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Elise or Heather?

48 replies

Queenbee95 · 23/12/2020 20:07

We are stuck on names. DH loves Elise - I do too. But I really want Heather, after my mum..
which would you choose?

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Brot64 · 23/12/2020 20:10

Heather!

pilates · 23/12/2020 20:11

Elise

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Queenbee95 · 23/12/2020 20:11

Maybe I should add.. I’m also Heather, I was named after my mum too haha

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SilkiesnowchicksandXmastreecat · 23/12/2020 20:12

Prefer Elise though Heather Elise or Elise Heather also works well. We did relatives names as middle names.

SilkiesnowchicksandXmastreecat · 23/12/2020 20:14

Won't it get confusing if all the females are called Heather? Though I guess it makes it simple for your DH just calls Heather. Smile

mynameisHeather · 23/12/2020 20:15

Name changed for this. My name is Heather and I love it! As you know, as it is is your name! I have always liked my name. Very hard to make fun of too. Kids may try but all they can think of is 'Heather light as a feather' which isn't really insulting!

Its not too common, but not too weird, a classic and won't badly date like all the Yoonique names will. You never have to spell it out to anyone. It's the perfect name.

Pick Heather - its great! I am glad its my name. Three cheers to my parents.

Callybrid · 23/12/2020 20:16

Calluna or Erica Wink

AnitaHotdog · 23/12/2020 20:17

Heather

frogswimming · 23/12/2020 20:17

Both nice!

goldenzog · 23/12/2020 20:17

I love Heather! It brings up beautiful imagery in my mind. It's unusual but everyone knows it's a name which is the perfect combo.

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 23/12/2020 20:25

Can you not have Elise Heather? That's pretty, and I wouldn't use Heather as a first name if it's your first name too (and your Mums!) - much too confusing, as it's not a name there are lots of nicknames for to help differentiate between you.

MimiDaisy11 · 23/12/2020 20:25

I vote Heather as it's not common now and there are lots of names like Elise - even though that's a nice name too.

doctorhamster · 23/12/2020 20:28

I prefer Heather but I do think it's a bit odd to name your child after yourself these days. I know it's after your mum, but everyone will think you've given her your name.

sobsanta · 23/12/2020 20:30

Elise with Heather as a middle name. Having Heather Jr just seems really odd.

Nell96 · 23/12/2020 21:36

I like both names, but if your name is Heather and your mum's name is Heather, call her Elise. You can use Heather as a nn. Personally I'd hate having the same name as my mum, it'd make me feel like less of an individual. It just seems quite unimaginative to me.

Nell96 · 23/12/2020 21:37

@Nell96

I like both names, but if your name is Heather and your mum's name is Heather, call her Elise. You can use Heather as a nn. Personally I'd hate having the same name as my mum, it'd make me feel like less of an individual. It just seems quite unimaginative to me.
Not nn, I meant middle name! 🤦‍♀️
Littlemissnutcracker · 23/12/2020 21:40

I think she should he Elise Heather as it is very confusing to have mum and daughter with the exact name. I should know Grin

Whatsyourflava · 23/12/2020 21:54

The Heather at my school got called Heffer/heffa

I like both names though

diddlediddle · 23/12/2020 21:57

Heather would be a gorgeous middle name, use Elise as the first. Your baby will have her own identity whilst still having a close tie to you and your mum.

nevereverplease · 23/12/2020 22:03

Love the name Elise a lot - does remind a bit of the sports brand Ellesse though for any 80s babies who remember it?!

MummaBear4321 · 23/12/2020 22:05

My DD (who is 2) is Heather so I am biased 😊

yelyah22 · 23/12/2020 22:05

Heather. It's a beautiful name and won't date as much imo!

Warminstermum · 23/12/2020 22:08

I’d not use Heather, it’s slightly dated now and it seems a bit odd in 2020 to name a child after yourself. Let her be independent

TreacleHart · 23/12/2020 22:08

Heather is a great name. Elsie is getting very popular, I know of a few born this year. Nothing wrong in that, but I think Heather is nicer by a mile.

Indiethecat · 23/12/2020 22:10

Elise is a gorgeous chic name and has a nice European feel.
Heather on the other hand is frumpy and dull and I just think of brown