Daniela?

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Daniela?
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Wed, 05-05-2004 - 7:24pm
Ok, I've posted about this name before but I keep coming back to it because I know a Daniela that I just love and this name makes me think of her. What comes to mind? What sounds good with it? I've always thought of Daniela Pascale and then calling her Dani or Ella. I like it pronounced Dahnyella not Dan-yella but that really doesn't matter much. Other names I like are Anya, Annika, Olivia, Gabriella, and Annabella. I guess I like the ella sound. Would Daniela be a good name with a Russian sounding last name? The name Daniela Pascale really has nothing to do with anything - it's just a name I like. It honors no one and they are not family names. I also like that it has 7 letters. What do you think?
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In reply to: dinahgreene
Wed, 05-05-2004 - 9:09pm
I don't get the seven letter thing, but Daniela is very pretty. I always think of Pascale/Pascal/Pascual as a boy name, but apparently that doesn't matter anymore, so if I loved it, I'd go ahead.

I pronounce Daniela the spanish way, sort of sounds like donnie-ella, or if said fast, your pronunciation.

I think it's a great name, grows well, two adorable nicknames come with it. I picture a little girl with a medium cut whose mom is always styling her hair differently. The girl I see has dark hair and eyes and dimples. Don't ask me why, I don't think I've ever known a Daniela!

I think it would sound great with a Russian last name.

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In reply to: dinahgreene
Wed, 05-05-2004 - 9:23pm
I think Daniela is a beautiful name. I love this spelling also btw. I'm not sure how I feel about Pascale though. I once a Spanish girls named Daniela and she was very beautiful. She had dark brown hair (almost black) and hazel eyes.

I also love Olivia and Annabella from your list!

All the best :)

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In reply to: dinahgreene
Wed, 05-05-2004 - 10:06pm
Daniela would be fabulous with a Russian last name! Daniela is a pretty alternative to the popular Danielle.
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Thu, 05-06-2004 - 5:38am
Yahhh! Thank you for positive feedback! I'm not dead set on Pascale, but I just love Daniela pronounced donnie-ella and I don't know any except the one I mentioned who I adore. I just think 7 is a lucky number that's all. I think I'd call her Dani which sounds like Donnie for a nn. Now all I need is a girl baby! We're having a baby boy in July and his name will be Graham. Thanks for all your ideas!
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Thu, 05-06-2004 - 12:21pm
There is a beautiful czech model named Daniela Pestova. She models for Victoria's Secret and has been in Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Edition. I think Daniela is a great name and would sound lovely with a russian last name.

Best of luck.

Dana