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I think it depends on the spelling. Elisabeth is softer, girlier, like a princess, and Elizabeth is still lady-like, but stronger, like a woman's rights activist.
My favorite nn are Elise, Eliza (My Fair Lady always comes to mind), Libby, and Betsy/Betsey, although Zabeth could be fun & I've heard of Lily as a nn for it. I also think that Elsie should be brought back, so this would be my first pick.
Middle names:
I've heard "Adora" used; possible
Lennox or Flannery for girls who want to be feminine but consider Elizabeth overdone; they could always go by their mn
Cecily/Cecile/Cecille/Cecilia, etc.
Virginia
Kattalin (my new discovery--love! A Basque name.)
Trilby (another new one; actually, Trilby Elizabeth would be nice. Heard last in the 1800's.)
Blake/Blair/Harper/Harlow/Langtry/Carrington-those "upperclass" names
Sofia
Moira or Maire; better than the ever uber-popular mn Marie
Anastasia-maybe she'll fall in love with it and use it on her won daughter!
Ophelia
Arabella
Juliet
Lyric-not as overused as Melody, and softer sounding
Yasmin, Jasmine
Gloria
Clara
Quintessa (sounds so royal!) If used as fn, possible nn Quinn
Quinley
Amelie
Imilia
Marasofia
Keelin
Keiran
Jessamine (delicious!)
Sabina
Alexia
Karlina
Charlotte

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This message was edited 12/20/2008, 2:10 PM