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Emily vs Emmeline

28 replies

Hermionieslocket · 11/02/2020 19:38

Which do you prefer?

I love that Austen/classic/traditional English baby name feel Eg. Pride and prejudice

I’ve contemplated the name Emma, but feel it’s too short.
I’ve always liked Emily but worry it’s so overused.
Emmeline is another name, I like the link to Pankhurst...but my worry is:
-feels trendy
-confused with Emily (as sounds so similar)
-some people may be unaware that it’s a classic name and think I’ve mashed up a name and invented Emmeline which would really annoy me.

Which name would suit my theme more?

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Demigoddess90 · 11/02/2020 19:40

Emmeline
Emily is dull as paint because of chronic overuse

Whatsyourflava · 11/02/2020 19:40

Emmeline just a bit too frilly for me

Whatsyourflava · 11/02/2020 19:40

I prefer Emily for all the reasons you’ve listed really