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Elsie and Eliza

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rufus86 · 13/10/2019 18:25

Our eldest dd is an Elsie, we are due 2nd dd in Feb. I really like the name Eliza, but not sure if it's too much like Elsie??

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DramaAlpaca · 13/10/2019 18:26

Of course it's too similar Confused

MikeUniformMike · 13/10/2019 18:31

Why don't you call her Elsa?

Rubywhoo · 13/10/2019 18:32

Too much

123Dancewithme · 13/10/2019 18:32

They’re both short forms of Elizabeth, of course they’re too similar.

fireworkbaby · 13/10/2019 18:34

Definitely far too similar. Sounds wise and both are short forms of Elizabeth.

Raera · 13/10/2019 18:34

Liza or Lisa?

TerribleCustomerCervix · 13/10/2019 18:37

Of course they’re too similar- they’re both variants of Elizabeth.

It would be like calling two sons Jack and John.

AverageMummy · 13/10/2019 19:06

Yes a bit close sorry - both gorgeous names so I can see why you’re tempted

MilkTrayLimeBarrel · 13/10/2019 19:13

Elise?

daisypond · 13/10/2019 19:25

They’re the same name, effectively.

MissHenty · 13/10/2019 21:04

Well I’m going out on a limb but I don’t think they’re too similar @rufus86 - I didn’t know they were both derivatives of Elizabeth - who cares though they’re different names and sound different

Mamasaurus82 · 13/10/2019 21:12

Sorry OP, I agree with others that they're a bit too similar. Hope you find another name you like

peachypetite · 13/10/2019 21:17

Far too similar

MillicentMartha · 13/10/2019 22:02

I know an Elsie and a Betsy sisters which I thought was rather odd, both versions of Elizabeth. Confused. Your two names are much too close.

071019DD · 13/10/2019 22:08

I'm in the minority it seems but I'd have an Elsie and Eliza!

Astronica · 14/10/2019 03:33

The problem is not that they are similar soundwise - if that was the case you could get away with it - but that they are both variations of the same name. Perhaps use Eliza as a middle name?

RonaldMcDonald · 14/10/2019 03:39

Is it for a run in a Dickensian play on the West End?

Grumpymcgrumperson · 14/10/2019 08:01

I think they sound lovely together!

Grumpymcgrumperson · 14/10/2019 08:04

And who cares if they both come from Elizabeth? Neither child is called Elizabeth so what’s the problem? Mumsnet is so weird sometimes. If anything I think that’s quite a sweet link between the two names!

MarthasGinYard · 14/10/2019 08:07

Sounds like you've zero time imagination and far to alike

december20100 · 18/10/2019 14:53

They are quite similar, but if you like it just go for it.

mistermagpie · 18/10/2019 16:10

I'm debating whether Fergus is too similar to Magnus at the minute so I know how you feel. My gut feeling is that they are too close and people might think it's weird, I can see why you like both names though but I'd try and think of something else. I like Eliza and Edith, maybe something like that?

MissHenty · 18/10/2019 16:29

Yes how about Edith (Eddie)

MissHenty · 18/10/2019 16:29

But I’ve already said I actually think it’s fine to use both Elsie and Eliza

NoSauce · 18/10/2019 18:00

Bit unimaginative.

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