Chelsea

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Okay... so I'm looking for a baby girl name that is sorta unique can't be shorten into a nn (like Beth for Elizabeth, etc) and isn't old fashioned. At first, we were in LOVE with Delaney, but I know I can't keep kids in school from calling her Laney and I don't like Laney (so maybe deep down I don't like Delaney??) So now I'm onto the name Chelsea. Thoughts? If you don't like it, then recommend me another good one!

ang.ela23

Chelsea....hmmm I don't hate it but I dont love it either. I think there are way better names out there. Here are some suggestions:

Ava, Alaina, Alexis, Alexia, Ashlyn, Ayla, Audrey, Camryn, Chloe, Corrine, Carly, Cara, Harlow, Julia, Jada, Leah, Laila, Mia, Molina, Macie, Melia, Natalia, Olivia, Rylynn, Riley, Sienna

Good Luck!

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Thanks for the list. To narrow it down, no unisex names, misspelled names or top 50 names either! Thanks!

LadyXaverian

I like the name Chelsea!

af1274

I really love the name Chelsea, but I do think it's just a tiny bit dated. But if you don't mind that, I think it's a great name and I definitely prefer it to Delaney.

However, all the Chelseas I've known often either go by or get called Chels. If that nn bothers you, you may want to keep looking.

MoreThanABride

I like it

HannahO28

Chelsea is just really grating to me...I don't like the sound of it at all... 

Suggestions:

Audrey, Ivy, Cora, Ruby, Quinn, Lena, Vera, Scarlett, June, Hannah 

strawberrytree

I like Chelsea.

What about Lena, Lara, Mara, Ruby, Iris, Nina, Phoebe, Holly, Talia, Anya, Maeve, Daphne, Tess?

Mnerani

It's a pretty name. The only negative thing I can think of is that it sounds dated (think Amanda). But it's a good, solid name.

FlipFlopLove

I love it...very pretty name!  If it wasn't my cousin's name, it would be on our list :]

caramia582

FWIW, I have a cousin named Chelsy and we all just call her Chels... if you don't want that then maybe you should consider one syllable names...

BLPL101

I like Chelsea. Yes, it sounds a bit 80s, but not in a bad way like some other 80s names.

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Thank you all for your thoughts. I think all names seem dated to some extent. I'm not keen on the old fashioned names like Scarlett, Vera, Lena, Ruby, etc. I do agree some names survive time and have a bit of a timelessness to them but I feel that they are either a bit old fashioned or uber popular right now. I don't mind some nicknames, but for some reason I don't like Laney.

 Also, Chelsea Clinton doesn't bother me. Yes, maybe a bit awkward... but would you describe Chelsea Handler as an awkward person? I wouldn't. I say she's vibrant over the top and has a loud mouth! Total different end of the spectrum.

 Thank you again for all your opinions. I appreciate them!

rubyjem00

I actually like Chelsea a lot and think that it meets a lot of your requirements.

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rubyjem00:

I actually like Chelsea a lot and think that it meets a lot of your requirements.

 

I LOVE your baby's name Lydia! Very beautiful choice!!

jolynn326

Chelsea is dated to me, but it could work; though I know Chelseas whose names get shortened to Chels a lot.

I'd look for a shorter name: Quinn, Reese, Mia, Rose, Tia, Rhea (though could be shortened), Elle, Sloane, Blair, Claire, Leah, Sylvia...

ChelsiAnn13

That is my name but my parents wanted it a little different so they spelled it Chelsi. I love my name.

Aligator28

Chelsea is just ok for me. FWIW, I had a good friend named Chelsea, and we never called her that. We always shortened it into Chels. I think just about any name can be shortened into a nn.

melody921

Don't love it bc I always think Chelsea Clinton.

Names I like that aren't usually shortened: Elena, Nala, Naomi, Lia/Leah, Isla