Which name sounds better?

shuston1

I just want to start off by saying that I did not vote.  Not because I don't like the names you have chosen but because you can get all the feed back in the world but ultimately it should be what you like. Choosing the name for your child in my opinion should not be determined by what others think but about how you feel to express your self, your child and their existence. I think you have some very creative and beautiful names! All the best to you!

Dharmatron

Do you like the names Hailey or Sadie? They would probably transition into adulthood better than Sayli. 

NerdyLucy

Helenahhandbasket said:

Michaela Grace.

Yes, please. This. 

 

https://www.behindthename.com/name/michaela 

Not Ma'Kayla either as some have suggested.

 

NerdyLucy

naturaloaklandmama said:

You all just troll to make nasty comments.

This is false.

 

She asked for opinions, and that's what the PPs are giving her.

Also, stating etymological facts doesn't not mean anyone is trolling.

 

If you disagree, please consult a dictionary.

futurehunterbaby

Aorry to say it but people are right about the kid having issues...think about it...in your post, you have to let us know how it's pronounced. ... how worse do you think the kid would have it....hell, she'll start with not knowing how to pronounce and writw it herself.
But,...you are the mom, right?

WashingtonQueen

LOLing at the create-a-name white knights.

24karat

NariaDreaming said:

I'm going to be honest here- I help screen resumes of job applicants, and I immediately disregard any who have a made-up name. 

My boss and I were talking about made-up names today. She said she wouldn't take someone's resume seriously (or hire them) if they had an obviously made-up or horrifically mispelled name.

dogperson11

kjkarats03 said:

NariaDreaming said:

I'm going to be honest here- I help screen resumes of job applicants, and I immediately disregard any who have a made-up name. 

My boss and I were talking about made-up names today. She said she wouldn't take someone's resume seriously (or hire them) if they had an obviously made-up or horrifically mispelled name.

----------

I'm definitely not trying to defend this name by any means, but the above seems pretty discriminatory...

Meery82

dogperson11 said:

I'm going to be honest here- I help screen resumes of job applicants, and I immediately disregard any who have a made-up name. 

My boss and I were talking about made-up names today. She said she wouldn't take someone's resume seriously (or hire them) if they had an obviously made-up or horrifically mispelled name.

---------- I'm definitely not trying to defend this name by any means, but the above seems pretty discriminatory...

It most definitely is. But you can't control discrimination like that. You can control the name you give your kid.

KVGiovanelli

https://www.sevenreflections.com/name/sayli/

WashingtonQueen

KVGiovanelli said:

https://www.sevenreflections.com/name/sayli/

Is this your version of a legitimate site? Haha, no. Try behindthename.com

KVGiovanelli

There is more than one site and I work with people from all different countries and just b/c they have names that aren't what we're use to hearing doesn't mean they don't have real names.

KVGiovanelli

Just type in sayli and see what comes up, not every name can be on one site.

KVGiovanelli

https://www.babycenter.com/baby-names-sayli-134115.htm#comments

WashingtonQueen

Anyone can put anything on the internet, that doesn't make it real or true. Behind the name is the crown jewel of baby name sites because it does real research. They carefully look at history and etymology of names. They don't just pound a keyboard to see what comes out.

KVGiovanelli

Ok I didn't post it for the correct meaning I posted it to show the name is not made up, unless OP, posted it on every site it's on, it has been used before! 

KVGiovanelli

I am just saying it isn't a common name, but doesn't mean she made up.  If it makes you feel better I stand corrected I am wrong, she made the name up.  You are so right this name doesn't exist, especially if it's not on a credited site.

chase16

KVGiovanelli said:

I am just saying it isn't a common name, but doesn't mean she made up.  If it makes you feel better I stand corrected I am wrong, she made the name up.  You are so right this name doesn't exist, especially if it's not on a credited site.

As other posters have stated, names that aren't made up have history and etymological back ground. Just because a few people with poor judgment have jumped on the bandwagon with made up names like, I dunno, Jaxton, doesn't make them real. No one here is intentionally being cruel, but it is a well documented fact that people with ridiculous names struggle personally and professionally.

