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Elizabeth, though so excruciatingly “common” and traditional, still holds its magic. It’s just one of those names that has been used for thousands of years, yet still works. Betsy is such a cute nn. I think that’s another thing about it, there are so many nn options that everyone is sure to find at least one they like! Betsy, Betty, Eliza, Elsie, Bessie, Beth, Lizzie, Liz, Ellie, so many choices.

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Elizabeth Jane would be my choice of the two combos. Jane falls in the same category of being so steadily used, but still working well.

Thanks for all the helpful replies!

Elizabeth is one of those rare names you really can't go wrong with. Lots of history, plus a plethora of nickname options. Personally, I gravitate toward Elle / Ellie, but I also like Beth. Most Elizabeths I've known have gone by Lizzie (as kids) and Liz (as adults), which are perfectly serviceable, if played out (and somewhat reminiscent of lizards).

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Betsy might honestly be my least favorite nickname, though. It sounds cutesy to the point of being juvenile (even though all but one of the few Betsys I've ever met have been women over 50).

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Even though I prefer the flow of Elizabeth Jane, I'd have to choose Elizabeth Louise if only because it's slightly more imaginative. The problem with putting two "classics" in one full name like Elizabeth Jane - and this goes for both daughters and sons - is that it reeks of the parents either:

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1. Absolutely not being able to agree on a name beyond the "classics" that wouldn't cause any hardship in their culture; or
2. Not putting any thought whatsoever into the name. (This one comes through more for daughters, and reeks of disappointment that she wasn't a son.)

Elizabeth is beautiful, but when used as a fn it generates nns like Liz and Liza which really do not appeal. I used it as a mn for my daughter, and that's been fine.

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I like Betsy for its vintage vibe and because it isn't Liz. I knew a Betsy at school, and liked her name much better than her.

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Elizabeth Jane is lovely; very Thomas Hardy but there's nothing bad about that. (E)LIZ(abeth) and (Lou)ISE would bug me with their echoing sounds.

I know a few and they go by Lizzie, Beth and Betty. I quite like Betsy and I would soon get used to it.

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I prefer Elizabeth Jane as it is a family name for me for several generations.

Elizabeth is my name and I've always gone by Betsy because it's my great-grandmother's name. I like Elizabeth's royalty, formality, and timelessness, and Betsy is cute and special to me because of the family connection. Though both names get a little dull sometimes.

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My middle name is Rachel. I like Elizabeth Jane a lot, but Elizabeth Louise sounds good as well.

Love it, but I’m biased as I have one and that’s the nn we use for her :)

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I prefer Elizabeth Jane

I like Elizabeth as a full name (or with some other nicknames) better, but Betsy's fine. I think Elizabeth Louise sounds better, but only because I do not like the name Jane.

Grew up with a girl called this, wound up in the 'in' clique in hs - which isnt saying much when as rural as we were.

I like Elizabeth, but not Betsy, Jane flows better with Elizabeth

Elizabeth has always been a favorite of mine; I’d gladly call a daughter Elizabeth! I also love the name Betsy, as a full name or nickname! If I had a daughter called Elizabeth, I’d most likely wouldn’t nickname her anything (unless she wanted); I also love the nicknames Lizzie (which I also love as a full name) and Liz. I have to say, I prefer the flair of Elizabeth Louise; Louise spices up Elizabeth!

I like Elizabeth but not the nn Betsy. I prefer Elizabeth Jane.

Betsy is cute but kinda ditzy sounding. Same with Betty and Bessie. Though I do like Bess and Beth.

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I love Elizabeth Jane!

Elizabeth is fine. Betsy is horrible - clunky, frumpy and something else I can’t find the description for at this moment.

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Elizabeth Jane flows better.