Ali?

stevenandbrittany

I really dont like many names that have nn's, becuase I find that I tend not to like the nn and fear that the child would end up being called by their nn.

However, I like the nn Ali (I think its cute for DD), but would not want to use it as a fn. I like more unique names,so what you think of Aliyah or Aliyana (Not sure about spelling)?. If not, do you have any other suggestions?   

Manderlin923

Aliyah is okay but I just really don't like the y in the middle (I know it's meant to be there but it looks off to me)

Hate Aliyana 

What about Alexandra or Alexandria? She could always go by Allie....

 

Wish Upon A Star

I have had a student in my class named Alana.

misskaydee

Manderlin923:

Aliyah is okay but I just really don't like the y in the middle (I know it's meant to be there but it looks off to me)

Hate Aliyana 

What about Alexandra or Alexandria? She could always go by Allie....

 

I also like Alexandria

cjheidi

We call my friend Alison, Ali.

violetblue72

Definitely the first name that came to mind was Allison.

lifesaboutmusic

I'm not of fan of Aliyah or Aliyana. Since you like more unique names what about ....

Alina
Alexia
Aliza
Alyce (pronounced a-Lease not alice)
Alannis
Alanna
Alijah
Alora
Althea

jastl32

I went to school with an Alison who was called "Ali." 

Mrs. TLC

We are thinking of Alice with the nn Ali

For a boy i love Alexander but i HATE Alex and i am sure people would call hm that - so we are using it as a middle name instead.

sunnyday016

I like Allison and Alexandra.

FWIW, when I see "Ali" I pronounce it like the boxer and then correct it to "ally" (like a friend...an ally) and then have to correct myself AGAIN to pronounce it ALLIE. So....I'd prefer just to cut to the chase and spell it Allie.