To add on a couple names that are non-nn names. (They're not exactly all in style right now... but you never know!) Sarah Rachel Claire Emily (sorta...) Eve Laura/Lauren Lilah (some might argue this is already kinda a nn) Ruby
Luke Trevor Kyle Andrew (definitely has nn potential but not so obvious that I think people would do it automatically) David Ezra Eli Scott Spencer
@ShadeofGreen816 My newphew is Andrew and my MIL insists on calling him Andy even though my BIL and SIL tell her over and over again that his name is Andrew. She respond with "but I like Andy better". Like it was her choice
MILs nicknames that she insists on is probably the top reason I choose to avoid names with nicknames!
Married 03.09.09 Sweet Baby H 12.21.11 Sassy Baby P 03.26.14 Little Brother Due 05.22.17
For the non nickname thing... As a teacher I ask students what they prefer in the beginning of the year, I have found quite a few students prefer the non nickname. Jennifer, Michael, and Matthew, so I just go with what they want.
I personally want a name we can create into a nickname. I love Samantha-Sam, Addison-Addy..... I'm having the hardest time coming up with names... I never thought it would be this hard!!
To add on a couple names that are non-nn names. (They're not exactly all in style right now... but you never know!) Sarah Rachel Claire Emily (sorta...) Eve Laura/Lauren Lilah (some might argue this is already kinda a nn) Ruby
Luke Trevor Kyle Andrew (definitely has nn potential but not so obvious that I think people would do it automatically) David Ezra Eli Scott Spencer
I prefer not in style, or at least "timeless," like David. My nephew's name is William after a family member and it just happened to be very popular when he was born (maybe it still is.) But it is a timeless name. I prefer either obscure or timeless-popular (even if this is "boring"), not current-popular. Not because I'm so against being trendy, but I think I just don't like the current trends!
Have you all seen this final run through to try out your baby name wirh real life scenarios? DH did it with our top two names and it made him slightly reconsider one!
I just ran through the list @hp_momma just posted above, trying it out with one of my yet-named son's potential names, just for fun. It was working great, and I loved the name even more. Then I got to number 10, and it was like "boy name, do you take this man to be your husband?" and (emotional? hormonal?) immediately I got choked up and spilled a little tear. I have no idea where this kiddo will be in 20 years from now. We all talk about babies but never really acknowledge that some day, he'll be a grown man in his own right (knock wood, god willing). The world is so wide and open to him! He could have hobbies, interests, desires, loves that I can't even imagine! He could be so like me or so unlike me! His profession could very well be something that doesn't even exist yet! My little sweetie boy could find his own little sweetie boy to fall in love with... and grow old with... and it's so damn beautiful I cried.
I posted in the Baby Name board also...but is anybody else getting frustrated about not agreeing on a name with DH? I know there is still time (12 week countdown!), but I am starting to obsess a little over names. I thought we had mostly decided on Griffin, but the more DH heard it the less he liked it. So once again we are back to discussing and not agreeing. The only names we have on our maybe list as of last night are:
Henry Davis Lincoln Davis Finley (nn Finn) Davis
Henry is DH's top pick. I like it, but not sure that I love it. I tend to go towards names that aren't so "common" (didn't realize how popular Logan was until after he was born). And not sure that is sounds as good with Logan as Griffin did. What are opinions/thoughts on the above names?
We cannot agree. It upsets me. I have tried to bring up the subject and get no where. I can't figure out what his aversion to it is but it's hard to let it go. We probably have closer to 10 weeks left because of twins so I'm eager to get it figured out:/ ashhhh
We cannot agree. It upsets me. I have tried to bring up the subject and get no where. I can't figure out what his aversion to it is but it's hard to let it go. We probably have closer to 10 weeks left because of twins so I'm eager to get it figured out:/ ashhhh
If you have a rough delivery (which kind of everyone has in a way), then sometimes your DH caves on naming at the last minute. This happened to me and my mom once each....
It actually wasn't on purpose in either case, really. But I had a normal delivery with #2, just with no pain meds or anything. And that shook DH! Plus I had lots of afterpains. There were two middle names that I liked that DH didn't like. We had already decided on a first name (but only for a girl--luckily that's what we had, we were team green!) Anyway, when we were finalizing the name after DD was born DH immediately was like, "I think the middle name should be X or Y" (the two middle names I had chosen previously.) And he is still totally cool with it today.
