Family thinks my baby's name is too long.

Kelly - posted on 11/02/2012

liza, beth, libby

Karina - posted on 07/14/2010

How about Liz, Alex, Beth, Betty, Liza, Lexi...

That's all I can come up with. My family didn't like the name we gave our daughter either. We named her Harley Quinn Gonzales. They didn't like it because it was hard to pronounce for them; and they didn't like the last name either. But she's my baby and they're going to have to learn how to say her name whether they want to or not.

Melissa - posted on 07/13/2010

What about Liz. I know someone that uses that nickname for Elizabeth. By the way love the name. :)

Carina - posted on 07/09/2010

I love the nick name Beth or Bethy short for Elizabeth! :)

Melissa - posted on 07/09/2010

Coming up with a nickname is great if that's what you and your fiance want but, if you want to call her by Elizabeth then that is what you should use. That's her name and you chose it with care. Whether anyone else likes it or not is irrelevant. Just my opinion.

Nicole - posted on 07/06/2010

I think if you want people to call her Elizabeth then that is the way it should be. My daughters name is Rayonna and I didn't want anyone to call her Ray. just put your foot down she is YOUR daughter.

Kayla - posted on 07/06/2010

There are alot crazier names out there than Elizabeth..My neices names are Essence Brionna, and Serenity Vicenta..So they should be happy you didnt pick something insane!

Shaunda - posted on 07/06/2010

My future sister in law's name is Elizabeth but a lot of us call her Liz. Her family and closest friends call her Betsy. But, as others have said, she is your child and it is up to you what to have her called. If you only want her to be called Elizabeth then that's what they should call her.

Hannah - posted on 07/06/2010

its pretty sad when the extended family has to get involved. you your husband and your daughter are now a family and the extended family needs to respect that and the decisions you have made in naming your daughter . I think Elizabeth is a beautiful name. If the family's can't respect your decisions on the name you choose, then personally i would tell them to go fly a big fat kite. why give her the name Elizabeth when your just gonna call her something else.

Amanda - posted on 07/04/2010

It's your child, your decision. I love the name Elizabeth, I named my first daughter that after my Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. My 2nd daughter is called by a nickname, but she goes by both her given name and her nickname, we let her decide what she prefers. Our 3rd daughter's name is Rhys (pronounced Reece) and anyone who sees written calls her "rice". Ugh...not what I intended, but it is an odd (Welsh) spelling. I still love it, even with the comments. Stick to your guns!

Sarah - posted on 07/01/2010

my daughter is calle kennady-grace suzanne early!!!!! ive been told i'm mean! quite a few of my in-laws call her kennie but she seems to like being called pixie!!! lol dont ask me why but it stuck that and lil ady since her dad is called ady its up to you at the end of the day

Charlene - posted on 06/25/2010

in ireland elizabeth is sometimes shortened to libby, don't know why but its nice too

Roshan - posted on 06/25/2010

i have that same prob my baby girl name is Hayden Mckenzee Shynia. His family don't like Hayden and for that matter Mckenzee but i just made up my mind to say it is my child and i see her every day and they see her like once every week or so, so it wasn't a big deal when i look at it that way and besides they should love her and not be fighting over her name and make them decide on the name they want to call her don't stress over that.

Kalia - posted on 06/24/2010

thanks! I was born and raised there till i was about 14 then moved to cali, now in tx. lol i cant wait to go and take my husband and son!

Angelina - posted on 06/24/2010

Love Hawaiian names ! Great name for your son. I went to Hawaii for 2 weeks on my honeymoon ! Cannot wait to go back !

Kalia - posted on 06/24/2010

First of all i love elizabeth also, but here is a kicker, your daughters name isnt really that long, my son was born on the 25th of march this yr. I am hawaiian so his full name is Kai Patrick-Keith Aiawalepaki Bratton :-) I think as long as you and your fiance love the name, that is all that matters! hope u find some good nicknames, his is pk

Angelina - posted on 06/23/2010

Elizabeth is a beautiful name ! Stick to your guns.

Angelina - posted on 06/23/2010

Beautiful name !

Angelina - posted on 06/23/2010

I had this same problem . My name is Angelina and I have 20 nicknames . Hated it my whole life ! I get Angelina, Angel , Angie, Ang, Angela , Little Angel , ect. First I let everyone in my family know that I would have no nicknames ! My children will be addressed by their full names ! If someone does not like it tough ! My daughters names are Antonella Giangiolena DiAntonio & Arianna Maddalena DiAntonio ! Gorgeous names for my gorgeous girls !

Kathleen - posted on 06/23/2010

you chose the name for your daughter! they just need to deal with it! they can use any shortened version that you like, but personally i like beth! :) good luck!

