Baby girl - Elowen? Honest thoughts please!

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funtimesahead · 19/04/2017 15:31

Hello all,

Our baby girl is due soon and DH and I are seriously struggling to agree on a name. We have recently come across the name 'Elowen' which is apparently Cornish in origin, meaning Elm tree. It fits well with our son's name and we like the 'Lord of the Rings' vibe of it but I'm really not sure if it's a bit too random and if she will just end up being Ellie.

Honest opinions needed please! What do you think and how would you pronounce it?

Big thanks in advance!

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Loyly · 19/04/2017 15:42

It's lovely. I know one and she has only ever been Elowen. She has unrelated nicknames but her name is never shortened to Ellie/Elle.

ColourfulOrangex · 19/04/2017 15:42

I think it's sweet but maybe a bit similar to Rowan

BertrandRussell · 19/04/2017 15:39

I don't think you can have Elowen and Rowan...

Rockaby · 19/04/2017 15:38

I do like op suggestion of Rowan too though and also Arwen (though that might be a little too LotR for you)!

PeachPlumPears · 19/04/2017 15:38

I love it (it will get shortened to Ellie, or Elle though)

Rockaby · 19/04/2017 15:37

I love Elowen! I know someone with a little Elowen and have always thought it was a lovely name.

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funtimesahead · 19/04/2017 15:37

Thanks both! Our son is actually Rowan :)

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BertrandRussell · 19/04/2017 15:35

She will definitely be Ellie.

How about Rowan?

Underbeneathsies · 19/04/2017 15:33

'Ello Ann!

Not a fan.

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