Evelyn or Emelia??

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I think I like the name Evelyn with Evie for short. DM likes it but is really keen on Emelia. Which doesn't do much for me but could grow on me ... also not sure what we would want to shorten it to. Thoughts please ...

Both lovely names. Emilia could get shortened to Emmi/ Emmy or even Lia. I think I would go with Evelyn as I like ‘vintage’ names.

Evelyn is more classic and prettier IMO.

Emilia will constantly be getting mistaken for Amelia (friend has this issue). And Amelia is very popular.

I prefer emelia to Evelyn. I know Evelyn is a classic traditional name but can’t get passed the “lyn” ending which makes it feel Americanised. I prefer the spelling Emilia to emelia.

I know a Millie who is Emelia. Evelyn is on my list, Emelia isn't but only because I know of several. I like Amelie too though. (And Emily.)

Both are absolutely gorgeous but Evelyn just tips it for me x

Thank you everyone - I reckon we will go with Evelyn although will wait until we see her first before making final decision!

I do like Amelie too but DH not keen

I like Evelyn best.

Evelyn. But be aware there is more than one pronunciation.

That's the next thing we need to decide on - how it should be pronounced!

Evelyn pronounced Eve-lyn.
Emelia/Amelia type names are too common.

I like Evelyn but really dislike Evie/Eva. They are everywhere to the point where it’s a yawnsome name. I don’t see why it needs a nickname.

As a PP said Emelia will constantly get mistaken for Amelia.

How about Emilia or Emily?

I don't like Evelyn, it's very dated.

Emelia sounds beautiful!

I prefer Evelyn
Emelia is pretty but she would spend her whole life telling people it's not Amelia!

Evelyn by miles.

Emelia is too similar to Amelia. You’re more likely to get away with Emilia due to its similarity to Emily and the fact that everyone knows the famous actress with that name.

Evelyn but not Evie

I love Evelyn but can't bear that it is pronounced three ways

Eve lyn
Ev lyn
Ever lyn

Emelia autocorrects to Emilia on my iPhone....

Also I know one who pronounces it Em-ee-Lee-ah and another who is Emily-ah

Don't like either of the long names but Evie is cute. Edie is too. I used to be a nanny to an Edie.

We have an Emelia. Most people call her Milly/Millie,but I still call her Emelia most of the time. I emphasise the E so most people actually do cotton on the different spelling but we do also spend a lot of time saying "Emelia spelt E-m-e...."!!

To me, Evelyn is in the ranks of Babara, Marilyn and Sandra etc
An old woman name that is not old lady chic.
It seems popular on mn but I find it boring and old fashioned.
Sorry

Emelia sounds a bit made up Vs Emilia (lovely) or Amelia.

Evelyn is nice but there are a ton of Evies around here.

I'd go for Emilia or Evelyn nicknamed Eva...

Evelyn is beautiful and classic.
Emilia I don't like at all.

Why do people keep saying Emilia ( unless like DizziLizzi device autocorrects), this is different to Emelia, lots more ‘eeee’ sound than Emilia.
I know an Emelia known as Mimi which is nice and suits her.