Elizabeth or Olivia?

[Anonymous]

Elizabeth. Olivia is overused and I like that classic names are circling back. Might not use Libby, but I’m of the feeling that kids (and their friends) will decide their own nicknames. That being said, I love Elzie as a nickname.

[Anonymous]

Names are very different. Elizabeth is a classic name. Olivia is a trendy name that’s fading fast. But really if you are going to call your kid Lizzie just name her that. Libby or whatever.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Elizabeth. Olivia is overused and I like that classic names are circling back. Might not use Libby, but I’m of the feeling that kids (and their friends) will decide their own nicknames. That being said, I love Elzie as a nickname.

LOL. Shakespeare had a character named Olivia. You can’t get much more classic than that!

[Anonymous]

Thinking up a nick name before the baby is born is so try hard.

[Anonymous]

Shakespeare also chose Ophelia. So there’s another choice.

[Anonymous]

I feel ya.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Shakespeare also chose Ophelia. So there’s another choice.

PPs are calling Elizabeth classic and Olivia trendy. Wrong and laughable.

[Anonymous]

I love the name Elizabeth and like the nickname Libby. Olivia is fine, but Elizabeth feels fresher.

[Anonymous]

olivia is super popular right now, so be prepared to meet other kids named that

[Anonymous]

I am an Elizabeth who is a huge fan of Libby.

[Anonymous]

Either, with Liz or Liv as nicknames.

[Anonymous]

Both good, both pretty popular. I lean toward Elizabeth because even though they're both classic names Olivia had a huge spike in the last decade or so, so it will be associated with a trend. Also Elizabeth has so many great nicknames (Betsy is a personal fave).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am an Elizabeth who is a huge fan of Libby.

I am also an Elizabeth and I loathe the name Libby. Ha.

But I also don't use a nickname. People have always tried to foist Liz on me, but I'd never introduce myself as Liz. I do realize that 4 syllables is a lot. But I also think if you don't intend to use the full name, why give it to your child?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am an Elizabeth who is a huge fan of Libby.

I am also an Elizabeth and I loathe the name Libby. Ha.

But I also don't use a nickname. People have always tried to foist Liz on me, but I'd never introduce myself as Liz. I do realize that 4 syllables is a lot. But I also think if you don't intend to use the full name, why give it to your child?

PP here. I also go by Elizabeth I just like Libby. I loathe Liz and that is what most ppl try to use. My personal fav. is when I introduce myself and the person immediately replies "so what do you go by?" LOL

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am an Elizabeth who is a huge fan of Libby.

I am also an Elizabeth and I loathe the name Libby. Ha.

But I also don't use a nickname. People have always tried to foist Liz on me, but I'd never introduce myself as Liz. I do realize that 4 syllables is a lot. But I also think if you don't intend to use the full name, why give it to your child?

PP here. I also go by Elizabeth I just like Libby. I loathe Liz and that is what most ppl try to use. My personal fav. is when I introduce myself and the person immediately replies "so what do you go by?" LOL

I'm an Elizabeth who goes by Liz, but when I was younger (think elementary school) there were so many Elizabeth's that having the nn was just easier. Liz was the easiest nickname for my then-toddler brother to pronounce so here I am. All that to say that I think trying to come up with a nickname before the child is born is pointless. I think the best nicknames come naturally or have some sort of funny story behind them. And if they don't, then you chose a name you liked for the actual name and the nickname doesn't matter. Olivia is also a pretty name. I don't think you could go wrong with either. But don't force a nickname before you've met the child.