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Amelia

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Simply because I love Amelia, I think it's very pretty. But I really dislike Alice, I find it ugly and boring.

Alice

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Amelia is dull.

Amelia

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Amelia.
Both names are lovely, and all-age appropriate, and have a touch of antique charm about them, but I think Alice is going to be even more popular than it already is.

Alice by all means. I've always felt Amelia was a bit overrated, I find it slightly dowdy.

Alice

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They are both beautiful names but I prefer Alice because it's underused. Amelia is so popular lately.

This message was edited 3/24/2010, 2:06 AM

I love Amelia. Too me it's just so feminine and pretty. Alice has that too but I still hear it as 1950's old fashioned. And the connotations with Alice in Wonderland. These are my top two favorite A names. I'd love to name my first daughter Amelia, but my hubby vetoed it. We will be going with Alice instead :)

I'm not keen on the me-e-e sound in Amelia (and often in Megan): that whiney cry for attention puts me right off. I find Emily much more attractive and restrained, and yes, I know they aren't the same name, but they've been used interchangeably for centuries.

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Alice is wonderful, cool, elegant, like ice tinkling in a tall glass. I've no idea if the latest Wonderland movie will do anything for its popularity, but nor do I care. Alice is the #1 heroine of English literature for all ages!

I'm not keen on the me-e-e sound in Amelia (and often in Megan): that whiney cry for attention puts me right off. I find Emily much more attractive and restrained, and yes, I know they aren't the same name, but they've been used interchangeably for centuries.

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Alice is wonderful, cool, elegant, like ice tinkling in a tall glass. I've no idea if the latest Wonderland movie will do anything for its popularity, but nor do I care. Alice is the #1 heroine of English literature for all ages!

Alice!

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It's charming and quaint without being as insufferable as Amelia is. Amelia whines.

I like them both, but I like Alice the most. I think I like it because it's simple, known and not too used up like Ashley or Emma.

Alice because I'm not keen on the 'mealy' part of Amelia.

Alice!

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Amelia, is a birth defect!

Amelia gets my vote.

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Alice is sweet and cute, but Amelia is prettier in my opinion. Even though I do like Alice, I can't help but think of an older woman when I hear it.

This message was edited 3/23/2010, 8:09 PM

Amelia

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I'm not a huge fan of Amelia but I think it's pleasant enough and has a nice, feminine sound without going overboard.

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I'm sick to death of Alice. Who doesn't think they're being all alternative hipster and Victorian with Alice?

Alice

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Mostly because Amelia is much more common. Alice is also simpler and has some sort of charm to it.

Alice

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Alice is one of my favorite names. It sounds simple and sweet.

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I don't like Amelia very much, especially the "uh MEEL yuh" pronunciation. So unattractive.

Alice

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- cause Alice is spunky and sweet and just plain awesome
- cause the -meel sound in Amelia grates on my nerves
- cause I hate the potential nn Mia

Alice

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it doesn't sound as silly...

I like them both. Amelia is so pretty and intelligent and likable! - but Alice has been my favourite for so long that it's just welded itself to the top spot, and cannot be dislodged. So Alice it is.

Amelia. I like the nn Millie. I never liked Alice.

I love both names, so I would say that it depens on how they sound with the surname, siblings etc.

Jeez, all the Amelia hate. I prefer Amelia, though I do like Alice as well. I think it's timeless and I love the association with Amelia Earhart. I think it sounds like it would belong to a genuine, sweet girl with lots of determination and strength. And I love feminine names that have a little backbone to 'em. I think Alice's popularity is bound to increase at least a little due to pop culture's renewed interest in Alice in Wonderland.

This message was edited 3/23/2010, 3:39 PM

Alice

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I think it's a nicer name overall. Additionally, it's my maternal grandmother's name, so that association/connection makes it mean much more to me.

This message was edited 3/23/2010, 3:19 PM

Alice

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Alice is simple and sweet. You can't go wrong. Amelia is one of the few names that I honestly hate and cannot stand (along with Zoe and Chloe). It is so whiney and nasal sounding and I hate the 'meel' sound in the middle. I much prefer the similar but much cleaner sounding Amalia

Alice. Simple and timeless. I don't like the "meal" sound in Amelia.

Alice

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It's like a clean white sheet on a clothesline, flapping in the wind on a sunny day. And it has a great medieval feel too.

This message was edited 3/23/2010, 2:52 PM

That's a tough one. I love Amelia, but it's getting mighty popular. By the time I get around to kids, it could be number one. But it just sounds so kind, warm and friendly, like a freshly-baked oatmeal cookie. It's like the name Claire, I can't imagine a mean Amelia. Amelia Claire would actually be a real nice combo. So simple and sweet, like pale blue gingham.

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Alice is great too. I love it's cool wedgewood-blue intelligence and poise. I love all the literary ties to it. It reminds me of writing desk made of dark wood and black pots of ink and silver tea trays laden with finger sandwiches.

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I think I like Amelia best, in the end. I'm a sucker for a nice-person name.

This message was edited 3/23/2010, 2:48 PM

- Alice :D (nt) x