Name ideas?

marcy · August 12th, 2011, 01:54 PM

I'm hoping for some suggestions. We have been discussing names for the last few weeks.

Boy wise, we're still looking at the same name we chose when we were expecting Anastasia. The first name is more "his" list, but the middle name is after my grandfather. Have tried revisiting the boy names but we've never found anything else

Girl wise, we're stuck. We have a list of about 7 but none still seems to be "the one".

The girls are Anastasia Elise and Liliana Rose. Family and close friends call them Anya and (pronounced) Leela.

We like feminine names, as you can tell. Nothing with kreative spelling.
Nothing that begins with A or L. I'd hoped to stay away from K as well (our dog's initial) but have opened it to that. Similarly would like to stay away from M and J (our initials) but would accept that. Our last name is a pretty basic name, two syllables. I'd like a full name, and a nickname. Finding something that goes well with our existing girls names is really hard

Thanks

kalm · August 12th, 2011, 02:26 PM

Ella Grace is what Brendan would have been had he been a girl. Ellie is an awfully cute nickname, though I don't know if you'd need one with such a short first name.

Elizabeth is a a favorite girly name. Lizzie (our neighbor) is cute nick name (as is Liz for an older girl).

Eleanor · August 12th, 2011, 02:35 PM

Isabella or Victoria? Regina (nickname Gina)?

marcy · August 12th, 2011, 02:40 PM

I forgot to say that we're staying away from at least the top 20 popular names. So the first three are out

(Liliana was more popular than we'd wanted, but our love of the name was higher).

Did consider Victoria but other than Vicki or Tori, any nn potential?

Hadn't considered Regina, but I don't think it's our style.

Jessica · August 12th, 2011, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcy

Did consider Victoria but other than Vicki or Tori, any nn potential?

Ree? My SIL is Maria, and they call her Ri (Ree) all the time.

marcy · August 12th, 2011, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jessica

Ree? My SIL is Maria, and they call her Ri (Ree) all the time.

Wouldn't have thought of that. But I don't think it goes with the girls nn's.

Alyssa · August 12th, 2011, 03:19 PM

I didn't even know you were pregnant!

Here are a couple ideas:
Jocelyn
Tabitha
Margaret
Helene/Helene
Katrina/Katrine
Ruby
Eleanor
Natalie/Natalia

Cami · August 12th, 2011, 04:18 PM

I haven't read any responses yet but the first name that came to mind was Victoria.

eta: Ok, already suggested! I can't think of other nns.

I think Natalia goes with your other girls but maybe it's too much the same? Talia/Talya for a nn.

Friends' daughters:
Sabina?
Julia? Probably not long enough. Her nickname is Juju.

and

So excited for you! Do you think it's a boy or a girl?

kalm · August 12th, 2011, 05:39 PM

Malia (nickname Leah?). We have a neighbor girl who goes by that and she's the sweetest little thing.

Amelia?

Melissa · August 12th, 2011, 06:25 PM

Congratulations!!!!

How about Catherine, although I'm sure that is going to be very popular with the Royal Wedding. Gabrielle- Gabby; Caroline;

Eva · August 12th, 2011, 06:29 PM

Juliet/Juliette/ Julianna
Christina
Sabrina
Josephine

Cami · August 12th, 2011, 06:49 PM

I like Juliet/te

Eva · August 12th, 2011, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cami

I like Juliet/te

I am partial to it too.

Juliet is Emma's middle name.

Shel · August 12th, 2011, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eva

Juliet/Juliette/ Julianna

I love Julianna

Bev · August 12th, 2011, 07:16 PM

you're pregnant?! Congratulations! When are you due?

I like Juliet/Juliette/Julianna. Josephine/a? Serafina?

marcy · August 12th, 2011, 09:01 PM

Thanks for the feedback, Alyssa, Cami, Kelley, Melissa, Eva, Shel, Bev.

> Jocelyn
> Tabitha
No thanks.
> Margaret
My Gram's name, and niece's middle name
Helene/Helene
> Katrina/Katrine
Will bring up to J
Ruby
> Eleanor
I like, and love Ellie. DH isn't so fond of the name.
>Natalie/Natalia
On our list already. No real nn for Natalie, and not fond of Talia?

>Sabina / Sabrina
probably not
> Amelia
My niece

> Gabrielle
On our list, but don't like Gabby as a nn? Sister's friend's daughter goes by Brielle...
>Caroline
Thought about Carolina, but makes me think of the state?

> Malia
Very pretty, but DH has veto'd

> Julia / Juliette / Julianna
Have discussed Julia, I have always loved that name. Didn't consider Juliette...

>Christina
On the list already

> Josephine / Josephina
Considering my mn is (was) "Jo", and I never liked it, I don't think I can do that to a child

Thanks for the congrats. Due Oct 1. Finally have made it past the gestation (32w5d) when Liliana was born, so I am feeling so much more at ease.

Cami · August 12th, 2011, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eva

I am partial to it too.

Juliet is Emma's middle name.

I know

It's so pretty!

I like Carolina too.

Bonnie · August 12th, 2011, 09:56 PM

My niece is Julia "Juju" and I love that. It's a beautiful name with a fun nickname that goes nicely with your girls' names.

Congratulations too!!

Cami · August 12th, 2011, 11:24 PM

Natasha?

