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Ellie - what do you think?

62 replies

tiggywotsit · 28/03/2009 14:07

Dh is set on Ellie for this baby.
Would you think this was a nickname or can it be used on its own?
What do you think of it as a name and is it dated even?
Sorry lots of questions.

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squeaver · 29/03/2009 16:29

Ellie and Ella both v v popular here.

willowthewispa · 29/03/2009 16:27

It's a nice name but very popular. It doesn't sound like a proper name in itself to me though I'm afraid.

My parents had a similar issue with my sister's name - mum loved Rose, dad thought it wasn't a proper name so they chose Rosemary to go on the birth certificate and used Rose for everyday. She's 20 now and always known to everyone as Rose, but does have the option of using Rosemary for more formal occasions.

If you like Ellie, I would go for Eleanor, Ellen, Elizabeth, Elena, Elise, Eloise for an official name.

smartiejake · 29/03/2009 16:19

DD1 is Eleanor which she insists on shortening to Ellie- I wouldn't have chosen Ellie as the name to go on her birth certificate but it's quite a nice shortened version. One of her friends is also Ellie and her full name is Ellen.

By the way Geepers It's Nellie the Elephant not Ellie!

kidcreoleandthecoconuts · 29/03/2009 16:08

I prefer Ella. And love the names Isabella and Arabella.
Bit of a mean comment MadamCas

flowerybeanbag · 29/03/2009 16:06

I would assume it was short for Eleanor, which is a marvellous name

In all seriousness I wouldn't give it as a full name on a birth certificate - I'm all for using short versions but would prefer child to have option of more formal name later in life, should he/she become Prime Minister or something.

100yearsofsolitude · 29/03/2009 16:02

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Lionstar · 29/03/2009 16:00

Many, many Ellies around her - of all variations as mentioned above. Niece is called Estelle shortened to Ellie.

Leannabanana · 29/03/2009 15:58

my daughter is called ellie-mae and i can assure you that my family are not 'white trash' - what a dumb bigoted comment.

MadameCastafiore · 29/03/2009 11:12

Every third kid that I know is called Ellie, whether it is their given name or a derivative of another name it is extremely common.

And please do not give your kid a hyphenated name like Ellie-Mae - they all sound very white trash IMO.

ilovegreenbeans · 29/03/2009 11:08

I am one- never knew another until recently when I meet them all now at baby groups!

I think you can use it on its own, but equally, there are lots of longer names that it can be short for.

I know it short for:
Elizabeth
Isabelle
Helen
Elinor
Elita
off the top of my head!

Hulababy · 28/03/2009 22:01

It is a pretty name. DD's school friend is called Ellie and it really suits her.

hedgiemum · 28/03/2009 21:55

VERY popular around here (Oxon) though probably more so in 5-10 age group than little ones. I have 2 nieces called Ellie, one short for Eloise, one for Elliana. Also know them shortened from Ella and Eleanor.

Floatylight · 28/03/2009 20:48

Pretty, but so popular the only way is down

Dottoressa · 28/03/2009 20:41

I know lots of little Ellies. I think they're mostly Eleanors, which I like. Ella is also v popular, but isn't my cup of tea.

RachieB · 28/03/2009 20:38

I prefer Ella

ohdearwhatamess · 28/03/2009 19:16

Bit too popular here.

PestoBloomingColdMonster · 28/03/2009 19:04

I think it is cute but overdone

mloo · 28/03/2009 19:02

I know only one Ellie, short for Eleanor.
I don't like short names on their own, feels like you're depriving the child of something (imho).

suwoo · 28/03/2009 18:38

It is comon among the 5-10 ish age bracket but may not be so popular now though. I prefer Ella or Eleanor personally.

eandh · 28/03/2009 18:29

dd1 is Ellie and here was another at preschool but shes gone to primary now. I love it for dd1 its very 'her' but the variations are common eg Ella, Elenor, Elouise, Evie, Eva and Ava

missymoo2411 · 28/03/2009 18:27

too common were w are there r 7 alone in ds2 class

mrswoolf · 28/03/2009 15:56

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ZZZen · 28/03/2009 15:11

I don't know anyone at all called Ellie. Maybe I just live a dull life.

Why is your dh so attracted to the name then?

dinkymum · 28/03/2009 15:10

i only know one and i like it!

elvislives · 28/03/2009 14:54

Every other child I know is called Ellie. Don't do it

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