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MrsCisco222

Hi ladies! I just wanted to get some input, if you all wouldn't mind! DH and I are not pregnant, but after the loss of our first, I can't seem to stop thinking about names. If we are blessed enough to have our rainbow, and the baby is a girl, I would really like to name her after my great grandmother, Vaunceil. As you can tell, this is a highly unusual name. I've been unable to find a meaning, but perhaps I'm using the wrong sites? I am very open to a nickname or using "vaun" or "ceil" in a name as a tribute. Any ideas? TIA!

karen_loy

It's really really 'unusual' and kind of sounds masculine to me, sorry; how about using Celia? is that close enough to Ceil?

KearaD

bbg676:

I ususally like more 'unusual' names when they are named for family, but tbh - I would have no idea how to pronounce the name.  I think it is awesome you want to honor her, but it might just be a bit too unusual.  At least when it comes to pronouncing it. 

I agree. Have you considered using part of the name to honor her instead? Like Vaughn for a boy or Celia/Cecilia for a girl. Or does she have a middle name that is more usable?  

==N==

i might be wrong, its been a long time since hs french, but doesnt ciel mean sky? and since you already call her your rainbow maybe something like that? maybe skye, raina, or stella?

insertclevername

KearaD:

bbg676:

I ususally like more 'unusual' names when they are named for family, but tbh - I would have no idea how to pronounce the name.  I think it is awesome you want to honor her, but it might just be a bit too unusual.  At least when it comes to pronouncing it. 

I agree. Have you considered using part of the name to honor her instead? Like Vaughn for a boy or Celia/Cecilia for a girl. Or does she have a middle name that is more usable?  

. I agree that using Vaughn for a boy or Celia for a girl might be a better option

LemonBlush

Could you just use a first name that starts with a V in honor of her? I like Vivian, Veda, and Vera. 

ktpaladino

I immediately thought of Vaughn and Cecilia/Ceilia like the other PP's. Cecily would be cute too.  

Notwifezilla7

KearaD:

bbg676:

I ususally like more 'unusual' names when they are named for family, but tbh - I would have no idea how to pronounce the name.  I think it is awesome you want to honor her, but it might just be a bit too unusual.  At least when it comes to pronouncing it. 

I agree. Have you considered using part of the name to honor her instead? Like Vaughn for a boy or Celia/Cecilia for a girl. Or does she have a middle name that is more usable?  

That's where my mind went. 

MrsCisco222

Thank you all for your thoughts! According to her, it means "fair sky." There is no middle name, because "What in the h*ll do you put with Vaunciel?" I really appreciate the responses. Maybe someday I'll get to decide which route to go! )

alliejo725

I think Vanceil is lovely, and I really like the potential NNs. I think you should use it. It does have a meaning - it was your grandmother's name. I think that makes it a worthy choice, though the fact that it's pretty doesn't hurt.

MommaG123

 

My mind immediately went to Vaughn for a boy and Celia for a girl as well.