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I have an Eleanor, too! I can't decide if I like Caroline or Hadley better.
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My name is Caroline, nn Carrie, so I'm partial
How would you pronounce it? I prefer "Caro-linn," (think Kennedy) to "Caro-line," though both are pretty. And I think it pairs so nicely with Eleanor (and "Nora" is so, so cute!)
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@keepcalmcarrie: I like them both, possibly leaning slightly towards Caroline?
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@Finfan: For what it's worth I'd pronounce Caroline with line at the end. Carolyn gets the lin sound.
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Our LO is Hadley
We didn't think there was an easy nickname but we call her Hads a lot.
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@cheesetomywhine: That's my reasoning too. I think it's more likely to be pronounced -line in this area.
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@Finfan: @cheesetomywhine: yeah, I get the "line" all the time. As I said, I think that's pretty too. It is more common now for "lin" to be associated with Carolyn. But I guess, traditionally, it was the short "i" sound with the traditional spelling. Like Catherine, Jasmine, etc.
My mom gets super huffy about this, because everyone "mispronounces" my proper name. But since 99% of the time I go by my nickname, it really makes no difference!
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@keepcalmcarrie: Interesting! Thanks for sharing. I wonder if it is regional as well.
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@keepcalmcarrie: They are definitely both pretty. Caroline is my leading contender. Just need to get DH on board!
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@JennyD: I've known one Hadley since high school and that's what her friends and family called her too. I don't know her well at all but I've always liked the name!
How would you pronounce it? I prefer "Caro-linn," (think Kennedy) to "Caro-line," though both are pretty. And I think it pairs so nicely with Eleanor (and "Nora" is so, so cute!)
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