Middle Name Help

urby87

We're having a girl (yay!) and decided we like Steely for a first name, but we're having a tough time with a middle name.  We came up with two that we kind of like (Rose and Joan), but I don't think we're completely sold on either one of them.  Suggestions?

dramaphile

Congrats!  But, Steely?  Um..... 

urby87

Strong-willed, bright...  It's uncommon, but it has been used before.

wassuphoes

It was given to 5 boys last year, thats all that was recorded. 5 boys.

I'd say Dan is too on the nose, but nothing about Steely is subtle or tasteful. 

urby87

We know not everybody is going to like it, but we've gotten primarily positive feedback from people we know.  This site shows 5 boys last year and 27 girls between 2007 and 2012.  ETA: Yes, Danielle is out.  Ray is, too.

wassuphoes

urby87 said:

We know not everybody is going to like it, but we've gotten primarily positive feedback from people we know.  This site shows 5 boys last year and 27 girls between 2007 and 2012.  ETA: Yes, Danielle is out.  Ray is, too.

Because a total of 33 people in the history of ever is a rounding success. 

Seriously, this is going to join Zapp and Bexxleigh as far as "Names we can't actually believe people thought were good"

littlebean1222

She was asking for opinions on the middle name, not the first. The first has been decided so maybe contribute to the middle name or don't say anything at all??

I'm not even a huge fan of it but sheesh you girls can be rough.

Anyways, Steely sounds like an adjective when paired with Rose, but I definitely like the way a one syllable middle name sounds along with it.

Steely Rae
Steely Maeve
Steely Claire
Steely Quinn

urby87

Thanks for the input, @littlebean1222! I actually do like the sound of Ray/Rae, but it reminds me of Stevie Ray Vaughan.  Same reason Danielle is out.  Personally, I think Steely is a very unique name and I like it, but I know not everybody is going to agree with me.  I didn't expect a ton of positive feedback because it is admittedly unusual, but I have to say I'm surprised that it's being compared to names that are completely made up and/or "creatively" spelled...

MamaWren919

It's different, but I like it.

I would use an obviously feminine mn, in case people question the sex.
Claire
June
Charlotte
Caroline
Celeste
Lauren

ecmb

I actually like Steely. What about Steely Anne? Steely Kate?

urby87

Yes, @MamaWren919, it definitely needs to be a more traditional and feminine mn, since Steely is so unusual.  Thanks for the suggestions!

Sassenach1743

Yeah, I'm not really a fan of Steely as a name... and for a girl. All I think of is Steely Dan. Sorry.

I do agree that a traditionally feminine middle name would balance it out nicely though. I like the previous suggestion of Steely Kate.

missemmawoodhouse

Can't get on board with Steely. At least you're considering a nice MN so she can use that.

coffeeB4tea

Not a fan at all. It sounds like an adjective for the MN and/or last name.

LizWhiz87

Oh here we go again....

Steely is not a name. Do not name your daughter Steely. Step away from Steely.

bbiutmcph

Steely is awful for a girl.  I don't care that you didn't ask for opinions on it because IRL you won't either but people are going to side eye your daughters name for her entire life and that is pretty crappy. 

erinnlou

I just can't imagine Steely on a grown woman. It sounds ridiculous. It might be cute up until she's seven. I would use it in the mn spot if you really love it.

gonetothesea

Not my style, but hey! If you like it, go for it.

My middle name suggestions:
Alexandria
Wilhelmina
Magnolia (kiddingggg. Steel Magnolias, anyone?)
Genevieve
Lorraine
Elizabeth
Josephine
Morganna
Anastasia
Lorelei

LNic5

Definitely different and definitely needs a super feminine middle name. Also, I agree with pp that paired with Rose it sounds like an adjective


Steely Eloise
Steely Adelaide
Steely Audra
Steely Camilla
Steely Charlotte
Steely Bianca
Steely Elena
Steely Louisa
Steely Eliza
Steely Annabelle
Steely Vivienne
Steely Aurora
Steely Genevieve
Steely Juliet
Steely Lucia
Steely Evangeline

4N6s

Ooooooh. I might steal-ee this!


...just kidding.