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Thoughts on Eleanor

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91chloejp · 17/01/2014 16:19

I named DS and we agreed that DH would name DD and he's come up with some right ugly names!

Eleanor is the only one I can handle from his list but I really can't see my daughter being called Eleanor. in all honesty, I don't like it. I don't refer to DD as Eleanor and it winds DH up.

Please help me like this name because he's sticking with it.

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hatebeak · 17/01/2014 16:39

Eleanor is a good strong name - not the most exciting, maybe, but it reminds me of medieval queens, it looks graceful on the page and is a name that suits every stage of life. Would you feel happier with the Elinor spelling? On the other hand, if you really hate it, there must be something else you can both like? Nora and Eleanor are both from the stem of Helen (I think?) so how about other versions: Helena, Lena, Nell, Lenora, Ella, Ellen? (I love Ruth and Lydia btw, but that's not helpful is it?)

kreecherlivesupstairs · 17/01/2014 16:38

I've never heard of the name Olival. I do really like the name Eleanor and the NNs you can have. In fact, I like it so much it is DDs middle name.
Of your names I only really like Rose.
I've also never heard Berthie. Should they be Olivia and Bertha? If so, I agree that bertha isn't the nicest name.

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91chloejp · 17/01/2014 16:38

I like Ellie.

I fell pregnant when I was at uni and eventually dropped out. Long story short, I didn't think he was interested in us and chose his name. After we got married, he told me he felt very left out in the decision making so we agreed that if we do have more children in the future he can choose their name.

He didn't like DS name, no but he said he got over it as soon as he saw him

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HyvaPaiva · 17/01/2014 16:28

Eleanor is really lovely.

Must say, I don't understand that choosing method either.

Cookiepants · 17/01/2014 16:27

I quite like Eleanor too Smile. You could also shorten it to Ellie or Nell if you like.

PsammeadPaintedTheLion · 17/01/2014 16:26

I don't understand your choosing method. Can't you find a compromise? Does your dh like your ds's name? Has he always liked it?

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91chloejp · 17/01/2014 16:23

The ugly names being:
Lydia
Nora
Dawn
Ruth
Bessie
Olival (olive oil! cue bullying)
Berthie
Carmile
Esther

No offense to those who have any of these names as their own.

I really like:
Isla
Darcey
Elsie
Rose
Lillian

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