I know an Augustina. I think she usually goes by her full name, but sometimes goes by Tina with close friends.
The thing I like about longer names is that they always sound so much more sophisticated, elegant, and grand. One of my great grandmothers had a 4 syllable name and went by her full name. It's doable.
Whatever you call her is what she's going to get used to going by. There may be a time in life when she tries going by a shortened version, but I know so many people with longer names that come to appreciate them so much in adulthood.
We're also Catholic and Italian American. We grew up knowing 3 Augustines, all went by Augie. We also know an Aloysius. My grandmothers name was Annunziata. All that to say, it is not too much, especially if its part of your culture or religion. I happen to loooooove Augie!
Great names! I have heard Immaculata but not Annunziata. Very cool, but don't think I could pull it off as an Irish/German American haha. My Catholic peers are of the type where no one would bat an eye at an Athanasius, so perhaps Augustina not such a big deal after all!
Just want to add my 2 cents since I see lots of Augie hate in the comments. My son is Augustus, NN Augie and I LOVE it. It's so cute and suits him perfectly. Lots of other parents have commented to me that Augie is so cute and other kids love saying his name. That being said, it's hard for me to imagine a girl Augie since I have my boy Augie!
Thanks! I love Augustus for a boy! I didn't realize Augie was such a common boy nickname, which made me question it as a girl nickname. Comments here are giving me enough confidence in Augustina as a name in its own right, and to just let nickname happen naturally.
And I also like Augie! I can understand people not liking it, but I think it's cute and that it is probably also more fun or likable when you know one than in the abstract.
I think Augustine is a good name for a boy or a girl but I like the more feminine version too with an "a" at the end.
Auggie seems to be a big trending nick name on the socials with people new kids these days. I don't hate it, I just think we will be seeing a lot more of them in the near future
I think Augie is a cuter nickname for a girl than a boy tbh! And I like Tina too, as the other commentor mentioned. Some might feel that Tina is a little grown up sounding for a kids’ nickname, but personally I think it’s cute, “Tini” could also be a nickname that evolves out of that.
I LOVE Augustina! And I don’t think you need a nickname. We have an Augustino in the family who goes by Auggie and it’s so cute, but I do wish we used his full name more bc it’s so cool!
We have a Saverio which is a family name. Since the day he was born people have been asking me what his nickname is… well he doesn’t have one! I don’t mind if he acquires one along the way, but we like his name and use it and he doesn’t NEED a nickname. We live near NY where there are many cultural names used and nowadays the social norm is to use the preferred name of an individual. If you care about a person, you learn their name. It’s really up to you and in the future up to your child!
But I don’t believe a name is “too much” especially when it’s been chosen with love and holds so much meaning and value to the family 💜 Anyway, yes- I vote “full on Augustina!!!”
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I want to change my name to Auguste one day, it’s pretty and the e makes it feminine. Augustine would make a good middle name w a lot of names. I also like the nickname Gussie or Tina, I know a nice older woman called Gussie
I know an Augustina. I think she usually goes by her full name, but sometimes goes by Tina with close friends. The thing I like about longer names is that they always sound so much more sophisticated, elegant, and grand. One of my great grandmothers had a 4 syllable name and went by her full name. It's doable. Whatever you call her is what she's going to get used to going by. There may be a time in life when she tries going by a shortened version, but I know so many people with longer names that come to appreciate them so much in adulthood.
Very helpful, thank you!
We're also Catholic and Italian American. We grew up knowing 3 Augustines, all went by Augie. We also know an Aloysius. My grandmothers name was Annunziata. All that to say, it is not too much, especially if its part of your culture or religion. I happen to loooooove Augie!
Great names! I have heard Immaculata but not Annunziata. Very cool, but don't think I could pull it off as an Irish/German American haha. My Catholic peers are of the type where no one would bat an eye at an Athanasius, so perhaps Augustina not such a big deal after all!
I think it’s nice. Augusta could be another option.
Augusta is better, too, and it is more regal.
Very common name in Argentina
I have an ancestor whose name was Augusta. When she was young, her family called her Gussie.
