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in reply to a message by Lily
I've never liked Elise. Growing up taking piano lessons, Beethoven's "fur Elise" was well known in my set of friends. Everyone gushed about the name. I think I had an aversion to it because I was expected to agree. Sorry, but Elise has always sounded simpery and whiny to me.
Now, Elsa. There's an underrated gem, at least here in the U.S. It's so musical I wonder why Ludwig didn't alter his beloved's name just for the euphony of it all. "Fur Elsa" would have swayed me much more.
Seriously, Elsa is by far my favorite of the two names. Nn Elsie is so cute.
As a mn, Elise does flow better, I'll give you that. But I'd still prefer Astraea Sophia Elisabeth (European princess) to Astraea Sophia Elise (whiner). No whiners allowed.
:-)
Now, Elsa. There's an underrated gem, at least here in the U.S. It's so musical I wonder why Ludwig didn't alter his beloved's name just for the euphony of it all. "Fur Elsa" would have swayed me much more.
Seriously, Elsa is by far my favorite of the two names. Nn Elsie is so cute.
As a mn, Elise does flow better, I'll give you that. But I'd still prefer Astraea Sophia Elisabeth (European princess) to Astraea Sophia Elise (whiner). No whiners allowed.
:-)
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"It's so musical I wonder why Ludwig didn't alter his beloved's name just for the euphony of it all. "Fur Elsa" would have swayed me much more."
I think it depends on the pronunciation you use. In German Elise (3 syllables) sounds much more melodic and elegant than Elsa (2 syllables).
I love Elise!
I think it depends on the pronunciation you use. In German Elise (3 syllables) sounds much more melodic and elegant than Elsa (2 syllables).
I love Elise!
This message was edited 11/18/2009, 12:01 PM
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This message was edited 11/19/2009, 3:14 AM
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