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Sophie or Eleanor

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newtothis20 · 08/04/2020 21:21

Sorry to post again, we still haven’t decided on a name for our little girl due imminently. We’ve ruled out lots and think we’re now settled on either Sophie or Eleanor. Which would you vote for?

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Starlight1243 · 09/04/2020 23:47

My 6 year old is called Sophie I think its beautiful timeless name shes the only one in her class.

ilikebigbuttsandicannotlie · 09/04/2020 23:42

I prefer Sophie.

123Dancewithme · 09/04/2020 23:36

Eleanor

Lexijayde44 · 09/04/2020 19:47

I love both. Very pretty. I have a niece called Sophie and my friends got an Eleanor. She has been called Ella from the start though.

Jossina · 09/04/2020 15:48

Eleanor definitely.

Umnoway · 09/04/2020 14:25

Eleanor but I like Sophie too, I think it’s rather inoffensive and unlikely to ever go out of fashion. Both names are timeless really.

FizzyGreenWater · 09/04/2020 13:59

Ah yes Sophie is better. Eleanor's lovely, but right now any El- name is overused massively - you can't move for Ellies!

Sophia seems a LOT more common than Sophie at the moment, and I like that a lot less for some reason.

northwest18 · 09/04/2020 13:31

My 7 year old is Eleanor Cara. We have never shortened it and neither has anyone else. She started school with 4 Sophies in her class/year! I adore her name!

emmathedilemma · 09/04/2020 12:53

Eleanor

Spidey66 · 09/04/2020 12:26

Ok I've seen you've gone for Sophie, both names are gorgeous.

Spidey66 · 09/04/2020 12:26

Both are lovely, but Eleanor has the edge for me.

HopScotchHop · 09/04/2020 12:25

Beautiful. 🎀

allaboardthesinkingship · 09/04/2020 10:44

Ah I was just coming on to say Sophie. Lovely choice. Congratulations

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newtothis20 · 09/04/2020 10:16

Hello! Yes it has, I love both and it looks like it’s pretty equally divided. However we’re going to go with Sophie. Thank you Smile

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Whatsyourflava · 09/04/2020 09:55

Has it helped you make a decision @newtothis20

Don’t leave us hanging 🤣

lockdownpregnancy · 09/04/2020 09:45

Both are lovely but my favourite is Sophie, as that's my name! Hehe 🥰

FeedMeSantiago · 09/04/2020 09:20

Both are lovely and Sophie Eleanor is gorgeous.

I have a slight preference for Eleanor, it's a very historical name.

Eleanor of Aquitaine was a phenomenal woman, as was Sophie Scholl.

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newtothis20 · 09/04/2020 06:03

That’s great, thanks for your help everyone appreciate you taking the time to comment Smile

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CuppaZa · 09/04/2020 02:07

Sophie Eleanor is nice

NotNowPlzz · 09/04/2020 01:23

Sophie by miles.

Astronica · 09/04/2020 01:21

I think both are lovely but I'd probably choose Eleanor.

KatherineJaneway · 08/04/2020 22:58

I much prefer Eleanor.

LadyMonicaBaddingham · 08/04/2020 22:54

Sophie is lovely and underused. I find Eleanor quite harsh. Ellie is cute for a wee girl but rather twee for an adult human female, in my opinion

NeedToKnow101 · 08/04/2020 22:45

Sophie

Crunched · 08/04/2020 22:41

I like both but, if you are likely to abbreviate, I think Eleanor has more options; Ellie, Elle, Nellie etc. I know some hate to shorten but it may well happen in any case.

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