What are some names that remind you of or give the same feel as [name_f]Eleri[/name_f]? I really love the name but my husband thinks it sounds like celery. Plus I looked up the meaning and nameberry says “greatly bitter” (what??). So, with both of those cons, I’m looking for something similar. I checked out the similar list nameberry has but was hoping I might get some different options from all of you. Thanks!!!
[name_f]Eleni[/name_f] maybe?
[name_f]Eleni[/name_f] is a good suggestion
[name_f]Elara[/name_f]
[name_f]Elora[/name_f]
[name_f]Elowen[/name_f]
[name_f]Elena[/name_f]
[name_f]Joni[/name_f]
Angelie
[name_f]Demi[/name_f]
The first one that jumps to mind is [name_u]Hilary[/name_u]
[name_f]Eleni[/name_f] is the obvious one.
[name_f]Kateri[/name_f]/[name_f]Katri[/name_f]
[name_f]Anneli[/name_f]
[name_f]Araceli[/name_f]
[name_f]Noemi[/name_f]
[name_f]Behati[/name_f]
[name_f]Lorelei[/name_f]
[name_f]Ferelith[/name_f]
[name_f]Merrily[/name_f]
Verily
[name_f]Kirrily[/name_f]
[name_f]Cicely[/name_f]/[name_f]Cecily[/name_f]
[name_f]Romilly[/name_f]
[name_f]Lumi[/name_f]
[name_f]Elodie[/name_f]
[name_f]Magali[/name_f]
Marsaili
[name_f]Aliki[/name_f]
[name_f]Sarai[/name_f]
[name_u]Love[/name_u] [name_f]Eleni[/name_f]
[name_f]Elin[/name_f]
[name_f]Lowri[/name_f]
[name_f]Efa[/name_f]
[name_u]Erie[/name_u]
[name_f]Irie[/name_f]
[name_f]Anneli[/name_f]
[name_u]Elia[/name_u]
[name_u]Noli[/name_u]
tbh I agree with your husband, the sound alike is what keeps me from appreciating the name.
[name_m]How[/name_m] about
[name_f]Eleni[/name_f]
[name_u]Everly[/name_u]
[name_u]Kimberly[/name_u]
[name_f]Emberly[/name_f]
[name_f]Rosalee[/name_f]
[name_u]Avery[/name_u]
[name_f]Kinsley[/name_f]
[name_f]Alana[/name_f]
[name_f]Elaina[/name_f]
Alara
[name_f]Elora[/name_f]
[name_u]Elia[/name_u]
[name_f]Enora[/name_f]
Amora
Maybe try adding a letter or two to the beginning to change it up.
I’m going to also suggest [name_f]Eleni[/name_f]. I know a girl called this and it suits her so well.
I never thought of celery until now… I use to really like the name [name_f]Eleri[/name_f] too. What about [name_u]Ellery[/name_u], it’s origin is English meaning “island with elder trees.”
Here’s a mix of the feminine L and M type of names, and some unisex too:
[name_u]Abbott[/name_u]
[name_u]Adair[/name_u]
[name_f]Adelaide[/name_f]
[name_f]Adele[/name_f]
[name_f]Adeline[/name_f]
[name_f]Alice[/name_f]
[name_f]Amalie[/name_f]
[name_f]Amelia[/name_f] / [name_f]Emilia[/name_f]
[name_f]Amelie[/name_f]
[name_f]Anais[/name_f]
[name_f]Annabel[/name_f] / [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f]
[name_f]Audrey[/name_f]
[name_f]Cecilia[/name_f] / [name_f]Cecelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Cecily[/name_f]
[name_f]Celia[/name_f]
[name_u]Eden[/name_u]
[name_f]Edith[/name_f] “[name_f]Edie[/name_f]”
[name_f]Eleanor[/name_f]
[name_f]Elena[/name_f]
[name_f]Eleni[/name_f]
[name_f]Elise[/name_f]
[name_f]Eliza[/name_f]
[name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f]
[name_f]Elodie[/name_f]
[name_u]Eloise[/name_u]
[name_f]Elora[/name_f]
[name_f]Elowen[/name_f]
[name_f]Ellie[/name_f]
[name_u]Elliott[/name_u]
[name_u]Ellison[/name_u]
[name_u]Emerson[/name_u]
[name_u]Emery[/name_u] / [name_u]Emory[/name_u]
[name_f]Emmeline[/name_f]
[name_f]Esme[/name_f]
[name_f]Estelle[/name_f]
[name_f]Etta[/name_f]
[name_f]Eva[/name_f]
[name_f]Flora[/name_f]
[name_u]Finley[/name_u]
[name_u]Harper[/name_u]
[name_f]Imogen[/name_f]
[name_f]Indie[/name_f]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f]
[name_f]Isla[/name_f]
[name_f]Isobel[/name_f] / [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f] / [name_f]Isabel[/name_f]
[name_f]Ivy[/name_f]
[name_u]Kendall[/name_u]
[name_u]Lane[/name_u] / [name_u]Layne[/name_u]
[name_f]Leila[/name_f] / [name_f]Layla[/name_f]
[name_f]Lila[/name_f] / [name_f]Lilah[/name_f] / [name_f]Lyla[/name_f]
[name_f]Lily[/name_f]
[name_u]Peyton[/name_u] / [name_u]Payton[/name_u]
[name_u]Quinn[/name_u]
[name_u]Riley[/name_u] / [name_f]Ryleigh[/name_f]
[name_u]Rowan[/name_u]
[name_u]Sage[/name_u]
[name_u]Sawyer[/name_u]
[name_u]Scout[/name_u]
[name_u]Teagan[/name_u] / [name_u]Tegan[/name_u]
[name_f]Eleni[/name_f] was my first thought too. There’s also [name_f]Malory[/name_f], or [name_f]Ellie[/name_f] if you don’t mind how common it is.
I’m going to add, maybe Ellari instead of [name_f]Elleri[/name_f]? The simple vowl replacement might be enough to sway your husband.