@babybro218 My favorite boss's name was James Franklin. Thinking more 'traditional' names will sound good with it... Joseph, Eli, Miles, John. You can be funny and call him Benjamin Franklin :-D
Edited cuz I just reread you were asking for first names lol.
Lol! Benjamin Franklin would be extra funny because I teach American History
@eggplantface and @winnie1122 If there are no other ties to coworker and fb friend I wouldn't worry about the same name thing. Same thing happened in my work place and the first mom was saying the second mom "stole" her name. Fast forward 6 months and only one of them still works there and the kids live in different school districts. Also the name was Emma, so I doubt they are the only 2 around IYKWIM.
I get what you mean about the co-worker thing. A Co-orker that I worked with 3 years ago named thier daughter Juliet. She will be 2 when baby gets here. I can't get past it though because I do see them still on occasion at my daughter's taekwondo classes. It's not even like our children would be in the same grade. I think it is because the name is not all that common around here so people would assume I copied or something ( as if that really matters).
Full disclosure, it was my girl name 3 years ago when I had my son, so before so worked daughter was even born but it doesn't matter, I can't get past the fact that we used to be coworkers
DD born Oct 2011 - DS#1 born Jan 2014 - DS#2 born Apr 2015 - DS#3 born Sept 2016 - LO#5 due Feb 7, 2018
The only girl name i do like - Anaya - was just used by DH's cousin. She had no idea we had a name picked out in case we have a girl. We still don't know what we're having but I dont seem to like any names at the moment. DS's name is Caleb so I would like to pick a name starting with "C" for 2nd baby as well.
Since we now know our little peanut is a little boy. We are naming him Declan Jack. Declan cuz I've had that name chosen for 4 years, while we were ttc and DH is finally onboard with it. I'm so glad cuz I wasn't gonna budge on that one. Jack cuz he will be named after his paternal grandfather! And it's a classic, strong name. It's just perfect.
Me:28 (PCOS, DOR), DH: 32 (low morphology) TTC since March 2012 2013-2014 - 6 rounds of Clomid - BFNs 3 failed IUIs in 2015 October 2015 - wait listed for IVF #1 IVF #1 March 2016 - bfn, zero frosties! Femara cycle 1 May 2016 - POAS starting May 21st / beta testing May 25th....
@msunshine123 me too. I find picking a boys name can be challenging. I have loads of girls names picked out. Took me a long time to be sold on a boys name. Something about those Irish boy names. I just love them.
Me:28 (PCOS, DOR), DH: 32 (low morphology) TTC since March 2012 2013-2014 - 6 rounds of Clomid - BFNs 3 failed IUIs in 2015 October 2015 - wait listed for IVF #1 IVF #1 March 2016 - bfn, zero frosties! Femara cycle 1 May 2016 - POAS starting May 21st / beta testing May 25th....
DH felt the need to wake me up at 3am to tell me that he thought of a name for a boy. Normally I would be mad, but I actually like the name... So, we have first names: Maya for a girl, and Ethan for a boy.
Is Parker more of a girl name these days? We are having a boy and Parker Alexander is one of our favorite names, along with Max Austin, but I keep meeting girls named Parker.
I have a preschool student named Parker, and he's a boy. I've only ever seen it used that way in person. While I could see it being versatile, I don't think people would assume girl.
Is Parker more of a girl name these days? We are having a boy and Parker Alexander is one of our favorite names, along with Max Austin, but I keep meeting girls named Parker.
I teach a Parker and he is a boy! I don't think I know any Parker who is a girl! I would say if you love the name, then go for it!!
Taking all of the celestial and nature name suggestions! Here are some things we have: lyra vega orion celeste archer leo
tulip azalea viola/violet
Other random ideas: jordan (fam name) hazel (fam name) casey miles
The last name starts with S, two syllables, with a hard sound to it. Sort of like Sklandar (ish). Any help, ideas, thoughts are welcome. We are both indecisive. We also both have fairly traditional American first names but we're weirdos at heart and I think both lean towards untraditional. Yet don't want to name the kid Space Cadet. We have chosen team green and will not find out boy or girl until the big day.
