Cristian or Florian?
I'm ftm, and currently go by a short, "out-there" name that many people think is a nickname. On top of that, it is difficult for my family to pronounce. Which do you like better, Cristian ("Kris-ti-AHN") or Florian ("Flo-ri-AHN)? I'll probably be keeping my "nickname" name for day-to-day and friends.
Florian-
Pros: I really love it, and if I ever have a child I would name them Florian, except I most likely will never have children.
Cons: Sounds a bit old-man, and the nickname Flo is typically more feminine and seems pretty common for old ladies out here in the US of A. Also, my dad has a friend named Florian, but he's not that close so I don't envision is being a huge problem.
Cristian-
Pros: Has a similar starting sound to my current name, eh, it's a good name.
Cons: I'm not religious, also in Romania (where my family is from) the nickname is Cristi, a feminine name here in the US, which would be pretty embarrassing if a friend heard my, I don't know, grandma calling me that.
Let me know what y'all think! Also, if you want to suggest other names in a similar vein, I'd love to hear them.