Wren/Renn?

legalbeagle1

DH and I have a boy name we love, but are looking for a unique one syllable girl name.  The middle name is my last name (two syllables) and the last name is DH's last name (three syllables) so we would like to have a one syllable girl's name that doesn't sound too girly.  I like "Lark" but DH says it sounds too harsh with his last name.  He likes "Renn" (and also "Thea" and "Zeta" ...don't get me started!), which just makes me think of "Ren and Stimpy" and also seems a bit made up.  What do you guys think?  I would love a nature-y sort of name like "Lark" or "Autumn," but DH says it sounds too hippy.  I mean, our kid will go to school in Brooklyn or Manhattan...so I don't think a hippy name is too bad.

Any suggestions? 

Kelli7025

Our naming styles are completely different, just an FYI. 

I don't mind Wren (but only spelled this way).

Other suggestions:

Blair, Brynn, Dawn, Eve, Fay, Grace, Gwen, Jade, Jill, June, Layne, Liv, Maeve, Paige, Pearl, Quinn, Rain, Sage, Shae, Tess 

emikat

I like Wren (spelled this way). But I don't know if I would have the guts to use it. Kind of a guilty pleasure name for me. If you guys love it. Go for it!

zaramarie81

I do like Wren but Renn is terrible - yes, reminds me of Ren and Stimpy.

Other possibilities (although not are all 1- syllable):

Rose

Calla

Ivy

Lake

Hazel 

Olive

magsugar13

 

 

I love Autumn

other options...

Willa,Sage,Stella, Luna,Raine, Skye

legalbeagle1

Thanks for all the suggestions!  That was fast!

He seems to actively dislike the proper spelling of Wren sadly.

I like a lot of the suggestions: Laine, Liv, Tess, Luna and Skylar (although some are two syllable), but he has said "no" to each one.  He likes "Willa" but I'm not a fan since we have a dog named Wally.

I am maybe going to have to wait for the 20 week ultrasound and hope for a boy!  

caramia582

zaramarie81:

I do like Wren but Renn is terrible - yes, reminds me of Ren and Stimpy.

Other possibilities (although not are all 1- syllable):

Rose

Calla

Ivy

Lake

Hazel 

Olive

 

I first saw this on actress Lake Bell.... I think it's really pretty but don't think I would have the guts to use it myself... 

My2cents4u

Wren

One syllable uncommon names:  Lux, Bay, Tyne, Sloan, Greer, Love

I probably would not limit the choices to 1 syllable because of the MN. Go with a name you both love or has meaning to you.

LolaBelle515

I think Wren is pretty...but it's much more helpful to spell it correctly so people have a clue what it means. I also think it is more feminine spelled as Wren.

femmepink

What about Fern? I love that name!!!

Novem06

Love Wren spelled correctly.  Haven't heard of Renn.  I also like Lark!

guilletskichuk

I really like Wren.

What about Rue? I know that there has been talk about it being an up-and-coming name...from The Hunger Games, I guess? (No idea. I haven't read the books or seen the movie). I had considered it long before I heard of it's association with that series though.

noahsmama617

I really like the name Wren (spelled this way).  Lark is NMS.  I do like Autumn. I considering it when I was pregnant with my son (before we knew he was a he )

alliejo725

I love Wren. I think it's so lovely.

And I think it's awesome that you're into Lark! It's on our list. DH sooo wants it to be this baby's name if it's a girl. If you can talk your H into Lark, you should totally do it. But Wren is a lovely alternative. I kind of like the "new" bird names (Wren, Lark, Sparrow, etc.)

legalbeagle1

alliejo725:

I love Wren. I think it's so lovely.

And I think it's awesome that you're into Lark! It's on our list. DH sooo wants it to be this baby's name if it's a girl. If you can talk your H into Lark, you should totally do it. But Wren is a lovely alternative. I kind of like the "new" bird names (Wren, Lark, Sparrow, etc.)

 Can you have your husband talk to mine?

Thanks, ladies. I told him you guys said "Renn" was a complete no-go and now he is coming around to the proper spelling of Wren. I also like Fern! Thank you for all of the suggestions and advice! We want to keep the name a secret until birth but I need honest (even if brutal) opinions! 

brooklynesque

legalbeagle1:

 He likes "Willa" but I'm not a fan since we have a dog named Wally.

I so wouldn't let that hold you back.  Willa does not equal Wally -- I don't think anyone would raise their eyebrows.  Willa is a beautiful name. 

chibride4

This isn't a one syllable name, but how about Raven? It's a guilty pleasure name of mine and is along the same lines of Wren...

Aussiemummy

I like Wren and Lark. I'm not a fan of Renn. 

sweetpea2003

I love Wren. If we were to have another girl Wren would be at the top of our list for sentimental family reasons. 

Honestly, I don't worry about the Ren & Stimpy thing. That cartoon hasn't been on the air for over 15 years and isn't really a classic that has major staying power. Wren's classmates won't have any reference to R&S. 

Skooled917

I love Wren! 

Renn, to me, is a Reniassance Festival.

brookelynpaisley

Definitely Wren over Renn.