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Torn between Elsie and Elektra for our baby girl

182 replies

BrightLemonQuail · 29/08/2026 07:58

First time parents, Two very different names but these are our top two and I feel so torn. Elsie feels very cutesy and girly, Elektra feels bold. Sounds silly but it feels like a decision that will have a huge bearing on who she becomes. Elsie is a family name but worried it is very popular. Elektra i just worry could be too bold. Also if it was Elektra I envision it with a ‘k’ not a ‘c’ but is that also too bold?

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Cherrytree86 · Yesterday 20:54

RhododendronFlowers · 29/08/2026 14:37

Exactly 💯

It is horrendous what has happened to the name Karen. Pure misogyny

DJKATIE · Yesterday 20:55

I am so sorry but Electa however it is spelt is awful

Cherrytree86 · Yesterday 20:56

What about the name Anna, OP? @BrightLemonQuail

its a great name

TheSunIsAlwaysThere · Yesterday 20:57

Bananacrepewithnuts · 29/08/2026 08:22

It's a tricky one because normally when parents are deciding between 2 names they are usual of a similar vibe but your top 2 are so completely different.

I prefer Elsie and I wouldn't worry about it being mega common now yes it's gained in popularity over the past few years but I wouldn't say it's common.

You could change the spelling. Elsey Elsea or Ellsie just to make it slightly different but still with a respectful nod to your Nan.

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Good God. Don't do that with the spellings. She'll spend her whole life spelling her name and they are awful made up words in reality.

Besidemyselfwithworry · Yesterday 20:57

TooOrangey · 29/08/2026 08:02

Elektra! 😂

Shes not a cartoon character.

This
it’s absolutely bloody awful
Elsie however is a lovely name

mathanxiety · Yesterday 21:10

Please not Elsie!

But not Elektra (or Electra) either.

Would you consider -
Elfrieda
Elvira
Eliska
Elena
Elspeth
Eleanora

mathanxiety · Yesterday 21:10

Please not Elsie!

But not Elektra (or Electra) either.

Would you consider -
Elfrieda
Elvira
Eliska
Elena
Elspeth

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