Amanda - posted on 06/23/2010

don't worry my sons name is Tyler Fox William Walker! he has a long name to but i think Elizabeth is a lovely name and it is yours and you husbands choice,nobody elses! but i do like beth and alexa,they are nice and also short but are also in her name...if you want her to be called Elizabeth by your family sorry but there is nothing they can do about it,it is your decision,if you decide to nickname her then fine but nobody else has that right..thats like somebody called my son Ty and i corrected them,"no his name is Tyler" lol..im sure you parents or your husbands parents didn't like you being called something else when you were babies!
good luck ! xx

Michelle - posted on 06/22/2010

She's your child, YOUR choice... I would stand your ground on that and keep saying Elizabeth. Im not a mean person, but my grandma was like ooooh I dont like the name Ethan, I laughed and was like I dont like what you named your kids either, thats why Im his mother & have more say. Now she's been the sweetest lady especially after I had Ethan

Lana - posted on 06/22/2010

Your daughter has a beautiful name and as long as you and your husband like her name then that's all that matters.

Londreka - posted on 06/20/2010

ITS YOUR CHILD! I think it is extremely rude and in-considerate of you guy's families to disrespect the name that you choose for YOUR child. You should have to change what you call her or "find" nicknames that make them happy. Elizabeth Alexandra is a gorgeous name. My sons Name is LaVince Clemente Porche Howery (talk about a mouth full)! My family have trouble pronouncing sometimes (because its part spanish) but they make an effort out of respect which is what counts.

Angela - posted on 06/20/2010

Who told your families that they have any right to call your daughter something different than what her parents chose for her? They have no right to interfere with that. If it were me I would make it clear to them that you took time and love to pick your little ones name and they need to respect that. They had their chance years ago when they chose your names.
They need to be thankful that you have a healthy little girl that has been added to their families and get over the name issue

Meaghan - posted on 06/20/2010

We named out son Maximus Edward Lee Simons. Its a long name so we call him Max. You will find a nickname eventually that just fits. I have a daughter named Rose who we call Rosey and a daughter named Iris who we call Eye.

Hayley - posted on 06/20/2010

the elizabeths in my family are libby, or lizzie but have also gone by middle names. My daughter is Tabitha but has been called Taffa by her sister from day 1 and its stuck...

Samantha - posted on 06/18/2010

I can relate. My daughter's name is Cadence Elaine Mahealani Benson...long right? Her dad is hawaiian which is where the middle name comes from, but my side of the family can't even say her hawaiian name, and her dad's side refuses to call her by her first name. And when most people ask what her name is, they only hear the first part and start calling her Caden. Yea, it's unusual, but we picked it cuz we liked it...not because everyone else did.
I just go along with it cuz when she is old enough to talk, she will tell them what she likes/dislikes. I just call her by her first name so that she knows what her name is. All those nicknames are good, but it really is all up to you. "F" what everyone else thinks.

Rebecca - posted on 06/17/2010

So what about the long names. I chose long names on purpose for my 3 girls. My eldest is Mikayla Shandia and when born she had a hyphenated surname. As did my second born (Gabriella Eliza). My 3rd (Olivia Kaitlyn) didn't get a double barreled surname but many people over time have complained about the length of my kids names but their mine so I ignore everyone else!

Mandy - posted on 06/17/2010

You have many options as I see it! Ellie, Liz, Liza, Beth, Alexa, Lexi, but what it really comes down to is one simple fact! She is YOUR and YOUR FIANCEE'S daughter. You call her by what you want to call her and if they don't like it too bad. They should love her for who she is and not argue over a name. Sorry, I tend to be very opinionated when people are trying to tell other people to change because they don't like it. Hope you like the nicknames.

Genevieve - posted on 06/17/2010

these are th e nick names I have heard for girls named Elizabeth

1. Beth
2. Lizzy
3. Liz
4. Libby
5. Eli
6. Ella

Tara - posted on 06/17/2010

I find it so interesting how some family members feel that they have a say in what your child's name should be.
Sure, if you gave your child a ridiculous name (eg Ben Dover) then it would be a kindness to point that out.'You have chosen a beautiful, classic name that has been around for centuries. The point is that YOU CHOSE, its YOUR CHILD and Elizabeth IS her name (unless you choose to call her something else).
I would tell them that I am sorry to hear that they do not approve of the name that I have chosen. No 'buts'. Just leave it at that. We are all different and like different things and it would be wrong to force our likes or dislikes on anyone else!
If you dont like their names, does that give you the right to call them what you like?
Stick to your guns! You have the right!

