Can't pick a name!

mcdoug211 · August 2015

We can't agree between Elodie or Alexis and need unbiased advice?! Lol

ash413 · August 2015

Alexis

kmkrushi · August 2015

Alexis

MoonUnitNugget · August 2015

Alexis

tayzav · August 2015

Alexis

Cook3133 · August 2015

I can't even say the first one so I go with Alexis!

ashleywuli · August 2015

I think both are beautiful. I would say Elodie because it's more unique, in a good way. It's also very European. But between the two names you can't go wrong.

JLW0504 · August 2015

Alexis.

kwaldy · August 2015

I like Elodie. I know a little girl with this name and I think it's cute and works for her.
Every Alexis I've ever known has been a brat, and that's just leaves a nasty taste in my mouth

wassuphoes · August 2015

Elodie.

jessilee15 · August 2015

I like both, but prefer Alexis. Elodie is a legit name, but so uncommon people won't know it and she will have to spell it out all the time. That could be a good thing or a bad thing to you...

mcdoug211 · August 2015

I love it bc it's so unique I figure Ellie as a nickname...I do really like Alexis but I feel it's kind of snobby sounding lol

magnolia0212 · August 2015

Elodie

kmd91 · August 2015

My problem with Elodie is the pronunciation factor. I'm pretty sure I know how it's pronounced, but that's a good sign that a lot of people will probably struggle with it like say, taking roll in class. But, with that said, it's not so off the wall that I have major issues with it, yes she will always have to spell it for people, but that's not that big of a deal. That can be an issue even for common names, speaking as a Caitlyn/Kaitlyn/Caitlin/Kaitlin etc etc

Alexis is definitely an easier name spelling and pronunciation wise, but that's because it's a pretty common name we are all quite familiar with. I'm not a huge fan of common names, but obviously a lot of people are otherwise they wouldn't be common.

I think it just boils down to which name feels more right to you. After all, at the end of the day, it's your child.

wassuphoes · August 2015

mcdoug211 said:

I love it bc it's so unique I figure Ellie as a nickname...I do really like Alexis but I feel it's kind of snobby sounding lol

Elodie is unique, the NN Ellie is not.

Maybe Alexia would be a "less snobbish" option?

flas · August 2015

Elodie. Alexis is too common for me.

fitmama89 · August 2015

Elodie!

poupoule · August 2015

Elodie, in europe Alexis is a guy name

kestes946 · August 2015

Elodie sounds so pretty! Love it

ColoradoHiker · August 2015

I work with a french woman named Elodie. I think her name is really pretty, not common here (although apparently very common in France), and it really is easy to pronounce. Literally, it is Melody but without the "m". This would've been a top pick for me if our baby was a girl! I loved Alexis when I was younger, but it's too common for me to consider it now.

kmkrushi · August 2015

I said Alexis originally, but Elodie keeps coming back to me. I'm changing my answer, for what it's worth.

Cook3133 · August 2015

kmkrushi said:
I said Alexis originally, but Elodie keeps coming back to me. I'm changing my answer, for what it's worth.

Same here. But when I first saw it I wanted to say El-oh-die(de) and that just sounds odd. Like someone mentioned before pronouncing it can be tricky at first but I guess so can other names. It really has grown on me

mcdoug211 · August 2015

Thanks ladies now it's just convincing my fiancé that's it's not so uncommon and weird lol

CarrieOct15 · August 2015

I've never heard the name Elodie before, but based on the comments I'm assuming it's European. I like it, but if you're American I would worry about spelling/pronunciation mishaps. I like the nn Ellie.

BlondeMomma92 · August 2015

I vote Elodie, it's gorgeous

VexedMommy · August 2015

I like Elodie but I foresee the phrase, "Like Melody, but without the M." being used a lot in your futures. If you're ok with that, then go for it.

katiedhunter · August 2015

VexedMommy said:
I like Elodie but I foresee the phrase, "Like Melody, but without the M." being used a lot in your futures. If you're ok with that, then go for it.

@VexedMommy brings up a very good point. I love my sons name but this is something we encounter all the time. His name is Tavis. So we constantly say it's like Travis without the "r". I don't think knowing this before hand would have changed my mind though. As long as your good with it. That being said my vote is Elodie.

maura+c · August 2015

Elodie!!

MadBloom · August 2015

There is an Elodie from my BMB for my daughter and she is just the cutest!! I love the name based on her lol.
So Elodie gets my vote

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