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Francesca, Betsy or Nelle

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JonesSchool · 11/06/2017 10:48

Just interested to find out people's opinions on the names Francesca, Betsy or Nelle.
Too long, too short, not sure about the shorten version etc?

They are all quite different but we now have them as our top three girls names.
Baby is due in four weeks, we think we are sorted for a boys name but are struggling with girls.
Any suggestions would also be gratefully received.

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LapinR0se · 12/06/2017 11:20

Not sure the OP is coming back!!

ImADingleDangleScarecrow · 12/06/2017 10:12

I prefer Nell though spelt that way rather than Nelle. Your DD would have a lifetime of saying 'Nell with an e at the end' when giving her name to people.

blahthisistoohard · 12/06/2017 00:01

Nell is a beautiful name!
Betsy is way too 'cutesy' for a grown adult imo and sounds more like a nn

buttercup54321 · 11/06/2017 23:41

Elizabeth on BC then Betsy for nn.

BewareOfTheToddler · 11/06/2017 23:39

My favourite is Francesca, followed by Betsy. Not so keen on Nelle - I prefer Nella.

Sunnyshores · 11/06/2017 21:23

For once on these sort of threads I like all 3. My favourite is Betsy

Misspilly88 · 11/06/2017 21:16

I like Nell. But not spelled Nelle.

disneykid · 11/06/2017 21:07

Is it Nell or Nelly?

OwlsinTowls · 11/06/2017 21:06

Nelle!!

Coey2016 · 11/06/2017 19:22

I know a few little Betsys. Not so keen myself on that or Nelle so prefer Francesca.

Nonameyet1 · 11/06/2017 18:59

Nell is lovely, then a Betsy.

Francesca isn't for me, too long and for want of a better word clunky.

AdaColeman · 11/06/2017 16:36

Francesca is my favourite, and so pretty.

The other two seem cluncky and harsh.

RuthB4 · 11/06/2017 16:32

I love francesca! Also love Nell (but not Nelle). I'm not so keen on Betsy, sorry.

bridgetreilly · 11/06/2017 13:17

Betsy.
Nell. (Not with the e on the end.)
Francesca.

In that order.

harderandharder2breathe · 11/06/2017 12:07

Francesca but I love Frankie as nn and also like Chesca although not a fan of just Fran.

I've never seen Nelle with that spelling before, only Nell on here and a Nel in real life.

Ontopofthesunset · 11/06/2017 11:49

Would you say Nell-eh/Nella or Nell?

Firenight · 11/06/2017 11:47

Francesca as the others are all shortened names

SuperBeagle · 11/06/2017 11:45

I don't like any of them

Would choose Francesca at a push but there are much nicer Italian names

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Sugarpiehoneyeye · 11/06/2017 11:40

Betsy.

Sophronia · 11/06/2017 11:38

Nelle

daisypond · 11/06/2017 11:24

Nelle seems a bit of an odd spelling. It would normally be Nell or Nellie, surely. I also prefer the longer versions of Eleanor/Helen, etc, for Nell, and Elizabeth to Betsy. But Francesca is my favourite.

MurrayMoo · 11/06/2017 11:17

Betsy 💖

Spadequeen · 11/06/2017 10:49

Like not Mike, don't think that's a good name for a girl!

iamdazedandconfused · 11/06/2017 10:49

I like Francesca and Betsy, not so keen on Nelle.

Congratulations on your impending arrival! Smile