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What do you thinki of the girls' name Eleanor?

I used to love it, then one of my friends pointed it sounded like an old lady's name. Then I saw this commerical where the baby's name was Eleanor, and it has me liking the name again. What do you guys think? Is the name too outdated? 

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  • Anonymous
    4 weeks ago
    Favorite Answer

    I love it! It's elegant, easily pronounced, and has some cute nicknames (if that's your thing). History is loaded with tons of kickass women named Eleanor. 

  • 4 weeks ago

    8 love it. It’s charming and elegant 

  • 4 weeks ago

    If you like the name, use it. No matter what name you choose there will always be someone who make a negative comment in regards to the name. In my opinion it is not an "outdated" name. 

  • Anonymous
    4 weeks ago

    I do think of it as an old lady name.  It's making a comeback, though like a lot of old fashioned names.  I don't hate it but I'd never use it.

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  • drip
    Lv 7
    4 weeks ago

    What was once thought of as an older outdated name is back in style.

    I know a couple who just named their daughter Eleonora.  I am seeing it pop up now. 

  • ?
    Lv 7
    4 weeks ago

    It's old fashioned, but the fact is, if you like it, use it. 

  • 1 month ago

    Eleanor is a lovely name, a timeless classic. I was born in 1990 and there were loads of Eleanors that I grew up with, so it's definitely not an old lady name. Lots of cute nickname options too - Ellie, Elle, Ella, Nora, Lea, Annie...

  • blank
    Lv 7
    1 month ago

    I love that name.

  • Anonymous
    1 month ago

    I think it’s cute. And I like the nickname Nora instead . It’s my cousins kids name. 

  • Athena
    Lv 7
    1 month ago

    I thinks it's swell. 

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