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Lucy or Elsie

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Ellen35 · 05/11/2020 15:46

Me and DH both like the name Elsie but I also really like/prefer Lucy. He's not as keen. What are your thoughts?

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TazMac · 05/11/2020 18:41

Both are nice but there seem to be a lot of 5 year old Elsies around (in my area anyway). Lucy is not as popular and also more timeless imo.

Carrotcakey · 05/11/2020 18:38

So many little Elsie’s where I am. I don’t get the love. Lucy is a million times better.

foxtiger · 05/11/2020 18:35

I don't dislike Elsie but I love Lucy - it's probably in my top 10 girls' names. I don't see shortening informally among friends as a bad thing - and it doesn't oblige the parents to do the same.

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 05/11/2020 18:35

If it has to be one of the two, then Lucy works much better with the classic William (although I personally always find Lucy a bit cute/sweet sounding for some reason.) Elsie is a bit trendy and will likely date.

BUT Elsie as a nickname for Elisabeth/Elizabeth is gorgeous , and goes perfectly with William - they are both traditional names that don't go out of fashion, and suit all ages.

chickenninja · 05/11/2020 18:32

Lucy

villainousbroodmare · 05/11/2020 18:25

Lucy.

LucyCC · 05/11/2020 18:09

I have a little Lucy! She’s 3 months and we’ve had nothing but positive reactions to her name.

becca3210 · 05/11/2020 17:53

Lucy!

phoenixrosehere · 05/11/2020 17:46

Definitely Lucy. Lucy reminds me of the classic American TV show “ I Love Lucy”.

Elsie reminds me of Borden Cheese (known in Canada and the US). Their mascot was called Elsie the Cow.

Runmybathforme · 05/11/2020 17:39

Elsie reminds me of an old women with her hair in curlers and a fag hanging out of the corner of her mouth.

christmasmum · 05/11/2020 17:34

Could compromise on Lucie?

sibbys · 05/11/2020 17:34

Love both... Hard to choose. Lucy. More classic.

Hirewiredays · 05/11/2020 17:31

Lucy!

grownags · 05/11/2020 17:29

They call herNatasha but she looks like Elsie - I don't want to go to Chelsea -Elvis Costello - says it all really.
Lucy is beautiful

Unicorners · 05/11/2020 17:28

Elsie

Kanaloa · 05/11/2020 17:27

I like Lucy much more. I think it’s a lovely name. I’m not as keen on Elsie.

savagebaggagemaster · 05/11/2020 17:26

I have a Lucy. It's a lovely name at all ages. Of course I'm biased.
Elsie makes me think of Elsie Tanner from Coronation Street. Now I'm showing my age! Grin

Fifthtimelucky · 05/11/2020 17:25

I love Elsie. I think it's a much nicer 'old lady' name then many. I also very much like Lucy.

For some reason, both names seem to me to suit little girls and ancient aunts better than they suit women from 18- 70.

Roselilly36 · 05/11/2020 17:16

I really love the name Lucy and goes so well with William. I have only ever known one Lucy.

spiderlight · 05/11/2020 16:44

Lucy. I had a dearly beloved Auntie Elsie as a child but it just doesn't seem to fit with the other old-lady names that have come back into fashion, somehow. Lucy goes much better with William, as well.

Changedname81 · 05/11/2020 16:26

Times*

MissingDietCoke · 05/11/2020 16:26

@ClaireP20 I'm really hoping it's a phase among her friends, they all seem to shorten each other's names too. Maybe a 7 year old bonding thing?!

But never regretted our choice of name, I still love Lucy. Agree that it's pretty and timeless (obviously!)

Changedname81 · 05/11/2020 16:26

A million time Lucy

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Ellen35 · 05/11/2020 16:26

Thank you for all of your opinions. The reason I'm leaning more towards Lucy is I feel it's more of a classic name and my DS is called William which I think goes nicely as a sibset. Also I'm a primary teacher and have never taught a Lucy in 10 years but I know Elsie is rapidly growing in popularity.

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Lalalatte · 05/11/2020 16:22

Lucy - a definite timeless classic imo.