Bethan

[Kentwood]

Already started a thread to chose between Katherine, Isla, Amy and Beth. Most people said they only liked Beth if it were short for Elizabeth. I am not keen on Elizabeth at all. Don't like the sound of it, seems too formal and I don't like the other nick name possibilities such as Lizzie, Betty etc. I love Bethan. What does everyone think?

I have now ruled out Amy and Katherine so our short list is:

Isla (which a few people said was common so may date) or
Beth/ Bethan.

Opinions please x

Absolutely love Bethan. Beautiful name. Good luck!

Bethan. I like it a lot.

My sister's name is Bethan.

Everyone used to shorten it to Beth, which I like but which she hated.

She was fine once she moved to Wales and everyone called her 'Beth-Anne' in beautiful Welsh accents.

I love Bethan and is my fave name for a girl, i'd definately pick it if i wasn't having a boy

Not a fan of Bethan I'm afraid, I live in wales and the sound of Beth-annnn really irritates me

I much prefer Beth on it's own, if you love it, go for it ...yes I know I suggested Elizabeth but she's you child, and Beth's far prettier then Bethan!

There's also Bethlin and Bethia.

Love Isla ..popularity puts me off, but if that doesn't bother you so what!

I just suggested Bethan on another Beth thread, that's what I would use if I wanted nn Beth and I think it's a lovely full name. I like it better than your other options personally.

I agree that Isla is too popular just now.

Bethan is lovely as is Bethany. I knew a set of twins once called Carys and Bethan. Lovely names.

Love it, love it, love it!

I like Bethany best, but Bethan is nice too :)

I knew a Bethan whose parents were Welsh, however it was pronounced more Beth-un rather than Beth-anne.

My name's Bethan and I am hardly ever called it so if you like it I would suggest calling her Bethan from the beginning because I struggle with associating myself with it now...
I grew up as Bethy, then I was 'B' at university and now I'm Beth at work...it's very confusing when people ask my name...!!
Good luck!

Bethan/Beth.

Isla is overly popular at the moment.

I think Beth can be used on its own. I vote just Beth

Another vote for Beth just as it is.

I went to school with a Bethan, and thought it was lovely and unusual. I prefer Beth though. It is fine on its own. Rather classic. Think Little Women.. or rather don't! Sorry, I've just remembered that Beth was the one who died!

It's still a beautiful name though. Just don't go near Bethany with a barge-pole!

Thanks all. Urrrgh no I have to say that Bethany for me completely has no appeal. I appreciate it's practically the same name but it just has such a differen't sound and a really frilly girly feel to it which I am not liking.