Too Old Fashioned?

sschwege

DH and I really like the name Eleanor, but when I was pregnant last time (Team Green) some people said it was too old fashion and even those who weren't vocal seemed to have negative reactions to it.   DD's name is Emily and DS's name is Noah.  Thoughts?  We also like the name Annalise, but at this point Eleanor is still on the top.

BananaLettuce

Eleanor is very much in style right now. I prefer Annalise with your sibset.

sschwege

BananaLettuce said:

Eleanor is very much in style right now. I prefer Annalise with your sibset.

It does seem to flow better.  Plus Ann is my MIL's middle name and Rose is my mother's middle name.  I think Annalise Rose sounds nice and honors both of our mothers.

sschwege

dreadpiratebuttercup said:

I love Eleanor, and don't think of it as too old fashioned. I like Anneliese as well, but only with this spelling. All I see is anal-ease with Annalise.

Oh dear God, thank you for pointing that out!  Something to take into account for sure!

Frogger5

I did know quite a few old ladies named Eleanor when I was younger, but, I work in a school and there are several Eleanors running around. Not a ton, but maybe 3 or 4. I think it's like Olive, Ruby, etc. Those names aren't considered old fashioned any more because so many little girls have those names again. Also, nicknames like Ella, Elle, Nora, etc. are also very popular right now, and having the given name "Eleanor" is one way to get to them!

gonetothesea

Eleanor is adorable!

zebrapanther1311

Dd is Eleanor so obviously I love it. We get the old fashion comments too but they don't bother us.

Fwiw, the only other Eleanor I've ever met was my great grandmother.

neverblushed

Honestly, it's one of my top favorites.  Classic, strong, classy, yet feminine.

CNYBride05

I love it! It's beautiful, solid, timeless.

nublet

It's very popular around here so I don't think it sounds old fashioned. It does sound kind of similar to Emily though. So I prefer Annalise.

DaisyZH

I love Eleanor, it's beautiful!

Irishcurls

Idani said:

Definitely not too old fashioned.  My only thought is though with Emily and Noah it's almost like a combo of those (not so much sound but look wise) and I don't care for it with their names. 

I had this exact thought! Though I love Eleanor!!

Ladymouse

I like Eleanor, but not with your sibset.

danascullyx

I love Eleanor and it is definitely not too old fashioned. Not a fan of Annalise (with any spelling) at all.

JMU_Bride09

I feel that Eleanor has that "old" vibe to it, but tthat shouldn't stop you from using the name that you love. It doesn't matter what others think if it's the perfect name in your eyes.

Ihope

Love Eleanor

4N6s

I like Eleanor.
Cora and Adelaide

Bluediamondgirl

I love Eleanor, but my first thought was that you couldn't use either of the typical nicknames with it - Ellie, which is too close to Emily, and - Norah, which is too close to Noah

egen78

I like it and Nora for short

kmvisioli

Eleanor is fine, but it is a little close to Emily, especially if you like Ellie as a nn. I also agree with pp that it seems like a combo of Emily and Noah.

Annalise is lovely, less common, and works better in the sibset. Would you be going with "Aw-na-lease" or "Ah-na-lease" for pronunciation? I read "Aw-na" and definitely don't think about anal anything.

LNic5

I like Annalise better and think it goes better with your other kids names

Ash1103

Not a fan of Eleanor. Love Annalise rose, it's beautiful!!

Mrsnct1031

I don't think it's too old fashioned at all. My husband has a 5 year old cousin named Eleanor. She tends to go by Ellie but the name fits her very well. I think it's lovely.

marjb09

I like Eleanor, it's pretty and classic.

mrsbstau

Eleanor is definitely on my list. Love it.

chicagojackie

My friend Eleanor goes by Nora. Love it.