I read the top 100 names and feel "eh" about all of them!

bakedlaurabean

Anyone else? We are really leaning towards Emme as our baby girl's name, but it's so close to Emma and Emily, number 3 and number 6 respectively (neither of which I'm a fan), that I'm hesitating. When I read the rest of the names on the list, I just don't love any of them. Going up to the top 500 gives a few more options, but still, nothing I'm crazy about.

I really think baby girl might not have a name until she's born, which I don't want, but it's better than settling on a name I don't love.

austenreader85

There are loads more names than that list (probably better too).  There are lots of sources to get name ideas.  Books that you love, movies, actresses etc.  A lot of people on here recommend looking at movie credits.

What about Emmeline and Emme as a nickname?  Then if she thinks Emme is too close to the other names she can go by the full name.  No matter what, any Em-- name will be close to Emma and Emily so you'll have to make your peace with that or find a completley different sounding name.

PenelopePond

DS didn't have a name until two days after he was born and it may take even longer for this baby. Don't rush it.  Names are important. It really helped us to be able to look at him and get to know him a bit.

That being said, I really like PP's suggestion of Emmeline.  

Soap&Cider

I agree with PPs that there are so many other options to find a name than just the top 100 list! I'm not sure what your naming 'style' is, but I really like old fashioned names and found inspiration on the SSA website because they go back to the 1800's. I also looked up the registry from the Titanic online and found a lot of great names there as well. Get creative and I'm sure you will find something you love!

1covejack

Yep, that.  ^^^

doremi29

I think Emme is cute and that coming up with a longer version of Emme would be awesome and might give a more adult feel to the name.  Overall, I like Emme a lot.  Just our of curiousity, what are other names on your list?

We're going with Camille with is like 240 I think, but Camila is in the top 100.  With girl names, I seem to be drawn to less popular names but with boys, I'm almost always picking within the top 100.

aimee1899

justAphase:

How do you feel about Esme?

I like this suggestion.

bakedlaurabean

justAphase:

How do you feel about Esme?

 

I strongly dislike it! 

bakedlaurabean

austenreader85:

There are loads more names than that list (probably better too).  There are lots of sources to get name ideas.  Books that you love, movies, actresses etc.  A lot of people on here recommend looking at movie credits.

What about Emmeline and Emme as a nickname?  Then if she thinks Emme is too close to the other names she can go by the full name.  No matter what, any Em-- name will be close to Emma and Emily so you'll have to make your peace with that or find a completley different sounding name.

I do like Emmeline, but DH thinks it sounds like a made up name. Even though Emma and Emily are so popular, I didn't really take it into account at first because I don't know any little girls with those names. I know a couple of Emily's, but they are my age.

 

 

bakedlaurabean

doremi29:

I think Emme is cute and that coming up with a longer version of Emme would be awesome and might give a more adult feel to the name.  Overall, I like Emme a lot.  Just our of curiousity, what are other names on your list?

We're going with Camille with is like 240 I think, but Camila is in the top 100.  With girl names, I seem to be drawn to less popular names but with boys, I'm almost always picking within the top 100.

Names I like that DH vetoed: Lena (pronounced Lay-na), Mila, Josie, Hailey, Tessa

We also both like Jocelyn, but don't love it. 

He feels "eh" about most names too, but likes just Emme the best.  

cindiesheart

It sounds like you are not a top 100 kind of girl, which is perfectly fine....  I would look into names from different countries, or bible names,,,, you will find one that is perfect just give yourself time.....  and if your baby wasnt named until days after his/her birth, you sure wouldnt be the first.   A name is sacred, it should speak life over your child, it should have great meaning to you and to the child.   I think its good that you are putting so much thought into it.

cindiesheart

justAphase:

How do you feel about Esme?

oohhh I love Esme!  Do you know what it means? 

bakedlaurabean

Almost forgot Lilia. That's another one I like.

princessjenney

cindiesheart:

justAphase:

How do you feel about Esme?

oohhh I love Esme!  Do you know what it means? 

Esme means loved in French or can also be short for Esmeralda which means emerald.  

Todd&Laura

How about Lilith?

bakedlaurabean

Todd&Laura:

How about Lilith?

Not a fan. 

Bookelly

DH and I had the same problem.  We wanted to use a family name, and his grandmother was Emma.  Unfortunately, we have a quite common last name, so I wanted something a little different.  We considered both Emme and Emmeline, and finally settled on Emilia.  We will likely call her Emi.  GL!

heatbria

My coworker named her girl Adalina and I've never seen it before. It's such a pretty little name I wish I could still it!!!!

bakedlaurabean

Bookelly:

DH and I had the same problem.  We wanted to use a family name, and his grandmother was Emma.  Unfortunately, we have a quite common last name, so I wanted something a little different.  We considered both Emme and Emmeline, and finally settled on Emilia.  We will likely call her Emi.  GL!

 

We are considering this, but both love Emme so my h more than Emilia and would probably never use Emilia, so I feel like what's the point?