NerdyLucy

KVGiovanelli said:

There is more than one site and I work with people from all different countries and just b/c they have names that aren't what we're use to hearing doesn't mean they don't have real names.

No one here is speaking against ethnic names or cultural names that we're not familiar with.  That's not the problem here.

lilnessi

Just throwing this out there since I looked up my name on Behind the Name (Vanessa). Supposedly it was invented by an author and then later picked up and used by others. Really doesn't appear to be much history to it and I don't think that it makes it less of a real name (or at least i hope not!). 

Abs211981

Meery82 said:

dogperson11 said:

I'm going to be honest here- I help screen resumes of job applicants, and I immediately disregard any who have a made-up name. 

My boss and I were talking about made-up names today. She said she wouldn't take someone's resume seriously (or hire them) if they had an obviously made-up or horrifically mispelled name.

---------- I'm definitely not trying to defend this name by any means, but the above seems pretty discriminatory...

It most definitely is. But you can't control discrimination like that. You can control the name you give your kid.

This.  Yes, it's discriminatory but it happens all the time.  I went to grad school with a girl whose name was Princess.  No lie.  I thought it had to be a bad nickname, but she later explained that it was legally her first name and that she always had trouble getting interviews, much less an offer, because no one could take her seriously.  

I hate to hate on someone's name choices because they are so personal, but I do think it's worth really thinking about how this name will affect her as she becomes an adult.  

Pepper6

lilnessi said:

Just throwing this out there since I looked up my name on Behind the Name (Vanessa). Supposedly it was invented by an author and then later picked up and used by others. Really doesn't appear to be much history to it and I don't think that it makes it less of a real name (or at least i hope not!). 

It's technically still a 'made up' name, since it didn't come from any specific linguistic origins, but having it's roots in literary fiction and having history behind it has made it a 'real' name.  There are others like this, for example, the name Wendy was made up by JM Barrie for Peter Pan; the name Cora was made up by James Fenimore Cooper for Last of the Mohicans; etc.

If the name Sayli was made up and used in a wildly popular work of literature and became a classic, then I'm sure it would evolve into a 'real' name as well.  As it stands though, one woman putting a bunch of letters together that she thinks sounds "cute" and naming her child this will likely never catch on over generations, and therefore will always be just another random made up name in a sea of thousands of other 'cutesy' made up names that parents thought they were being awesome and unique, but are really just saddling their kids with names no one takes seriously.

Jentech84

Abs211981 said:

Meery82 said:

dogperson11 said:

kjkarats03 said:

NariaDreaming said:

I'm going to be honest here- I help screen resumes of job applicants, and I immediately disregard any who have a made-up name. 

My boss and I were talking about made-up names today. She said she wouldn't take someone's resume seriously (or hire them) if they had an obviously made-up or horrifically mispelled name.

----------

I'm definitely not trying to defend this name by any means, but the above seems pretty discriminatory...

It most definitely is. But you can't control discrimination like that. You can control the name you give your kid.

This.  Yes, it's discriminatory but it happens all the time.  I went to grad school with a girl whose name was Princess.  No lie.  I thought it had to be a bad nickname, but she later explained that it was legally her first name and that she always had trouble getting interviews, much less an offer, because no one could take her seriously.  

I hate to hate on someone's name choices because they are so personal, but I do think it's worth really thinking about how this name will affect her as she becomes an adult.  

This. We have a client whose name is Candy. No lie. The vets keep calling her tiny white, fluffy dog Candy and she has to keep correcting them that SHE'S Candy, the dog is Molly (or whatever its name is).

And every week I'm honestly surprised this thread is still going!

weddingringsandbabythings

Pepper6 said:

lilnessi said:

Just throwing this out there since I looked up my name on Behind the Name (Vanessa). Supposedly it was invented by an author and then later picked up and used by others. Really doesn't appear to be much history to it and I don't think that it makes it less of a real name (or at least i hope not!). 

It's technically still a 'made up' name, since it didn't come from any specific linguistic origins, but having it's roots in literary fiction and having history behind it has made it a 'real' name.  There are others like this, for example, the name Wendy was made up by JM Barrie for Peter Pan; the name Cora was made up by James Fenimore Cooper for Last of the Mohicans; etc.

