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thread: WDYT of Amelie?

  1. #1
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    Oct 2009
    Bonbeach, Melbourne
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    WDYT of Amelie?

    DH and I are STRUGGLING big time to find a girls name we like. We kind of liked Esmae, and that's still a contender, but it doesn't grab us really. I have a lovely friend named Emilie, and told DH I love her name and he does too. Then DH suggested Amelie, and it feels really good. Definitely clicks for both of us the way DD's name did.

    What do you think? Too common? I can see us saying her name and people going, 'oh Emily?', but I don't think it's too much of a big deal. Does it go well with DD's name (Isla and Amelie)?

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    One of my favourites And not too common at all. I knew one Amelie and it was never pronounced Emily. So I'm sure you'll be able to work with that.

    I think it goes beautifully with Isla.

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    BellyBelly Member

    Sep 2010
    North West Victoria, Australia
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    I don't mind it, "Amelia" is extremely popular right now, if that doesn't bother you too much then go for it.

    If it just feels right with you and DH then it's most likely the right name.

    I think it goes well with Isla.

  4. #4
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    May 2011
    Adelaide
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    It's actually one of the names DF suggested for our bub! I think it's very sweet! As far as being confused for Emily, I think you could get that regardless of the name. I often have people think my name is Tania or Gaynor, and my name sounds NOTHING like either of those.

    I think if it clicks for both of you, then you've got yourself a winner

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    I love it. LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE.

    Isla and Amelie sounds and looks beautiful.

    It's French, it's feminine, it's all kinds of lovely

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    Feb 2006
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    Beautiful name - my daughter is called Amelie. I sometimes find myself saying 'Amelie - with an A' to people who are writing her name down or 'the french name' but my name is also unusual and have spelt my whole life spelling it to people which is no problem. Her sisters call her 'Ami' (pronounced Amee) for short sometimes. I love her name. It goes well with Isla's name too (so they don't both end in an 'a').
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    Dec 2008
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    I LOVE it To me it sounds so feminine and French and sophisticated.....

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    I love Amelie. We had a little Amelie in my old playgroup and no-one ever mucked up her name. Once you're introduced "This is Amelie", then that was that really. It's not like it's a difficult name. I personally find it way prettier than Esmae. Perhaps Amelie Esmae?

  9. #9
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    Nov 2008
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    I really like it. DH and I love Amelia, but in light of it's popularity have considered Amalia and Amelie as well .

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    Jul 2007
    melb
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    I love it a close friend has a 6 year called Amelie and a beautifully natured child. Initally had some issues by people mis pronouncing but been not a huge issue.

    Goes nicely with Isla as well.

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    Sep 2011
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    It's a lovely name and goes really nicely with Isla. I think you are onto a winner!

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    Jan 2007
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    I love it! My little french canadian niece is called Amélie and they always use the accent - helps with not pronouncing it Emily too!!!

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    BellyBelly Member

    Sep 2010
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    Now that I think of it, there is a little girl in town called Amelie. Pronounce "Arh-ma-lee"

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    I love it!

  15. #15
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    Oct 2009
    Bonbeach, Melbourne
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    Omg tanstar I love it with the accent! Would it be too pretentious to use one I wonder, not being French?

  16. #16
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    Apr 2011
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    Its a gorgeous name! I think it goes well with the name Isla too

  17. #17
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    Apr 2009
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    Love it! Just LOVE!!

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    I adore it!

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