mykidsrmyjoy Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 We're expecting #6 in less than 4 weeks. We have a boy name picked out (I think) but are undecided for a girl. Both hubby and I like Leah Katherine or Leah Claire, but here's the deal: we already have an Ellia, which we pronounce as ELL-ia. We call her Ellie a lot of the time but have by no means quit using Ellia. Is Leah too similar? Any other suggestions for girl names? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meadowlark Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 I definitely think they are too similar. Although you call her Ellie now, that may change as she gets older. And she may prefer Ellia, and then you'd really have a mess. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 I agree that they sound too similar. What about combining your middle name choices--Katherine Claire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Yes, too similar sounding. I have a Claire so I"m biased towards that name. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolt. Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 If pass on Leah due to the similarity -- I think the irritation would grow with time, and possibly be conflictial between them as teens and young adults. (They'd probably grow out of it after that l, though.) I'd try to think of longer names that start with something like the "Le-" syllable. There are lots of them, like "Lilanni" and "Lilly". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Too similar. Plus Leah Claire sounds like Lee Eclair. Oooh, that's almost Sara Lee Eclair! (Sorry, I have a weird brain.) Claire and Katherine are beautiful names. I'd choose one of those for the first name (or something else). Lydia? (Biblical, L, ends in a vowel. But Lydia Katherine.... because, eclair.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Plus Leah Claire sounds like Lee Eclair. Oooh, that's almost Sara Lee Eclair! (Sorry, I have a weird brain.) :lol: :lol: :lol: Sorry, OP :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixpix5 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 I also feel they are way too similar. Claire and Katherine are both such beautiful first names I would go with one of those in a heartbeat. You also never know what Ellia will decide to do later. She may love the nickname "Lia" prn "Leah" as a teen or she may end up not being a nn person and want to be called Ellia which to me sounds like you would have a "Leah" and "EL-leah" sound wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarlaB Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Yes they are too close IMHO. My friend has an Eliza Claire...you could nickname Liza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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