Elisabeth... Middle name suggestions?

tlh03

If I have a girl, I'd like to name her after my grandmother. Her name was Lizzie, but everyone called her Beth. I've been going back and forth between Beth, Bethany, and Elisabeth. (I prefer the Elisabeth spelling, it seems less harsh without the z.)  Lately, I'm leaning towards Elisabeth more.

I'm not sure how my husband will like Elisabeth but we already decided if we have a boy, his dads name will be involved. He's always loved the name McKenzie for a girl. It's not my style, honestly. I'm not crazy about any "Mac" names. 

Anyways, now I'm trying to think of a middle name. Our last name is one syllable and simple. So far I've got:

Elisabeth Taylor

Elisabeth Grace

Elisabeth Anne

Elisabeth Audrey

Elisabeth Kate

mermaid1113

I agree- no Elisabeth Taylor. . . but I do like the rest.

I also like the Elisabeth spelling much better than with a Z.

Helenahhandbasket

Yeah-- maybe you are too young, but maybe google Elizabeth Taylor.  She was a cool lady, but not sure if you want that association following your child.

I have always loved Elisabeth Anne.  Classy and timeless.

MarxieVonTrapp

Elisabeth Anne!

magsugar13

I'm an Elizabeth Anne so that gets my vote!

Others i like

Elisabeth Colette

Elisabeth Simone

Elisabeth Renee

Elisabeth Faith

FakeFinn

I agree with pps: no to Elisabeth Taylor. From your list I like Elisabeth Anne best. Suggestions: Elisabeth Sue/Suzanne/Susannah, Elisabeth Louise, Elisabeth Mae.

greysweatshirt

Mackenzie is NMS,but maybe you could compromise and use it as a mn? Elisabeth Mackenzie...otherwise I like Grace/Anne

bigbobdole

My mom's name is Elizabeth Ann. She passed away so when I had my first daughter I named her Bethany Anastasia.

Elisabeth Anne has my vote, if you're set on Elisabeth. But I'm also a fan of Bethany.

ninjette04

My niece is Elizabeth Claire

rodiesmum

Not elizabeth taylor def. id choose elisabeth grace. Or if i may siggest elisabeth diana

tlh03

Thanks ladies! 

I did find out that my grandmothers middle name is Mae. I never knew that, (she had Alzheimer's and I never really got the chance to know her as I got older) and now I'm completely sold on Elisabeth Mae. I just hope that my husband will be as in love with it as I am!

BananaLettuce

Which pronunciation are you planning on using? 

e-LEE-zah-bet (German), e-LEE-sah-bet (Danish), i-LIZ-ə-bəth (English)?

tlh03

SadieSue82 said:

Which pronunciation are you planning on using? 

e-LEE-zah-bet (German), e-LEE-sah-bet (Danish), i-LIZ-ə-bəth (English)?

eh-LIZ-ə-behth.

jennypolkadots

I am sort of confused, sorry. Your grandmothers given name was Lizzie (like on her birth certificate) but people called her Beth? This seems really odd. Never heard that one. Both are nicknames for Elisabeth.

I really love the name Elisabeth. There are a million great nicknames and it will grow so well with your daughter. 

Elisabeth Taylor -- please NO! Elisabeth Audrey makes me think of Elisabeth Taylor and Audrey Hepburn. Another no. Grace just feels like filler to me. Elizabeth Anne sounds sweet, and I also like Elisabeth Catherine, but not just Kate. I would prefer Catherine Elisabeth though. 

What about - Claire, Jane, June, or other less used middles.

jennypolkadots

Oi I love Elisabeth Mae. You mentioned that you didn't know her very well. If this is the case, would you like to have the middle name honor someone on your husband's side maybe? Or maybe you were very close and I am misunderstanding. 

tlh03

jennypolkadots said:

Oi I love Elisabeth Mae. You mentioned that you didn't know her very well. If this is the case, would you like to have the middle name honor someone on your husband's side maybe? Or maybe you were very close and I am misunderstanding. 

We were very close when I was younger. As I got into my teenage years she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. She lived two hours away, so our time together was very limited. Once she got placed in a nursing home I no longer had the chance to go spend my summers with her. So I never got to ask her about her past and actually get to know more about her as a person rather than just my grandmother. Everyone on the other side of my family isn't too close, so she's always had a very special place in my heart. 

I'm unsure of why she was called Beth when her name was Lizzie. That's a question I haven't ever really thought about asking. Also, my husbands grandmother is named Betty. So Elisabeth would honor both of our grandmothers.

DaisyHeadMayzie

My DD is Elizabeth Mae......great choice

I just found that it was classic and you can't go wrong!

tlh03

DaisyHeadMayzie said:

My DD is Elizabeth Mae......great choice

I just found that it was classic and you can't go wrong!

Thanks ma'am! I agree

saham07

Elisabeth Jane

HeavenBlessedMom

Elisabeth Katherine is beautiful
Elisabeth Grace
Elisabeth Anne

wolowizard

I love the name Elisabeth. If I have a girl she will be Elizabeth. I don't think you can go wrong with a classic middle name either. My top pick is Elizabeth Claire but my fiance is not too keen on Claire. We've compromised (for now) with Elizabeth Rose. However, I'm sure that will change before April if we're even having a girl!

beemaya83

I love the spelling Elisabeth with an "s". If I ever have a girl I will name her Andrea Elisabeth. From your top pics, I like Elisabeth Grace. @tlh03‌