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)?
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
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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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?
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.
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