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Beautiful girls names but not overused

86 replies

theresaplaceforus · 27/09/2020 08:40

My problem is the name that I feel like I might go for - unless I find one that feels like ‘the one’ in the next week or two is Grace.

I think it’s beautiful but I know it’s just so popular and that’s what’s bugging me. I noticed it had a real rise in the recent charts as well.

I’d like a feminine pretty name that isn’t overused but isn’t strange in the way that people are confused of spellings.

A boy would have certainly be called Ezra which fits all of my criteria - not overly popular but a well know enough name, lovely name and sound.

Any suggestions would be helpful because it’s getting closer and closer.
I’ve considered Aurelia for a long time but it’s the pronunciation and spelling that’s putting me off of that one.

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Enko · 01/10/2020 19:04

@daisypond

Elouise is a variant of the spelling of Eloise
Of German origin and a variant spelling of Eloise which itself is derived from 'Helewidis', a compound name composed of the elements 'haila' meaning 'hale, hearty, sound' and 'Vid' meaning 'wide'.

It was 1189th in 2019 of girls names with 28 girls named Elouise

Eloise was 129th with 394 named this

You might not like the spelling but it is a proper name.

CharlieBoo · 30/09/2020 17:01

Alice
Emma
Dorothy
Nancy
Lucy
Ada
Clementine
Charity
Sophie

louderthan1 · 29/09/2020 14:45

Melody
Saskia
Pearl
Lauren
Charlotte
Rebecca

louderthan1 · 29/09/2020 14:43

Celeste/Celestine
Camille
Claudine/Claudia
Claudette
May
Iris
Ida
April
Lydia
Anastasia
Eleanor
Rose
Rosa

MikeUniformMike · 29/09/2020 14:39

Good job you had a boy then yahyah.
Elouise is an ugly misspelling of Eloise. Louise is lovely but the extra E makes it yet another boring El- name.

daisypond · 29/09/2020 14:32

Elouise isn’t a name. It’s Eloise. It doesn’t have a U.

yahyahs22 · 29/09/2020 12:01

I wanted to call me son (if he was a girl) elouise. I just love it

iloveyoubutilovememore · 29/09/2020 11:45

NANCY.

It's my absolute favourite girl's name. If this one is a girl, that's what she'll be called.

ODFOx · 29/09/2020 08:31

Felicity (Fliss)
Has all the positivity and charm of Grace without the current popularity.

MummyShark97 · 29/09/2020 07:17

Always loved Esme !

groovergirl · 29/09/2020 07:13

Is Grace really that popular? There were none at my DD's primary school. Her high school has heaps of Madeleines, Olivias, Bellas and Siennas, but I've yet to hear of a Grace.

Grace is a strong, classic name so, OP, if you like it, use it. When your tot hits her teens give her a DVD of Miss Congeniality and show her a fabulous film heroine who shares her name.

nancy75 · 29/09/2020 00:44

Nancy!

Heh1991 · 29/09/2020 00:30

Eloise

FizzingWhizzbee123 · 28/09/2020 21:12

Esmerelda
Demelza
Evangeline
Angelica

OhTheRoses · 28/09/2020 21:02

A lot also depends on demographics. There were 12 girls in dd's reception class (although she us 22!). Three were called Imogen and three were called Alice! Funnily enough no Eleanors or Isabels.

MikeUniformMike · 28/09/2020 14:38

Ezra is very popular, Aurelia is too frilly.
Grace - not keen.

How about Victoria or Prudence.

Edenember · 28/09/2020 13:32

Ezra(h) can be girls too.

Or use Grace, it’s lovely.

Eve?

Prufrocks · 28/09/2020 12:34

Verity?

Grace seems very popular but I can’t think of a single one in my dc’s (admittedly small) school.

I remember the year of the Olivias at nursery though!

Luce89 · 28/09/2020 12:26

It depends where you live. I'm a reception teacher and in the last 4 years I've only taught one Grace!
Jane is also nice?

ICouldHaveCheckedFirst · 28/09/2020 12:24

Venetia.
Carissa.

ShinyGreenElephant · 28/09/2020 12:20

I know a little Aurelia and I think its beautiful. Grace is too, but I agree its very popular. I know 4 Ezras aged between 6m and 3 - I think it may be more popular than you're imagining.

DisgruntledGuineaPig · 28/09/2020 12:17

Names that have the same feel to me as Grace but less used:

Faith
Hope
Heather
Esther
Penelope
Helen/Helena
Ruth

Aroundtheworldin80moves · 28/09/2020 12:14

With regards to being one of several with a name in a class...
In the year DD was born, 420ish girls were given a certain name. 2 are in her class (out of 14 girls). Meanwhile my other DD, who has a top ten name.... Has never over 6 house moves with various nurserys, schools, swim groups, Rainbows, Scouts, dance classes etc has never met anyone with the same first name. The nearest was there was another in her sisters preschool class.

Having a popular name is not a guarantee of them always being loads around. Statistically, she will be tbe only one in her class.

MindatWork · 28/09/2020 12:04

Eliza?

Thecurtainsofdestiny · 28/09/2020 12:04

Julia
Estelle
Anthea
Hazel

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