DH and I both like the name [name]Elizabeth[/name] and (almost) all the nn that go with it. If it were up to him, we would certainly name our daughter [name]Elizabeth[/name]. Hereâs why Iâm hesitating:
my mum just informed me that my paternal Grandmotherâs middle name was [name]Elizabeth[/name]âŚshe was an evil woman and I donât want to honor her in any way. Plus, it may be hurtful to my dad.
my DHâs ex GFâs middle name was [name]Beth[/name] (we would not use that nn but you do say it when you say the whole name). [name]Will[/name] I think of her every time I say my daughterâs name?
when I look up popularity it seems like [name]Elizabeth[/name] has been in the top 10 for the past 50 years or so.
DH doesnât seem overly interested in hunting for namesâŚI feel a little bit like he really wants this one b/c we both finally agree that we like it and he is too lazy to look any further.
If it werenât for points 1 & 2, I would probably love the name.
My question: are those reasons enough to forget the name altogether?
If you are having doubts, I wouldnât use it. I would start looking for another name that didnât have any bad feelings surrounding it. Hearing it may be hurtful to your dad won me over too.
If you have doubts, but love the name, maybe consider using it as a middle. Or look at all the international versions of [name]Elizabeth[/name]. But if you look at your baby and just think â[name]Elizabeth[/name]â then go with it! Best wishes!
I would use [name]Elizabeth[/name]. It is a beautiful name. I wouldnât look around. Itâs gorgeous. [name]Liz[/name], [name]Elsa[/name], [name]Ella[/name], [name]Ellie[/name], [name]Beth[/name], [name]Lilibet[/name], [name]Lil[/name], the list goes on and on. The name borders on perfection, [name]IMO[/name].
Maybe if you like the name [name]Elizabeth[/name] you could try using a variation of it.
[name]Isabella[/name]/[name]Isabelle[/name] is the Spanish version of the name.
[name]Liesel[/name] is the [name]German[/name] form of the name.
[name]Elisa[/name] instead of [name]Eliza[/name]
[name]Elsie[/name]
[name]Elsa[/name]
[name]Ilsa[/name]
[name]Ilse[/name]
[name]Lilias[/name]/[name]Lilian[/name]/[name]Liliana[/name]/[name]Liliane[/name]/[name]Lillias[/name]/[name]Lillian[/name]/[name]Lili[/name]/[name]Lilo[/name]
[name]Lotte[/name]
Sibeal
I think [name]Elizabeth[/name] is absolutely beautiful, classic, playful, and elegant. Up there with [name]Caroline[/name], I think it is almost the ideal girl name!
[name]Don[/name]'t think about âhonoringâ your horrid paternal grandmother with the name [name]Elizabeth[/name] just because it was her middle name. Firstly, you didnât know until recently, and secondly it is just her middle name. If you feel the need to honor someone, have you met another [name]Elizabeth[/name]? Or, why not use it simply because you love it! On a personal note, when thinking of names for a future daughter of mine, I thought of [name]Lydia[/name] [name]Catherine[/name]. [name]Catherine[/name] happens to be my maternal great-grandmotherâs middle name, but I wouldnât say Iâm honoring her - I havenât even met her!
I donât personally think you will think of your husbandâs ex-girlfriend, [name]Beth[/name], each time you say [name]Elizabeth[/name]. One, you wonât be using the nickname [name]Beth[/name], and two, youâll be thinking of your daughter, [name]Elizabeth[/name]! I think she will quickly replace any associations you have with the name - she will embody [name]Elizabeth[/name] for you!
Classics are popular, yes, but it seems like a rarity for an [name]Elizabeth[/name] to actually go by an [name]Elizabeth[/name]. Iâm not saying you need to call her [name]Elizabeth[/name] and not use a nickname, but the name provides so many different nickname outlets that she wonât necessarily be one in a sea of many girls with the same name! I always say that loving a name is more important than its popularity, and I think the rule applies here. For starters, Iâve known several girls called [name]Elizabeth[/name], each of whom has gone by a different nickname ([name]Elizabeth[/name] called [name]Elizabeth[/name], [name]Elizabeth[/name] called [name]Liz[/name], [name]Elisabeth[/name] called [name]Bess[/name], [name]Elizabeth[/name] called [name]Betsy[/name], [name]Elizabeth[/name] called [name]Libby[/name], [name]Elisabeth[/name] called [name]Lissie[/name], even an [name]Elizabeth[/name] called [name]Elizabelle[/name])!
