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Eloise?

36 replies

TakesTwoToTango · 20/10/2015 14:02

Really struggle to pick a name for baby girl due in 4 weeks. Want something classic and elegant, not too out there but not too popular either. Ideally something that isn't going to shout 'born in 2015' or hit the top name lists imminently.

What do you think of Eloise? What image does it conjure up for you?

Any other suggestions? I also love Emily, Olivia (but both v popular!), Alice, Beatrice (DH not keen). Can't use Elizabeth or Charlotte.

Thanks!

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BikeRunSki · 26/10/2015 07:28

I love it too.

CPtart · 26/10/2015 07:23

I like it, as long as it's not shortened to some frilly over thought nn. Also love Louisa and Elise.

WaitroseEssentialPancetta · 26/10/2015 07:05

It's a bit too much like Louise. I know a couple under 2 so it may be becoming popular.

SparklyTinselTits · 26/10/2015 06:42

Beautiful I had a book when I was little about a fairy called Eloise, so it reminds me of all things pretty and sparkly

Kcat78 · 26/10/2015 06:39

My 8 yr old is Eloise. Fab name! Was going to be Olivia then saw how popular it was. Don't come across many others which I like. Thought we'd end up shortening it to Ella or Ellie but usually call her 'Wheezy' (or Wiezzy as she insists on spelling it!)

ElsieBobo · 23/10/2015 22:13

My DD is Eloise. We were like you in wanting something classic but not necessarily popular/top 100 etc. It has grown on me more and more and am glad with the choice. Have met one or two others since she was born but not loads. Most people's response when we named her was that it is a feminine yet strong name and when grown up she could be anything, from a doctor or lawyer to something more creative...florist, interior designer etc.

GloriousGoosebumps · 21/10/2015 16:02

I love Eloise, classic, pretty and not over popular. Have you considered Octavia, a name which also meets your requirements?

ATrueNerd · 21/10/2015 15:51

Like it classic but interesting and pretty.

Viatrix · 21/10/2015 15:47

I'm not keen on Eloise, how about Louisa instead?

Naicecuppatea · 21/10/2015 15:23

I find it very difficult to say for some reason. My mouth stumbles around the sound. I am sure I am in the minority!

Frazzled2207 · 21/10/2015 15:21

Nice and not too popular. I know of 1 and she's 5.
Also like Alice.

IShallCallYouSquishy · 21/10/2015 15:18

I know one adult Eloise and she's a wonderful, strong, intelligent, kind and caring woman.

I also know a pre school Eloise and she's a lovely little girl.

Gorgeous name

reuset · 21/10/2015 15:15

I like it, though the one I know is known as Ellie.

Abraid2 · 21/10/2015 15:11

The one I know wants to be a doctor and likes acting. Family are middle class professional/creatives.

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TakesTwoToTango · 21/10/2015 14:13

Thanks all. That seems quite a positive response does no one dislike it?

Does it have any connotations for you? What kind of family would you think an Eloise might come from or job might she do?

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Pranmasghost · 21/10/2015 13:01

Eloise is gorgeous, elegant and pretty which is an unusual combination. I know one adult and one three year old with the name.

DramaAlpaca · 20/10/2015 23:32

Love Eloise.

DramaAlpaca · 20/10/2015 23:31

Love Eloise.

Enkopkaffetak · 20/10/2015 21:48

I prefer Eloisa I find Eloise is getting fairly common and personally I prefer for that not to happen.

FondantFancy66 · 20/10/2015 21:36

If Eleanor's only a middle name I'd go for Eloise as a first name. It was on my list.

Abraid2 · 20/10/2015 20:49

The only Eloise I know is petite, pretty and quite lively.

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TakesTwoToTango · 20/10/2015 20:37

Congratulations Louise!

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TakesTwoToTango · 20/10/2015 20:36

No Eleanor is a middle name, but I don't want this little one to grow up thinking we were so unimaginative that we had to borrow one of her big sister's middle names as her first name

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louise987 · 20/10/2015 20:35

I love the name. But then I have recently called my DD Eloise (5 weeks old today!).
Classic, not very common and plenty of ways it can be adapted by friends and family

Let's keep it between us thou, we don't want it getting too popular!!

FondantFancy66 · 20/10/2015 20:32

Love Eloise and Alice form your list.

You already have an Eleanor? Would Eloise and Eleanor not be a bit too similar?

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