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Eloise?

87 replies

VinceOfTheGreen · 16/09/2020 20:43

Hi, both me and DH like Eloise - seems very classy and elegant yet not relatively common. What do people think of it? Our other DD is Josephine Iris (nn Josie) and are using Charlotte for the middle name of DD2. Thank you

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Spied · 17/09/2020 13:06

Lovely

tryingharder92 · 17/09/2020 13:05

Very dated in my opinion. Louisa is much nicer I think

Quercus3 · 17/09/2020 12:56

Eloise is lovely. Fantastic choice with Josephine too, you have lovely taste.

purpleme12 · 17/09/2020 12:47

Oooh I will check that out.
Although to be honest I'm not a fan of the song by the Damned but it's good to have a song name after my daughter!
(I know it's not really!)

AgentCooper · 17/09/2020 12:44

I think it’s a great name! Those of you who loved the Damned song, check out the original in French by Claude François - it’s BRILLIANT.

purpleme12 · 17/09/2020 12:42

People do make me laugh with their expectations of how that person should be if they've got that name!

itsjakeandamy · 17/09/2020 12:40

I'm not keen. All the ones I know are not at all classy so I guess they have tainted the name for me. I much prefer Louisa (though not Louise, way too 70s) or Elodie.

RuthW · 17/09/2020 12:20

Lovely

purpleme12 · 17/09/2020 10:42

@Mrsfussypants1

I love it, our 25yr old daughter loves it even more, it's her name! If you like it go for it I say, I never give my opinion on friends name choices as each to their own.
Exactly Don't really understand why we have the baby name section cos they'll always be people who don't like the name you choose But I had to comment on here cos it's the best name ❤️
Mrsfussypants1 · 17/09/2020 10:34

I love it, our 25yr old daughter loves it even more, it's her name! If you like it go for it I say, I never give my opinion on friends name choices as each to their own.

pinkyboots1 · 17/09/2020 10:28

I adore it, it was the name my daughter would've had if we hadn't named her Rebecca. There's so many shortenings for her to use at different phases of her life too should she wish too x

DulciUke · 17/09/2020 04:18

Like it. Makes me think of the children's books.

greenteafiend · 17/09/2020 01:59

It's pleasant enough but there are so many "El~" names about at the moment.

BackforGood · 16/09/2020 23:50

I really like it (and love Josephine)

SeasideArms · 16/09/2020 23:38

Love it! Always wanted to use it for a DD, ever since the 60s song Dear Eloise (my parents used to play it in the 70s)
DH sadly wouldn't play ball, but it is DD's middle name. I think it's gaining in popularity though?

daisypond · 16/09/2020 23:26

It’s fine, but lacks a bit of oomph to me. I know quite a few, from primary school age to 40s. I much prefer Louisa, which has similar sounds but is weightier.

Hermano · 16/09/2020 23:22

I really like it. Another French choice I wish I could have used was Cecile looking at you DS

Thisismytimetoshine · 16/09/2020 23:19

I like it.

RAOK · 16/09/2020 23:18

I love it too!

MsTSwift · 16/09/2020 23:16

I hate it sorry. I can’t explain why just think it’s an awful whiny name.

Bananice · 16/09/2020 23:10

I love the name, but could never call a child it after horrific memories of a lovely girl at primary school being nicknamed "Yellow wees". Kids are inventive and cruel.....

NotSoFlatStanley · 16/09/2020 22:53

Love it, but that’s because I have a Charlotte Eloise Smile

Tillygetsit · 16/09/2020 22:51

I love this name. Couldn't consider it or any other El names as dh's ex was Ellie.

NeedToKnow101 · 16/09/2020 22:40

I like it.

finallychangedmyusername · 16/09/2020 22:28

Eloise is gorgeous and Eloise Charlotte is just stunning.

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