Is the name Elizabeth Overused?

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Is the name Elizabeth Overused?
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Mon, 04-09-2007 - 1:09pm

Is the name Elizabeth Overused?



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Registered: 01-18-2006
Mon, 04-09-2007 - 1:13pm

I should clarify - as a first name not a middle name.

Thanks!

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Mon, 04-09-2007 - 3:38pm

Elizabeth is such a beautiful, classic name that I don't think it's possible for it to be "overused." It has so many nickname possibilities that even if there are several Elizabeths in the same class, each one can still be called something different.

Even though we know several Elizabeths under the age of 10, we're considering it as a first name for this baby if we have another girl. The girls we know are Lizzie, Libby, Beth, and Elizabeth. If we use the name, we'll pick a different nickname.

Stephanie, mom to Megan Joy (nn Meg), Julianna May (nn Annie), and #3 edd 8/30/07

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Registered: 10-03-2005
Mon, 04-09-2007 - 5:05pm

I know it's in the top 10 for girls names but the only Elizabeth I know is my DD. Well for little girls I know plenty of adults with the name.

michele

^emma^ 8-31-00
patrick 12-10-01
m/c 6-7-02
alexandra 8-26-03
ava-lynne 4-20-06
millicent & elizabeth 3-29-07

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Registered: 12-09-2005
Mon, 04-09-2007 - 5:30pm

I don't find it overused at all, it is a lovely classic. I know more adults than kids with the name. I think that because there are so many nn's for it, it seems less common than it is. I love Libby and Beth.

-Nikki
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Registered: 08-16-2006
Mon, 04-09-2007 - 7:22pm
It is a classic and not overused. Great name!!