Middle name for Vivian?

shaina925

We are having a surprise, so our girl name is Ari Vivian.  However, I am getting more fond of the name Vivian (it was my grandmother's name, and my husband really loves it)  

I have been playing around with using Vivian as the first name instead.  I would not use Ari with it as a middle name.  

Maybe Vivian Rose?  I believe my Mom had a grandmother named Rose. 

We do however have a longer last name, hence using the short name like Ari to go with our last. 

ashleyandely

Rose was my first thought.

Elaine, Margaret, Helena, Skye, Opal, Jean, Jane, Ruth, Claire

letyourheartbeyourguide

Vivian Rose is pretty.

Ari is a boys name. If you like the sound of it for a first name, I'd suggest Arielle, Ariella, or Arianna instead.

wassuphoes

I would totally do Vivian, as Ari is masculine. 

Vivian Rose is nice, especially with family connections.

Vivian Claire

Vivian Leigh

Vivian Faith

Vivian Pearl

Vivian Meave

Vivian Hope

Vivian Grace

shaina925

Yes, I am aware Ari is primarily a boy's name.  I have a girl in my class named Declan, nowadays you can get away with anything. We do not like Arianna, Arielle, ect.  We like just plain Ari. 

letyourheartbeyourguide

shaina925 said:

Yes, I am aware Ari is primarily a boy's name.  I have a girl in my class named Declan, nowadays you can get away with anything. We do not like Arianna, Arielle, ect.  We like just plain Ari. 

It's not just primarily used for boys - it is 100% a masculine name. There are many girls' names that are short.

gonetothesea

Please go with Vivian for the first name. Ari is 100000% masculine.

Rose is a nice middle name for Vivian. I also suggest June, Jane, Pearl, Iris, and Faye.

shaina925

So Declan isn't masculine?  I had never heard that before for a girl.  I also know a girl Harrison and Hunter, to me very masculine.  If we like Ari for a girl, why not?  You like what you like. 

gonetothesea

shaina925 said:

So Declan isn't masculine?  I had never heard that before for a girl.  I also know a girl Harrison and Hunter, to me very masculine.  If we like Ari for a girl, why not?  You like what you like. 

Yes... those are all definitely masculine. It's been very trendy lately to give girls masculine names. I think girls deserve feminine names. You don't see people naming their sons Elizabeth or Vivian. Why is it fair to do that to girls but not boys?

But you're right. It's your decision. Name your daughter what you'd like. But Vivian is lovely and far superior. Best of luck to you!

shaina925

gonetothesea said:

 But you're right. It's your decision. Name your daughter what you'd like. But Vivian is lovely and far superior. Best of luck to you!

Thank you

Knottie97536784

Vivian is lovely! I agree that a short middle name would be best. Some I like:

Rose

Eve

Elle

Claire

June

Knottie97536784

shaina925 said:

So Declan isn't masculine?  I had never heard that before for a girl.  I also know a girl Harrison and Hunter, to me very masculine.  If we like Ari for a girl, why not?  You like what you like. 

I agree with you. And I usually hate masculine names for girls. But Ari just sounds feminine to me. Maybe this is because I went to high school with a girl named Ori (short for orianna) I think we can all agree it's way better than Declan! 

nurse714

Vivian Rose. Ari is a no go for a girl. 

dragonfly321

Vivian Rose I love so much!
Also mn Pearl or Hope. All classic names that flow beautifully

LNic5

Vivian is a beautiful name, I much prefer it to Ari. Vivian Rose is pretty


Vivian Noelle
Vivian Elise
Vivian Jane
Vivian Audrey
Vivian Claire
Vivian Quinn
Vivian Willow
Vivian Jolie
Vivian Kaye
Vivian Lena
Vivian Mila
Vivian Maeve
Vivian Adele
Vivian Lilith
Vivian Esme
Vivian Belle
Vivian Anna

CaboBride2015

Declan is absolutely masculine, as is Ari. Just because someone else is giving their daughter a boy name doesn't mean everyone should do it. Unless of course you'll name you son Susan or Elizabeth, then by all means, carry on.

benmel31

Yes, please name your little girl Vivian. It is so much prettier than Ari. Rose would be a nice mn

MN suggestions:

Ruby

Ruth

Hope

Elise

Ava

Iris

Paige

bbiutmcph

I would totally side eye a girl Ari and judge the parents for using it, it's like naming your daughter Moses or your son Mary.  Vivian is beautiful and works for all ages.  

I like Vivian Rose for the family sense.

Vivian Pearl

Vivian Faith

Vivian Paige

Vivian Irene

Vivian Diane

Vivian Alexandra

Vivian Jade

Vivian Clarice

Vivian Marie

Vivian Lauren

holocene

PLEASE choose Vivian. 

Ari is my son's name. 

Vivian Rose is lovely.

maxinelund

Vivian Rose is lovely.

Elsa1984

If I saw a Ari (as a given name) I would assume that person was male. And I know three little boys with that name. However, I do know a female Ari....but it is short for her given name, Ariana. 

I think that Vivian is better than Ari for a girl. My first thought is June, just because that was my husbands grandmother's name (Vivian June), but I think that any shorter name will work. 

Vivian Mae

Vivian June

Vivian Irene

Vivian Jane

Vivian Rose

Vivian Ruth

Vivian Hope

4N6s

I like Vivian as the first name!
Grace. Rose. Faith.

mrsneufeld

My daughter's name is Vivienne Renée.

Greco1014

It doesn't bother me that Ari is boy's name. It does bother me that Ari is really a nickname. Whenever I've heard it, it's on Jewish boys whose names are usually Ariel. 

A year ago, I taught English in orthodox Jewish school. I had three boys named Ari, and also an Avi and and an Azi. So that's what I think of. I also don't think Ari Vivian really flows together. I'd go with Vivian as a first name. Plenty of great mn's that go with it (Vivian Rose is very pretty pretty). 

eliztheforrizz

Definitely drop Ari. Vivian is NMS, but it is light years better than Ari, which is masculine.

Vivian Pearl

Vivian Claire

Vivian Louise

Vivian Blythe

Vivian Marie

Vivian Alice

Vivian Jean

letyourheartbeyourguide

Greco1014 said:

It doesn't bother me that Ari is boy's name. It does bother me that Ari is really a nickname. Whenever I've heard it, it's on Jewish boys whose names are usually Ariel. 

A year ago, I taught English in orthodox Jewish school. I had three boys named Ari, and also an Avi and and an Azi. So that's what I think of. I also don't think Ari Vivian really flows together. I'd go with Vivian as a first name. Plenty of great mn's that go with it (Vivian Rose is very pretty pretty). 

Just FYI, Ari is a standalone Hebrew boys name, not necessarily a nn. Avi sometimes is used as a given name, too, though sometimes a nn. I've never heard Azi but I know an Aziz.

Anyway, definitely boys names.

R0824H

I love Vivian Rose...I'm sorry to join the group that is anti-Ari, but your baby your choice right?!

I do also like the mn's:
Mae
June
Hope
Sky
Elle

peppers1227

Vivian is beautiful and timeless. I love Vivian Rose, Vivian Elise, and Vivian Claire.