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To ask you if you like this name for a baby.

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Floppyflippers · 11/03/2025 13:46

Don't worry, it's not Balonz.

One of our friends is having a little girl and she's asked for suggestions from our group. She wants one name from every member.

She would like something a little unusual but nothing that's going to make problems for her child in the future.

I was watching YouTube (okay, I was trawling it for cat videos) and I came across this channel called Esselle and Eric. This chatty cat is really adorable but it's the woman's name that really struck me. Esselle. I've never come across the name before and I think it's a lovely name but I'm not sure if I'm being swayed by the fact she's sounds like a really nice person.

I was thinking of putting the name forward as my suggestion.

I know it's not a massively big deal in the grand scheme of things but I don't want the group laughing at me or thinking I'm weird.

Can I ask what you think.

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Mylittlebobble · 11/03/2025 15:47

In that vein, how about Estee? As is Estee Lauder. Think its pretty, not too out there, and wouldn't be too many in the class.

Toddlerteaplease · 11/03/2025 15:43

She'll spend her entire life having to spell it out. And it sounds like a fanny deodorant.

Jackiepumpkinhead · 11/03/2025 15:41

Floppyflippers · 11/03/2025 14:49

I feel a bit unkind now. I hope any woman whose name it is doesn't come across this post. I thought it was a nice name but I'd better carry on thinking or keep my suggestions to myself.

Thank you for your opinions and suggestions.

No fear of that

Conniebygaslight · 11/03/2025 15:31

I hear 'A Cell' so no from me too...sorry

TheGoogleMum · 11/03/2025 15:25

How about Elise?

DazedAndConfused321 · 11/03/2025 15:19

I love the name Estelle
But Eselle sounds like an ointment, shampoo or medication

KimberleyClark · 11/03/2025 15:18

I’m afraid I don’t like it. Sounds like a product for the alleviation of menopause symptoms.

Endofyear · 11/03/2025 15:16

No 😳

Original poster
Floppyflippers · 11/03/2025 15:14

Seems probable it's a made up YouTube handle as previously suggested so I will go with something else.

Like I said, maybe I was just being swayed slightly by the nice personality of this cat video maker.

Once again, thanks for steering me in a different direction.

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Chonk · 11/03/2025 15:11

CaptainMyCaptain · 11/03/2025 14:52

Esselle sounds like a product rather than a name. Estelle or Estella are better.

Estella is too similar to Estrella (beer).

MajorCarolDanvers · 11/03/2025 15:04

too Frilly for me

Zippidydoodah · 11/03/2025 15:04

Estelle is nice enough. Esselle sounds made up? I would also think of it as SL.

BunnyLake · 11/03/2025 15:02

QueenOfWeeds · 11/03/2025 13:55

It is pretty, but I think you risk people hearing “Ethel” and assuming you have a speech impediment, to be honest. And I say that as someone with a speech impediment!

Yes or i think it will end up being called Esil.

BunnyLake · 11/03/2025 15:01

No, but Estelle is nice.

tuvamoodyson · 11/03/2025 15:00

It’s a no from me.

Moonnstars · 11/03/2025 15:00

Estelle or Estella yes, Esselle no.

Biffbaff · 11/03/2025 14:59

It's a naff name. No. Maybe just suggest Elle.

KrisAkabusi · 11/03/2025 14:56

I hope any woman whose name it is doesn't come across this post.

They won't, because there are no women with this name. It's not a name , it's a made up youtube handle.

GucciBear · 11/03/2025 14:54

No. Sounds like Estelle with a glottal stop. Estelle is very pretty.

CaptainMyCaptain · 11/03/2025 14:52

Esselle sounds like a product rather than a name. Estelle or Estella are better.

loropianalover · 11/03/2025 14:51

I agree with pp it looks like you’ve written Ellesse incorrectly! Sorry OP, I don’t like it or the way it looks written down.

Estelle and Elle are both lovely names.

Ihavethebestdogs · 11/03/2025 14:50

My first thought was this sports company
https://www.mandmdirect.com/01/details/EZ30620?istCompanyId=9f9ff470-bcac-401b-814f-8f12edbd3b8b&istFeedId=d66f05e8-0145-4833-93eb-995bd3c15e0b&istItemId=qpimmmxta&istBid=t&&campaignid=21448490360&gadsource=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwvrBhB5EiwAd5YbXhG9nS1UgO1mo4HziLn9c4epfmyjDdUSOjYU7cSjoSawfjEsBBjbshoCMPUQAvDBwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
It's too close, and also, I think it sounds like a mispronounciation of Estelle. Sounds a bit weak, whereas the firm 't' makes Estelle or Estella sound strong and definite. Also, she'd be forever spelling it out and saying, 'no 't', no!' Furthermore, esselle means 'forsaken' in French, which is not great, whereas Estelle / Estella means 'star' in Latin ... Much more preferable!
My personal fave girls' name is Genevieve which also lends itself to some pretty shortenings.
Another name I love, which doesn't seem to be too common, is Sylvie which means 'wood' or 'forest' (derived from the Latin Silva). Especially nice if she likes nature names.
Also, Camille (pronounced the French way 'Cammy' is pretty,) as is Camilla.

Original poster
Floppyflippers · 11/03/2025 14:49

I feel a bit unkind now. I hope any woman whose name it is doesn't come across this post. I thought it was a nice name but I'd better carry on thinking or keep my suggestions to myself.

Thank you for your opinions and suggestions.

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KrisAkabusi · 11/03/2025 14:47

It sounds like somebody saying two letters. I suspect that that's where the youtube name came from. It's a no from me.

sprigatito · 11/03/2025 14:41

Sounds like a scented sanitary towel