What do you think of these nicknames? ?

I like Leili (Leh-lee) for Leilani.

I think Lani is a cute nickname too.

Ricky fits Merrick. For Mario maybe, Rio or Mars?

Serena - Serry or Rena (ree-nah)

Ariella - Ari or Ella

Arlena - Ari or Lena

Jasmina - Jazzy, Jaz or Mina (mee-nah)

~Julie

Ariella (Ella), Arlena (Lena), Leilani (Leili), Merrick (no need for a nickname-love it!)

I like Leilani, Lei sounds good for a nickname.

I don't really like Rick or Ricky, Merrick is nice by itself.

I like Serena and Ariella too...my friend's name is Arielle.

i love the name ariella and serena and for a guy kinda a combo or merrick and mario i love mirko. (meer-co)

I like them all. Leily and Ricky

i am not a fan of any of your names with the exception of merrick- in which ithink it looks best on its own, with no nickname. just an opinion- which is what you asked for. sorry i couldnt be more positive.

good luck and congrats!

I really dislike all of those names. I have a unique name and only a few people in my entire life have pronounced it correctly. I don't think it would be beneficial to your son or daughter to give them a name like any of these.