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Runningmomma
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Wilhelmina and Eilene
Runningmomma
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I never thought in a million years that I would like Wilhelmina, but it is really growing on me. My mom's maiden name is Wilhelm, and I love the idea of incorporating it if we have a DD. I love the NN Willa. I remember someone from way back in the Nest days who used the NN Winny. Not sure I would do it, but it's pretty cute. Thoughts?
Eilene (this spelling) is a very special family name to me, and I definitely want to use it as a middle name (not necessarily for Wilhelmina). Any other variations/similar names to this that would work for a first name? Not interested in Eilene as a first name. TIA
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Re: Wilhelmina and Eilene
I like Wilhelmina with Mina as the nn.
A friend of mine just had a DD and named her Aubrey Eilene.
Wow, Wilhelmina .... NMS, but if the significance is there and important to you, use it. I do not like the nn Winny at all .... however, I like the nn the pp suggested ... Mina.
There are lots of names that go well with Eilene. What is your name style? That would help to make suggestions. Leslie Eilene? Miriam Eilene? Corinne Eilene? Abigail Eilene? Olivia Eilene? etc. etc. etc.
Emma Kate - born 10.16.03 @ 29 weeks, weighed 1lb 13oz and 13.5" long.
TTC #3
Totally agree, which is why I don't know if I can commit. Pretty sure I won't be able to get DH on board.
Out of your list, Olivia is more my style. I can think of lots of first names to go with Eilene, but what I am looking for is a similar name to Eilene that could be used as FN. We will most likely just stick with it as a MN, but I was just looking for suggestions. Thanks!
Oh got ya! I misread what you originally wrote! haha. Similar names to Eilene .... hmmm. How about these: Eila, Eilena, Eilin, Eily, Eilwen, Elia, Eliana, Elyanne. (I busted out the baby name book for those! hahaha!)
Emma Kate - born 10.16.03 @ 29 weeks, weighed 1lb 13oz and 13.5" long.
TTC #3
Wilhelmina has so many nicknames. I like Willie, Winnie, Willa and Mina. All cute!
Willa Katherine (Willa Kate) is my Name Love right now, but DH won't let me use it. I think Wilhelmina is utter gorgeous, but I just don't know if I'd use it in it's entirely at a first name.
How about Willa Eilene?
Willa is such a lovely nickname!
Wilhelmina was a Dutch queen, and 'Wilhelm' is a name most Dutch royals share. Our 'founding father' was Wilhelm of Nassau, he's a Dutch hero. Our anthem is called 'Wilhemus'. So if you want to honor your mothers' maiden name (is there Dutch heritage involved), but can't commit to Wilhelmina, maybe another Dutch royal name will do the trick?
The current queen is called Beatrix, her mother (daughter of Wilhelmina) was called Juliana, and there has been a queen regent (when Wilhelmina was a minor) called Emma. Other grandchildren of Queen Wilhelmina are princesses Irene, Christina and Margriet (like Margaret). I think Juliana Eilene sounds nice.
I LOVE the name Wilhelmina. Unfortunately, the only reason it appeals to DH is because he knows my family wouldn't like it. That aside, he can't get on board with me. It's such a gorgeous name!!! I guess it will have to remain on my GP name list.
Lovely choice!