As for my mom, she wanted to give her 2nd daughter her maiden name as a middle name, which is feminine-sounding. My dad wanted to give her HIS middle name, a family name that is basically gender neutral. They couldn't agree. Well, once my mom had an emergency c-section and a really sucky L&D because of that, my dad immediately caved and said baby should have my mom's maiden name as the middle name. As the next and final kid, I ended up getting my dad's middle name.
I guess I'm just saying that if you don't finalize the name until birth, the scales might be tipped in your favor. But make sure you're prepared and clear-headed, though. I remember I had wanted one of the middle names mentioned above for DS, but was not in the right mind to really advocate for that. We went with something else and I was like, "wait!" the next day but it was basically too late. So...now that name might be #3's middle name, if I can convince DH (he still doesn't like it much). It is a family name on my side that is gender neutral.
@newmamaro My vote is for Finley! Its on my "just in case this LO turns out to be in the small percentage of misread ultrasounds" list. And I love nn Finn!
He suggested a name today and I about drove off the road. I do believe one of our little ladies has an official name!!i am thrilled beyond belief! Once we have two I'll share:)
So we recently decided on Noah Alexzander. Thoughts?
Mama of 1.5 little boys. 20. Engaged. Single Parent. College Student in 2017. SAHM. Just taking things as they come and doing the best I can for my kids.
Michael Anthony | April 11th 2015 Baby Boy #2 | May 12th 2017
@caileajayden: Good name! My only feedback is on the spelling. The extra Z is unnecessary... unless it's honoring how someone else spells it?
I also agree with this, but since it's the middle name, I care less about traditional spelling. If the extra Z makes you happy, go for it. If, however, you were using it as a first name, I definitely would've questioned the reasoning.
Fur daughter: 02/2011 Human sons: 11/2015 & 05/2017 *formerly kayemjay*
@caileajayden: Good name! My only feedback is on the spelling. The extra Z is unnecessary... unless it's honoring how someone else spells it?
All of this. Love the name in general and if there's a specific reason then go for it. But I tend towards "less is more" with extra letters.
Agreed. We are using Alexander as a first name. I feel like the different spelling is forever going to have to be corrected. But as a middle name it is less likely going to be an issue.
We were firm on naming our little girl Eva, but now I'm questioning it because we're very close with my SIL and nephews (one of which is named Eli) who live in the same town. I've caught myself calling my nephew Evi a few times now- we see them 2-3x a week, otherwise I don't think it would be an issue. DH says the names aren't similar at all, but I'm thinking they might be.. especially since she's not even born yet and I'm already mixing up the names Opinions? We also really love Lucy so we'll likely name her Lucy instead
@momma2char: That's a good question. I can see how there'd be a potential for mix-up, but I agree with your H, the "e-l" and "e-v" are different sounds. I think once you have that little baby, too, you'll be calling her Eva (or Evie) like 100x a day, and the name will become so settled in, and ingrained, you won't mistakenly call someone else by that name, you know what I mean? Eva is a great name, and so is Lucy; I like them both!
@momma2char, I agree with @SKZW! It might seem like the names are similar, but there is enough of a difference that I don't think it will bother you once baby is here! Lucy is also adorable.
I can't remember if I mentioned this before in this thread, but one name H and I both like for a boy is Rowen. Partly because we like the nature component and partly because it's not common. We're having a girl, so we won't be using it this time around. However, all of a sudden, I'm seeing Rowens pop up! I've never personally seen it spelled with an "e" before. I haven't known any Rowans, either, but have heard of it that way, commonly for girls. But in the past two months, I've seen two facebook announcements for new Rowens in my general location. I wonder if that name is becoming more popular.
@starphish18: I've seen that name a lot in my online travels on baby name sites, definitely. It's a great name! Relatedly, a name on my own short list right now is Ronan, for a boy, which means little seal---so sweet!
Quick Question: If you're considering a name that happens to be a street name near where your parents live, is that a deal-breaker for you? Would it be automatically off your list, or still a possible? Thanks!
Quick Question: If you're considering a name that happens to be a street name near where your parents live, is that a deal-breaker for you? Would it be automatically off your list, or still a possible? Thanks!
Personally I wouldn't factor that into my decision at all unless it's something REALLY uncommon and you live essentially ON that street. Just know that when they're a teenager, they'll PROBABLY steal it
@SKZW That wouldn't bother me at all. In fact, if they still live there when the baby is a little older, I think the kid would love it! It'd be like "their" street.