Eva · August 13th, 2011, 12:01 AM

Giselle......My friends Dd is Giselle and they often call her Gigi.
Tatiana
Serena

August 12th, 2011, 01:54 PM	#1
marcy Thankful for my family Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 9,193	Name ideas? I'm hoping for some suggestions. We have been discussing names for the last few weeks. Boy wise, we're still looking at the same name we chose when we were expecting Anastasia. The first name is more "his" list, but the middle name is after my grandfather. Have tried revisiting the boy names but we've never found anything else Girl wise, we're stuck. We have a list of about 7 but none still seems to be "the one". The girls are Anastasia Elise and Liliana Rose. Family and close friends call them Anya and (pronounced) Leela. We like feminine names, as you can tell. Nothing with kreative spelling. Nothing that begins with A or L. I'd hoped to stay away from K as well (our dog's initial) but have opened it to that. Similarly would like to stay away from M and J (our initials) but would accept that. Our last name is a pretty basic name, two syllables. I'd like a full name, and a nickname. Finding something that goes well with our existing girls names is really hard Thanks

August 12th, 2011, 02:26 PM	#2
kalm 7, 10, 10 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 7,038	Ella Grace is what Brendan would have been had he been a girl. Ellie is an awfully cute nickname, though I don't know if you'd need one with such a short first name. Elizabeth is a a favorite girly name. Lizzie (our neighbor) is cute nick name (as is Liz for an older girl). __________________ Kelley Mom to Connor, Lilly & Brendan My journal

August 12th, 2011, 02:35 PM	#3
Eleanor Too many hobbies not enough time... Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,903	Isabella or Victoria? Regina (nickname Gina)? __________________ Eleanor Mom to Isabelle and Rebecca

August 12th, 2011, 04:18 PM	#8
Cami it's a boy! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston TX Posts: 10,819	I haven't read any responses yet but the first name that came to mind was Victoria. eta: Ok, already suggested! I can't think of other nns. I think Natalia goes with your other girls but maybe it's too much the same? Talia/Talya for a nn. Friends' daughters: Sabina? Julia? Probably not long enough. Her nickname is Juju. and So excited for you! Do you think it's a boy or a girl? __________________ My three and me, when I grow up what will I be? *Addison 11202* *Aubrey 42203* *Brady 112604* *Griffin 91410*

August 12th, 2011, 05:39 PM	#9
kalm 7, 10, 10 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 7,038	Malia (nickname Leah?). We have a neighbor girl who goes by that and she's the sweetest little thing. Amelia? __________________ Kelley Mom to Connor, Lilly & Brendan My journal

August 12th, 2011, 02:40 PM	#4
marcy Thankful for my family Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 9,193	I forgot to say that we're staying away from at least the top 20 popular names. So the first three are out (Liliana was more popular than we'd wanted, but our love of the name was higher). Did consider Victoria but other than Vicki or Tori, any nn potential? Hadn't considered Regina, but I don't think it's our style.

August 12th, 2011, 03:19 PM	#7
Alyssa happy summer! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New England Posts: 16,148	I didn't even know you were pregnant! Here are a couple ideas: Jocelyn Tabitha Margaret Helene/Helene Katrina/Katrine Ruby Eleanor Natalie/Natalia

August 12th, 2011, 06:25 PM	#10
Melissa Is now debt free! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CO Springs Posts: 13,397	Congratulations!!!! How about Catherine, although I'm sure that is going to be very popular with the Royal Wedding. Gabrielle- Gabby; Caroline;

August 12th, 2011, 06:29 PM	#11
Eva Waiting for May. Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 13,335	Juliet/Juliette/ Julianna Christina Sabrina Josephine

August 12th, 2011, 06:49 PM	#12
Cami it's a boy! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston TX Posts: 10,819	I like Juliet/te __________________ My three and me, when I grow up what will I be? *Addison 11202* *Aubrey 42203* *Brady 112604* *Griffin 91410*

August 12th, 2011, 07:16 PM	#15
Bev The nonsense begins! May odds be ever in my favour Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ontario, CANADA Posts: 16,734	you're pregnant?! Congratulations! When are you due? I like Juliet/Juliette/Julianna. Josephine/a? Serafina? __________________ Mason and Graham

August 12th, 2011, 09:01 PM	#16
marcy Thankful for my family Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 9,193	Thanks for the feedback, Alyssa, Cami, Kelley, Melissa, Eva, Shel, Bev. > Jocelyn > Tabitha No thanks. > Margaret My Gram's name, and niece's middle name Helene/Helene > Katrina/Katrine Will bring up to J Ruby > Eleanor I like, and love Ellie. DH isn't so fond of the name. >Natalie/Natalia On our list already. No real nn for Natalie, and not fond of Talia? >Sabina / Sabrina probably not > Amelia My niece > Gabrielle On our list, but don't like Gabby as a nn? Sister's friend's daughter goes by Brielle... >Caroline Thought about Carolina, but makes me think of the state? > Malia Very pretty, but DH has veto'd > Julia / Juliette / Julianna Have discussed Julia, I have always loved that name. Didn't consider Juliette... >Christina On the list already > Josephine / Josephina Considering my mn is (was) "Jo", and I never liked it, I don't think I can do that to a child Thanks for the congrats. Due Oct 1. Finally have made it past the gestation (32w5d) when Liliana was born, so I am feeling so much more at ease.

August 12th, 2011, 09:56 PM	#18
Bonnie Busy Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: crazytown Posts: 6,535	My niece is Julia "Juju" and I love that. It's a beautiful name with a fun nickname that goes nicely with your girls' names. Congratulations too!!

August 12th, 2011, 11:24 PM	#19
Cami it's a boy! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston TX Posts: 10,819	Natasha? __________________ My three and me, when I grow up what will I be? *Addison 11202* *Aubrey 42203* *Brady 112604* *Griffin 91410*

August 13th, 2011, 12:01 AM	#20
Eva Waiting for May. Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 13,335	Giselle......My friends Dd is Giselle and they often call her Gigi. Tatiana Serena

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