Nick name problem

wendylaine

We decided on the name Elaina Beth for our LO. My middle name is Alaine and my MIL middle name is Beth. My question is that even though I like the name picked out we have been calling her Ellie 99% of the time. I wanted I more proper and less common full name so now that we have nick named her something so common I am thinking of changing it all together. By the way I love the nick name too just hate that it is becoming so common. What should I do?

helda44

Personally, I love the name Elaina Beth.  It has such a nice flow to it.  You're right though.  Ellie is over-used these days.  So, either call her by her proper name, Elaina, or come up with a different nickname.  Might I suggest 'Lain' or it could be spelled 'Layne'.  I have a friend who's daughter is named "Lane" and I think it's adorable!  I guess the fact that she's such a cutie helps too!  Whatever you decide, best wishes to you!

Puppylove*85

I'm not sure that anyone here will be able to tell you what you should do.  You have to weigh your love for the name and nickname against your dislike for the popularity.  You could always use a different nickname (Elle, Lainey) or you could change the name entirely if it bothers you so much.

alliejo725

Ellie is a very common NN, but I just wouldn't worry about it. Your daughter will get to determine her own NN once she's old enough (and that doesn't take long at all). If she's one of six Ellie's in her class, she'll probably choose to be Elaina to distinguish herself.

Ellie and Elaina are both fine names; I wouldn't sweat it if I were you. It's her decision.

Allie30

I can't stand Ellie, either (sorry, Feffy!) and I can't stand that's it's the first response people have when I tell them my daughter's name. "Oh, are you calling her Ellie?" "NO I'M NOT." Gah, drives me NUTS. Especially since I'm Allie -- WAY too close for comfort in one household.

I don't know, however, if my hatred comes from the fact that people keep on insisting I call my daughter that. I have a friend named Elizabeth that got nicknamed Liz despite her protests, so I'm very sensitive to the idea of people forcing nicknames on others.

And unfortunately, Ellie seems to be a common nickname for so many names these days (I even have a friend whose daughter Elizabeth is an Ellie!)

Elaina is beautiful, however. I know someone named Alaina, and she goes by Laney. That's another nickname option, if you're interested.