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Thoughts on Elizabeth Grace?

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Joseph1986 · 17/07/2020 12:20

How do people feel about this? Her big brother is Alexander Charles, and Alexander and Elizabeth seem to go hand in hand. Thanks Smile

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IdblowJonSnow · 18/07/2020 02:07

Agree Libby is the nicest shortened version, quite like Beth. Claire would be better as a middle name than Grace.

emilybrontescorsett · 18/07/2020 08:58

Gorgeous name.

Saz42 · 18/07/2020 09:00

Beautiful pretty names. Not boring at all.

Prettylittlelady · 20/07/2020 05:28

To me it’s very boring, I love Grace but not in the middle as it’s always there - I’m considering it as a first name and Elizabeth is a name I absolutely cannot stand.
However, if you love it, go for it.

Mischance · 20/07/2020 13:01

Boring!!! They are beautiful names and a lovely combination.

Sarahbeans · 20/07/2020 15:04

Love it. I think the range of nicknames is actually an advantage, OP.

I teach and so many kids (especially girls) dislike their names, and like to use shortened versions... and there are so many options with Elizabeth.

Over the years I have taught Elizabeths that have been shortened to: Liz, Lizzie, Ellie, Beth, Betsy, Eliza, Libby and Dizzy. Of course, I have also taught Elizabeths who do not shorten their name at all.

But unlike other long names, there is no one nickname that is the natural shortening. Eg it's not like Robert which people automatically shorten to Rob, often without asking. So people are far less likely to shorten it without asking.

Goes lovely with Alexander too,

Emelene · 20/07/2020 15:05

Beautiful and classic! Love it with your son's name too.

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