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babynames... the name Ellison.
Now, consider it for a girl. Because really, it's just Allison with an E, isn't it?
ETA: It would be pronounced as it reads - Ellis-son, not Allison - I didn't mean to imply that it's an alternate spelling for Allison. I just meant that Allison is a feminine name, despite the -son, and that Ellison is only one letter off. ;)
This is the name my husband has decided he wants for our baby girl, due in February. Which means I have between now and then to either fall in love with it or talk him out of it.
Nicknames could/would be Ellie, Ella, or Ellis (my husband's favorite).
And if you would consider using it, would you (at the risk of getting silly or ridiculous) feminize the spelling at all? Or vary it in any other way? Elison? Ellyson? Elyson? Elisonne? or...?
Add to that the likelihood that the middle name will be "Monroe" after my late father-in-law whose death we learned of literally minutes before I discovered I was pregnant.
My husband is thoroughly in love with "Ellison Monroe" as a name. Right now I'm indifferent. I don't love it, but I don't hate it either. I'm not going to decide based on your opinions, but I AM curious. :)
Her sister is Katherine Frances (Kate/Katie), in case anyone finds that relevant.
Now, consider it for a girl. Because really, it's just Allison with an E, isn't it?
ETA: It would be pronounced as it reads - Ellis-son, not Allison - I didn't mean to imply that it's an alternate spelling for Allison. I just meant that Allison is a feminine name, despite the -son, and that Ellison is only one letter off. ;)
This is the name my husband has decided he wants for our baby girl, due in February. Which means I have between now and then to either fall in love with it or talk him out of it.
Nicknames could/would be Ellie, Ella, or Ellis (my husband's favorite).
And if you would consider using it, would you (at the risk of getting silly or ridiculous) feminize the spelling at all? Or vary it in any other way? Elison? Ellyson? Elyson? Elisonne? or...?
Add to that the likelihood that the middle name will be "Monroe" after my late father-in-law whose death we learned of literally minutes before I discovered I was pregnant.
My husband is thoroughly in love with "Ellison Monroe" as a name. Right now I'm indifferent. I don't love it, but I don't hate it either. I'm not going to decide based on your opinions, but I AM curious. :)
Her sister is Katherine Frances (Kate/Katie), in case anyone finds that relevant.
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Date: 2008-10-05 07:48 pm (UTC)I'll run the idea of a 2nd MN to the hub, as you make a good point. I, too, am worried about how masculine the name is. I think it's a classic enough sounding name that she could grow up with it, and still respectably use the feminine nicknames as well.
Thanks for your thoughts. :)
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Date: 2008-10-05 11:52 pm (UTC)I read through some more comments and thought of something. I have a female friend who goes by Leo. A problem she faces is being called on the phone, and hearing, "Is Mr. Leo...." there?
So, adding that other middle name, when Ellison grows up, she could have business cards using her first name and middle name. For example, Ellison Jade (lastname). That would eliminate any confusion, and Monroe could stay as the second middle name.
I knew a young girl named Charlie and I am afraid she'll face the masculine name problem her whole life.