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Major baby name issues..

38 replies

Beckysk · 27/07/2014 05:52

Basically, my partner and I just can't agree on any names, my favourite is Amelia (he hates it) and his favourite is Danielle - no way!! Though we FINALLY did agree on a name we both liked... Ella!! Though I have just found out that my friend is due a day before me and is naming her baby Ella. Of all the names!!! So this has majorly put me off! Back to square one.

Can anyone suggest any names that are like Ella? Or short pretty names for girls?

Thanks!!!!

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Alita7 · 27/07/2014 18:53

Emma
Grace
Freya
Bella
Ava
Lola
Libby
Lyla
Maisie
Minnie
Aya
Alice
Dita
Tina
Mia
Elva/ Elvie
Elfie(Elfrida)
Elsie
Amara
Amy
Daisy

How well do you know the friend? Are you likely to still be in touch in 3 years? If not consider calling yours Ella too!

GRW · 27/07/2014 17:46

How about Daniela if your DP likes Danielle? Then she can be Dani or Ella.

Bowlersarm · 27/07/2014 16:59

Etta
Hettie
Harriet
Emily nn Millie

ralinax294 · 27/07/2014 16:38

Isla
Lola
Mia
Elsie
Ellie
Eliza
Emily
Lucy
Lily
Lara
Evie
Eva
Alana

Wafflenose · 27/07/2014 13:53

Ellen
Emily
Eleanor
Helena
Or would you consider something like Gabriella, nn Ella?

Kim82 · 27/07/2014 09:33

Emma, Anna, Elsa

ShovettyMcShovetty · 27/07/2014 09:29

Agree with Burgatroyd - there are so many Ellas anyway it really doesn't make a difference. If you don't want a name your DD will have in common with lots of other babies, Amelia is probably the worst choice - it is the most commonly used name for girls in 2014.

www.ukbabynames.com/girls/top

Go for Ella if you and your husband like it! Don't worry about your friend's DD.

MaryWestmacott · 27/07/2014 07:41

Eloise can be nicknamed Ella

burgatroyd · 27/07/2014 07:25

Eleni is prn sorta like L N E

burgatroyd · 27/07/2014 07:24

Ella is very popular so your friends dd will encounter girls with same name. Its not so unusual that it will be copying. If you like it go for it.

How about Eleni? That's my fave el name?

Suzie, orla, Amber, tiggy...

Lala83 · 27/07/2014 06:11

Ellie, Gracie, Mia, Bella

ArsenicFaceCream · 27/07/2014 06:02

Eva
Isla
Alba
Elsa
Ava
Uma
Iona

fruitpastille · 27/07/2014 05:59

Isla
Rosa
Cora
Eva
Cara
Erin
Freya
Hannah
Sophie