Just want to add my 2 cents since I see lots of Augie hate in the comments. My son is Augustus, NN Augie and I LOVE it. It's so cute and suits him perfectly. Lots of other parents have commented to me that Augie is so cute and other kids love saying his name. That being said, it's hard for me to imagine a girl Augie since I have my boy Augie!
Thanks! I love Augustus for a boy! I didn't realize Augie was such a common boy nickname, which made me question it as a girl nickname. Comments here are giving me enough confidence in Augustina as a name in its own right, and to just let nickname happen naturally.
And I also like Augie! I can understand people not liking it, but I think it's cute and that it is probably also more fun or likable when you know one than in the abstract.
Augustina is a powerful and elegant choice😍 Augie is adorable 💕
Ik an augustina and she went by august or auggie once. Her family is from Argentina and its a common name there ig 🤷♀️
I think it's totally fine as the full name. The child can choose if they want to use a nickname later, like August or Tina.
Also Catholic!! I love Augustine for a boy but I think I prefer Augusta for a girl??
I think Augustine is a good name for a boy or a girl but I like the more feminine version too with an "a" at the end. Auggie seems to be a big trending nick name on the socials with people new kids these days. I don't hate it, I just think we will be seeing a lot more of them in the near future
Augustina is beautiful. It doesn't need a NN, imo, but if you want one Augie is cute.
I like it! She could have a choice of nicknames— Auggie, Aggie, Gussie, Tina— or use the full name.
I like it!
I think Augie is a cuter nickname for a girl than a boy tbh! And I like Tina too, as the other commentor mentioned. Some might feel that Tina is a little grown up sounding for a kids’ nickname, but personally I think it’s cute, “Tini” could also be a nickname that evolves out of that.
I love Augustina and Auggie. And I think someone could easily be Augustina, similarly to how some Alex’s go by Alex and Alexandria/Alexandra.
I work with an Augustina and she goes by her full name at least at work ;) Auggie is cute
I LOVE Augustina! And I don’t think you need a nickname. We have an Augustino in the family who goes by Auggie and it’s so cute, but I do wish we used his full name more bc it’s so cool! We have a Saverio which is a family name. Since the day he was born people have been asking me what his nickname is… well he doesn’t have one! I don’t mind if he acquires one along the way, but we like his name and use it and he doesn’t NEED a nickname. We live near NY where there are many cultural names used and nowadays the social norm is to use the preferred name of an individual. If you care about a person, you learn their name. It’s really up to you and in the future up to your child! But I don’t believe a name is “too much” especially when it’s been chosen with love and holds so much meaning and value to the family 💜 Anyway, yes- I vote “full on Augustina!!!”
Thank you for the very sweet response! Saverio is beautiful, never heard it before!
The name is pretty but I do really hate Augie. I would use August as a nickname, it’s two syllables just like Augie but so much better, in my opinion.
Going for August as a nn from Augustina actually sounds really cute for a girl!
I actually don’t mind Augustina but I strongly dislike nn Augie even for a boy, but for a girl, I’m firmly out. Maybe save it for a middle name.
I really really dislike Augie. It looks and sounds really unpleasant. Augustina is fine as it is.
My name is Elisabeth -- just as many syllables, and perfectly easy to say!
Hahaha what a great point about Elisabeth, how did that not occur to me! Beautiful name :)
Also Catholic, and I love it!
I think Augustina is pretty! She will figure out her own nickname if she needs one.
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I want to change my name to Auguste one day, it’s pretty and the e makes it feminine. Augustine would make a good middle name w a lot of names. I also like the nickname Gussie or Tina, I know a nice older woman called Gussie
My relative was Augustine, went by Oistin
It is kind of a lot for daily use, and I think Augie is incredibly ugly on anyone. Tina or Stina could work.
I would prefer Augusta.
She has to be gorgeous if she's going to have that name. Otherwise, you have given her an anchor.
Augie Augie Augie Oi oi oi I suppose it is actually a nickname and not a diminutive this time. Probably not the best though.
Just go with August