Which spelling do you prefer?
[name]Emeline[/name] or [name]Emmeline[/name]? (pron w/ a long “I” - [name]Em[/name]/a/line)
I typically prefer less frilly spellings - [name]Annabel[/name] rather than [name]Annabelle[/name], for example. But I also prefer to stick to classic spellings. I’m not sure how [name]Emeline[/name] is traditionally spelled…
I prefer [name]Emmeline[/name], but I believe the classic spelling is actually [name]Emeline[/name].
I prefer [name]Emeline[/name] spelling, but for some reason I am not crazy about the name. But I see a lot of berries on here that are in love with it.
I also prefer less-frilly spellings ([name]Juliet[/name] over [name]Juliette[/name], [name]Annabel[/name] over [name]Annabelle[/name], etc.). However, I like [name]Emmeline[/name] better than [name]Emeline[/name]. For some reason, it feels more complete to me. As far as I know, both are legitimate spellings.
I really liked [name]Annabel[/name] better than [name]Annabelle[/name] until it came down to actually committing to that name for our daughter, and we ended up with [name]Annabelle[/name].
Now, for baby #2, I am considering [name]Emmeline[/name]. I think [name]Emeline[/name] is the original spelling and [name]Emmeline[/name] is the updated spelling. I like both. I am wondering if using [name]Emeline[/name] goes better with [name]Annabelle[/name] than [name]Emmeline[/name]. Also, I think [name]Emeline[/name] seems less like [name]Emma[/name], if you’re looking to make sure she doesn’t get lost in a sea of Emmas… but now that I think about it I think [name]Emeline[/name] seems more like [name]Emily[/name], which is also too popular for me and I like [name]Emily[/name] alot less than [name]Emma[/name]…
Sorry, I’m no help 
I’d love to know what you finally decide!!
I like [name]Emmeline[/name] better - I don’t know why but [name]Emeline[/name] looks incomplete to me. Beautiful name either way
Too funny, Erinw. We must have similiar tastes. I’ve loved [name]Annabel[/name] since I was a teenager. It will most likely be the name I give to my first daughter.
I’m just trying to come up with some other options as well. I’m really liking [name]Emmeline[/name]. I agree with the others who think “[name]Emeline[/name]” seems incomplete, somehow.
We are still TTC though…so it may be a little early to decide
[name]Emmeline[/name] (:
[name]Emmeline[/name]!
Another vote for [name]Emmeline[/name]!
I too, prefer it spelt [name]Emmeline[/name]
Good [name]Luck[/name]!
I [name]LOVE[/name] the name [name]Emmeline[/name], much better with two ms on my opinion. Also love the shortening [name]Emmy[/name].
I have an [name]Emeline[/name]… but I picked it because I felt like [name]Emmeline[/name] was too much for her. And… I prefer less frilly spellings. (:
[name]Emmeline[/name]. [name]Emeline[/name] looks incomplete to me.
Thanks everyone! I think I like [name]Emmeline[/name] more, as well. Struggling with middle name options though…any suggestions?
Ideally, I’d like to use a family name, but none seem to work.
Family options include: [name]Caroline[/name], [name]Evelyn[/name], [name]Josephine[/name], [name]Jacqueline[/name], maybe [name]Georgia[/name], [name]Anne[/name], [name]Campbell[/name] or [name]Rita[/name].
It’s on my short list as [name]Emmeline[/name] [name]Claire[/name]