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Too outdated?

31 replies

hannahfaith · 15/06/2021 16:38

Thoughts on Luella? Is it too outdated?
Thinking either Lu, Lulu, or Elle for nickname options.
My nan was Lucille but went by Lu and my gram kept suggesting Luella as a name for my cousin's baby (she has a Lincoln) but I don't know if it's too old fashioned for a baby.

(I'm American if that matters)

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Classica · 18/06/2021 22:00

I thought of Luella Bartley too. I like it.

Mousetown · 18/06/2021 21:09

Immediately makes me think of the very cool British fashion designer Luella Bartley. Not dated (or made up) at all.

LewishamMum · 17/06/2021 15:32

I don't see it as old-fashioned. TBH IMO it sounds like a modern made up name, and that's why I don't like it.

Love Lucille though.

LittleDidSheKnow · 17/06/2021 15:23

I like it! I don't think it's ever been common enough to be thought of as old fashioned.

However, like a PP, I prefer the Louella spelling.

PetraRabbit · 17/06/2021 00:22

Not old fashioned just different! It's quite nice but I personally don't like Ella or Lou much as abbreviations. Might not bother you!

TatianaBis · 16/06/2021 22:55

It's a bit redneck. I prefer Lucille.

myheartmysun · 16/06/2021 13:23

Worth considering that Ella is v v popular atm. I believe it's in the top 5 names for girls in England?

Lucyh179 · 16/06/2021 13:20

I like it!

StarryStarrySocks · 16/06/2021 13:02

@GorekyPark

Jaysus no. Sounds like a washed up country singer with 4 exhusbands and a serious drink problem.
This! Couldn't have put it better myself.
CandyLeBonBon · 16/06/2021 13:00

@GorekyPark

Jaysus no. Sounds like a washed up country singer with 4 exhusbands and a serious drink problem.
And your point is? 😂
AuntieStella · 16/06/2021 12:55

It's not a name I like, but I don't see it as old-fashioned

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LittleGwyneth · 16/06/2021 12:53

I love it!

partyatthepalace · 16/06/2021 00:00

I like it! It’s got a real charm -

DramaAlpaca · 15/06/2021 23:07

I'm also quite surprised that I like it.

Tillygetsit · 15/06/2021 23:03

I've surprised myself by really liking Luella. I don't usually like any Lu names.

Marcipex · 15/06/2021 18:35

I prefer Lucy which is nearer to Lucille anyway.
Also, please not another Ella. Sorry and it’s a sweet name, but there are so many.

1000glitterydicks · 15/06/2021 18:32

I like Lucille better.

DalPalak · 15/06/2021 18:31

Must admit*

DalPalak · 15/06/2021 18:30

It doesn't sound outdated or old fashioned to me, but I just admit I prefer Lucille or Lucinda. (I've just met too many Elles and Ellas in my time.)

Ellmau · 15/06/2021 18:19

I don't think it was ever popular here, so can't really be old fashioned. I would see it as quite an American name, but as you are, that's OK :)

Lulu is a nice nickname.

Iwantcauliflowercheese · 15/06/2021 17:37

I know one. Always called Wellie.

PattyPan · 15/06/2021 17:34

I’ve not heard it before so don’t think it sounds outdated but it seems very American so probably unusual over here. I can practically hear the southern twang!

Violetlavenders · 15/06/2021 17:21

I like it. Interesting and memorable.

Standrewsschool · 15/06/2021 17:18

Unusual rather than outdated.

The main female detective in the tv programme ‘Shakespeare and Hathaway’ is called Luella.

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