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Help[Opinions] Re: Betsy/Elizabeth
in reply to a message by Christine
Elizabeth is a lovely name, but I do not enjoy Betsy in the least and I enjoy vintage names like Dorothea nn Dori. Betsy Wetsy comes to mind instantly and quite frankly I feel as though Betsy (along with Betty) really do a disservice to Elizabeth and take it down a notch. In fact, of all the more traditional names with numerous nn I don't really love any of the ones associated with Elizabeth but here are a few that I don't mind: Beth, Libby (but only for a little girl), & Elly / Ellie (okay I love this one). Sorry.
Too bad you don't think Lily works, but then again I don't really like Lily as a nn for Elizabeth. IMHO, it should be used by itself or as a nn for Lillian or Liliana type names.
ETA: I also like Eliza, but I can also see the name used independantly.
Jacks
"The newborn baby has only three demands. They are warmth in the arms of its mother, food from her breasts, and security in the knowledge of her presence. Breastfeeding satisfies all three". Dr.Grantly Dick-Read
Too bad you don't think Lily works, but then again I don't really like Lily as a nn for Elizabeth. IMHO, it should be used by itself or as a nn for Lillian or Liliana type names.
ETA: I also like Eliza, but I can also see the name used independantly.
Jacks
"The newborn baby has only three demands. They are warmth in the arms of its mother, food from her breasts, and security in the knowledge of her presence. Breastfeeding satisfies all three". Dr.Grantly Dick-Read
This message was edited 2/16/2006, 10:54 AM
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Thanks for the honest opinion!
To be honest if I thought Elizabeth wouldn't degenerate into Liz, I wouldn't bother with a nn - love the full version. I do like Ellie, too, but it's a little close to Allie - and as a teacher I just don't like Allie or Beth because of kids I've taught. I tend to agree with you about Lily - it's better as a stand-alone.
Funny thing is I do call DD wetsy Betsy when I have to change her!
To be honest if I thought Elizabeth wouldn't degenerate into Liz, I wouldn't bother with a nn - love the full version. I do like Ellie, too, but it's a little close to Allie - and as a teacher I just don't like Allie or Beth because of kids I've taught. I tend to agree with you about Lily - it's better as a stand-alone.
Funny thing is I do call DD wetsy Betsy when I have to change her!
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