Message: "Re: Eleanor or Elizabeth?"

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[Opinions] Re: Eleanor or Elizabeth?

by guru (BBH)

2/28/2012, 9:48 PM

Here is a famous example of an Elizabeth/Elisabeth who was called Ella: Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna of Russia, granddaughter of Queen Victoria.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Feodorovna

This example is also my inspiration for appreciating Elizabeth nn Ella.

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- Lily (Destry) +2

2/28/2012, 9:58 PM

Yeah that might have worked back then. I don't know but nowadays there are so many Ellas around that people would probably find it confusing. Just my opinion, though. If you love it you should definitely use it. Ella and Elizabeth are lovely and you get to use them both :)

edited for typo

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- Phoebe (Kate)

2/29/2012, 12:43 AM

I know of a young Elizabeth nn Ella and it works for her. :)

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- guru (BBH)

2/28/2012, 10:21 PM

I respectfully disagree with you. I think having a daughter called Ella whose name was Elizabeth would not be problematic or awkward in the least. I think it has a subtle charm and grace which one seldom encounters these days, but in no way is it outmoded.

This message was edited 2/28/2012, 10:24 PM

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