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My birth mother is named Cynthia Diane.

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I quite like Cynthia, but abhor Cindy, which is what she goes by. I would use Cynthia if not for the family connection. I also like Thia or Thea a lot.

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My mother is named Rebecca Irene.

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We used Irene as a middle name for our youngest daughter, Nadine Marikit Irene P.

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I do like Rebecca, but not crazy about the dated Becky. I would probably use Becca. We considered naming one of the girls Rebecca, but the common-ness of the name just deterred me. My mother would have been thrilled though.

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She was delighted enough with Irene. Actually, I love Irene and am almost sad we didn't use it or save it as a first name. It's delightfully vintage yet lively.