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I am trying to find if Mia is a real name with Scandinavian and Danish origins or if Mia is only used as a nickname for other names. My wife and I named our daughter Mia, and since have learned that most people who go by Mia use it only as a nickname. We are very concerned that we may have made a big mistake. Any one who can help us learn if Mia is used as a name by itself, and the history of the name would be very helpful.
Sincerly
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Where I live, there's a (retired) opera singer who goes by the name Mimi. Her daughter is Mia. The 'real' name both of them would have had, or perhaps they actually have it, would be Maria. However, there's nothing in the rules against naming someone with a nickname form; there's gazillions of women called Elise and Gretchen, and men called Don, to prove it.
In the case of Mia, my only hesitation would be the Italian connection, with Mia meaning: mine, belonging to me. That seems less fun than being a secret Maria! But, my son had a girlfriend once whose only name was Mia, and she was English-speaking with no links to the name Maria or the Italian language. Her parents liked the name, used it, and the thought police still haven't found them.
All the best
In the case of Mia, my only hesitation would be the Italian connection, with Mia meaning: mine, belonging to me. That seems less fun than being a secret Maria! But, my son had a girlfriend once whose only name was Mia, and she was English-speaking with no links to the name Maria or the Italian language. Her parents liked the name, used it, and the thought police still haven't found them.
All the best
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