I cannot decide between these two names! I need help!

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specialkallday · 10/03/2023 11:17

Agreed about no one misspelling Alexandra, it's a lovely name, I'd go with that!

17caterpillars1mouse · 10/03/2023 11:16

I've always liked Alexandra and like the nicknames Alex and Andie (love Andie) so that would be my choice. Alexandra Elizabeth is quite a grand name though, I think I would go for Alexandra Amelie which is similar to Emelia

The Emelia spelling looks a bit weird, either choose Amelia or Emilia. I know loads of both and find it a bit 'meh'. It's nice enough though

KirstenBlest · 09/03/2023 19:51

I know an Elizabeth and a Felicity who don't get their names shortened, but they tend to get said a Lizbeth and Flissty

Ohyouareawful · 09/03/2023 19:33

I know women with the following names that never get shortened:

Catherine
Alexandra
Alessandra
Vivienne
Marie-Clare

Ohyouareawful · 09/03/2023 19:31

I prefer Alexandra as Amelia is done to death and Alex will always be a strong, classic name. Only caveat is Alexa (unfortunately).

TallulahBetty · 08/03/2023 14:32

RudsyFarmer · 08/03/2023 09:19

Long names get shortened.

I have a long name and I had the responsibility by my parents not to let my name get shortened. So that was fun 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️. Even now in middle age I hate the shortened version but no longer correct people…. I just have a little bit of contempt for those who choose to do it without any signals whatsoever that this would be welcomed.

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What I mean is, yes it could be shortened, but it won't always be. I know an Alexandra that is just that - people accept that she doesn't like Alex, and it's not an issue.

MissHavishamsMouldyOldCake · 08/03/2023 12:10

TallulahBetty · 08/03/2023 08:45

Alexandra will not necessarily be shortened.

I'd bet it will.

user1492757084 · 08/03/2023 12:05

Inspired by your names I like ..

Eliza Alexandra
Amalie Elizabeth or Emily Elizabeth or Amelia Elizabeth
Alexandra Emma
Elizabeth Alexandra

KirstenBlest · 08/03/2023 09:37

You can enforce that the full name is used, but people tend to roll their eyes when you correct them, and people will try to shorten it.
I have a short name, and people try to lengthen it. Not the name, but along the lines of Ann being called Annie, Anna, Annabel and Annette. I wouldn't mind, but they sometimes insist that they are right.

Wotsitsname · 08/03/2023 09:23

Alexandra Elizabeth

RudsyFarmer · 08/03/2023 09:19

TallulahBetty · 08/03/2023 08:45

Alexandra will not necessarily be shortened.

Long names get shortened.

I have a long name and I had the responsibility by my parents not to let my name get shortened. So that was fun 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️. Even now in middle age I hate the shortened version but no longer correct people…. I just have a little bit of contempt for those who choose to do it without any signals whatsoever that this would be welcomed.

KirstenBlest · 08/03/2023 09:15

It's very long to not be shortened.

TallulahBetty · 08/03/2023 08:45

Alexandra will not necessarily be shortened.

LulooLemon · 07/03/2023 18:35

Alexandra Elizabeth

Growlybear83 · 07/03/2023 17:27

I like Elizabeth and Alexandra, but don't like Emelia - Amelia would be much better. I don't understand the need for a middle name and think just one nice first name is so much better.

Garrie · 07/03/2023 17:24

Emilia is nicer.

Snoopystick · 07/03/2023 17:16

I think Emma is lovely and much nicer than all the variants, but Alexandra and Elizabeth are classy and regal.

RoseMartha · 07/03/2023 17:13

I actually prefer Elizabeth Alexandra

But I choose Alexandra Elizabeth over your other option

Bimblybomeyelash · 07/03/2023 17:11

Emelia Alexandra
Alexandra Elizabeth

No matter what you call her, other people will shorten her name. So do you prefer Em /Emmy/Alex/Lexy?

Personally I think Emelia looks wrong. But I like Emilia.

ourflagmeansdeath · 07/03/2023 17:08

Emelia Alexandra - Aghh I'd prefer this if it were spelt Emilia Alexandra - then it'd be much lovelier and my fav of the two!
Alexandra Elizabeth - I do like this, it's nice, I just find the middle name Elizabeth boring whereas the middle name Alexandra is gorgeous.

Vote for Emelia Alexandra, but would much prefer Emilia.

StrictlyAFemaleFemale · 07/03/2023 17:07

There are a lot of Emilia/Amelias about. With Alexandra she'd probably be the only one in her class.

Agree with a pp. Wait until you meet her.

Sarahcoggles · 07/03/2023 17:07

Alexandra is better.
Emelia will constantly be called/spelled Amelia.

Roselilly36 · 07/03/2023 17:05

Alexandra Elizabeth is lovely, classic & timeless.

Scottishgirl85 · 07/03/2023 17:05

My neice is Alexandra, aged 13 and never been shortened by friends or family.

slowsnow · 07/03/2023 17:04

Emilia so much prettier