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Eloise or Elise?

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nopinkplasticshite · 28/01/2011 15:16

We won't even get started on the boys names because that is proving to be a complete nightmare for OH and I to decide - but on the girls names we have narrowed it down to Elise or Eloise.

We have a short (3 letter) surname so I think the extra syllable in Eloise is better but DH likes Elise. Your opinions would be great, thanks!

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nopinkplasticshite · 28/01/2011 16:52

You see that's exactly the sort of thing that MN is brill for - I never those of Ellie Wee's!!

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ttalloo · 28/01/2011 16:49

I know an Eloise who had to put up with Ellie Wees in the playground.

So I prefer Elise.

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nopinkplasticshite · 28/01/2011 16:45

Ohhh... that's interesting - thank you for your opinions. Am I the only one who associates Elise with the car ... Lotus Elise? DH is a complete petrol head and doesn't think this is a problem!

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GwendolineMaryLacey · 28/01/2011 16:44

That's ok then, I couldn't bear either of them...

On a serious note, I have a new little niece called Elise and it's a lovely name.

pirateparty · 28/01/2011 16:40

I prefer Elise tbh.

friedeggs · 28/01/2011 16:40

Smile nope, not me

GwendolineMaryLacey · 28/01/2011 16:34

I went to school with two Elises in the eighties. friedeggs you didn't become a teacher or move to Yorkshire when you were a kid did you? :)

PelvicFloorTrauma · 28/01/2011 16:32

Love them both

friedeggs · 28/01/2011 16:30

I prefer Elise but then Im bias, as that is my name. Everyone compliments me on it all the time, even now in my late 30s. I do sometimes have to repeat myself as people hear Denise, Louise, Alice but its a good coversation opener!

TmiEdward · 28/01/2011 16:05

Personally I prefer Elise, but I can see your point re the syllables,

AllieW · 28/01/2011 16:04

I like them both. If you prefer the extra syllable, you might consider Elisa (Italian for Elizabeth, I believe) and just as pretty in my view.