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Names like Betty?

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AmberGuide · 03/06/2024 01:16

Have made 2 threads in a row, sorry about that, but at least they are mostly different topics!

I really want to use the name Betty but I can't, so I was wondering if there are any names with the same feel? Not necessarily nicknamey names, but just the feel of them. Can't use any Rose names, and I like Beth but not as much as Betty, there's just something so sweet about it.

Also no longer forms of Betty that I can shorten, because I just can't call her Betty at all (even as a diminutive) TIA!

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DemBonesDemBones · 03/06/2024 16:57

Josette is the nicest by a mile!

Amdone123 · 03/06/2024 16:40

Dahlia is lovely, as is Juniper

HolyMoly24 · 03/06/2024 16:18

Or Juniper nn Junie. So cute!

HolyMoly24 · 03/06/2024 16:00

What about Norah? Similar vintage vibe to Betty.

I have a little Norah and I find that most people love her name

bumphope2020 · 03/06/2024 15:59

@AmberGuide big vote for josette. Goes so well with your other names

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AmberGuide · 03/06/2024 15:52

Ok see I've changed my mind again although I love Eloise, I can't commit to it because I love other names as much. This is my shortlist:

Rosalie, Cecilia, Josette (Josie)
Rosalie, Cecilia, Dorothea (Dotty, Thea, Dory)
Rosalie, Cecilia, Eloise (Elsie)
Rosalie, Cecilia, Marjorie (Jorie, Rory)
Rosalie, Cecilia, Dahlia (Dolly)

And on the similar name as a friend thing, I'd probably do it if the name was just similar, but it's the exact same name. I like Betsy, but it's a similar thing to Beth where I'd just be wishing I called her Betty the whole time.

Wishhhh I could use Ophelia/Effie or Cordelia/Cora/Cory/Dolly but Ophelia and Cordelia are both too rhymey with Cecilia. Dahlia might be as well but I love it so much! This is so hard. Might just give DH the list and let him pick.

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Awwlookatmybabyspider · 03/06/2024 15:44

Dottie. Kitty. Lottie. Dolly. Elsie

Reugny · 03/06/2024 15:16

Needanewname42 · 03/06/2024 11:23

Two friends with children with the same name becomes confusing, Which one is being shouted on, which one is being spoken about.

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One of my brothers' and one of my sisters' managed fine. 😂

Also there a lots of names that sound similar. 3 of my other nieces have similar sounding names and are the same age group.

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AmberGuide · 03/06/2024 14:56

Thank you all so much! I just thought of Wendy which I think gives such Betty energy but I don't think it goes with Rosalie and Cecilia so I won't use it sadly, but I think right now I'm most likely going to go with Eloise nn Elsie, but I still love Dorothea and Marjorie. Marjorie will be the middle name of not the first, and Dorothea Marjorie sounds fine but not sure about Eloise Marjorie. I like it written down but not so much spoken, but then again it has family meaning and I'd likely only see it written down anyways. Maybe Eloisa Marjorie might sound nicer but I think I like Eloise more. Thank you all for your help!

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Coastalcreeksider · 03/06/2024 13:17

Letty
Hattie
Netty

SilverBranchGoldenPears · 03/06/2024 13:06

Libby!

Santasbigredbobblehat · 03/06/2024 13:03

Katherine=Kitty
Henrietta=Hennie
Elspeth=Effie

Mumofteenandtween · 03/06/2024 12:59

How about Hermione known as Mimi?

wellingtonsandwaffles · 03/06/2024 12:53

Harriet - Hattie
Arietta - Etta / Ettie
Philippa - Pippa
Emmeline - Emmy / MillY
Josephine - Josie

also like (wildcard?)
Alma
Adela - Addie / Dilly

Dotty and Elsie also lovely!

Whatisityoucantface · 03/06/2024 12:37

Katherine/Kathryn - Kitty or Katie
Elsbeth - Elsie (I know an Elsie who is Elsbeth)
Eleanor - Norrie
Beatrice- Bea or Beattie
Beatrix - Trixie
Henrietta - Etta, Hetty etc
Florence - Florrie, Flo

I agree with pp that Nancy is lovely and has Betty vibes.

Marjorie is great I think, Marg, Maggie, Margy are all sweet nicknames for it or for Margaret (which I also love)

Mumofgirls2017 · 03/06/2024 12:27

Polly
Etta
Joni
Penny
Bonnie
Betsy
Gigi
Cora
Vera
Rita
Effie
Sadie
Josie
Nellie
Edie
Daisy
Ruby

Needanewname42 · 03/06/2024 11:23

Reugny · 03/06/2024 09:57

I really want to use the name Betty but I can't

Why can't you?

If a child she will see often as a young child before she choses her own friends has the name then talk to the parents. Not everyone gets upset about someone else who is a relation or close friend naming their same sex child the same name as theirs.

Two friends with children with the same name becomes confusing, Which one is being shouted on, which one is being spoken about.

Kidsareup · 03/06/2024 11:18

LePetitMarseillias · 03/06/2024 07:30

Dulcie
Mollie
Elsie
Libby
Verity
Sadie
Etta
Violet

I like Verity.
”V” as a short form has a nice ring to it.

WildCherryBlossom · 03/06/2024 11:12

I think Nancy has a similar vibe to Betty without sounding at all similar

ab03 · 03/06/2024 10:37

I have Elizabeth nn Elsie and if I had another girl my top choices would be
Dorothy nn Dot/Dottie
Beatrice nn Bea
Magdalena nn Lena or Maggie

crumpet · 03/06/2024 10:16

Henrietta/Hetty
Harriet/Hatty

Polkadoteyes · 03/06/2024 10:02

Aurora to Rory. In a book I'm reading.
Lucinda to Indy

Reugny · 03/06/2024 09:57

I really want to use the name Betty but I can't

Why can't you?

If a child she will see often as a young child before she choses her own friends has the name then talk to the parents. Not everyone gets upset about someone else who is a relation or close friend naming their same sex child the same name as theirs.

Kidsareup · 03/06/2024 09:53

Carrie

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 03/06/2024 07:36

Libby

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