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Emily or Evelyn ?

37 replies

Mrsgrumble · 21/08/2014 23:24

We are keen on Emily (also like Ellen but niece with very similar name so not going for it)

Would Evelyn be a better option due to the popularity of Emily?

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ShadowStar · 22/08/2014 13:13

I prefer Emily.

Evelyn sounds a bit like it could also be a boy's name to me.

Mondaybaby · 22/08/2014 13:07

Emily - beautiful and classic.
Evelyn - makes me think of a sad librarian.....

MillyONaire · 22/08/2014 12:11

Evelyn
I know two: one pronounces it EVE(as in evening) lyn
and the other says EV (as in ever)lyn

They are both women and I would always think of it as a very feminine name

ralinax294 · 22/08/2014 12:09

I prefer Evelyn, Emily is quite dull.

TinkerbellTrains · 22/08/2014 11:32

Evelyn

FoodieMum3 · 22/08/2014 09:49

I much prefer Evelyn

pilates · 22/08/2014 09:15

I prefer Emily out of the two names.

Emmeline is gorgeous though.

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florascotia · 22/08/2014 09:10

IF popularity matters, among 2013 baby names for England and Wales
www.ons.gov.uk/ons/publications/re-reference-tables.html?edition=tcm%3A77-318125

Emily = 3
Evelyn = 45

AND

Amelia = no 1, Millie = 25, Amelie = 52, Emilia = 64

Evie = 14, Eva = 26, Eve = 131

MissWimpyDimple · 22/08/2014 05:43

Emily is popular here. I love Evelyn. Emily is a bit wishy washy

burgatroyd · 22/08/2014 05:14

Emily! I don't know any babu Emily but loads of Evie's.

Evelyn has prn issues too and sounds rather manly (Waugh). Would you say Ehv or eve?

Sophronia · 22/08/2014 00:11

Emily.

Emily is more classic whereas Evelyn's only recently made a comeback. I think Evelyn will be eventually seen as dated.

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