Elisabeth, Tabitha or Bethany?

I'm team Elisabeth. Had it on my list with that spelling, I like Bethany and Tabitha too in that order but Elisabeth is so elegant, so traditional and perfect.

Completely spot on @Happynewtier
You chose that name knowing the cat association but it’s no biggie for you, so not a problem
Protestations of it’s not a cat name, that’s stereotypical doesn’t diminish the obvious association

I disagree that the first cultural association with Tabitha is a cat. Maybe for people who haven't moved on from Beatrix Potter, in which case Jeremy is a frog name, Jemima a duck name and Mrs a hedgehog name.
Mumsnet is full of dated references I think. When Felix is mentioned on here people say it's a cat name too. My children must know about 10 Felixes at school and not once have they ever mentioned a cat. They also know a Tabitha, several Jemimas and 3 Jeremys and again it's not mentioned. There are very few cultural associations which persist for generations - Adolf maybe but even then that's probably just because it's never been a common name - we don't tar Joseph with the same brush despite Stalin being an equally evil leader. But I think Mumsnet gives a skewed small-town perspective that isn't reality.

I have a Tabitha so that's my favourite! She's mainly referred to as Tabs or "Tee". Obviously it's used as a cat's name too, no denying that, but it doesn't bother us... we like cats! and she loves it whenever we find any books with cats called Tabitha/Tabby in them! It's a great name, Tabby is very cute for a little girl, and Tabitha sounds elegant and "grown up" on an adult.

I love Tabitha. It's beautiful and all the ones I've met have been stunning and lovely people as well.
I like Elisabeth though I do prefer the Elizabeth spelling.
I'm not a fan of Bethany which I've always found a rather meh name.

It’s a predictable response because it’s such a strong association
Dismissing it as stereotypical doesn't diminish the immediate cat name association
Are people going to tell you that in real life after Tabitha is chosen name,unlikely
Are you going to hear it online,yes because it’s not a done deed yet, I don’t know you and I don’t have to pander to your sensibilities or worry about potential offence

That’s why name threads primarily exist, test out a name,it’s association, subjective opinion.

And protestations of I know a cat/dog called
Tallulah
Grace
Jack
Eve
Ava
Steven
Joe
Charlotte
Louise
In no way diminishes or detracts from Tabitha being a cat name

I don't know any cats called Tabitha but I know 3 little girls called Tabitha at the school I work at so apparently people in my area aren't hung up on a cat reference

Predictable, well yes because it is a pet cat name. That’s the immediate association. Pussy cat
Bit like Rex for a boy and then vehemently arguing it’s not a dog name, and don’t dare say it is
By all means call a baby Tabitha, nn tabbie and fight your corner protesting that it's not a cat name
Reassure yourself you’re soooo right, it’s not a cat name. Keep saying it.
And meanwhile everyone is thinking Tabbie?that’s a cat name

Elisabeth is my favourite by a long way.
I quite like Tabitha, not keen on Bethany.

Love Tabitha
Like Elizabeth
Not a fan of Bethany

Tabitha is lovely.
Elisabeth is ok-ish.
Bethany is horrible.

Tabitha is a gorgeous name. Ignore the predictable 'it's a cat's name' comments - they are so boring and unimaginative!

Love Tabitha!

I prefer Bethany, Tabitha and Elisabeth in that order. If it was Elizabeth with a 'z' I'd probably say Elizabeth/Bethany, then Tabitha. All lovely though, just think alternative spelling of such a common name is asking for a frustrating time for your daughter.

Not sure about Tabitha at all. Prefer Elizabeth with a Z - classic but a bit dull, though has good nn options. Not that keen on Bethany, but I do like the Welsh Bethan, or standalone Beth as names.

Elisabeth / Elizabeth is a fab name (totally biased though) Bethany is derived from Elizabeth so you could use it as a nn.

I would say though, if you're down to 3, wait now for baby to arrive. One name might just fit her more.

I didn't know what I was having but went in with 3 girls names. My top name was Eleanor but when my DD was born it just didn't sit right. She just isn't an Eleanor. We went with our second choice which is just perfect for her.

Tabitha 100%

Elizabeth with a z unless you are from somewhere where it's more usual to spell it with an s.

Not keen on Tabitha or Bethany

Love Tabitha!

I meant Tabitha is certainly not overused..

Well I love Tabitha! - have done ever since Bewitched was on at tea time when I got home from school. It’s quite fashionable but certainly not so I’d go for that.

Elisabeth is a lovely classic, but there are many of them - although lots of nns help make up for that. if you are in the UK I would use a z or it will be misspelt all the time.

Bethany I find meh and not distinguished compared to your other two.

Elisabeth is so classic but I agree she will spend her life saying "with a S". If you are wanting that spelling so you can get the nn Elsie/Elsa, I think you could still call them that even with Elizabeth.

Bethany is okay, but I really love Tabitha - pretty, quirky cool (I don't think the cat thing's a problem - people say the same about Felix but that's still quite popular).

Tabitha is a lovely name.