Am I “allowed” to use the name [name]Eleanore[/name] if I have a niece named [name]Ella[/name]?
I always loved the idea of naming my future daughter [name]Eleanore[/name] after my Grandma, but then my step-niece was born and my step-sister named her [name]Ella[/name] (she had [name]ZERO[/name] knowledge about my Grandma’s name - so I am not “mad” at her for naming [name]Ella[/name], [name]Ella[/name]!).
What do you think? Would it be too weird for my Dad to have granddaughters named [name]Ella[/name] and [name]Eleanore[/name]?
It could be fine. [name]How[/name] often would they see each other? [name]Even[/name] if it’s often they can use different nn’s. [name]Nora[/name] or [name]Nell[/name] for [name]Eleanore[/name], or some other nickname system. That would also make it easier on your dad. Like you said this is a family name for you and not for her and I think that trumps a lot. Alternately if you’re willing you could change [name]Eleanore[/name] to [name]Leanore[/name] or [name]Leanora[/name] and get a similar feel but full distance from [name]Ella[/name]. Or use [name]Eleanore[/name] in the middle.
I think it’s fine, it’s a family name for you and even though they sound similar they are not the same name, it could even be argued that they aren’t even related.
They wouldn’t see each other that often, considering they would live in different cities, and they would also have a large age difference (5-10 years difference).
Great ideas re. using a nickname that has a different feel than [name]Ella[/name]. While I would want to use [name]Ellie[/name], since it comes easiest, I would definitely consider [name]Nellie[/name] or [name]Nora[/name].
I think they are totally dif names so I see no prob at all! There are lots of names out there that sound similar but are def different names ie. [name]Krista[/name], [name]Kristen[/name]…[name]Melissa[/name], [name]Melanie[/name]…etc. I think you can absolutely still use that name
They aren’t the same name so I think it’s fine. As there is a significant reason for you using it I think they would understand especially if you explained it to them
I think it’d be fine. [name]Eleanore[/name] is a family name (and a gorgeous one at that!). Especially if you use a nn other than an [name]El[/name]- one ([name]Lea[/name], [name]Norah[/name], [name]Nell[/name], [name]Lena[/name], [name]Laney[/name]/[name]Lane[/name], etc., maybe even [name]Annie[/name], could work). [name]Ella[/name] and [name]Eleanore[/name] might be close, but [name]Ella[/name] and [name]Eleanore[/name] (nn [name]Norah[/name])/[name]Ella[/name] and [name]Norah[/name] are fine.
Absolutely fine in my opinion. Different names. I would definitely do it, especially since [name]Eleanore[/name] is such a great name – and honoring your grandmother. I can’t imagine not doing it.
Ask the family. If your family has issues with it, maybe put [name]Eleanore[/name] in the middle. If they say it’s okay, then go for it (just be sure to choose a different nickname). My advice is to just be respectful of what your family says. If it offends you step-sibling, then let [name]Eleanore[/name] go to the middle position. After all, it’s still honoring your grandmother, even if it’s not what she goes by regularly.
Speaking from a VERY similar experience, I think it’s completely acceptable. Them living in different cities makes it even less of a concern.
My mum had a song she loved as a teenager - called Rachel by her favourite singer/rock star crush. 4 years before I was born - my Dad’s step sister (who lives 2 states away) had a daughter and called her Rochelle. I have seen my cousin probably 10 times in 25 years. My parents still called me Rachel when I was born 4 years later and I’m glad they did.
That is my favourite spelling of Eleanore by the way. I named my beautiful rabbit that and after 1 year we now mostly call her Ellie. You could deliberately choose a nickname like Nell though, as one of the previous posters mentioned.
Totally doable. Also changing [name]Eleanore[/name] to [name]Eleanora[/name] would make the nn [name]Nora[/name] more likely than [name]Ellie[/name] I think. Could ease any potential family issues. Still a beautiful name [name]IMO[/name] and also honors your grandmother.
Sorry!