Could this name upset my Mum too much?

[Chloris33]

DH and I have really struggled to agree a name, & baby is overdue. We've finally discovered we both like Eloise. BUT my Dad's 2nd wife is called Louise (though she's always known as Luce). My Mum has extremely bitter feelings towards her, as there was a long standing affair before my parents split up, so much so she will not allow my sister or I to say her name in front of her, and refers to her as 'that woman'. As I'm writing this, I'm thinking maybe Eloise is a bad idea. Though it is a different name. Do you think it's too close?

Eliana?

Cara is lovely
Caroline nn cara?
Eleanor is really nice too
Erin
Sylvia
Lilia
Layla
Amelie

Don't run it past her - she might not feel she can tell you how she feels about it. Just say to her we really liked Eloise but it's too close to Louise so we binned it. If she doesn't mind name she'd chip in with 'oh why it's ok...' otherwise you get points for supporting her and she'll be glad you binned it

Also

Orianna
Clarissa nn Clara or Issa
Lia

I agree not to the run it past your mum. The fact you've even considered it could really upset her.

I don't think that they are too close, but others think it is. Lucy is out.
Lara?

It's too close IMO. And if you ask her if it's OK she may feel she has to say it's fine, regardless of her true feelings about it.

Alice
Cara
Melissa
Juliet
Amber
Laura

Gosh yes, too close.

It's a shame though as Eloise is a lovely name!

Ailsa?
Luna?
Lyra?

Far too close. And I also think running it by your mum would be a bit cruel.

Too close. How about Alice?