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Ellie?

61 replies

Breadmakers · 27/01/2024 14:27

Would you think that Ellie could be nn of Evangeline if we introduce her this way from day 1?

If you think about it broken down as Evang - eli - ne .... ? Ellie sound is somewhere there, right?

Or is it too much of a stretch?

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bigfatcarrotcruncher · 27/01/2024 20:58

Yeah why can't you just call her Evangeline

WhenWereYouUnderMe · 27/01/2024 20:56

Evangeline is so beautiful and Ellie is so meh!

Also every Ellie I have known has been called Smelly Ellie at some point.

bigfatcarrotcruncher · 27/01/2024 20:52

@VoleChomper it sounds like Luna. Another vowel heavy name. L and El names are everywhere

bigfatcarrotcruncher · 27/01/2024 20:52

If popularity is ur concern Ellie is popular!

Euridicefortuna · 27/01/2024 20:43

Do it ,my neighbour is Ellie:didn't know she was Elizabeth until 3 years ago ,she's 40. Her family always called her Ellie so we followed suit.

Schools have preferred names so she can always be Ellie if you so wish.

It's not even that far a stretch especially considering; Polly and Molly are nicknames for Mary .Tessa ,Buffy and Lisa are for Elizabeth.

VoleChomper · 27/01/2024 20:41

Ellies are ten a penny.

Lina sounds much fresher.

Terrrence · 27/01/2024 20:37

Lina, Lennie and Angel as mentioned by another pp are just lovely!

Terrrence · 27/01/2024 20:35

You can choose any nickname you like. It doesn't even have to have a connection with her actual name. I would call her Evangeline with Ellie for short if I wanted. In my kids' school Ellie is very popular, more so than the other names you mentioned, but names tend to cluster by area so Ellie could be rare where you are.

ODFOx · 27/01/2024 20:32

...or Angel while she's tiny?

ODFOx · 27/01/2024 20:31

Evangeline is beautiful, and as a family name it is lovely. Are you set on Ellie or is it just because you don't want Evie (or variations) ? If the latter perhaps consider Lina (Lena) or even Lennie as a cute diminutive? Angie works and is most unusual at the moment!

GrandDuchessOfBillericay · 27/01/2024 20:30

Tbf I love Jelly Belly as a baby nickname. My own baby has a similar one that came up organically, but hopefully won't follow to school 😂

bakewellbride · 27/01/2024 20:30

Evangeliine is a really odd choice if you hate Eva, Evie etc. Technically that could well end up as the name if you go with evangeline!

What about Eleanor or Eloise? Those are nice names that could have nick name Ellie.

LinoPrintofMotherMary · 27/01/2024 20:30

Yeah very true actually didn't think of that.

Eve, Evie names are also popular atm.

Lena or Lina is an idea. But Luna is super popular and sounds almost identical.

You've got your work cut out!

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Breadmakers · 27/01/2024 20:28

Excellent point all re Ellie being a “hidden” popular name due to it being nn to others….

You got me all thinking!

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DuchessOfSausage · 27/01/2024 20:23

Ellie might be at #78 but Ella is at #20, and there will be Ellies who are registered as a longer name. Ellie was #2 in 2003 and 2004.

GrandDuchessOfBillericay · 27/01/2024 20:22

Ellie only won't be higher because only registered names make the ons. Practically speaking though, on first day primary, Eleanor, Ellie, Ellie-Rose, Ella will all be shortened to Ellie.

I second Lina, Evangeline is imho a lovely name. Don't call her it if you mind it being popular though, as she may pick or organically become Evie later. It's a risk you run.

salamithumbs · 27/01/2024 20:22

Sorry, meant 'not in the top 50'

salamithumbs · 27/01/2024 20:21

Annie could also be a shortening?

salamithumbs · 27/01/2024 20:21

I think it's fine to use Ellie as a nickname as I've known people whose full name is something different than I imagined... Maisie for Madeleine, Millie for Amelia etc. But just to say, Ellie isn't in the top 100 but lots of Ellies are registered as Eleanor, Eliana, Elizabeth or something else, so Ellie might be more common than the naming charts would suggest. Not that that's necessarily a problem, just in case you wanted to avoid a common name!

LinoPrintofMotherMary · 27/01/2024 20:19

@Breadmakers I think if that's what you've got your heart set on doing it'll be fine. Bit unexpected but not awful or hugely problematic or anything.

In the England & Wales name rankings Ellie is currently at #78. Evangeline 402nd. Olivia is #1. Amelia is #2 but I think the database may be a year or so behind.

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Zoomerang · 27/01/2024 20:18

Ellie is nice, but an odd shortening and very popular.

How about Lina ( Lee-na) as a nn?

Cheepcheepcheep · 27/01/2024 20:18

Jella? With a soft J so ‘Yella’?

vanillaspice235 · 27/01/2024 20:16

Sorry, I've got a habit of replying before I've read the whole thread.

What about Ellie Evangeline?

vanillaspice235 · 27/01/2024 20:15

Do you not want to just call her Ellie?

I LOVE the name Ellie :)

bakewellbride · 27/01/2024 20:11

I don't really understand your reasoning- Ellie is a LOT more popular than Amelia and Olivia.