Zélie

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Another thread has reminded me of this name and now I want you opinions on this too

I first heard the name when reading about St Zélie Martin and I love it. (Her real name was Marie-Azélie, but she went by Zélie). It's pronounced similarly to 'zay-lee'. What do you think?

I'd have said Zehlee.

I love this name! I think in the UK it would be pronounced Zaylie.

There was a child in Will & Kate’s wedding party named Zalie

Gorgeous. Very Catholic.

I think Azélie sounds better.

Hi, I’m French. This name became quite popular a bit over 10 years ago around the time Zélie Martin was put forward to be made a Saint, which brought attention to it. It is quite a Parisian name, upper class and traditional with a bit of a modern twist. People would say zehlee or zehlie, it doesn’t make too much difference from a French perspective. It’s a lovely name.

@TIPosy

Hi, I’m French. This name became quite popular a bit over 10 years ago around the time Zélie Martin was put forward to be made a Saint, which brought attention to it. It is quite a Parisian name, upper class and traditional with a bit of a modern twist. People would say zehlee or zehlie, it doesn’t make too much difference from a French perspective. It’s a lovely name.

Thank you @TIPosy! So nice to hear about this name from a French point of view, and really happy to see that you like it!

Lovely name. I know someone who named her daughter that and I’ve only heard the correct pronunciation being used. It reminds me of the German word ‘Selig’ which means blessed and so that makes it even prettier for me. Shame to lose the accent….

It's lovely. Never heard it before.

I think it’s nice. I know one, who’s French.

Love it!

This name is so so beautiful!