Girl name "theme"

angel22

My name is 3 sylables and starts and ends with an "A," same with DD1 and DD2.  DD1 was kind of on purpose and DD2 was more of a fluke- I just loved her name.  Now that DD3 is due in 95 days I feel like I need to keep with the "theme" of our names.  I don't want her to feel bad later in life because her name isn't like the rest of ours.  Yes, I know that this is rather stupid BUT I was dumb like that when I was little.  If we were having a boy it wouldn't be an issue but we are having another girl so here it is...  The issue at hand.  I do have a favorite name that fits our "theme" but I haven't really looked at any other names.  SO anyway, is anyone else having a lame issue like this and what are you doing about it.  Or, just in general, what do you think of this stupid issue of mine?  TIA! 

nicasm

My aunt had 9 children and all of their names began with J. It was pretty confusing to keep them straight.

If you already have a name that you love picked out that follows your "theme", thats great but I dont think your daughter will feel left out an any way if you name her something different than her sisters.

Now Im curious what 3 names you liked that all start and end with A!

angel22

They aren't "typical" names.

We are Amanda, Alora and Aria, my favorites for the baby are Aubrina (or Abrina- not sure on the spelling, yet) and Amira.  I have a few others on a list, like Amya, Amara, Ameila...

nicasm

Very cute.

I also like Aurora, Adalia, Amelia, Anya, Azra 

shanBmcg

Before I became the insensitive *** that I am now (hehehe), I would have been the child that noticed if my other siblings had "themed" names and I was left out. I don't think every child is this way though. Your "theme" has a different spin to it than families who just share the same first letter. And it's only for the girls, which is cool too. I say go with the theme! After all, you already have some cute girl names picked out.

ldk4498

I was just looking at the names you like and I wanted to throw another one at you since you said that you really haven't looked into many names.  I have a friend named Amelie - I think it is a really nice/pretty name.

wheelenl

How do you pronounced Amira? Ah-MY-ra, or Ah-ME-ra? I like it if it's the second.

What about Alana, Alexa, Aurelia (I know, it's 4), Arabella (4, too)?

Amelia is pretty popular so in that sense it doesn't seem to go with your other choices.

BrideBuddies

So, apparently your husband is the odd-man out, then, eh?

You've pretty much set the tone with the other girls, so I guess I'd reluctantly go along with it for this kid.

FWIW, my husband was in a family of 5 kids.. all B's.  HATED it.

gibs

stick with the theme!

gibs

nicasm:

Very cute.

I also like Aurora, Adalia, Amelia, Anya, Azra 

 

let's all count together - she says she wants 3 syllable names

Adalia is 4

anya is 2

azra is 2

I guess Aurora works

Tambra44

My mom and my aunt named all their children names that begin with A (except me) and my sister and cousin named their children with names that all start with B... they're working their way through the alphabet. Anyway the A names that might work for you would be Athena or Adessa.

jessawakawaii

I would stay stick with the A theme but the syllable theme isn't as important. Maybe Audra or Audrina, Aubrey, Alma?

tct1219

i'm not a fan of themes and find them confusing to keep the names straight.

twinmommy13

My DD's name is AMAYA...follows your theme.

We are planning on naming this girl ALAYNA

Also like Aaliyah!

Others: Andrea, Alexia, Ariella, Amelia (was alos on our list!) I don't think it's dumb unless you find another name that you REALLY love and forgo it just for the pattern.

angel22

Thanks, gals. 

Yes, Amira is pronounced ah-MEER-ah.  It means "princess" in Arabic.  I can't do Aurora 'cause I alread have an Alora but I do love the name.  Thanks for the suggestions, I have a few of them on my list already so I like to hear that others are thinking the same way I am! 

Ameila= ah-MEE-la, not Amelia but I probably wouldn't go with it because of the confusion between the two, I think people would always want to call her ah-mee-lee-ah instead.

sarajo317

I like Arianna..

angel22

But I already have an Aria...  Though I did consider lengthening her name to Arianna. 

OctoberCAPA

I would avoid Aubrina/Audrina unless you're a huge fan of The Hills and want people to make that association.  I'd also avoid Amelia since you'll always be correcting the pronunciation.  Amira is really pretty and sounds different enough from the other names that I think confusion would be less of an issue.

If you do decide to change the "theme," I would at least stick with another name starting with A--I would also notice if I had been "left out" of a naming convention for my sisters and mom.   

OctoberCAPA

Oooh, Athena would be beautiful!  That's a great suggestion!

nicasm

guess I missed that part...no need to be a biotch

karelaorange

I am definitely anti-theme, which is unfortunate.  Because both DH and my name starts with "A" and one of my favorite girl names starts with an "A".  But if people start calling us the A-team I will freaking lose it.

angel22

Wait, who was being a biotch?  Me?  About what?  DIdn't mean to come off that way, not sure where biochyness came in in any of these responces...  Hmm, well, sorry if it was me and you took it that way, didn't try to! 

FutureMrs.Steen

I really like Alana. I think "themes" are a bit cheesy, but I kinda like them at the same time. I would never do it, but if you like it, go for it!

NaplesWifey

DH has a young cousin named Amia (pronounced uh-me-uh) & I think that is very pretty. Although it might be to close to your DD Aria... Is it pronounced are-ee-uh? If so then I don't think they are too close.

megncheese

Anorah has always been a favorite of mine...you could make it Anora to stick with the theme!

angel22

Yep, Aria= are-EE-ah, just like an operatic solo

I love the ideas, ladies!  Thank you so much! 

I never meant for this to be a theme but once I realized what I had started I figure that it is best to stick with it!    DH is odd man out- I told him that if we had a boy that I'd look for a 'W' name to coordinate with him- not sure if that would've stuck, though!    Oh well, at least our dog is male! 

TheNextWest

I'm not a fan of themes, but I'd also be too OCD to let this one go at this point.

I love Amelie.

moseyma

I'm pretty anti-theme, but I'd say that ship has sailed in your case, and I'd have to say go with another 3 syllable "A" name, so ditto the pp who suggested Athena.  I think it's gorgeous and while it fits your theme, it's also a bold enough choice so as not to completely blend in with the sisters names.  I think it's a perfect choice for you