Taking all of the celestial and nature name suggestions! Here are some things we have: lyra vega orion celeste archer leo
tulip azalea viola/violet
Other random ideas: jordan (fam name) hazel (fam name) casey miles
The last name starts with S, two syllables, with a hard sound to it. Sort of like Sklandar (ish). Any help, ideas, thoughts are welcome. We are both indecisive. We also both have fairly traditional American first names but we're weirdos at heart and I think both lean towards untraditional. Yet don't want to name the kid Space Cadet. We have chosen team green and will not find out boy or girl until the big day.
TIA!
What about Lucy (light), Rose, or Lilly for a girl?
Found a boys name we both really like, Beau! only it starts with a B. We already have 2 girls that start with a B, and I've been purposefully avoiding any same initials after the issues with initializing clothes, but somehow forgot about the letter B... also his middle name which has already been decided starts with a B. Is that weird? Should we keep looking?
@mamaof5already if you like the name just do it. Don't put to much stress on it. I haven't heard my middle name since I turned 18 and I doubt DH even remembers what it is. Lol
Taking all of the celestial and nature name suggestions! Here are some things we have: lyra vega orion celeste archer leo
tulip azalea viola/violet
Other random ideas: jordan (fam name) hazel (fam name) casey miles
The last name starts with S, two syllables, with a hard sound to it. Sort of like Sklandar (ish). Any help, ideas, thoughts are welcome. We are both indecisive. We also both have fairly traditional American first names but we're weirdos at heart and I think both lean towards untraditional. Yet don't want to name the kid Space Cadet. We have chosen team green and will not find out boy or girl until the big day.
We agreed on Roman Pierce for a boy months ago, so naturally we are having a girl.
we are having a hard time agreeing, current contenders are Harper Colette Gwendolyn Emelia
middle names Quinn (after my husband) Jean (after my grandmother) Grace Rose
I think Harper flows well with all of your middle name options. Gwendolyn Grace sounds matchy, but you could nickname GG. I have an Amelia, so I’m biased there’s. I adore Colette.
Found a boys name we both really like, Beau! only it starts with a B. We already have 2 girls that start with a B, and I've been purposefully avoiding any same initials after the issues with initializing clothes, but somehow forgot about the letter B... also his middle name which has already been decided starts with a B. Is that weird? Should we keep looking?
Eh. If you already have 2/5 of the Bs you might as well go ahead. Out of my own curiosity, what are the rest of the siblings’ first initials?
Found a boys name we both really like, Beau! only it starts with a B. We already have 2 girls that start with a B, and I've been purposefully avoiding any same initials after the issues with initializing clothes, but somehow forgot about the letter B... also his middle name which has already been decided starts with a B. Is that weird? Should we keep looking?
Eh. If you already have 2/5 of the Bs you might as well go ahead. Out of my own curiosity, what are the rest of the siblings’ first initials?
N , B, J, b, A. I just realized that the new babies name also rhymes with an older sibling...
Found a boys name we both really like, Beau! only it starts with a B. We already have 2 girls that start with a B, and I've been purposefully avoiding any same initials after the issues with initializing clothes, but somehow forgot about the letter B... also his middle name which has already been decided starts with a B. Is that weird? Should we keep looking?
Eh. If you already have 2/5 of the Bs you might as well go ahead. Out of my own curiosity, what are the rest of the siblings’ first initials?
N , B, J, b, A. I just realized that the new babies name also rhymes with an older sibling...
We have a Blakeley and an Amelia. New baby will be Haley. I worried about the rhyming too, but we love the name and the more I thought about it the more I decide the rhyming wouldn’t matter.
N , B, J, b, A. I just realized that the new babies name also rhymes with an older sibling...
