Starting to narrow down the girl list...

heedy07

Girls: Ellie, Emmie, Addy or Addie, Gracie, Shelby, or any other suggestions?

Are Ellie and Emmie too similar to the super-popular Ella and Emma?  I really love Emmie and have only every known one person IRL with that name.

We really don't want a long name, but our LN is only one syl. so we would like at least 2 syls.  DD is Karly.

TIA!

HannahO28

I think you should give your kids full names. "Emmie" doesn't look very good on a resume. 

erinms

I don't think any of them work as stand-alone names because I think it is important to give her the option of something grown-up sounding to put on her resume.   

I think Ellie should be short for Elizabeth, Emmie could be Emme and be fine.

Gracie is darling but I would put Grace on her birth certificate. 

What about Sadie? 

lovemytwoboys

I'm sorry, but I really think that all of those names are too nicknamey. She really needs a name that will grow well with her.

I love Grace (with nickname Gracie).

heedy07

I am the total opposite.  I don't understand the point in giving longer names with no intention of ever calling them that.  Am I the only one that feels this way?

MayorMcCheese000

heedy07:

I am the total opposite.  I don't understand the point in giving longer names with no intention of ever calling them that.  Am I the only one that feels this way?

Well you may not have any intention of calling dc anything other than that, but when your daughter is a 40 year old professional she may not want be be called "Gracie" or "Addie," since you know, they sound like childhood nicknames.

erinms

heedy07:

I am the total opposite.  I don't understand the point in giving longer names with no intention of ever calling them that.  Am I the only one that feels this way?

No, probably you are not the only one.  But my opinion is that it is most thoughtful to give a child a name that will work in many situations, and that will grow with them.  

Karly is a full name, and Karly Mae Lastname will work just fine on a resume.

Ellie or Emmie or Gracie are all nicknamey and very sweet but young sounding names.  They would not look very professional on a resume, in my opinion.

Of course, you can do whatever you want.  But know that what you call your child is just the beginning of what their name will mean to them.  You may never call her Grace, but it is completely possible that when she grows up she will want a more grown-up name to use for resumes, work situations, etc.  Giving her the full name gives her more flexibility.

HannahO28

heedy07:

I am the total opposite.  I don't understand the point in giving longer names with no intention of ever calling them that.  Am I the only one that feels this way?

I think if you feel that way you should give your child a name that can't be shortened, but doesn't sound like it will eternally belong on a four year old. 

heedy07

erinms:

Gracie is darling but I would put Grace on her birth certificate. 

What about Sadie? 

Our last name starts with an S, so I have been trying to stay away from names that start and end with an S sound.  There is just too much "sss" going on. 

I guess I have a lot to think about.  Good thing I still have 2/3 of my pregnancy left!

 

erinms

OK, some shortish girly but complete names:

 

Wren

Lila

Lilla 

Tessa

Molly

Celia

Savannah

Holly

Chloe

 

Good luck!  And I really do like all of the names you listed, just would pick a longer name for reasons listed above. 

lilhotcandie69

I like Addie and Grace. But would Addie's full name be that or Addison?

magsugar13

I think they are all cute names until she hits puberty.

ShanKB

From you list and pp list... I love Ellie and Chloe and even Chelsea. Shelby is nms, but I think it is fine if you like it.

AwBeth

I think Ellie can be a full name.  But I would say, yes, it's too close to super-popular Ella.  I only know 1 baby Ella, but I know 5 baby Ellie's!  (full names are Ellie, Elliana, Elizabeth x2, and Ellis) and a 6th on the way (FN Ellen). 

Maxines Mom

Elizabeth/ Ellie was one of our top names. I also like Emelie. 

My parents named me Cindy versus Cynthia. Not quite as nicknamey as some of the others. There have been times I wished it was Cynthia- resume, wedding invitation etc.

ames71

HannahO28:

I think you should give your kids full names. "Emmie" doesn't look very good on a resume. 

This. They are all too cutesy. 

catahoulatte

lovemytwoboys:

I'm sorry, but I really think that all of those names are too nicknamey. She really needs a name that will grow well with her.

I love Grace (with nickname Gracie).

I totally agree with this. Picture your daughter as a 30 year old woman looking for a job. Then say "Hi, my name is Addie/Gracie..."-It doesn't sound like an adult talking.

[lu?ia]

I agree with all the "find a full name that can't be shortened (Tess, Celia, Calla, Ivy, Esm?e)" suggestions. 
I have a name that can be shortened to a perfectly-okay-to-be-a-stand-alone-name as well and I am so thankful for it. It has been able to grow with me and change with me, and while you might not intend to call your daughter anything other than Emmie (and that's fine), she will probably appreciate the option to go by a full name when it's most appropriate, and go by a nickname with those she's close to. I feel like just because a name suits the parents, doesn't mean it'll suit the child. I just like the idea of giving a son or daughter options- because he or she won't be a child for very long so I think giving a name a little more substantial than 'Emmie' would be appreciated in the long-run. That's just my take

 ETA: I don't mean to pick on Emmie, by the way. I do think it's a nice nickname. I think Shelby's really the only substantial name on the list (and it's by far my least favourite. Go figure) 

CocoBrynne

I dislike Ellie for personal reasons, and I like Emmie spelled Emme, it looks a little less cutesy.

KCKappa

My name is Emmy. I've had no problems with it in adult/professional life, but I do generally get two responses when I introduce myself: "I really like that name!" followed immediately by "Is it short for something?" (Emily, Emmeline, I've even been asked if it was short for Emerald) It's no big deal to me to say "Thanks, it's just Emmy" - but keep in mind that's something your child WILL encounter if you name her Ellie, Emmie, Addie, Gracie, etc. Whether you're ok with that or not is up to you. On your popularity question, Addison was last year's #12 name and Grace was #17, so there will likely be lots of other little Addies and Gracies as well as Ellas and Emmas.

ravenorchid

As others have said, these are cute but do sound like nicknames. I have a friend who calls her baby Ellie, short for Eleanor which I love. Eleanor Grace sounds lovely. Just a thought!

BrittDanX

KCKappa:

My name is Emmy. I've had no problems with it in adult/professional life, but I do generally get two responses when I introduce myself: "I really like that name!" followed immediately by "Is it short for something?" (Emily, Emmeline, I've even been asked if it was short for Emerald) It's no big deal to me to say "Thanks, it's just Emmy" - but keep in mind that's something your child WILL encounter if you name her Ellie, Emmie, Addie, Gracie, etc. Whether you're ok with that or not is up to you. On your popularity question, Addison was last year's #12 name and Grace was #17, so there will likely be lots of other little Addies and Gracies as well as Ellas and Emmas.

I personally know 5 Addison's with 3 of those being Addison Grace's. Really popular right now.