I think it’s very pretty! It feels romantic And whimsical. If it’s a name you love it’s worth dealing with the minor quirks. We very frequently have to correct the pronunciation of our daughter’s name to others but it’s really not a big deal. We love her name And that’s what matters. And having a unique name is something she’ll probably love too.
I think [name_f]Eulalie[/name_f] is beautiful, although I would have said eu-[name_m]LAY[/name_m]-lee for sure. Would the nickname [name_f]Eula[/name_f] be more accessible for everyday? I really like [name_f]Eula[/name_f]!
Aesthetically I think it’s really beautiful, but I dislike both pronunciations. I think it’s one of those names that will really benefit from a nickname - [name_f]Lula[/name_f] would be sweet. When I hear/see I get a really southern charm feeling from it. I think [name_f]Emma[/name_f] [name_m]Stone[/name_m]'s character [name_f]Eugenia[/name_f] is part of the reason I see it as a southern bell type of name. I’ve never done this before, but when I see [name_f]Eulalie[/name_f] I get an image of a girl with soft curls who has a bubbly personality with a cheeky smile. It looks like a very happy name.
“The main problem is this: Whenever I think, “this is my daughter [name_f]Eulalie[/name_f]” or “Can you watch [name_f]Eulalie[/name_f] for a moment?” I feel a little awkward, and if I think about a birth announcements, I feel the rumblings of defensiveness and self-consciousness brew in my chest. However, I still love this name and don’t want to let it go. I know some of these feelings are due my personality and the novelty of motherhood, but I think I may also have concerns about how approachable [name_f]Eulalie[/name_f] is and what images it may conjure. It’s certainly the least familiar name I’m considering right now!”
I totally get this. I was in the same place with [name_m]Alaric[/name_m]. I’m completely smitten with it, but I know when I announce my future sons name that there will be judgy looks. It still worries me a little bit, but in the end the love I have for [name_m]Alaric[/name_m] outweighs everything else.
Pretty…very pretty!
[name_f]Eulalie[/name_f] - went to school with a girl with this name - I think it is great! Would pronounce it you-[name_m]LAY[/name_m]-lee.
I don’t think pronunciation is a huge issue for this name, honestly, and don’t think it is pretentious or awkward. GO FOR IT 
(PS - I think there was some confusion re: British princesses by an earlier poster. [name_f]Princess[/name_f] [name_f]Eugenie[/name_f] (you-zhen-ee) is in the British royal family, but I’m not aware of a [name_f]Eulalie[/name_f]. They are pretty similar though)
Before looking at your pronunciations i pronounced it they way you prefer :), if that helps in any way.
I agree 100% with @natalie6. I have only ever read the name before and in my head pronounce it as you-[name_m]LAY[/name_m]-lee and that sounds very close to ukelele which isn’t bad, but not great either. I’m not sure if I actually like YOU-lah-lee either though. I find [name_f]Eulalia[/name_f] much prettier and it looks less nickname-y to me. Other than the different pronunciations I don’t see anything wrong with the name other than most people will most likely not know it- including DH’s family even though it is a family name. If you love it and the fact that it is an old family name I think you should use it and everyone will learn to be fine with her name as most people do whenever someone picks a name they aren’t familiar with or even fond of. Once the name is associated with a tiny human being most people won’t even care anymore (so you might want to reveal the name at her birth). If you are more nervous because of your personality maybe you could save it for DD#2 if you’re planning on having more kids later. That way you already have confidence in your mommy skills and how to deal with others’ opinions of baby names. There will always be people with big opinions that they feel the need to voice, but don’t let that keep you from a name you love! [name_f]Hope[/name_f] this helps
I guess I’m going to be the downer, but I don’t care for it. The YOU-la-lee prn sounds like “eulogy” to me, which is most unfortunate. I’m more familiar with the you-[name_m]LAY[/name_m]-lee prn, which is the name of a character in the musical, “The [name_f]Music[/name_f] [name_m]Man[/name_m].” [name_f]Eulalie[/name_f] MacKecknie Shinn, the [name_m]OTT[/name_m], comically ridiculous major’s wife. She has a good heart, but she’s pretty hilarious and I can’t think of anything else. Sorry, but I thought you should at least be aware that if you have theater friends, they might have trouble keeping a straight face.
I wouldn’t know 100% how to pronounce it, but I would have assumed “you-lay-lee”. The name has always reminded me of a ukulele. Not necessarily a bad image.
Overall, the name just doesn’t flow easily out of my mouth. It’s kind of a tongue twister name.
My daughter’s middle name is [name_f]Eulalie[/name_f]. I adore it and consider it to be one of the most beautiful names in history. I knew people would be surprised at my choice, maybe not even like it. But,mi was shocked over how many people had never even heard it. Some thought it was Hawaiian. Some thought I had made it up altogether. Some couldn’t even pronounce it. And yet, there were three or four people, that when they heard her middle name, audibly gasped out loud with thrill and delight. I imagine your experience will be the same. Whether you should go with the name depends on what kind of person you are. [name_m]How[/name_m] much will you care what people think? Are you a trendsetter among your friends? If you don’t mind quirky, I’m guessing you are. And, honestly, I think people will gradually fall in love with it, if they don’t immediately. I would recommend the pronunciation youLAYlee. This is how we say it, and I think it’s the easier, more natural pronunciation.
