Opinions needed please

Serruhhx2

We have some narrowed down, and DH has put in his opinion. I have really been leaning toward Estelle, and he suggested Elin (Ee-lin). We decided we both really like Elin Estelle.

Then he said he heard the name Sabra or Sabrah (pronounced Say-brah-not the official pronunciation I believe, but that's how I like it pronounced). I love the name (only pronounced the possibly incorrect way), but we are not sure about a middle name.

Any and all opinions please! TIA

shall923

I love Elin. DH didn't like it. I really don't like Sabra. It made me think of saber like a sword.

inque223

Not a fan of Elin...makes me think of Tiger Woods' ex-wife.

HATE Sabra...unless you are Jewish since that is the meaning of the word.

Sunshine is mine

I am of Norwegian decent so the name Elin runs in the family! I don't think it's too cute if you have no ties to Scandinavia though, since its actually a form of Helen form that general area of the world. I really hate Sabra considering the meaning and the correct pronunciation.

forensicmama

Elin is definitely a better name. Unless you have Jewish ancestry, I wouldn't use Sabra - it might be insulting.

inque223

And about 4 posts down there is someone thinking of Elin Estella for their girl...weird.

 

Serruhhx2

That's pretty weird! Yikes... don't want to be a copycat, but I'm in love with the name.

2moms2twins

Sunshine is mine:

I really hate Sabra considering the meaning and the correct pronunciation.

you may want to reword how you say this.  You hate it considering the meaning - does that mean you hate the fact that it refers to Jewish people.. or isrealies? Just wondering.   

J&M

Moxie27

stick with elin.

i don't like sabra.

Keri Marie

I like Elin and I like Sabra. I have a relative named Sabra, she's cool.

Ceridwen21

Elin Estelle is lovely.

LadyMadrid08

I personally hate the spelling of Elin so I'm a Sabrah supporter.  I also think Sabrah just sounds better.

kmv68

LOVE Elin, dislike Sabra

alliejo725

Hmmm....

I love Estelle. LOVE it. It's one of my favorite names, and I wish stupid DH was on board.

Elin just makes me think of Tiger Woods' ex-wife. Always and forever. It's such a unique name, and that's the only time I (and I would assume most people) have heard it. And I come from a pretty Swedish family, so it's not for lack of heritage.

Sabra just makes me think of the word "sabre," which isn't that flattering IMO. I think a child with the all-too-common problem of crooked teeth is in for a long few years (pre-braces) being called "the Sabra-toothed Tiger."

ETA: After reading all the heritage associated with Sabra, you should DEFINITELY not use it unless you're Jewish. Seriously.

Spookster

Sabra is a no go unless you have jewish ancestry like its been said. Plus it reminds me of Saber tooth tiger or Saba from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.....oh yeah...I went there.