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Thoughts on...... Elsie

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VintageGirl89 · 28/06/2020 15:58

Just looking for some thoughts/opinions on the name Elsie? Am concerned it might be quite old sounding next to Noah.

I'm not worried about popularity, I actually prefer top 100 names having had an uncommon name myself growing up and hating it.
Siblings are Noah and Jacob.

The other names we are considering are:
Isabella, Daisy, Poppy, Amelia, Connie, Chloe, Robyn (worried this could only be used for a Christmas baby?), Lily-Rose (people on here don't seem to like double barrel names?) and Delilah (negative biblical reference? Maybe off putting slighty).

Which would you pick? And why?

Many thanks.

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DanaScully53 · 30/06/2020 07:20

I like Elsie, but then again my Gran, Mum and sister are all called Elsie so I'm a bit biased!

Charis1503 · 30/06/2020 05:51

Elsie is lovely - but to me a nickname. I'd choose Eloise, Elinor ect and call her Elsie for every day. Or Evelyn/Everlyn and have Evie?

I know a teenage Millie and a teenage Daisy - they both moan about their names and feel babyish compared to the sea of 'olivia's, isabells they are surrounded with.

Isabell is nice and can be Izzy or Bella

Noah and Jacob are both biblical so how about Hannah? Or as I've said - Evie/eve

Of your list I like Connie the best.

Heh1991 · 29/06/2020 12:49

Love Elsie and think it’d make a gorgeous combination with Noah x

pilates · 28/06/2020 22:45

Elsie is ok
Elise is very nice

soanco68 · 28/06/2020 22:32

Love Elsie

FluffMagnet · 28/06/2020 22:32

Elsie shouts great aunt to me (but then so do a lot of names in fashion at the moment), but I did know a very chic French girl called Elsa, if that appeals? Also Georgiana is a great name (bit biased!)

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VintageGirl89 · 28/06/2020 22:28

@Whatsyourflava Nope. Didn't put me off at all!
I just don't know what goes and what sounds right. Noah and Jacob had their names as soon as I found out the gender. I feel wracked with guilt I cant think of a girls name I love equally as much.

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VintageGirl89 · 28/06/2020 22:26

@daisypond This is my problem...... I dont really know what goes Confused

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daisypond · 28/06/2020 22:24

Heidi, Freya, Bonnie, Georgia, Georgiana don’t really go with Noah and Jacob, if that bothers you.

AdelaideK · 28/06/2020 22:14

I don't mind Elsie but I love the name Robyn.

Elsie is definitely popular, I know 3 under 7.

Whatsyourflava · 28/06/2020 22:14

I agree Georgiana is too long and frilly

The bible stuff with Delilah wouldn't bother me at all tbh @VintageGirl89
Bet the Jacob heel thing didnt put you off the name - who cares!
Delilah is a good choice as so many nickname options. But I love Elsie too and loads of your other choices.

lloe7 · 28/06/2020 22:08

I have an Elsie-Rose so mumsnet hates my name choices 😂 Elsie is lovely in my opinion (obviously) and goes lovely with Noah, I have an Oliver.

JamieFrasersSassenach · 28/06/2020 22:06

Love Elsie!

wowfudge · 28/06/2020 22:05

I know it's been fashionable for years now, but Elsie reminds me of my granny and makes me think of little old ladies. There are so many more attractive names.

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VintageGirl89 · 28/06/2020 22:04

Another name I considered is Georgia. But wasn't sure if that's been done a bit much over the years. Did think about Georgiana for a prettier feel but strikes me as a very long name then. Hmmmmm Confused So confused!

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VintageGirl89 · 28/06/2020 22:02

Just been having a think about names and also like Heidi, Freya and Bonnie. Hmm..... just desperately trying to find "the one"!! Its killing me!!

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daisypond · 28/06/2020 21:46

I think there was a thread a couple of weeks ago comparing Elsie versus Elise. Just swapping those two letters around in the middle makes a huge difference.

Crazyprojectparent · 28/06/2020 21:40

Love Elsie and was considering it for DC2 before we knew he was a boy. Also love Connie.

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VintageGirl89 · 28/06/2020 21:18

Very interesting responses. Mixed bag so far!
Oh boy, why are girls names so difficult?!
Really struggling to find a girls name as much as Noah and Jacob.

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LesLavandes · 28/06/2020 20:35

Yes. Nice - Elsie

Alpacamabags · 28/06/2020 19:56

Loooove Elsie. We chose between Elsie and Ada and decided on Ada.
I'd still use the name Elsie in a heartbeat though. I think it's sweet and girly.

Shutupyoutart · 28/06/2020 19:48

I like all of them except Robyn and delilah. Double barrel names can be lovely one of my girls has a db name. As for your question I love the name Elsie I think it's really pretty :) love both of your boys names BTW esp Noah wanted to call our son that but dh didn't like it. X

youngestisapsycho · 28/06/2020 19:41

My Elsie is 14. The name wasn’t in the top 500 when I named her.... after Elsie Tanner!😁 Well, I had being reading an article about Coronation street and Elsie Tanner kept being mentioned and I loved the name.

helia · 28/06/2020 19:37

Ubiquitous

eddiemairswife · 28/06/2020 19:14

Jacob stole Esau's birthright.

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