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Help! Florence, Eleanor

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shalalala · 07/02/2016 19:41

What are your thoughts on Florence or Eleanor? Or any other options along these lines?
Middle name may be Elizabeth but not confirmed!

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ABitAsleep · 16/02/2016 14:41

I like Eloise or Eloisa. They are pretty similar to Eleanor, but not quite as common at the moment.

looki · 16/02/2016 12:08

I prefer Eleanor as well. It is very classic. I don't like the nicknames but I have never known an Eleanor who has had her name shortened (apart from siblings doing so).

Florence has grown on me because there are so many around but while I have got used to hearing it, I don't like the name at all. I also really dislike all its nicknames - Floss, Flo, Florrie, Lori.

ETA my view of classic is a name that could be used by the royal family. In a million years I couldn't imagine them using faddy Florence but I am sure somebody will come along and point out xyz has a daughter whose third name is Florence!

Missfergal · 16/02/2016 08:20

I LOVE Florence! Such a cute name, it was on our list until we found out we were expecting a son. Florence (Flossie!) and Beatrice were our girls names. Soooo hard choosing for a boy!

Songsandstitches · 16/02/2016 06:41

I like my name, nickname and all. I'm 32 and Ellie was really unusual when I was growing up so I still like it. I have always hated Nell, Nora and the other nn so although you might but want to avoid Ellie, you dd won't thank you for the N nns as they have too much bullying potential!! You could go for Elle as a nn or just use the full name. I do live florence too- it was on my list but I'm not keen on Flo, for obvious reasons! I vote Eleanor. It's stood the test of time for me! X

user1455564583 · 15/02/2016 19:38

Evelyn is miles better!

No, she won't automatically get Ellie. Well, my cousin never did/does...

user1455564583 · 15/02/2016 19:36

Eleanor is nice and I like the NN Ellie. However, I don't like alliteration, so I'm not keen on Eleanor Elizabeth; I also don't like Florence.

hgleslie89 · 15/02/2016 19:30

We'll be using Eleanor as a middle name if the sproglet turns out to be a girl. I like it shortened to Nell.

ButtfaceMiscreant · 14/02/2016 07:13

How would you want Evelyn pronounced? If Ev-e-lyn you would be unlikely to get Evie as a nn due to the pronunciation, if Eve-lyn then it would be more likely.

I am biased towards Evelyn, but we have always said with all our children that we are not shortening their names as we are allowing them to choose when they are older. People have respected that so far, bar one or two who I just keep correcting. Might be nit-picky but I don't care!

MrsOlaf78 · 14/02/2016 07:09

Eleanor is beautiful. Florence is awful.

Achoo123 · 13/02/2016 07:23

I love Eleanor.

CharmingChampignon · 12/02/2016 23:48

I like alliteration - Eleanor Elizabeth is lovely. I know Eleanors who aren't shortened.

I dislike Florence and really don't like Evelyn at all.

Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 12/02/2016 23:39

Florence Elizabeth.

AuntJane · 12/02/2016 23:34

Eleanor with a nn of Lennie or Lena?

kittylh · 11/02/2016 10:44

I love Eleanor but hate Ellie. Always thought I'd use Nellie as a nn if I used Eleanor though! And I actually really like how Eleanor Elizabeth sounds.

JellyBaby26 · 11/02/2016 10:43

I never thought I would be offended seeing people say my name is awful!!

I think both are lovely as is Evelyn

Seriouslyffs · 11/02/2016 10:36

Hmm. Not sure about Eleanor Elizabeth, but Ellie-Ellie is sweet.
Felicity?

SantinoFox · 11/02/2016 10:31

I know a little girl called Eleanor and she gets called Lenny. It's a beautiful name and I think it's perfect with Elizabeth.

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shalalala · 10/02/2016 22:24

Oh really - I've been worried she'll just get called Ellie. Does Eleanor Elizabeth go?

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HolsW · 10/02/2016 05:48

Love Evelyn!

The Eleanor in my family doesn't get Ellie! If you never use it, other people won't...

HolsW · 10/02/2016 05:45

I prefer Eleanor, but Florence goes better with Elizabeth! :)

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shalalala · 09/02/2016 22:49

Thanks all - v interesting feedback. So Eleanor looks the favourite. But I hate Ellie!

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crapfatbanana · 09/02/2016 22:05

I like all three, with Elisabeth as my favourite.

Leonora, Laurence, Fleur, Elin, Helena

Raines100 · 09/02/2016 21:27

I like Evelyn and Eleanor. Like Nell as a nn.
Florence is awful. Sounds like a spoilt brat who had flounced off in a huff.

FarrowandBallAche · 09/02/2016 09:05

Love them.
Dislike Eveyn.
Harriet
Alice
Madeleine
Lucinda
Thea
Beatrice

StarkyTheDirewolf · 09/02/2016 01:24

I know an Eleanor whose nn is Nora. Personal favourite out of these Florence, but it seems to be very popular now.

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