Who wants to help me name my little girl? Shannon doesn't need the help, of course. She has pretty much decided on a name and once she makes up her mind- it's all over but the crying. Not true for me. This time around, I am wobbling and wavering all over the place- with a new favorite each morning! My naming style has consistently been "old-fashioned". I tend to avoid trendy names and unusual spellings. As of late, I seem to favor less popular (possibly even less attractive) names that only become precious when given to a real, live baby (much less so on paper). While I love Lily & Jack (the names of number 1 and 2), they've gotten uncomfortably over-used for my taste. I don't think I will ever have that problem with Abram & Alice (number 3 & 4). Having said that, picking number 5 is making me crazy! For some fun (at Shannon's suggestion), I sent a request to Swistle:Baby Names to get her take on my dilemma. May I just say if you are having similar issues, I 100% recommend her services! After reading hundreds of submitted questions and answers, I have concluded that "Swistle" is a baby-naming-genius (and her fans give equally thoughtful suggestions and advice). She has posted her reply to my question and a poll on the right side of her page with the semi-finalists on my list (this week, at least). If you get a chance, swing over there and let us know what you think. If you are searching for a name, too, you can also swing by Nameberry, Baby Name Wizard, and the Social Security Administration. Designmom also has a great post about baby naming here. On that note, she also has an older series featuring real-life birth stories (the top picture was taken from my very own birth story for number 3, found here). Only 17.5 more weeks to flip and flop on baby name number 5... I'll keep you posted. XO- Sarah
I love so many of those- Avi is so neat! I have always loved Caroline & Lucie, too. :) I think we are going with Eve for this one… But we’re up in the air about the middle name… Eve Elizabeth, Eve Josephine (which has several family connections), Eve Elise, Eve Amelia, Eve Colette… the options are endless…
W.D. Wolf on
Well I have a name that is not common and have only once or twice run into another one. Not that I am trying to push my name on you but it is Rami Lynn.
Rami on
It’s precious! Thanks for the suggestion!
W.D. Wolf on
When I named my first daughter Skylar, whose now 9, I had only known one other and she was my age! I just had another baby girl, she will turn one May 9th and is the one that gets to dress in WDW!! I made up her name, never heard it and still haven’t….Quinlyn!! And I adore it! Kinley was the other option but so glad I went with Quinlyn!
Good luck on baby #5, sweet Eve!!
Jamie Caines on
I too love older names. I work in the NICU and Nursery at a hospital in Lafayette, LA. When I was pregnant for my little girl all the names I loved (& that were not popular) all of a sudden everyone was using. Ruby & Rose were my top two names. The week before I gave birth we had 2 baby girls that were named Ruby and Rosie. So I told myself that was not the right name for my little one…. So we named her Frances Rose. My great grandmother was Frances and it fits her perfectly. She does mainly by Fran but several people call her Frankie. I love Alma though!!!!
Who wants to help me name my little girl? Shannon doesn't need the help, of course. She has pretty much decided on a name and once she makes up her mind- it's all over but the crying. Not true for me. This time around, I am wobbling and wavering all over the place- with a new favorite each morning! My naming style has consistently been "old-fashioned". I tend to avoid trendy names and unusual spellings. As of late, I seem to favor less popular (possibly even less attractive) names that only become precious when given to a real, live baby (much less so on paper). While I love Lily & Jack (the names of number 1 and 2), they've gotten uncomfortably over-used for my taste. I don't think I will ever have that problem with Abram & Alice (number 3 & 4). Having said that, picking number 5 is making me crazy! For some fun (at Shannon's suggestion), I sent a request to Swistle:Baby Names to get her take on my dilemma. May I just say if you are having similar issues, I 100% recommend her services! After reading hundreds of submitted questions and answers, I have concluded that "Swistle" is a baby-naming-genius (and her fans give equally thoughtful suggestions and advice). She has posted her reply to my question and a poll on the right side of her page with the semi-finalists on my list (this week, at least). If you get a chance, swing over there and let us know what you think. If you are searching for a name, too, you can also swing by Nameberry, Baby Name Wizard, and the Social Security Administration. Designmom also has a great post about baby naming here. On that note, she also has an older series featuring real-life birth stories (the top picture was taken from my very own birth story for number 3, found here). Only 17.5 more weeks to flip and flop on baby name number 5... I'll keep you posted. XO- Sarah
I love so many of those- Avi is so neat! I have always loved Caroline & Lucie, too. :) I think we are going with Eve for this one… But we’re up in the air about the middle name… Eve Elizabeth, Eve Josephine (which has several family connections), Eve Elise, Eve Amelia, Eve Colette… the options are endless…
Well I have a name that is not common and have only once or twice run into another one. Not that I am trying to push my name on you but it is Rami Lynn.
It’s precious! Thanks for the suggestion!
When I named my first daughter Skylar, whose now 9, I had only known one other and she was my age! I just had another baby girl, she will turn one May 9th and is the one that gets to dress in WDW!! I made up her name, never heard it and still haven’t….Quinlyn!! And I adore it! Kinley was the other option but so glad I went with Quinlyn!
Good luck on baby #5, sweet Eve!!
I too love older names. I work in the NICU and Nursery at a hospital in Lafayette, LA. When I was pregnant for my little girl all the names I loved (& that were not popular) all of a sudden everyone was using. Ruby & Rose were my top two names. The week before I gave birth we had 2 baby girls that were named Ruby and Rosie. So I told myself that was not the right name for my little one…. So we named her Frances Rose. My great grandmother was Frances and it fits her perfectly. She does mainly by Fran but several people call her Frankie. I love Alma though!!!!