I posted a while back because I called my daughter [name_f]Betty[/name_f] after my gorgeous grandmother, but had name regret as it doesn’t go amazingly with her last name, Kurth - I wanted something prettier and softer against the strong-sounding surname. I had some helpful feedback and I would like to change her name to [name_f]Elisabeth[/name_f] (she’s only three months old now). She would be known as [name_f]Betty[/name_f], but [name_f]Elisabeth[/name_f] is her formal name. I’m happy with this, as I won’t be disappointing my family as she’ll still be little [name_f]Betty[/name_f] - and it won’t be awkward telling friends etc, in fact we probably don’t need to bother telling them - but she’ll have a beautiful official name. [name_f]Elisabeth[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f] Kurth. BUT my only worry is she’ll be saying ‘Elisabeth with an s’ her entire life. [name_u]Will[/name_u] she hate me for this?! Would love to hear from any Elisabeths or parents with an [name_f]Elisabeth[/name_f] - or any general feedback is appreciated! I don’t want to call her [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f]. I just much prefer the ‘s’. 
Thank you.
i don’t personally know an elisabeth, but i just wanted to say i think it’s a lovely choice!
elisabeth is so much softer, imo, and the “s” makes it distinctive, delicate, and sweet!
Thank you so much 
. I really love it!
I like [name_f]Elisabeth[/name_f], and I don’t think the spelling will be an issue. [name_f]Glad[/name_f] you’ve found a name that you like!
I think the S makes this choice lovely! I prefer it as well. Your daughter may be thankful one day that her name is slightly different than [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f]!
I love the name Elisabeth, and calling her Betty is darling either way!! Go with your heart, mama’ you aren’t letting anyone down!
I think calling her [name_f]Elisabeth[/name_f] is beautiful and as you say keeping the nn [name_f]Betty[/name_f] negates any issues that might have arisen by changing her name completely.
I don’t know an [name_f]Elisabeth[/name_f] but my name is a name with many variations (at least five common ones!) and I’ve never found it that big a deal to spell out. It’s also about the same length as [name_f]Elisabeth[/name_f] but there are several possible variations so I need to spell the whole name out rather than just clarifying one letter. In conclusion I don’t think she’ll hate you at all and it’s a beautiful name.
I think you should be fine. Both spellings are widely accepted. (At least where I live) [name_f]Betty[/name_f] is such a cute nickname!
I love The spelling [name_f]Elisabeth[/name_f]! I think it makes the name so much softer than the z spelling ! I also love how versatile the name is and how many nickname possibilities there are . I absolutely love [name_f]Betty[/name_f] and the significance it has for your family.
I like Elisabeth!! I think [name_f]Elisabeth[/name_f] with an S might have to be said, but since she’ll largely go by [name_f]Betty[/name_f], I don’t think it’s a big deal 
I think [name_f]Elisabeth[/name_f] is an easy enough name to correct, (there’s really only one space for the S to go!) so I can’t see why it’d be a hassle I don’t hate my parents and I have to spell my name out every single time because it isnt easy to correct 
[name_f]Elisabeth[/name_f] with an S is my middle! [name_f]My[/name_f] mother insisted with an S when my father would agree to no other name because she hates the name [name_f]Lizzy[/name_f] and never wanted me to be called that. I’ve always loved the softer sound and more unique yet familiar style. Have I had to correct people a few times in my life? Yes. Is it really a big deal? No, not at all. And your daughter won’t have to deal with it as much either if she’ll be called [name_f]Betty[/name_f] for the most part.
I say if [name_f]Elisabeth[/name_f] is what you want go for it!
Definitely go with Elisabeth!
I think it is such a good choice, especially as if she’s older she can choose between her longer name or keep Betty if she wishes.
well i think that’s the most important thing! 
As a person with this name and spelling. I don’t hate having to say it all the time, I’m socially awkward and it takes up chit chat space. [name_f]My[/name_f] mom also just liked the S. It’s a minor inconvenience and I go by my nickname into adulthood in most situations anyway.
She’ll be fine! And if she’s only called [name_f]Betty[/name_f] anyway, it’s likely she’s going to just give people her name as [name_f]Betty[/name_f].
Also “Elisabeth with an S” isn’t very complicated and by the time she tells people her own name (to spell), that phrase will be completely natural to her as she’ll have heard you use it countless times.
When I tell people my surname, I always add something like “rhyming with —” and I really don’t even notice doing that anymore, so I doubt it’ll ever truly be annoying for her either.
This!
I think it’s a lovely name 
That’s a small correction and it’s not like [name_f]Elisabeth[/name_f] is completely unheard of. It’s fine.
I love the name. I love [name_f]Elisabeth[/name_f] spelled with an S. [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f] is already a very special name. When I see it spelled with an S it makes it even more special.
I don’t think it is a big deal at all. I think she will love you for giving her such a beautiful name.
[name_f]My[/name_f] best wishes to you all.
This is a wonderful name! I feel like one of the great advantages with names like [name_f]Elisabeth[/name_f] or [name_f]Catherine[/name_f] etc. is that there are several established variations in spellings. [name_f]Elisabeth[/name_f] may not be quite as common as [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f], but absolutely a familiar spelling. Go for it!!