I have been looking around these boards for awhile now, and I’ve finally decided to make an account and post. My husband and I are expecting our 1st child in [name]March[/name]. We are unsure of the sex, and we haven’t decided if we want to know before the birth. If we have a boy, his name will be [name]Liam[/name] [name]Alexander[/name]. However, we are having a really tough time with a girl name. We chose the name [name]Elodie[/name] [name]Grace[/name], and didn’t plan on telling our families or friends, but we ended up letting it out. Unfortunately, we didn’t receive positive reactions. Nearly all of them replied, “You mean [name]Melody[/name]?”, and then, when we corrected them, “Is that a real name?”. I know that [name]Elodie[/name] is well-known on these boards, but is it too close to [name]Melody[/name] for use outside of here? In conclusion, their hesitations sent us back to the lists. We now have it narrowed down to [name]Elodie[/name] [name]Grace[/name] and [name]Eloise[/name] [name]Marie[/name]. Although we both like [name]Eloise[/name], we prefer [name]Elodie[/name], but are having a very hard time overcoming our families reactions. What are your opinions?
We love the name [name]Elodie[/name], but eliminated it from our short list for the same reason noted in your post (e.g., the [name]Melody[/name] issue). [name]Eloise[/name] is a nice choice - probably more recognizable by the masses. Have you considered [name]Elise[/name] or [name]Elle[/name]?
Her nickname for either will be [name]Elle[/name], but I don’t think either of us like it for a full name. We love the nickname, which is part of the reason we chose another “[name]El[/name]” name for our second choice
I think [name]Elodie[/name] is a gorgeous name AND you both agree on it! It probably will be mistaken for [name]Melody[/name] but a few corrections and people will get it right
[name]Both[/name] names are lovely choices … do you think you’ll regret not using [name]Elodie[/name]? If that is the case, I think you should go with it - do what feels right. In my experience, names tend to grow on us, so though you might have to correct people at first, they’ll get used to it, and will probably really like the name in the end (I mean how couldn’t they…it’s a lovely name)! Let us know what you decide - best of luck!
^ Exactly this. [name]Do[/name] what’s right for you! People mess up my friend’s name all the time, but those who really matter take the time to spell it and say it right.
I say go for [name]Elodie[/name]! I’d rather use a name that may need a little clarification every once in a while than settle for a name that I don’t love. And [name]Elodie[/name] [name]Grace[/name] is beautiful! People will catch on
Go with [name]Elodie[/name]. It’s your daughter, not your family’s, and you’re the one who will say it the most. You love [name]Elodie[/name], and that’s the most important thing. When you bring home your little [name]Elodie[/name] [name]Grace[/name], everyone will love her so much they won’t care what her name is. In other words, go with the name you love. They’ll get over it.
I agree with the previous posters. [name]Eloise[/name] is a nice name, but [name]Elodie[/name] is an enchaning name. I’m sure little [name]Elodie[/name] will have people confuse her name for [name]Melody[/name], but you get that for every name. My name is [name]Hannah[/name] and when I introduce myself, people always think I say [name]Anna[/name]. Having to correct people on her name is annoying, but not a huge burden. If you like [name]Elodie[/name] for your daughter, go for it!
I think both are lovely names, but I do think [name]Eloise[/name] would probably be easier to live with. Like you said, it’s pretty much unheard of as a name-- there aren’t really any associations to go by. However, it’s a beautiful, elegant, legitimate name, and it’s not too hard to just say it’s French and pronounced ‘eh-lo-dee’, or [name]Melody[/name] without the M. I actually know a little [name]Elodie[/name], probably around 3 or 4, and it fits her perfectly. I would say go for it, because it’s not the sort of name that could cause her real problems, like having a nickname as a full name or a boy’s name. [name]Eloise[/name] is gorgeous too, though, and I personally prefer it over [name]Elodie[/name], but if you love [name]Elodie[/name] more, I don’t think you should let bad initial reactions stop you from using it!
I adore the name [name]Elodie[/name]. Infact it is high on our list as well. If you love it then you should use it. [name]How[/name] would you feel if in a few years from now you ran into a little girl named [name]Elodie[/name], would you regret not using it? This is you and your husbands baby, and you shouldnt let other peoples opinions influence you. They will love her name regardless once they meet her.
As soon as I read the title of our choice I thought… [name]Elodie[/name]!
It’s a gorgeous name! And I think [name]Elodie[/name] [name]Grace[/name] flows a lot better and sounds a lot prettier than [name]Eloise[/name] [name]Marie[/name] (Although both are nice names)… If it were my choice it would be [name]Elodie[/name] [name]Grace[/name] hands down!
And seeing as it was your 1st chouce and both you and your partner love it you should go for it! You have your hearts set on it and I fear you may always regret changing it if you do.
I agree totally with the previous posters… It is your baby, not your families, dont change it! They will get used to it and they will love it!
Also, in my opinion [name]Elodie[/name] is no closer to [name]Melody[/name] than [name]Eloise[/name] is to [name]Louise[/name]! There may be slight confusion with both names so rather it is with a name you absolutely love than a 2nd choice.
