After much back and forth, my husband asked for a list of girl names I liked. I included about 6 and he picked Liana (my second favorite). I'm a little anxious about the name even though I picked it out. Is it too exotic? Will people mispronounce it? AHHH!!! This is such a big decision!
I don't think the name Liana is at all exotic. Feels like a popular 80's name to me like Kristy or Mandy. I don't think people would mispronounce it. They would likely expect the spelling to be Leana but it totally easy to read either way. Your poll is a bit confusing though, are you comparing two different spellings or two different pronunciations? It looks like you are comparing the way you say it Leona or Leanna ?
I agree there's some confusion with the poll question. I think you should list your one preferred spelling & then ask how people would pronounce it. Otherwise, the quick answer is: Either spelling could have either pronunciation and your poll wouldn't give you the definitive answer you are looking for.
I read the choices as you've laid them out: Liana as "lee-ahn-uh" and Lianna as "lee-ann-uh" (because of the -anna).
I don't think it's exotic. It gets a little lost in the sea of Ana names for me. I kinda prefer it as a nn for something like Eliana or Juliana and would think most people would pronounce it as such.
I'm gonna be a bit of an ass and mention that using exotic in reference to names/people/cultures can be a bit problematic.
But the name itself is fine, shouldn't be that big of a deal pronunciation wise, but do agree I prefer full versions (Eliana, Juliana, etc) with Liana as the nn.
I think one n makes it Lee-ah-nah. If you want Ann-ah, you should double the n. I don't think it's too exotic/out there. Pretty name that shouldn't be too confusing.
Re: Opinions Needed- Liana Pronunciation
2 N's= "ann" sound
I've actually never heard of this name. Not too exotic sounding though.
I read the choices as you've laid them out:
Liana as "lee-ahn-uh" and
Lianna as "lee-ann-uh"
(because of the -anna).
But the name itself is fine, shouldn't be that big of a deal pronunciation wise, but do agree I prefer full versions (Eliana, Juliana, etc) with Liana as the nn.
I agree with that being her nickname though and considering using Juliana or Eliana like PPs said.