Esther - what do you think?

[Ellynewmum]

Hello Ladies,

Im new to this forum and would love to have your opinion on the name Ive chosen for my LG - Esther and Eileen as secondo name

How does this sound to you?

Thanks!

Esther Eileen is such a granny name. Eileen is horrible. Sorry.

Thanks for the honest replies

Mi husband is Irish and loves the name Eileen as second name..

but she will mainly be called Esther

Thanks

Love it. Was on shortlist for DD

Ladies,

thanks again for all your answers about Esther, very helpful!

I wonder, did it actually make it to final choice for any of you or any friends?

Thanks!!!

My daughters name is similar to Esther.. And I know of another new baby called Esther. Its also the name of my daughters doctor! I've know quite a few over time. It's a lovely name ❤️❤️❤️

I think of Esther as a 'constant classic', one that's never been hugely popular but never gone away either. I know Esthers in their 30s and 40s, so don't think of it as 'old lady' at all, just a normal name.

(I really don't like Eileen, which does sound, to my English ear, like an older-lady name that had a blip of popularity and will not be returning - like Doris, Doreen or Vera - but that's another question).

Oh also, I was thinking about the E E initials. So long as your surname doesn't start with Z, I think you're ok. EE Zee would not be a combination I'd choose (and yes I say Zed but other people don't).

I like it and I like Eileen, but am not sure if they go together.

Thank you! ♡

the initials are EEP

I do know ppl that say Zee as well :)

Shell be mainly EP though...
EEP on passport..

Thanks

I have a two year old Esther. Beautiful name and lovely to hear children saying it.

Love Esther!

great! :)

@Backhometothenorth: that's so cool and sweet!!

McVey.

I love it, I know several - a baby, a toddler, a 15 year old, a 31 year old and a 50something.not old lady to me at all. X

Love Esther.

Esther is a really beautiful name. I think Eileen won't be popular on here but I like it. I don't find the repeated initial problematic, personally.

Esther Eileen has a nice rhythm. I like it.

Don't like it I'm afraid

I have a 9 year old Esther. Love it! The only one in her whole school so uncommon without being odd!! I know an Esther at work too. Both she and my daughter are wonderful, unique, quirky and kind! If you use it there's s lot to live up to!! Xxx

:) thanks for all the additional comments!!

@motortroll: that's fantastic!
Can I ask what does your 9yo Esther think of her name, if she has shared and comments or feeling with you?
It's super cool in my view to be the only one in school with that name

Thanks!!

She likes it. She likes to be different but in an understated way so it's perfect for her. She has said she is glad it's not a stupid name or boring or the same as others. She's a very tall and strapping girl (bigger than my 11year old!!) so a strong traditional name has worked out well!

She doesn't like it when we call her Esther Pester though lol and she's a bit sad she's not named after anyone! Her middle name is Faith cos I like it but never would use it as a first name as I work in schools and it seems to be favoured by "undesirables!"

She has two siblings called Frances and Josephine (you have to consider name pairings too )

Great name.

like both names, what do you mean by how will it effect school life? I think Esther is a lovely name

Love

@motortroll great insights thank you and please thank your lovely Esther on my behalf! ♡

@Chocolate50 - in case the name was percieved as real old and ugly, I wouldn't want my baby to be teaser or made fun of, for something and didnt choose..