We have a Blakeley and an Amelia. New baby will be Haley. I worried about the rhyming too, but we love the name and the more I thought about it the more I decide the rhyming wouldn’t matter.
I have an Olivia and Sophia. Not quite rhyming, but they end the same way. It never has been an issue and occasionally turns out well when I'm yelling. They both pay attention. (BTW, I didn't pay attention to how popular names were when I chose these two. They were both at the beginning of the trends. I consider myself a trendsetter. )
@mamaof5already, I say go for it. You both love the name. To me, the rhyming would not matter much to me, especially with 6. If they all rhymed, that would be a whole other thing. I assume from the initials that it is a nickname it would be rhyming with. Names are hard. When you find one you both agree on, go for it!
We we finally decided on a name (though I thought we had before, but we changed our minds). As of now, baby girl will be named Lydia Kathryn. Hopefully it sticks. I feel good about it and have started calling her that.
Anyone keeping the name name a secret from family? We did with the first and my husband want to keep it a secret again (shh don't tell him I told you), but I want to tell my son (5) the name and I know he will tell the world.
@lainikins My ex and I kept our baby names a secret. I thought it was fun. Especially since everyone knew that they were girls. I didn't have to listen to everyone's opinions on the names and once we announced them, everyone just accepted them. Even though we went a little out there on the middle names. Will probably keep this one a secret too. But my kids are older (14, 11 & 11) and can keep a secret so I may tell them. Help them feel included.
@olitwinturbosnprincess, that is the thing. I want my son to feel included. Plus he keeps asking me what we should name the baby and coming up with his own names (or non names as the case may be for a five year old). He is getting attached to some of his names and I can see him being devastated when we don't name this baby Birdo. We kept his name a secret for all the reasons you mentioned, so I can also see where my husband is coming from.
@lainikins What if you told him the middle name? Or maybe tell him a few options and say you're still deciding? Or let him go through your list with you? I've done that even though we're not even close to deciding. My DD1 went through my list and gave me her opinions. What if you have a list and crossed off a name each week? Even if you have already chosen, your DS may still feel involved. And even if he says something, it will be what you're NOT using.
@lainikins What if you told him the middle name? Or maybe tell him a few options and say you're still deciding? Or let him go through your list with you? I've done that even though we're not even close to deciding. My DD1 went through my list and gave me her opinions. What if you have a list and crossed off a name each week? Even if you have already chosen, your DS may still feel involved. And even if he says something, it will be what you're NOT using.
What are thoughts on Quinna? Our last name is only one syllable so Quinn just doesn't flow. I'm okay with Quinnley but DH isn't necessarily on board. He's thinking about it. He vetoed Quinnlynn.
I have some mixed thoughts on Quinna but am curious to see how much I've overanalyzed it!
FWIW, we will call her Quinn.
Until I read that you'd call her Quinn, I was pronouncing it "Kinnah" and "Kinley". So if you'd be calling her Quinn anyways, go for that! (BTW I floated that name, too, and it got vetoed. Love that name.)
I also vote for Quinn (love that name by the way!)
@mamaof5already, I say go for it. You both love the name. To me, the rhyming would not matter much to me, especially with 6. If they all rhymed, that would be a whole other thing. I assume from the initials that it is a nickname it would be rhyming with. Names are hard. When you find one you both agree on, go for it!
We we finally decided on a name (though I thought we had before, but we changed our minds). As of now, baby girl will be named Lydia Kathryn. Hopefully it sticks. I feel good about it and have started calling her that.
Anyone keeping the name name a secret from family? We did with the first and my husband want to keep it a secret again (shh don't tell him I told you), but I want to tell my son (5) the name and I know he will tell the world.
