Elisabeth, Tabitha or Bethany?

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Really stuck on these 3! I’m finding it hard to decide so help would be greatly appreciated

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Elisabeth yes I like it, you’ll inevitably and habitually have to correct spelling constantly saying it’s with an s not a z
Tabitha meh it’s a cats name.
Bethany I like this a lot, Bethan and Bethany are both good solid names

I like Elizabeth but don’t like it with an S
I’d go for Bethany, I think that’s lovely

I like Tabitha best but Bethany is a close second I'm not a fan of Elisabeth spelt with an s

All are lovely. I lean towards Bethany which alongside Bethia/Bithiah I think are really nice names.

I love Tabitha, I would love to have a daughter named that. I have a friend called Tabbie. Yes, you could think of cats, but I don't with my friend. Even so, if you like cats, no problem, A lovely name!

Hearing Tabbie, I’d expect a mottled fur four legged cat not an adult woman

Elisabeth is not for me, Elizabeth is fab.

Aren't they all diminutives of Elizabeth anyway so stick that on the birth certificate and see what comes out for a nn.

Tabitha is a lovely name.

Elisabeth is so classic but I agree she will spend her life saying "with a S". If you are wanting that spelling so you can get the nn Elsie/Elsa, I think you could still call them that even with Elizabeth.

Bethany is okay, but I really love Tabitha - pretty, quirky cool (I don't think the cat thing's a problem - people say the same about Felix but that's still quite popular).

Well I love Tabitha! - have done ever since Bewitched was on at tea time when I got home from school. It’s quite fashionable but certainly not so I’d go for that.

Elisabeth is a lovely classic, but there are many of them - although lots of nns help make up for that. if you are in the UK I would use a z or it will be misspelt all the time.

Bethany I find meh and not distinguished compared to your other two.

I meant Tabitha is certainly not overused..

Love Tabitha!

Elizabeth with a z unless you are from somewhere where it's more usual to spell it with an s.

Not keen on Tabitha or Bethany

Tabitha 100%

Elisabeth / Elizabeth is a fab name (totally biased though) Bethany is derived from Elizabeth so you could use it as a nn.

I would say though, if you're down to 3, wait now for baby to arrive. One name might just fit her more.

I didn't know what I was having but went in with 3 girls names. My top name was Eleanor but when my DD was born it just didn't sit right. She just isn't an Eleanor. We went with our second choice which is just perfect for her.

Not sure about Tabitha at all. Prefer Elizabeth with a Z - classic but a bit dull, though has good nn options. Not that keen on Bethany, but I do like the Welsh Bethan, or standalone Beth as names.

I prefer Bethany, Tabitha and Elisabeth in that order. If it was Elizabeth with a 'z' I'd probably say Elizabeth/Bethany, then Tabitha. All lovely though, just think alternative spelling of such a common name is asking for a frustrating time for your daughter.

Love Tabitha!

Tabitha is a gorgeous name. Ignore the predictable 'it's a cat's name' comments - they are so boring and unimaginative!

Tabitha is lovely.
Elisabeth is ok-ish.
Bethany is horrible.

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Tabitha is a gorgeous name. Ignore the predictable 'it's a cat's name' comments - they are so boring and unimaginative!

100% this

Love Tabitha
Like Elizabeth
Not a fan of Bethany

Elisabeth is my favourite by a long way.
I quite like Tabitha, not keen on Bethany.

Predictable, well yes because it is a pet cat name. That’s the immediate association. Pussy cat
Bit like Rex for a boy and then vehemently arguing it’s not a dog name, and don’t dare say it is
By all means call a baby Tabitha, nn tabbie and fight your corner protesting that it's not a cat name
Reassure yourself you’re soooo right, it’s not a cat name. Keep saying it.
And meanwhile everyone is thinking Tabbie?that’s a cat name

I don't know any cats called Tabitha but I know 3 little girls called Tabitha at the school I work at so apparently people in my area aren't hung up on a cat reference