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Eleanor - nicknames?

56 replies

SoSoSoSleepy · 28/08/2021 23:23

We really like Eleanor for DD2. We prefer the full name but are worried it will get shortened to Ellie / Elle / Ella, which we're not keen on. We like Nell and Nora, but DD1 is Nina, so too similar do you think? Any other ideas? Thanks.

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Gloschick · 28/08/2021 23:31

Lainie or Lena might work if you don't want another 'N' name.

DramaAlpaca · 28/08/2021 23:30

My friend's DD always goes by Elle.

I prefer Nell, and it's nice with Nina. If you introduce her as Nell you should be able to get it to stick.

Scarby9 · 28/08/2021 23:30

Nellie
Len
Lennie
Norrie
But she could well choose Elle or Ellie herself.

leavesthataregreen · 28/08/2021 23:28

Lena
Lennie

I think Nell is lovely

Rockmehardplace · 28/08/2021 23:27

Lene? I love Nell.

ComeonJulia · 28/08/2021 23:25

My sister is Eleanor and she’s always been Elle.

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