@lainikins We're keeping it a secret at my insistence. We were open about our struggles and ivf so I want to have a good thing that is just for us. Plus I don't want to hear opinions on it from buttinskys. We told my parents we were choosing an Italian name so my husband's Irishness doesn't take over completely (I'm Italian) and my dad already chimed in that it's a horrible idea bc in America you should have American names. *eye roll*
Me: late 30s | H: early 30s TTC #1 since April 2015 RE Dx: Fibroids, surgery Jan 2016 IUI #1 and #2, Nov/Dec 2016, BFN IVF March 2017: ER - 5R/3M/3F, 1 PGS normal Polyp removed May 2017 FET May 2017 - BFP! Baby boy born 2/2/18
@lainikins We're keeping it a secret at my insistence. We were open about our struggles and ivf so I want to have a good thing that is just for us. Plus I don't want to hear opinions on it from buttinskys. We told my parents we were choosing an Italian name so my husband's Irishness doesn't take over completely (I'm Italian) and my dad already chimed in that it's a horrible idea bc in America you should have American names. *eye roll*
My parents thought this way when they came to this country so I have a very American 80's popular name. My parents can't even pronounce my name. Their logic made me laugh every time they tried to yell my name in anger lol
Re: The Baby Name Thread
Full disclosure, it was my girl name 3 years ago when I had my son, so before so worked daughter was even born but it doesn't matter, I can't get past the fact that we used to be coworkers
We are naming him Declan Jack.
Declan cuz I've had that name chosen for 4 years, while we were ttc and DH is finally onboard with it. I'm so glad cuz I wasn't gonna budge on that one.
Jack cuz he will be named after his paternal grandfather! And it's a classic, strong name. It's just perfect.
TTC since March 2012
2013-2014 - 6 rounds of Clomid - BFNs
3 failed IUIs in 2015
October 2015 - wait listed for IVF #1
IVF #1 March 2016 - bfn, zero frosties!
Femara cycle 1 May 2016 - POAS starting May 21st / beta testing May 25th....
TTC since March 2012
2013-2014 - 6 rounds of Clomid - BFNs
3 failed IUIs in 2015
October 2015 - wait listed for IVF #1
IVF #1 March 2016 - bfn, zero frosties!
Femara cycle 1 May 2016 - POAS starting May 21st / beta testing May 25th....
lyra
vega
orion
celeste
archer
leo
tulip
azalea
viola/violet
Other random ideas:
jordan (fam name)
hazel (fam name)
casey
miles
The last name starts with S, two syllables, with a hard sound to it. Sort of like Sklandar (ish). Any help, ideas, thoughts are welcome. We are both indecisive. We also both have fairly traditional American first names but we're weirdos at heart and I think both lean towards untraditional. Yet don't want to name the kid Space Cadet. We have chosen team green and will not find out boy or girl until the big day.
TIA!
we are having a hard time agreeing, current contenders are
Harper
Colette
Gwendolyn
Emelia
middle names
Quinn (after my husband)
Jean (after my grandmother)
Grace
Rose
Other nature-y girl names: Meadow, Holly, Ivy, Brooke, Lark, Skye ... and Summer, River, Willow or Dawn (shout out to Joss Whedon fans!)
older siblings: ds 16 dd 14 ds 13 dd 11 dd 7
Gwendolyn Grace sounds matchy, but you could nickname GG.
I have an Amelia, so I’m biased there’s.
I adore Colette.
older siblings: ds 16 dd 14 ds 13 dd 11 dd 7
We we finally decided on a name (though I thought we had before, but we changed our minds). As of now, baby girl will be named Lydia Kathryn. Hopefully it sticks. I feel good about it and have started calling her that.
Anyone keeping the name name a secret from family? We did with the first and my husband want to keep it a secret again (shh don't tell him I told you), but I want to tell my son (5) the name and I know he will tell the world.
Our boys names start with L's ...
We already have Liam and Lochlan. I love the name Layton. Any thoughts on Layton vs Leighton?
TTC #1 since April 2015
RE Dx: Fibroids, surgery Jan 2016
IUI #1 and #2, Nov/Dec 2016, BFN
IVF March 2017: ER - 5R/3M/3F, 1 PGS normal
Polyp removed May 2017
FET May 2017 - BFP!
Baby boy born 2/2/18