So dh and I are tying to decide on a name. For the first name we will use either Ellie or Emma - probably Ellie Need help with a middle name. He really wants to use Grace, I'm not sure I like it. I would like to stick with a one syllabol name I think...suggestions please!!
I agree, baby names board is very helpful. And I think Grace goes nicely with both Ellie and Emma, she will likely be one of many Ellie/Emma Graces her age.
I LOVE Emma. It's too popular of a name for me personally to want to use it, but it is absolutely beautiful and I completely understand why so many parents are choosing it. Ellie to me is more of a nickname for Eleanor, Ellen, etc. It's cute, but sounds very youthful. I'd definitely choose Emma.
I agree with you about Grace. I think I'd like it more if it wasn't such a default middle name... unfortunately it seems like a lot of one syllable names are. Other ideas:
Unless it's a family name or you're a big fan of the Beverly Hillbillies I'd stay away from Ellie May. It's also a really popular dog name, love the name Ellie though, it's a friend of mine's daughter's name.
Re: Baby girl name
Ellie may
Ellie lee
Ellie jayne
Eliza Zoe
Eliza Rose
Eliza Star