Agonizing over Elmeda

groovylocks · July 2015

I have really wanted to name my daughter (if she IS going to be a daughter) after my dearest aunt, Elmeda. Elmeda was the most beautiful, most regal, sweetest and kindest lady you could ever hope to meet. Sadly she passed away a few years ago from complications due to Crohn's disease (runs in our family i'm afraid

)

Now that i'm pregnant, my desire to name my daughter Elmeda is at war with my desire NOT to name my daughter Elmeda (since despite her beauty as a human being, i rather don't like it)

Middle name is out. My Chinese in-laws get that slot.

Not entirely sure what to do here.

groovylocks · July 2015

Btw, it's pronounced "El-MEE-dah" I'd be the family hero if I did this. The kid would be the apple of the family's eye. And if she turned out to be like her great aunt (Her mother is the spitting image and personality of Auntie Elmeda, after all

) that would be the best thing ever.

letyourheartbeyourguide · July 2015

I'm not sure if this would be an option for you, but in my family (we're Jewish) it's common for the first initial to be honoring a relative who passed. You could choose another E name you like better and still be honoring your sweet aunt.

groovylocks · July 2015

letyourheartbeyourguide said:

I'm not sure if this would be an option for you, but in my family (we're Jewish) it's common for the first initial to be honoring a relative who passed. You could choose another E name you like better and still be honoring your sweet aunt.

My dad's family are Jewish and so this COULD work out for us. My auntie elmeda, dad's sister, was named by my nana after an actress. She misheard the name pronunciation and a brand new name was born haha.

That is, incidentally, how i got Elizabeth, after her, and after my aunt Elizabeth (nn "Betty")

groovylocks · July 2015

Rhill30 said:

The way I was initially saying it, I didn't like- "el-ma-da" is how I was saying it. Reading your correct pronunciation is better but I still don't love it. What about finding a shorten similar sounding name? Like Meyah - "mee-ya". Or I guess even Mia..?

I know.. don't worry, you can hate it

I am trying so hard to want this name but it's not happening. Even with the wonderful associations i have with it.

Linsbins · July 2015

Find another E name and just tell everyone why the name starts with E.

dramaphile · July 2015

Names that are close:

Alma
Eliza
Eloise
Ella
Emma
Emeline
Medina
Meda

CaboBride2015 · July 2015

I actually kind of like it and I love the association!!

canarygirl · July 2015

I love it and its meaning. Do it!!

Marchmellow2 · July 2015

letyourheartbeyourguide said:
I'm not sure if this would be an option for you, but in my family (we're Jewish) it's common for the first initial to be honoring a relative who passed. You could choose another E name you like better and still be honoring your sweet aunt.

I agree with this. Find another name with the first initial E.

MixedBerries88 · July 2015

Love it! The name is not my style, but the meaning is awesome! You could use Amelia, which sounds similar or use a nn like Mina or Ellie. Crohns runs in my fam too. My dad just had part of his intestines out so I feel you on this!

canarygirl · July 2015

I'll throw in that I have name regret over not using my grandfather's name when we named our son. I chickened out and I wish I hadn't!

Everycol0r · July 2015

Were you the poster who agonized over the name Sarah?

hailees · July 2015

I actually like it. Different in a good way. You could call her Elle or Ellie?

vintagetxbudgetbride · July 2015

Is the name it was taken from "Imelda"? It has a gorgeous meaning-powerful fighter. You could go with something inspired by that such as Evanna, Evin, Louisa, or Madison

eliztheforrizz · July 2015

What about Emilia?

Everycol0r · July 2015

Also, while I think it's sweet to honor family, I'm not a fan of the name per say. It very much reminds me of Elsaba. Wicked, anyone?

kanga915 · July 2015

Everycol0r said:
Also, while I think it's sweet to honor family, I'm not a fan of the name per say. It very much reminds me of Elsaba. Wicked, anyone?

Elphaba, actually

Everycol0r · July 2015

kanga915 said:

Everycol0r said:
Also, while I think it's sweet to honor family, I'm not a fan of the name per say. It very much reminds me of Elsaba. Wicked, anyone?
Elphaba, actually

F. I even googled it because I wasn't entirely sure and Google let me down.

My bad, my bad. Well now it reminds me even more of Elphaba!

eliztheforrizz · July 2015

Everycol0r said:

Also, while I think it's sweet to honor family, I'm not a fan of the name per say. It very much reminds me of Elsaba. Wicked, anyone?

Girl, you mean Elphaba

Everycol0r · July 2015

eliztheforrizz said:

Everycol0r said:

Also, while I think it's sweet to honor family, I'm not a fan of the name per say. It very much reminds me of Elsaba. Wicked, anyone?

Girl, you mean Elphaba

I know! I know!

I can't be perfect every day!

missemmawoodhouse · July 2015

Everycol0r said:

eliztheforrizz said:

Everycol0r said:

Also, while I think it's sweet to honor family, I'm not a fan of the name per say. It very much reminds me of Elsaba. Wicked, anyone?

Girl, you mean Elphaba

I know! I know!

I can't be perfect every day!
Quote fail--------
Just most days. Any easy way to remember is (fun fact) she was named for L Frank Baum - el-pha-ba - the author of WoO.

eliztheforrizz · July 2015

Everycol0r said:

Everycol0r said:

Also, while I think it's sweet to honor family, I'm not a fan of the name per say. It very much reminds me of Elsaba. Wicked, anyone?

Girl, you mean Elphaba

I know! I know! I can't be perfect every day!

You could if you were me

Everycol0r · July 2015

eliztheforrizz said:

Everycol0r said:

eliztheforrizz said:

Everycol0r said:

Also, while I think it's sweet to honor family, I'm not a fan of the name per say. It very much reminds me of Elsaba. Wicked, anyone?

Girl, you mean Elphaba

I know! I know!

I can't be perfect every day!

You could if you were me

----

Hey I saw your FFFC today missy. Can't trick me!

groovylocks · July 2015

Everycol0r said:

Were you the poster who agonized over the name Sarah?

Yup I am. It seems that I am a glutton for punishment from the baby-naming center in my own brain.

groovylocks · July 2015

vintagetxbudgetbride said:

Is the name it was taken from "Imelda"? It has a gorgeous meaning-powerful fighter. You could go with something inspired by that such as Evanna, Evin, Louisa, or Madison

So madison needs to die by fire. Forever.

I liked Louise. My husband didn't though

Hanniez89 · July 2015

I'm sorry I'm in LOVE with it!

eliztheforrizz · July 2015

Everycol0r said:

Everycol0r said:

Everycol0r said:

Also, while I think it's sweet to honor family, I'm not a fan of the name per say. It very much reminds me of Elsaba. Wicked, anyone?

Girl, you mean Elphaba

I know! I know! I can't be perfect every day!

You could if you were me
---- Hey I saw your FFFC today missy. Can't trick me!

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