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Faye or Nell?

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CatewithaC · 03/04/2021 10:18

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Angel2702 · 06/04/2021 19:11

I love both. I have a Faye and if I had another girl it would be Penelope known as Nellie/Nell.

IsFuzzyBeagMise · 06/04/2021 11:34

I have a soft spot for Nell.

PresentingPercy · 06/04/2021 11:27

@TatianaBis
Nell Gifford did achieve great things though.

I would not rule Nell out if you like it.

BalancingStick · 05/04/2021 22:30

Definitely Nell - love this name. I'm not keen on Faye at all

Mamajules43 · 05/04/2021 22:10

Nell is awful

Like Faye!

lifestoooshort · 05/04/2021 22:09

Faye is beautiful

BackforGood · 05/04/2021 22:08

Apart from the 'Nelly the Elephant' connection, to me a 'nelly' is a bit of a plonker. It is something you might call someone who has done something silly or a bit daft.
I wouldn't use it for that reason.

I'm not that keen on Fay, but would prefer Fay to Faye.

TatianaBis · 05/04/2021 22:00

Nell Gifford was a friend of my sister. Sad

That’s exactly who I think of when I hear the name.

PresentingPercy · 05/04/2021 17:58

Nell Gifford was wonderful. Look up her Circus. It is ot a name that is used much but I think anyone with the name will be special.

Nell can get changed to Nelly by older people. Would you be Ok with that? Elephant connections.

I like Faye too. Use both namesd and have one in the middle? Faye XXXXX Nell etc.

SecretCiderCellar · 05/04/2021 17:55

Nell. I think Faye is very dated.

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 05/04/2021 17:54

Both are lovely, so it's hard to pick. I think I'd chose Nell because there are usually less spelling issues for it (compared to Fay/Faye or even Fae), but I must admit I'd be tempted to use Helena, Elena or Eleanor on the BC (and just call her Nell), so she has other options if she wants when older.

amallierory · 05/04/2021 16:32

I really, really dislike Nell. Faye is lovely and not dated at all in my opinion.

Purplesparkle34 · 05/04/2021 16:31

I love both! (Sorry not much help!)
Funnily enough my best friend is called Faye and she has a daughter called Nell 💕

GintyMcGinty · 05/04/2021 16:17

Faye is lovely.

I don't like Nell at all sorry.

Helen, Eleanor, Helena, Ellen - these are all great but no Nell.

RuthW · 05/04/2021 16:15

Faye. Nell is a nickname.

Edenember · 05/04/2021 10:58

Love Nell

Peachbubble · 04/04/2021 06:37

Nell. Not a fan of Faye/Fay.

SmeleanorSmellstrop · 04/04/2021 05:40

Nell is so cool!

Agree with the PP who said Faye is wet, weak and dated.

littlebillie · 03/04/2021 15:02

Fae or Helen, Ellen or Eleanor for Nell

Allgirlskidsanddogs · 03/04/2021 14:56

Nell, love it.

Faye very dated.

sarah13xx · 03/04/2021 14:53

Have always liked Faye but Nell is by far my favourite, love love love it!

PandaFluff · 03/04/2021 11:07

I like Faye or Fay.

partyatthepalace · 03/04/2021 11:04

Love Nell - although as a nn for Eleanor/Helena or Penelope rather than a full name. It’s quite popular though.

Faye is less popular - but I think it’s wet, weak and dated.

WhateverHappenedToFayWray · 03/04/2021 10:52

Love Nell

KirstenBlest · 03/04/2021 10:52

Nell. I like Fay but not Faye