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Louise or Eloise

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professionalprofiterroletester · 05/08/2023 11:57

Which one and why?

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GLmum · 07/08/2023 01:32

Eloise or Louisa

I also like Heloise. Eloise isn't just Louise with an added E, it's a different name in its own right. I do find Louise a bit bland. Hence my preference for Eloise. I have to say I also really like Louisa, but am
Not so keen on Eloisa.

Daisybuttercup12345 · 07/08/2023 01:05

Louise. Very pretty 😍

user1492757084 · 06/08/2023 05:24

Love them all - Louise, Eloise, Eloisa, Louisa, Elowen, Lois ..

Louise is not as popular as a first name.
Lulu and Lou are fun nick names.

Sunshineaftertherain187 · 05/08/2023 16:04

My personal preference is Eloise. I think it's so elegant.

Louise is my middle name (along with half the other women in my generation), and I won't say I dislike it, but it doesn't stand out to me in any way.

Eloise is just lovely, and I don't know any personally either.

beachsandseaicecream · 05/08/2023 16:01

I'd go for Eloise between the two.

But I much prefer Louisa. I also know an Eloisa.

bossybloss · 05/08/2023 15:43

I think Louisa is lovely 🥰

KnickerlessParsons · 05/08/2023 15:41

Eloïse not Eloise, but Louise is much nicer.

FatTonysSlimWife · 05/08/2023 15:23

Louise but I prefer Louisa.
Eloise is ok but frilly, Elouise is a no for me.

PickledScrump · 05/08/2023 14:28

Elouise is lovely, the one I know has never been shortened. Louise is dated and was everyone’s middle name in the 90s

babysharkdoodoodedoodedoo · 05/08/2023 14:11

Louise is so 90s and dull. Louisa is very pretty. Eloise is nice too.

SwedishEdith · 05/08/2023 14:00

I don't like the unnecessary extra syllable for Eloise. Always a bit frilly sounding compared to Louise.

Beamur · 05/08/2023 13:38

Similar names with really different vibes.
I prefer Louise/Louisa as it sounds nicer, it's a more elegant name although would agree with 80's middle name feel.
Eloise is clunky to say but a fresher, edgier name. I don't like the extra Eh- sound at the beginning.

Theoldwoman · 05/08/2023 13:32

Louise, but like Louisa more.

Elegant and timeless.

liondreams · 05/08/2023 13:03

Louise is super common among certain ages. Just a bit plain I think. Eloise much prettier.

Crazy8 · 05/08/2023 12:59

I’m an Eloise and love my name. I think Louisa is lovely compared to Louise.

Dombasle · 05/08/2023 12:56

Eloise.

blankittyblank · 05/08/2023 12:53

I'm an eloise. I've always loved my name (although it was very unusual when I was young) I really love how it looks written down too

I would though HATE to be called Louise or Louisa! I was very proud of not being a louise when I was young (louise bring pretty common back then) generally my name isn't shortened, but if it is it's Elo or El.

caramac04 · 05/08/2023 12:37

Eloise is lovely and can be shortened to Louise or Lou.

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professionalprofiterroletester · 05/08/2023 12:34

Thanks all. I can't stand Nelly/ie have a real aversion to it but can't explain why. Louise may be my favourite of the two my only teeny tiny reservation is that its a bit 90s middle name?

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peaceofmind1 · 05/08/2023 12:33

I like Louisa

Eloise is difficult to spell imo.
Louise sounds abit flat

Findyourneutralspace · 05/08/2023 12:32

Louise is so elegant. I also like Louisa, not as keen on Eloise.

Lo89 · 05/08/2023 12:31

Eloise 👍🏽

RhosynBach · 05/08/2023 12:31

I don’t love Louise. But I like Eloise and love Louisa

Tablenearthetoiletsmum · 05/08/2023 12:29

Eloise! Because of The Damned!

darkmodeearlobe · 05/08/2023 12:29

So Louise gets my vote. But saw your comment on the Elliana thread and so why not consider names that aren't so vowel heavy? No harm done.