Thoughts on [name_f]Edelweiss[/name_f] as a first name? We have lots of Swiss and [name_m]German[/name_m] heritage and it has pretty. sounds. What about spelling it Adelweiss?
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If you were to use it, I would definitely stick with the traditional spelling. [name_f]Edelweiss[/name_f] is one of my greatest guilty pleasures, and my top girls combo is [name_f]Rose[/name_f] [name_f]Edelweiss[/name_f]. I think it’s usability depends on where you live. If you feel comfortable using it, I think it’s a great choice. It’s just too out there for me personally as a first name.
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I really like it! If you love it, go for it! I agree with PP, I would stick with the traditional spelling. [name_m]Edel[/name_m] or [name_f]Edie[/name_f] would be cute nickname options too.
I want to say yes; I love that it’s meaningful to your family, and I agree it has lovely sounds. But if I’m honest, I think it would be a lot to wear as a first name. I can see it working for some people, but I suspect it would be tougher for others.
I know not everyone feels satisfied with the “middle name solution,” so if that’s the case here, feel free to ignore this! For me, I don’t think about middle names as “hiding” a favorite name. I love the idea of having a bit of an adventurous favorite with lots of personal meaning in the middle spot. It adds something really special to the total name package, without the headaches. ymmv though–I definitely don’t mean to say that approach should work for everyone!
I do like @floatinthesky’s idea of [name_f]Edie[/name_f] as a nickname, if you decide to go for it! And I agree with previous posters that the original spelling is lovely.
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The sound doesn’t appeal to me personally, and I can hear some teasing potential (but nobody else has mentioned that so maybe it’s just me). I think people who aren’t familiar with the song might not know how to pronounce it. Overall, I think there are Swiss and [name_m]German[/name_m] names that work better in [name_f]English[/name_f].
Hardcore agree, [name_f]Alice[/name_f]. OP, [name_f]Edelweiss[/name_f] is a lovely word and would make for a beautiful and unique middle, but it’s difficult to pronounce for the average school child and could lead to teasing.
As a huge Sound of [name_f]Music[/name_f] fan, I love this SO much!! Definitely spell it [name_f]Edelweiss[/name_f] though, Adelweiss honestly looks very uneducated, and reminds me of “addled.” [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f] is another similar name. Some cute nuns for [name_f]Edelweiss[/name_f] other than the obvious ones are: [name_u]Dell[/name_u], [name_f]Elle[/name_f], [name_f]Ellie[/name_f], and [name_f]Dee[/name_f]
I agree with the traditional spelling. While I think it would make a fine first name, a nickname would seem natural. [name_f]Edie[/name_f], [name_m]Edel[/name_m] (I actually know some 'Aidel’s), [name_f]Deedee[/name_f], Elllie… [name_f]Edelweiss[/name_f] could be a mouth-full full-on.
I love it. So pretty! I prefer [name_f]Edelweiss[/name_f] over Adelweiss, because that is the original [name_m]German[/name_m] spelling. Or am I wrong?
I must admit I’d keep it in the middle spot. [name_f]Edelweiss[/name_f] is stunning, it just feels too much for me in the first spot
I like [name_f]Edelweiss[/name_f], and I think it could definitely work with [name_m]Edel[/name_m] or [name_f]Edie[/name_f] for short. I too prefer the original spelling.
Someone was considering it for a first at one point (@meyera4 I think it was you?) and I must admit I really fell for it, having thought it too complex when I first saw it.
It may be safer to use it in the middle though, for spelling/pronunciation reasons (if you don’t live in a [name_m]German[/name_m]-speaking area, that is). It does have a really pretty sound!
Love [name_f]Edelweiss[/name_f]! Nn’s could be [name_m]Edel[/name_m], Dells, Elweis, Swiss, Wissa. [name_u]Love[/name_u] [name_f]Edelweiss[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f],
Or for other middles: [name_f]Helene[/name_f], [name_f]Christine[/name_f], [name_f]Joy[/name_f], [name_f]Janine[/name_f].
I’d stick with using it as a middle
No. I would not use it, myself. I realize it’s the name of a flower, but unless you purposely intend to name your child after the song from the Sound of [name_f]Music[/name_f], I would pick something else. Besides, half the world will mispronounce it, depending on whether you intend to pronounce the W as a W or as a V.
I don’t think many people would pronounce it correctly, the [name_m]German[/name_m] way. “Aidle-[name_m]Vice[/name_m]”.
Yes that was totally me! I’d use it in a heartbeat if my husband would get on board 
we were going to keep the traditional [name_f]Edelweiss[/name_f] spelling and use [name_f]Ada[/name_f] as a nickname. There is a Catholic venerable (on the path to sainthood) whose name is [name_f]Edelweiss[/name_f] but went by [name_m]Edel[/name_m] which I think is lovely!
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Definitely spell it [name_f]Edelweiss[/name_f]. And yes, I think it can work as a first name. I love [name_f]Edelweiss[/name_f] a lot, would be thrilled to meet one. 
I’d stick with the original spelling of [name_f]Edelweiss[/name_f], personally! It’s not to my taste, but I do think it’s very sweet!
What are all of your suggestions for first names to
go with [name_f]Edelweiss[/name_f] as a second?
I think with it spelled Adelweiss, you’ll get a different pronunciation