RJP their own, their guidelines, and officials something else. A feminine name whose form is problematic

Ultimately, the opinion always belongs to the official

On internet forums, the question returns like a boomerang from time to time, is the name Magda as acceptable as the name Magdalena? One of the naming guidelines in Poland says that diminutives are not allowed, and Magda is one, so the answer would be no. According to all opinions of the Polish Language Council, Magda is not an independent form and should not be given to newborn children, so the opinions are negative. However, the final opinion belongs to officials, and as it turns out, they often turn a blind eye and agree to give one or the other form of this name without any problem. However, Magdalena is much more popular. According to forum users, the short form is much less liked and tasteful.

I had Magda in my study group – not Magdalena – and it wasn’t the most convenient name. It happened that on various lists with exam results she was entered as Magdalena – admittedly, an error on the list with results is not a big deal, but always. And once the doctor scolded her for all the times for signing “Magda” and not “Magdalena” – “because the exam is an official matter and we don’t use any diminutives here!”

I myself would prefer to be Magdalena, not Magda, because as I do not like this diminutive, I could always use the second part of the full name, i.e. Lena. I miss this one. Besides, Magdalena sounds somehow lighter and I don’t have the impression that she is missing something.

For me, Magda is a diminutive of Magdalena and nothing more. I don’t understand parents who want a diminutive name for their child, and the full form of the name bothers them so much that they can’t even register it for official occasions.

Where does the name Magdalena come from?

This feminine name has a close relationship with the Bible. It comes from the Hebrew language, from the nickname of Mary of Magdalathat is, Mary Magdalene. Magdala is a village located near the Sea of ​​Tiberias (Galilee). Magdalena was a person from Magdalia. In Poland, the name appeared in the 13th century.

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What is Magdalena like?

Magdalena has a lot to say about everything. At the same time, she is also very intelligent. It seems to be in constant motion. It’s true, she’s a woman who can’t sit back and do nothing. She exudes charm around her, but you have to be careful with her explosive nature. In a second, she can change from a beloved woman into one that acts impulsively and without restraint. This makes some people put off by her at the beginning, which is a pity, because she gains with closer acquaintance. She will do a lot for relatives and friends, she is devoted and loyal. She is attracted to challenges, and cleverness and the ability to find a solution to every problem are her allies. He appreciates peace, quiet and being among nature. Magda is very sensitive, she can sense that someone has a problem or needs help. Her goal is not only to live at high speed, but to take advantage of the opportunities that arise. She doesn’t want to feel like she missed something, but she took the chance.

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Diminutives: Magda, Madzia, Madziak, Madziula, Madziusia, Magduś, Magdzia, Magdunia, Madzialena, Madzienka, Madzialenka, Magdusia, Magdunia, Magdalenka, Magduszka, Madinka, Madzinia, Madzinka, Madziaczek, Madlenka, Lena, Lenka, Adzia, Alena, Dalena, Dela, Dula, Dulka, Dunia, Dusia, Duśka, Dziula, Dziulka, Dziuluś, Dziunia

Famous namesakes:

• Magdalena Cielecka – actress
• Magdalena Abakanowicz – sculptor, painter
• Magda Femme (Magdalena Pokora) – singer
• Magdalena Fularczyk – rower
• Magdalena Gessler – restaurateur
• Magdalena Gwizdoń – biathlete
• Magdalena Jaworska – journalist, Miss Polonia 1984
• Magdalena Kaliniak – journalist
• Magdalena Kemnitz – rower
• Magdalena Leciejewska – basketball player
• Magdalena Margulewicz – actress
• Magdalena Mazur – model, actress
• Magdalena Michalak – journalist
• Magdalena Mielcarz – actress
• Magdalena Mołek – journalist
• Magdalena Piekorz – film director
• Magdalena Rembacz – actress
• Magdalena Różczka – actress
• Magdalena Samowaniec – writer, poet
• Magdalena Schejbal – actress
• Magdalena Stużyńska – actress
• Magdalena Śliwa – volleyball player
• Magdalena Środa – philosopher, ethicist, feminist
• Magdalena Walach – actress
• Magdalena Wojcik – actress
• Magdalena Wojcik – singer
• Magdalena Umer – singer, journalist, director
• Magdalena Zawadzka – actress

Source: forum.gazeta.pl