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Evelyn or Evie?

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ADadsGirlfriend · 16/06/2013 20:05

Me and DP have decided on a boys name, but for a girls name I prefer Evie but he prefers Evelyn with Evie as a nickname. what do you all prefer?

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LingDiLong · 17/06/2013 14:12

I like Evelyn with Evie as a nickname. I know a little girl with that exact name combo and I think it's lovely, both have a different sound and connotation which is nice.

GW297 · 16/06/2013 20:32

Evie

ExitPursuedByABear · 16/06/2013 20:28

Hundreds of evie's. Evelyn is lovely.

Elquota · 16/06/2013 20:27

Evie is nice as a nickname, but I'd use a longer full version such as Evelyn, Evelina or Genevieve. Or a shorter "full" version if you go for Eve, nickname Evie!

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ADadsGirlfriend · 16/06/2013 20:17

DP thinks Evie isn't an 'adult' name, but as you said there are a lot of Evies so surely it would be seen as adult by then, like Sophie and Katie and other 'ie' names are. Im not sure about calling her a name with the intention to shorten it (and I wouldn't like for it to be shortened to Lynn-have never been fond of that name)

Do you think Evie is ok as an adults nane?

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mrsannekins · 16/06/2013 20:10

My DD is an Evie, and we are often asked if it is short for Evelyn (which is isn't). There seem to be lots of Evie's about, but you don't often hear a parent shouting for an Evelyn across the park!

AmazingBouncingFerret · 16/06/2013 20:10
Hmm

I like Evelyn and have the nickname Evie if you so wish. Mind you, you'll probably find a different nickname will make an appearance as your baby grws up!

mummytime · 16/06/2013 20:08

Evelyn can be a male name.