If the name Sayli was made up and used in a wildly popular work of literature and became a classic, then I'm sure it would evolve into a 'real' name as well.  As it stands though, one woman putting a bunch of letters together that she thinks sounds "cute" and naming her child this will likely never catch on over generations, and therefore will always be just another random made up name in a sea of thousands of other 'cutesy' made up names that parents thought they were being awesome and unique, but are really just saddling their kids with names no one takes seriously.

So basically, unless a bunch of people use the exact same name you choose for your child, or an author writes it in a book (but the book has to become popular), your name isn't real? What kind of sense does that even make? 

kara222

naturaloaklandmama said:

And all of these absurd responses to your poll are precisely why my husband and I are not sharing our name until our baby boy is born and certainly not to be assessed by a bunch of anonymous women. I shouldn't be surprised because its so par for the course on these message boards but seriously, who are you people to constantly criticize, judge, and ridicule? You all just troll to make nasty comments. And hiding behind she asked for an opinion does not excuse your altogether embarrassing behavior. Yuck. Finally, though I have never heard of Sayli or Gracelynn the second is an obvious conjunction of two existing names, Sayli follows the Kaylee, etc., trend, and I personally know a Michaela. Follow your gut and do what feels right without worrying about what these snarky women have to say about it. 

AMEN.

WashingtonQueen

Silly, silly people. Some of you should read STFU Parents.

2goingon3

I'm pretty sure people just want this thread to die, but as someone with a unique (literally the ONLY one) first name, I have to say that it's tough growing up with a name that no one can pronounce or spell, and constantly having to give an explanation for it. If your child has a unique name spelled phonetically that has an easily explained story, then I'm all for it! But otherwise, do your child a favor and give them a name that isn't a chore. While I have never felt held back by my name, I had seriously considered legally changing the spelling. So, in conclusion, I do get any email address/user id I want, but the trade off is not worth the hassle!

meggyski

NerdyLucy said:

No one here is speaking against ethnic names or cultural names that we're not familiar with.  That's not the problem here.

Actually, Sayli is listed on several sites as an alternate spelling for Sailee, a reasonably popular Indian name.  

https://www.birthvillage.com/Name/Sailee 

https://www.indiaparenting.com/babynames/meaning-of-Sailee.shtml 

It means "flower."  

ChristinaV2244

I'm shocked to see all of the rude responses and I had no idea so many people wanted to be just like everyone else. I thought this was supposed to be a place of unity and support. You can be honest and still use manners. I absolutely love Sayli and yes she will probably have to correct others in the pronunciation but that comes with the territory. For the record, I have reviewed many resumes. Not once did I turn away a qualified applicant because of their name. How absurd! You have to go with what feels right to you and if you have the creativity to make up a beautiful name like that then that's pretty damn cool. What a beautiful gift from mother to daughter. Step outside the herd people.

Meery82

ChristinaV2244 said:

I'm shocked to see all of the rude responses and I had no idea so many people wanted to be just like everyone else. I thought this was supposed to be a place of unity and support. You can be honest and still use manners. I absolutely love Sayli and yes she will probably have to correct others in the pronunciation but that comes with the territory. For the record, I have reviewed many resumes. Not once did I turn away a qualified applicant because of their name. How absurd! You have to go with what feels right to you and if you have the creativity to make up a beautiful name like that then that's pretty damn cool. What a beautiful gift from mother to daughter. Step outside the herd people.

Oh my GOD, you white knights are all the same! 8-|

kristiedh

Not sure why everyone is giving you so much hassle about the name. So many people have "weird" names now--there was a girl at a daycare I used to work at named Anavey and, after a few weeks, it didn't seem weird at all. Oh, and my name, Kristine, was constantly mispronounced my whole way through school and I think that's a pretty typical name--it's the same as Christine, the K doesn't make it Kristin.

I voted for Sayli Michealla, but I do like the double-middle-name sound, too. It's none of my business if I like the names you've chosen for your baby, but you asked which sounded better, and that is what I think sounds the best of your three options.