Itâs a shame that your husband isnât enthusiastic about the naming process anymore, but I think your intuition is right. I know when I find something I really love, whether it be a name, a piece of clothing, or something else, I quickly lose interest in finding something better or newer because Iâve already found what I want. Maybe [name]Elizabeth[/name] is the name for you!
So, in case it isnât clear, I think [name]Elizabeth[/name] is an amazing name, and I think your daughter would be lucky to have it!
hmmmmâŚi see your concerns. It seems like you are really struggling to settle on [name]Elizabeth[/name] and thus it may not be the name for you. If you tell your DH that it is a name that you no longer both agree with he will surely have the impetus to search for others will he not? I know what men are like - my hubby lets me do all the searching and he gets to vito!
[name]Just[/name] in case you do go with [name]Elizabeth[/name] - my friends little girl is [name]Elizabeth[/name], but i have honestly never heard her be referred to as such (besides her Christening) her name is [name]Libby[/name]!
I no longer have any doubts about [name]Elizabeth[/name]! [name]Even[/name] if we use it as a middle name ~ we would definitely refer to her by a nnâŚand as many of you mentionedâŚthe nns are endless! I love [name]Elsa[/name] & [name]Elle[/name] and DH is stuck on [name]Betty[/name] (which is so cute b/c I donât know anyone under the age of 60 called [name]Betty[/name]!)
Also, what a great idea to use a variation AND [name]Elsie[/name] was my beautiful aunt (mumâs side) who passed away. [name]Even[/name] if we stick with [name]Elizabeth[/name] ~ what a cute nn [name]Elsie[/name] will make!
[name]Lemon[/name] ~ wow! This was my first postâŚbut I have been reading others and I certainly understand why ppl on here specifically ask for your advice! Youâre rightâŚI had no idea that was my grandmotherâs middle name (I actually thought it was [name]Emily[/name]). And, when we first considered it, I immed. thought of [name]Elizabeth[/name] [name]Montgomery[/name] ~ who was stunning.
The only way that we wonât go with [name]Elizabeth[/name] is if my Dad is very upset about it (in that case, we would just go with a variation)
My Mum seems to think that he wonât even remember that it was his motherâs mn. lol
I sincerely thank all of you for your wonderful insight on such an important decision <3
Iâm so glad I (we) could be of help to you! Like I said, [name]Elizabeth[/name] is beautiful, and it sounds like youâve already got some wonderful nicknames planned out - [name]Elle[/name], [name]Elsa[/name], and [name]Elsie[/name] are wonderful, and [name]Betty[/name] does have a sort of vintage, cool vibe to it, right? Speaking of, I happen to know a young [name]Betty[/name] - she is 20! - but her full name is [name]Bethany[/name].
Anyway, my only additional advice to you would be to consider the [name]Elisabeth[/name] spelling. I know that [name]Elizabeth[/name] may look like the more traditional spelling to many, including myself, but with nicknames like [name]Elsa[/name] and [name]Elsie[/name] at the top of your list, for some reason [name]Elisabeth[/name] - with the S! - seems more natural. All in personal preference, though!
It has been previously mentioned, but I would also go with the [name]Elisabeth[/name] spelling. That way is it not similar to your evil granmothers name. We have also had some great names ruined by evil family members. I love [name]Teresa[/name], it was my dear aunts name, unfortunatley my partner has an evil aunt [name]Teresa[/name] ::sigh:: it happens. Have you considered other similar names?
I really like [name]Eliza[/name]. It is super spunky and sweet. Plus it eliminates the [name]Beth[/name] connection.
There is also [name]Isabel[/name], as previously mentioned.
Other similar sounding names: [name]Elinor[/name]/[name]Eleanor[/name], [name]Eliana[/name], [name]Elaina[/name], [name]Elspeth[/name], [name]Elena[/name], [name]Eloise[/name].
You could also use [name]Elizabeth[/name] as the mn and pick a new fn.