Sarah - posted on 06/15/2010

My daughter is called Laila-Mae Elizabeth. Whenever i tell anyone her name, i always end up repeating it and then they still call her Laila.
No-one has said they dont like her name but not everyone calls her Laila-Mae. I always call her Laila-Mae and it does get annoying when people just call her Laila. But i don't mind as much now.
All you've got to remember is, you called your daughter that because it's what you wanted. Stuff what anybody else thinks about it. And you decide what you want your daughter to be called and tell everyone that's what you want her to be called and they'll just have to get used to it.
When my daughter's older and can tell me whether she prefers to be Laila-Mae or just Laila, then i'll call her by her choice. But until then, i'll call her what i want as she's my daughter and i don't care what anyone else thinks !
And as for suggestions, Ellie, liza, lizzy, beth, or call her by her other names (my son calls my daughter Mae because he cant say Laila-Mae lol)

Raven - posted on 06/14/2010

There is always Beth. I feel for you though. My family hates my daughters name. She has three names as well: Caelen Cassandra Tahiri but her father and I decided we were going to call her by her middle name Tahiri. My family thinks all her names are to strange and long.

If you can't find a nickname you agree on they'll eventually just have to give in and call her by the name you gave her.

Jasmine - posted on 06/14/2010

our daughters name is Cheyanne Elizabeth Marie Jackson, we call her Chey for short everyone says her name is also too long but i liked it as do your childs name and its up to you and noone else

Jannessa - posted on 06/13/2010

yeh dont worry wat others think its the name u chose n wats on her birth cert.!!! oh n about it bein to long my sons name has 23 letters :p

Sarah - posted on 06/13/2010

Thanks yall for all the helpful comments and advice! I love all the nick names, since she is only 3 months right now and still doesn't get exactly what her name is yet, I think i'll try out a few nick names and see if any fit and if not Ill just take some others advice and make my family deal ^.^ lol thanks again yall!

Niki - posted on 06/12/2010

Sheila: My oldest daughter's name is Savannah as well and we also call her Nanners or Nana! My mother is a preschool teacher and she often comments on how difficult it's going to be for her to learn to write her name when it's time. I think that your family will come around to whatever you decide to call her. She is your little one, after all!

Triona - posted on 06/12/2010

Eliza Liz Ebby Izzy

April - posted on 06/12/2010

It is the name you chose, for your reasons...your family and friends will just have to deal with it. She isn't their baby, she is yours, and you like that name. Other people can't just come and tell you to change it! I would stick with it and they will get over it eventually.

Jannessa - posted on 06/12/2010

i love lexi ?

Sheila - posted on 06/11/2010

My daughter also has a super long name, Savannah Kristine. Originally we called her Nanners or Nana, but at 5 she is always Savannah. Elizabeth is your child and if that is the name you like, then family members will just have to deal. But if you are looking for a nickname because you want one: Liz, Beth or Ellie would be at the top of my list. My neighbors called their little girl Bibbitz (her name was Elizabeth, but I think Bibbitz is what her older brother called her.) My son is named William and I prefer Will, but now all I call him is Bubbie, because that's what he looks like to me. :)

Katie - posted on 06/11/2010

My sons name is William Joseph Smart III lol but everyone (including us) just call him Trey for short. If they don't like Elizabeth have them help think of some shortened nicknames cuz if they are gonna complain they can at least chip in ideas!! Good luck tho

Sarah - posted on 06/11/2010

Betty, Betsy, Liz, Lizzie, Izzy, Beth, Libby, Lily, Liza, Eliza, Lisa, Bess, Bessie, or Leeza

Ashlee - posted on 06/10/2010

Beth would be the obvious choice, and there is always Liz or Lizzy but get creative- how about Ellie. Or use her 2nd name Alex or Lexi. but only if you want to she is your child and her name is what it is. If you would like a shortened version or a nickname than great if not tell everyone else to suck it up and call her Elizabeth- if that's what you want
Just remember if it is a name that everyone will be using it will be her "new" name and probably the one she'll use in school and forever after that so don't pick something that sounds cute like Bethy- cute for a baby not so cute at 30.
I know it is hard thou with everyone putting in their 2 cents it was hard enough coming up with the name to start with now you have to go through it again for them to have a nickname
sorry rambling basically call her what you want - you guys chose Elizabeth for a reason and it probably wasn't to call her Suzie :~)

Lauren - posted on 06/10/2010

I think that you should just find a name that both you and your fiance want to call her and tell everyone that is what she is going by. My daughter goes by a shortened version of her name, and we just told everyone and that was the end of it. I think Lizzy is very cute, and you could even do Liz. You could also do Alex or Alexa.

Alejandra - posted on 06/10/2010

beth or maybe even zia ? its different but associates letters in her name