Axelle/Zelda?

What are your thoughts on [name_f]Axelle[/name_f]? (I know [name_u]Axel[/name_u] is pronounced [name_m]Axe[/name_m]-ul so I was thinking [name_m]Ax[/name_m]-elle for a girl). I want a girl name that is strong but still pretty. Most ‘made up’ names I am not a fan of but can’t decide on this one… would appreciate any and all feedback! :slight_smile: Or [name_f]Zelda[/name_f]? or is that still too odd/feel too old in this day and age?

I think it sounds a little too made up IMO. It doesn’t need to be a boy’s name to be strong!

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How about [name_f]Azul[/name_f] instead? It means blue in Spanish.

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I’m not the biggest fan of [name_f]Axelle[/name_f], I’m sorry :frowning_face: Not saying I don’t think it could work–it just doesn’t appeal to me personally.

Zelda, however, I could get behind! Unexpected, energetic, easy to pronounce and spell. I’d say [name_f]Zelda[/name_f] feels more underused than odd to me; I think it would fit in nicely in 2020!

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Axelle isn’t made up! It’s an established [name_u]French[/name_u] name, very pretty and striking.

But I have to agree that I prefer [name_f]Zelda[/name_f]. It feels funky-retro rather than old-fashioned at this point, I think. I get glamorous, roaring twenties, [name_f]Zelda[/name_f] [name_m]Fitzgerald[/name_m] vibes. And I love the powerful sound and meaning.

Zelda is also more familiar, and (although nowhere near popular) is picking up again in use so feels cool and ahead-of-the-curve right now.

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Axelle is very pretty in [name_u]French[/name_u], but I prefer [name_f]Zelda[/name_f] personally.

Zelda is great!! It feels fresh and cool

Axelle looks appealing but im not sure on the sound

I love [name_f]Axelle[/name_f]! It is actually quite popular in Belgium and in The Netherlands, where I live. [name_f]Zelda[/name_f] does feel too old for me

I’m not sure about [name_f]Axelle[/name_f] (probably because I’m also not a big fan of [name_u]Axel[/name_u]), but [name_f]Zelda[/name_f] is a gorgeous name! Powerful, unique and elegant! I always imagine an adventure and brave girl/woman when I see that name.