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Help! Florence, Eleanor

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shalalala · 07/02/2016 19:41

What are your thoughts on Florence or Eleanor? Or any other options along these lines?
Middle name may be Elizabeth but not confirmed!

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LordTrash · 07/02/2016 19:42

Love them both, and Elizabeth. Three of my favourites.

Sorry, not helpful, I know.

pilates · 07/02/2016 19:42

Love Eleanor, but dislike the nickname Ellie.
Florence is awful.

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shalalala · 07/02/2016 19:43

Or Evelyn? But worry it's too 'mainstream' now

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Narp · 07/02/2016 19:45

I don't really like either of them - Eleanor is lovely but I don't like Ellie sorry)

I would suggest

Julia
Sylvia
Juliet
Christina

Narp · 07/02/2016 19:46

Evelyn is nice, but again, Evie is really popular

Narp · 07/02/2016 19:47

What about Constance - Connie?

Potkettleblack2 · 07/02/2016 19:58

I love Florence, Eleanor and Evelyn. Sorry no help, but just love all those names!

Soooosie · 07/02/2016 19:59

Ellie is awful. Florence, Eleanor and Nell are nice

LineyReborn · 07/02/2016 20:06

Grace
Nancy
Eleanor
Madeleine
Isabella
Isobel
Diana

ashesandfire · 08/02/2016 19:43

I like Eleanor best, but there are loads of Ellies around which puts me off.
Chucking into the mix
Adelaide
Beatrice
Lydia
Rosalind
Louisa
Helena
Flora
Clara
Cecilia

StarkyTheDirewolf · 09/02/2016 01:24

I know an Eleanor whose nn is Nora. Personal favourite out of these Florence, but it seems to be very popular now.

FarrowandBallAche · 09/02/2016 09:05

Love them.
Dislike Eveyn.
Harriet
Alice
Madeleine
Lucinda
Thea
Beatrice

Raines100 · 09/02/2016 21:27

I like Evelyn and Eleanor. Like Nell as a nn.
Florence is awful. Sounds like a spoilt brat who had flounced off in a huff.

crapfatbanana · 09/02/2016 22:05

I like all three, with Elisabeth as my favourite.

Leonora, Laurence, Fleur, Elin, Helena

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shalalala · 09/02/2016 22:49

Thanks all - v interesting feedback. So Eleanor looks the favourite. But I hate Ellie!

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HolsW · 10/02/2016 05:45

I prefer Eleanor, but Florence goes better with Elizabeth! :)

HolsW · 10/02/2016 05:48

Love Evelyn!

The Eleanor in my family doesn't get Ellie! If you never use it, other people won't...

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shalalala · 10/02/2016 22:24

Oh really - I've been worried she'll just get called Ellie. Does Eleanor Elizabeth go?

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SantinoFox · 11/02/2016 10:31

I know a little girl called Eleanor and she gets called Lenny. It's a beautiful name and I think it's perfect with Elizabeth.

Seriouslyffs · 11/02/2016 10:36

Hmm. Not sure about Eleanor Elizabeth, but Ellie-Ellie is sweet.
Felicity?

JellyBaby26 · 11/02/2016 10:43

I never thought I would be offended seeing people say my name is awful!!

I think both are lovely as is Evelyn

kittylh · 11/02/2016 10:44

I love Eleanor but hate Ellie. Always thought I'd use Nellie as a nn if I used Eleanor though! And I actually really like how Eleanor Elizabeth sounds.

AuntJane · 12/02/2016 23:34

Eleanor with a nn of Lennie or Lena?

Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 12/02/2016 23:39

Florence Elizabeth.

CharmingChampignon · 12/02/2016 23:48

I like alliteration - Eleanor Elizabeth is lovely. I know Eleanors who aren't shortened.

I dislike Florence and really don't like Evelyn at all.