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Olivia or Elisabeth?

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Alodia · 05/06/2021 20:32

Which name?

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Dinosaursdontgrowontrees · 07/06/2021 00:15

My mil is Elisabeth she finds the ‘s’ a bit annoying and wishes her parents had just spelt it with a z.
Personally I think it’s fine either way.
Much prefer Elisabeth over Olivia.

Keepitcleanplease · 07/06/2021 00:03

Elizabeth or Elisabeth. Lovely.

SilverBangle · 06/06/2021 23:59

Elizabeth, with a Z.

SionnachRua · 06/06/2021 23:52

Elisabeth by a mile (and that spelling is much more attractive than Elizabeth).Olivia is a snoozefest.

PosyBoo · 06/06/2021 23:31

Elisabeth. We couldn’t decide between Olivia and Elizabeth for a middle name but went with Elizabeth once DD arrived and so pleased we did!

Violetlavenders · 06/06/2021 15:53

Is it pronounced Elisa-beth?

Yes, it's pronounced El is a beth.

Just like Elizabeth. El iz a beth.

musthavebeenlove · 06/06/2021 14:11

Olivia is nice.
Elisabeth is magnificent.

BlueDucky · 06/06/2021 14:10

Is it pronounced Elisa-beth? Quite nice. I prefer it to Olivia

Violetlavenders · 06/06/2021 14:03

Elisabeth

Olivia is soooo overused and dull...!!

Raindropumbrella · 06/06/2021 10:20

Elizabeth

CaffiSaliMali · 06/06/2021 10:17

I like Elisabeth with an S, that spelling is used in lots of countries and cultures. I think it looks prettier than Elizabeth.

I work with an Elisabeth and people seem to be able to spell it.

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Alodia · 06/06/2021 07:48

I pronounce Elisabeth just like Elizabeth but with a softer "S" sound.

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Doona · 05/06/2021 22:48

Elisabeth!

Tillygetsit · 05/06/2021 22:46

Elisabeth with that spelling.

OddsNSodsBitsNBobs · 05/06/2021 22:33

EliZabeth

Ellie/Elle/Ella
Eliza
Elsie
Liz
Lizzie
Libby
Liza
Beth
Bess
Bessie
Betty
Betsy
Lily(?)

And I've probably missed loads out classic and versatile.

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 05/06/2021 22:08

I'd choose Elizabeth if you are in the UK - it's the most timeless women's name with some amazing namesakes (and currently the least popular of the two). But I'd spell it with a Z otherwise she'll likely spend her life saying "Elisabeth with an S".

If you hate it with the Z, then I'd go for Olivia - super popular but the bonus of that is that everyone will know how to say and spell it.

oioisaveloy108 · 05/06/2021 22:06

How is Elisabeth pronounced?

MyPanda · 05/06/2021 21:55

Elisabeth

Germolenequeen · 05/06/2021 21:47

Like Olivia best myself

Ughmaybenot · 05/06/2021 21:45

Elisabeth for sure!

mamablondie33 · 05/06/2021 21:43

Elizabeth! So many nickname options too. Olivia is extremely overused- every group, soft play, day out we go on there’s at least one! Popular is one thing but Olivia really is everywhere.

myfuckingfreezer · 05/06/2021 21:11

Presumably Elisabeth is pronounced differently to Elizabeth?

As in Eleesa Beth? Or Elisa Beth?

Serpenta · 05/06/2021 21:07

Elisabeth.

I personally much prefer the S spelling to the Z.

mrwalkensir · 05/06/2021 21:05

and it's great because it has so many different shortened versions. So nicknames can be appropriate however she turns out

mrwalkensir · 05/06/2021 21:04

Elisabeth is the Welsh, German, French, Greek, Elisabeth Beresford one....