WashingtonQueen

ChristinaV2244 said:

I'm shocked to see all of the rude responses and I had no idea so many people wanted to be just like everyone else. I thought this was supposed to be a place of unity and support. You can be honest and still use manners. I absolutely love Sayli and yes she will probably have to correct others in the pronunciation but that comes with the territory. For the record, I have reviewed many resumes. Not once did I turn away a qualified applicant because of their name. How absurd! You have to go with what feels right to you and if you have the creativity to make up a beautiful name like that then that's pretty damn cool. What a beautiful gift from mother to daughter. Step outside the herd people.

Eww.

ksukitty1979

Sorry not a fan.  But to be fair I'm more a fan of classic names that never go out of style or are timeless.  I just can't get behind a name that you have to provide a pronunaction guide for.

slovacmom

If you really like Sayli but want more traditional name, Selena (or Salina/Salena less common) is nice and can be good for using short name Sayli at home. Just suggesting In the end, if you like the name it's good! If anything use it as a middle name, it seems you are passionate about this name! She can always change later if she doesn't like or its a big problem in her life. My mom hated my son Roman's name before he was born, now she talks about how lovely it was but could just be that we lost him and she is being nice.

eta: i voted for gracelynn but I think Grace is better or one n as in Gracelyn. 

Hope you find the perfect name for baby!

mcculloughe

I don't think any of those choices flow well together. Sayli michaella gracelynn is a mouthful, and I don't think michaella goes well as a middle name. The best choice for me would be sayli gracelynn, but I would consider dropping the Lynn and just doing grace.

PrimRoseMama

Sareynoo said:

I don't like any of the options, sorry.

Sorry I find all of the options atrocious choices.

PrimRoseMama

You asked for opinions on a public message board, lady. Take the feed back but don't throw a hissy fit when we don't stroke your super-special ego. The names look made up & I can't make a decision if both options suck...

PrimRoseMama

naturaloaklandmama said:

And all of these absurd responses to your poll are precisely why my husband and I are not sharing our name until our baby boy is born and certainly not to be assessed by a bunch of anonymous women. I shouldn't be surprised because its so par for the course on these message boards but seriously, who are you people to constantly criticize, judge, and ridicule? You all just troll to make nasty comments. And hiding behind she asked for an opinion does not excuse your altogether embarrassing behavior. Yuck. Finally, though I have never heard of Sayli or Gracelynn the second is an obvious conjunction of two existing names, Sayli follows the Kaylee, etc., trend, and I personally know a Michaela. Follow your gut and do what feels right without worrying about what these snarky women have to say about it. 

How is it embarrassing to give honest feedback? No one is saying she sucks at life for considering the name. No one is saying she is a horrible mother. No one is personally attacking her at all.

She only gave us two options & both produced profound negative reactions. Honestly, if anonymous users on the internet feel so strongly then imagine what teachers, employers & other "strangers" will think of the names?

I actually think honest, visceral responses are a lot more helpful in the long run vs. blowing rainbow-glitter smoke up OP's skirt about them. We are not in the business of being yes-people. She asked!

PrimRoseMama

ChristinaV2244 said:

I'm shocked to see all of the rude responses and I had no idea so many people wanted to be just like everyone else. I thought this was supposed to be a place of unity and support. You can be honest and still use manners. I absolutely love Sayli and yes she will probably have to correct others in the pronunciation but that comes with the territory. For the record, I have reviewed many resumes. Not once did I turn away a qualified applicant because of their name. How absurd! You have to go with what feels right to you and if you have the creativity to make up a beautiful name like that then that's pretty damn cool. What a beautiful gift from mother to daughter. Step outside the herd people.

My eyes...they roll...

flerlgirl

kara222 said:

And all of these absurd responses to your poll are precisely why my husband and I are not sharing our name until our baby boy is born and certainly not to be assessed by a bunch of anonymous women. I shouldn't be surprised because its so par for the course on these message boards but seriously, who are you people to constantly criticize, judge, and ridicule? You all just troll to make nasty comments. And hiding behind she asked for an opinion does not excuse your altogether embarrassing behavior. Yuck. Finally, though I have never heard of Sayli or Gracelynn the second is an obvious conjunction of two existing names, Sayli follows the Kaylee, etc., trend, and I personally know a Michaela. Follow your gut and do what feels right without worrying about what these snarky women have to say about it. 

AMEN.

But...she asked...