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
How about Avi? Thats my daughters name. Pronounced Aw-vee. :) Or Avery, Ellison, Olivia, Darah, Lucie, Harper, Ashby, Caroline/Carolina, Kendall, Kinsley, Britton or Ansley?
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I named my daughter Larke….it’s different-wanted something that you don’t hear very often.
Laura 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!!!!
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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!!
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
How about Avi? Thats my daughters name. Pronounced Aw-vee. :) Or Avery, Ellison, Olivia, Darah, Lucie, Harper, Ashby, Caroline/Carolina, Kendall, Kinsley, Britton or Ansley?
I named my daughter Larke….it’s different-wanted something that you don’t hear very often.
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!!!!
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!!
It’s precious! Thanks for the suggestion!