after pants."