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Be honest. How bad is...

elizacbelizacb member
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I have ALWAYS wanted to name a future child after my grandmother, Ellen.  Unfortunately, my last name is Kelly and I'm afraid "Ellie Kelly" will earn quite a bit of teasing.  Should I just let it go? My husband thinks I'm ridiculous.  I know we could go with Elle or some variation, but I have a hard time thinking I'll be able to avoid Ellie.  So, is it that bad? 
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  • shara3333shara3333 member
    If they do say Ellie Kelly, what's so bad about that?  It just rhymes.  Unfortunately they are more likely to say something like "smelly kelly" which would actually be mean and that's your last name with no way to change that.
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    I thought of "Helen Keller" before "Ellie Kelly".  I really don't think it's a big deal that they rhyme since Ellie is only a nickname.

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  • jlburchjlburch member
    I like it and if you love it then you should use it!
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  • kimmycupkimmycup member
    If you're worried, can you use it as a middle name?


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  • missesrumissesru member
    I think that's a bit of a stretch.  Ellen isn't automatically "Ellie" by nn.... and even if that's what you call her Ellie Kelly isn't the end of the world.  Kids will come up with all kinds of things to make fun of other kids for, that one's no
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