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Tabitha, Elsie, Eloise, Eloisa, Elodie?

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LilyTuesday · 10/04/2023 00:29

As above- Would like any opinions on these names and middle name either Lily or Violet.

Tabitha Lily
Elsie Violet
Eloise / Eloisa Lily
Elodie Lily

A few others that might make the list but I am on the fence -

Elara Violet
Elora Violet
Luna Lily
Sylvie Violet

Also, if I like names like these, what else might I like ? 😅

OH prefers traditional style names and I would probably prefer more unusual names- the first list are the names we both like- but we both like them rather than LOVE them. Maybe a traditional name with good nickname potential!

Thank you.

boys name is already sorted - Jude.

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OliviaFlaversham · 10/04/2023 00:34

Love Tabitha Lily. I’m not keen on ie ending names and think Tabitha sounds stronger.

Less keen on others as too many Ls. Although, it’s rare to say middle names so not a huge issue.

Yabadabadoooooooooooooo · 10/04/2023 00:36

Tabitha or Louise or Louisa would be my preferences.

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LilyTuesday · 10/04/2023 00:37

I forgot to mention that OH loves Elizabeth, so we would possibly have Elizabeth with nn Elsie.

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LilyTuesday · 10/04/2023 00:39

OliviaFlaversham · 10/04/2023 00:34

Love Tabitha Lily. I’m not keen on ie ending names and think Tabitha sounds stronger.

Less keen on others as too many Ls. Although, it’s rare to say middle names so not a huge issue.

That’s my favourite as well. The list is pretty much in the order I like them. I love the possible nicknames of Tabby and Tibby.

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LilyTuesday · 10/04/2023 00:40

OliviaFlaversham · 10/04/2023 00:34

Love Tabitha Lily. I’m not keen on ie ending names and think Tabitha sounds stronger.

Less keen on others as too many Ls. Although, it’s rare to say middle names so not a huge issue.

Lily is the preferred middle name, so good point really that they aren’t too important to flow well!

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OzziePopPop · 10/04/2023 00:41

I love Eloise, definitely top of my list 😀

Eloise Violet Elizabeth?

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LilyTuesday · 10/04/2023 00:41

I also prefer the boys names Rex and Finn but OH is less keen.
We do both love Jude though, girls names I find harder!

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peppermintteagirl · 10/04/2023 00:42

Love love love Elsie.

OzziePopPop · 10/04/2023 00:42

Eloise Isabella is nice too?

OzziePopPop · 10/04/2023 00:44

Finley (nn Finn) middle name Jude? DH might prefer a longer version, even if a nn is usually used?

Minime88888888 · 10/04/2023 00:45

Sorry, I know these names are very popular right now but I dont like any of them.

Tabitha and Violet are too strong a name in my opinion and also very popular.
The rest are just so wishy washy.
Lily is a lovely but currently so popular.
I've always been on the fence about Sylvie. 😆

I'm like your husband and I like off trend classic names so currently something like.. Sarah, Catherine, Claire, Rebecca, Jane, Samantha, Emily, Anna vein.

Suki? Joan? If The 'J' for Jude works.

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LilyTuesday · 10/04/2023 00:46

OzziePopPop · 10/04/2023 00:44

Finley (nn Finn) middle name Jude? DH might prefer a longer version, even if a nn is usually used?

We know 2 girls with the name Finley which puts me off slightly. I don’t see it as a female name at all, but I think it’s slowly becoming used for girls , in the way that Taylor and Beau are. Americanised 😆

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LilyTuesday · 10/04/2023 00:48

Minime88888888 · 10/04/2023 00:45

Sorry, I know these names are very popular right now but I dont like any of them.

Tabitha and Violet are too strong a name in my opinion and also very popular.
The rest are just so wishy washy.
Lily is a lovely but currently so popular.
I've always been on the fence about Sylvie. 😆

I'm like your husband and I like off trend classic names so currently something like.. Sarah, Catherine, Claire, Rebecca, Jane, Samantha, Emily, Anna vein.

Suki? Joan? If The 'J' for Jude works.

His absolute favourite name in the world is Rebecca, but I just know too many my age and dislike Becky! I quite like Clara. Only thought of that name when you mentioned Claire!

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mycatsanutter · 10/04/2023 00:49

Might you like Elise? Tabitha Elise sounds quite nice or Elise Lily

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LilyTuesday · 10/04/2023 00:51

mycatsanutter · 10/04/2023 00:49

Might you like Elise? Tabitha Elise sounds quite nice or Elise Lily

Yes, that’s quite nice actually. Thank you. I wonder if there are issues with people thinking it’s Elsie though? I haven’t met any so I’m not sure!

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CallieQ · 10/04/2023 00:51

LilyTuesday · 10/04/2023 00:37

I forgot to mention that OH loves Elizabeth, so we would possibly have Elizabeth with nn Elsie.

If you love Elizabeth why call her Elsie?

CallieQ · 10/04/2023 00:52

Tabby and Tibby sound like names for cats

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LilyTuesday · 10/04/2023 00:56

CallieQ · 10/04/2023 00:51

If you love Elizabeth why call her Elsie?

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Erm. Good point. It would be Elspeth wouldn’t it? Or of course Elsie works perfectly fine on its own.

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mycatsanutter · 10/04/2023 00:57

@LilyTuesday the odd calling of Elsie over the years just by people that haven't read it properly, ie at the doctor's , but generally no . It's nicely different but not too different imo

Minime88888888 · 10/04/2023 00:57

She could be a Rebecca in full though and the only one in class, possibly school! It's a gorgeous name. Clara is nice too.

My daughter is an Elizabeth is full. Lizzie if I'm exasperated!

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LilyTuesday · 10/04/2023 00:57

CallieQ · 10/04/2023 00:52

Tabby and Tibby sound like names for cats

My daughter said the same actually. 😬

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creaamontop · 10/04/2023 00:58

I have an Elise, it's a great name 🙂

Enko · 10/04/2023 00:58

I am very biased here but I love Eloisa. Mine is 23 we have never met another. Met countless of the other names suggested. To me that is a negative. I prefer names not massively popular.

Eloisa also hits the sweet spot between unusual and very traditional.

Of the others I dislike Tabitha I just have known to many who can't say / cant be bothered to say it so it comes out like tabi sha. I intently dislike tabi as a nm its a.cat.imo

I dont like Violet it doesn't give me the violent comment many give here for it but I get why people do. For me the V I o sound is hard

Elodie is pretty but will date imo

Elsie is ok but oh so popular

I like Eloise and Elisabeth

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LilyTuesday · 10/04/2023 01:01

Enko · 10/04/2023 00:58

I am very biased here but I love Eloisa. Mine is 23 we have never met another. Met countless of the other names suggested. To me that is a negative. I prefer names not massively popular.

Eloisa also hits the sweet spot between unusual and very traditional.

Of the others I dislike Tabitha I just have known to many who can't say / cant be bothered to say it so it comes out like tabi sha. I intently dislike tabi as a nm its a.cat.imo

I dont like Violet it doesn't give me the violent comment many give here for it but I get why people do. For me the V I o sound is hard

Elodie is pretty but will date imo

Elsie is ok but oh so popular

I like Eloise and Elisabeth

I agree with your comments on Eloisa. Have you / does your daughter have any names? It really is beautiful.

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LilyTuesday · 10/04/2023 01:02

Meant to say nicknames

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