Is Elsie overused now?

[ErrantBakedBean]

Just that really - we're thinking of a longer name but the only shortening of it that we like is Elsie (I realise you can't always affect what shortening they end up with though). Is it very popular?

I only know one and think it’s beautiful

I know of one around here age about 2 and one in her 40s avout 200 miles away.
Gorgeous name.

Eloisa is beautiful. Agree you’re more likely to get Ellie as a shortening but if you call her Elsie others will too.

I know of half a dozen 3 and under. It’s definitely becoming popular. Still sounds a little frumpy to my ears though.

Eloisa is too much. Eloise is ok. Elise is Ok.
Elsie will be right up the charts, but it is quite nice. Elizabeth nn Elsie is what I suggest.

I didn’t know Elsie was so popular. I’ve had it in my head for ages and expecting in September. My DH’s grandma was an Elsie so it’s a nice tribute.

In the same vein I like Edie. Probably not short for Edith though.

Not heard of any here ( Liverpool )

I know of 2, 14-18 months. I love it.

Never met any under 80 here in the northeast

I’ve only met one and she’s mid 20’s.

Eloisa seems a bit odd to me. Eloise? Louisa? I really don't like Elsie at all, though.

I don't know anyone with the name Elsie, but I know a couple of Eloise's and my name is Eleanor so similar sounding in that way.

Quite like it though.

I know of two primary-aged Elsies.

Eloisa could be Ella, Lisa, Lo, Elsa.