I'm wondering what people's opinions are regarding sibling names (opposite genders) that start the same. For example, Lucy/Liam, Maren/Max, Brianna/Braden, etc. I've never pictured myself doing this with my children's names, but the name I like the most for this little one starts the same as DDs. I know it's ultimately a personal choice, just looking for other's opinions. DH doesn't seem to think it's an issue at all. Thanks in advance!
@Icarriedawatermelon, personally it wouldn't really bother me and we even toyed with the idea of a same letter name for this baby. The question for me would be, if you have more kids, would you be okay having all of their names start with the same letter? If two had the same letter, than I would have to have them all have the same letter. That's just my weird brain though.
My weird brain is also saying that if this LO is a boy, he will have the same middle initial as DD and therefore if we have a third baby their middle initial would have to be the same.
Re: Baby Name Choices & Discussion!
Sarah
Rachel
Claire
Emily (sorta...)
Eve
Laura/Lauren
Lilah (some might argue this is already kinda a nn)
Ruby
Luke
Trevor
Kyle
Andrew (definitely has nn potential but not so obvious that I think people would do it automatically)
David
Ezra
Eli
Scott
Spencer
MILs nicknames that she insists on is probably the top reason I choose to avoid names with nicknames!
Sweet Baby H 12.21.11
Sassy Baby P 03.26.14
Little Brother Due 05.22.17
I personally want a name we can create into a nickname. I love Samantha-Sam, Addison-Addy..... I'm having the hardest time coming up with names... I never thought it would be this hard!!
Sweet Baby H 12.21.11
Sassy Baby P 03.26.14
Little Brother Due 05.22.17
Henry Davis
Lincoln Davis
Finley (nn Finn) Davis
Henry is DH's top pick. I like it, but not sure that I love it. I tend to go towards names that aren't so "common" (didn't realize how popular Logan was until after he was born). And not sure that is sounds as good with Logan as Griffin did. What are opinions/thoughts on the above names?
BFP #1 10/8/13, EDD 6/4/14, DS #1 6/9/14
BFP #2 5/1/16, EDD 12/16/16, MMC 5/27/16
BFP #3 8/29/16, EDD 5/5/17, DS #2 5/11/17
BFP #4 2/28/21, EDD 11/9/21
As for my mom, she wanted to give her 2nd daughter her maiden name as a middle name, which is feminine-sounding. My dad wanted to give her HIS middle name, a family name that is basically gender neutral. They couldn't agree. Well, once my mom had an emergency c-section and a really sucky L&D because of that, my dad immediately caved and said baby should have my mom's maiden name as the middle name. As the next and final kid, I ended up getting my dad's middle name.
I guess I'm just saying that if you don't finalize the name until birth, the scales might be tipped in your favor. But make sure you're prepared and clear-headed, though. I remember I had wanted one of the middle names mentioned above for DS, but was not in the right mind to really advocate for that. We went with something else and I was like, "wait!" the next day but it was basically too late. So...now that name might be #3's middle name, if I can convince DH (he still doesn't like it much). It is a family name on my side that is gender neutral.
Married: October 2014
Began TTC: April 2015
BFP #1: 9/18/15. EDD 5/18/16. MC 10/26/15. (9w)
BFP #2: 2/27/16. EDD 11/7/16. MC/D&E 4/20/16 (11w)
BFP #3: 9/22/16. EDD 5/29/17. DS born 4/24/17
BFP #4: 5/20/18. EDD 1/23/19.
"A day without laughter is a day wasted." ~Charlie Chaplin
20. Engaged. Single Parent. College Student in 2017. SAHM.
Just taking things as they come and doing the best I can for my kids.
Michael Anthony | April 11th 2015
Baby Boy #2 | May 12th 2017
@caileajayden - That's a great name! Noah is a classic, just like Michael (creeping on your siggy)- can't go wrong with those.
Human sons: 11/2015 & 05/2017
*formerly kayemjay*
Married: October 2014
Began TTC: April 2015
BFP #1: 9/18/15. EDD 5/18/16. MC 10/26/15. (9w)
BFP #2: 2/27/16. EDD 11/7/16. MC/D&E 4/20/16 (11w)
BFP #3: 9/22/16. EDD 5/29/17. DS born 4/24/17
BFP #4: 5/20/18. EDD 1/23/19.
Human sons: 11/2015 & 05/2017
*formerly kayemjay*
ETA: Sorry if this has been discussed before!
My weird brain is also saying that if this LO is a boy, he will have the same middle initial as DD and therefore if we have a third baby their middle initial would have to be the same.