I think it’s a beautiful name. I wouldn’t think twice if meeting a baby [name_f]Eulalie[/name_f], except to think its a lovely and uncommon name. I imagine you may get some “how do you spell that?” Or “repeat that” type comments, but [name_f]IMO[/name_f], people will get even the simplest names wrong.
If you really decide it will be too much for you/your daughter, I think you should definitely use it in the middle! It’s such a lovely family name
I’m not sure if this helps but my daughter’s name is [name_f]Elodie[/name_f]. It was a name I heard in high school and said I’d name my daughter it but didn’t think much of it until my now husband mentioned it a month into dating (we didn’t know each other in high school). Well from then it was pretty much set in stone, I gave her my husbands middle name a few months late and it was a few years until she was even a possibility. Well when I was pregnant I started questioning it and when we found out it was girl even more so. It felt like “what now?” I didn’t get the fun of looking for a name but my husband basically said there is no way we’re naming her anything else. I remember looking at her when she was born and thinking “is this really [name_f]Elodie[/name_f]? Is that her name?” Now it so fits and I just love her name, it is still my favorite name of all time. While pregnant people, including family tried to “give suggestions” for changing her first and middle name. When you really love it and it is set, you’ll be amazed at how easily it rolls of your shoulders. I do have to help people with pronounciation, but we have always gotten positive feed back on her name.
I think the same would happen to you should you choose to use it. Good luck and baby dust to you!
[name_f]Eulalie[/name_f] makes me think of flowers
I live in [name_f]Barcelona[/name_f], where [name_f]Eulalia[/name_f] is the patron saint, so it’s quite a common name here. I love [name_f]Eulalie[/name_f] and think you should definitely go for it.
The usual nickname here is “[name_f]Laia[/name_f],” (Lie-ah) which is very pretty in its own right.
Thank you all for the further responses - they are so very appreciated! This definitely feels like a name you either love or dislike…hmm
@mrs_anton_yelchin1990 I like that image
@sonnyboy Yes, I had that same reaction the first time I saw the name too! And yes, the nn options are spectacular
@themamae I don’t think it’s that I’m worried about people judging me, rather I worry that it may bring prejudice to my daughter - does that make sense? I’m glad to hear you like the name though and I agree that it’s good to stick to one’s convictions!
@tiffanyalana I’m glad to hear correcting pronunciation has not been a big deal - that’s definitely reassuring. I get a whimsical vibe from [name_f]Eulalie[/name_f] too
@missmushkila I think [name_f]Eula[/name_f] is great for a more professional nn if she decides she wants one. I go back and forth though as to whether I really love it on its own though. I’m happy to hear another positive vote!
@adelina_sophia What lovely imagery. Yes, it does fit a more feminine persona better (all those vowels and fluid consonants), but I remember an old version of Beyond [name_f]Jenifer[/name_f] and [name_m]Jason[/name_m] that was discussing feminissa names and how cute they would be on a rough and tumble tom boy. If she decided she wanted something less feminine, the right nn could fix that
@ikfly Yeah, the southern charm is actually something that worries me, as I don’t really identify with that. I think it has an international, continental feel though too? Anyway, it’s nice to hear that love for a name ends up outweighing everything else! I’ll remember that for sure
@w12 [name_f]Glad[/name_f] to hear you think so!
@esita Ooh! It’s so nice to hear about a real, contemporary [name_f]Eulalie[/name_f]! Thanks for the reassurance
@hadleykate Thanks! I’m glad I’m not alone in my pronunciation!
@cyoung325 [name_f]Eulalia[/name_f] is very pretty and perhaps more name-y, but it sort of reminds me of the word echolalia…weird, but true. I think I prefer YOU-luh-lee to you-[name_m]LAY[/name_m]-lee in part because it does sound less nick name-y to me. Thanks so much for your input - very helpful indeed!
@saracita00 I appreciate the input despite it being less positive! I want to know what I may be getting myself into! I do know about The [name_f]Music[/name_f] [name_m]Man[/name_m] character, but I try to forget it, haha. I was a little into theater as a kid, but that particular musical was never in my radar. It would be disappointing if the only other [name_f]Eulalie[/name_f] people knew were from that show. It definitely detracts from the name for me, but I just don’t know how much I should let it :-/
@toronto87 Yes, finding a simple mn would definitely be important to reduce too many tripped over tongues!
@josephine_on_4th It’s so interesting to hear your experiences! Your comments are super helpful!
@leadmythoughts Thanks!!
@kelken17 What a great story. I love [name_f]Elodie[/name_f]! And thanks for the baby dust - I need it!!!
@indiefendi2 - Oooh! Flowers are fabulous
@eu I knew [name_f]Eulalia[/name_f] was the patron saint of [name_f]Barcelona[/name_f], but I didn’t know it was a common name. That’s great to hear!! [name_f]Laia[/name_f] is very pretty. Is that like LYE-uh or [name_u]LEE[/name_u]-uh - I can’t quite tell from the way your wrote the pronunciation.
Thank you all so much for the comments. I have a lot to think about. I’ll leave this thread open in case there are any further thoughts.
It’s LYE-uh (Or really more LYE-ah). Some friends of mine are having a baby later this year, and [name_f]Eulalia[/name_f] is currently their top choice for a girl! I really like the [name_m]French[/name_m] version though.
@eu Oh good, that’s what I was hoping you would say! So pretty. Thanks again for the comments!