Evelyn or Emelia??

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Arsenalfc12 · 10/03/2019 09:54

I think I like the name Evelyn with Evie for short. DM likes it but is really keen on Emelia. Which doesn't do much for me but could grow on me ... also not sure what we would want to shorten it to. Thoughts please ...

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BlueMerchant · 10/03/2019 11:39

Evelyn pronounced Eve-lyn.
Emelia/Amelia type names are too common.

lanesra2 · 10/03/2019 11:36

That's the next thing we need to decide on - how it should be pronounced!

MollyHuaCha · 10/03/2019 11:34

Evelyn. But be aware there is more than one pronunciation.

SweetButaPsycho · 10/03/2019 11:15

I like Evelyn best.

lanesra2 · 10/03/2019 11:13

Thank you everyone - I reckon we will go with Evelyn although will wait until we see her first before making final decision!

I do like Amelie too but DH not keen

WinterRose92 · 10/03/2019 10:49

Both are absolutely gorgeous but Evelyn just tips it for me x

AuntMarch · 10/03/2019 10:45

I know a Millie who is Emelia. Evelyn is on my list, Emelia isn't but only because I know of several. I like Amelie too though. (And Emily.)

Saffrona · 10/03/2019 10:43

I prefer emelia to Evelyn. I know Evelyn is a classic traditional name but can’t get passed the “lyn” ending which makes it feel Americanised. I prefer the spelling Emilia to emelia.

Zogsyoungersister · 10/03/2019 10:33

Evelyn is more classic and prettier IMO.

Emilia will constantly be getting mistaken for Amelia (friend has this issue). And Amelia is very popular.

Georgetoby21 · 10/03/2019 10:15

Both lovely names. Emilia could get shortened to Emmi/ Emmy or even Lia. I think I would go with Evelyn as I like ‘vintage’ names.

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