Baby Names
Options
Down to 4
So we have two names picked out for each gender. Just need help deciding on one for each
Boy
Ransom Ferrell both family names and my fave
Oliver Rice mn is a family name as well
Girl
Marlow Rice/ Ferrell
Bronwyn Rice/ Ferrell
Mn are a sure thing just depends on what names we go with and the gender of the baby.
Boy
Ransom Ferrell both family names and my fave
Oliver Rice mn is a family name as well
Girl
Marlow Rice/ Ferrell
Bronwyn Rice/ Ferrell
Mn are a sure thing just depends on what names we go with and the gender of the baby.
This discussion has been closed.
Re: Down to 4
The boy's name is an easy pick: Oliver. I don't think that Ransom is a name. I think of ransom as 'the release of property or a person in return for payment of a demanded price'. The only person I know of named Ransom is poet and essayist John Crowe Ransom, and in that case Ransom was his surname. So no, I wouldn't do Ransom.
I prefer Bronwen. According to Nameberry the Bronwyn spelling is masculine (at least in Wales). Marlow has a nice sound to it, but it's bang on trend (surname as first name) and sounds very 2000/2010's.
Bronwen
Gender: F
Origin of Bronwen: Welsh
Meaning of Bronwen: "white breast"
Bronwen is widespread in Wales, but still rare enough here to sound exotic--we think Bronwen is a real winner. (Note: the Bronwyn spelling is strictly for males in its native land.)
Oliver and ????
I LOVE Oliver, but agree that Ransom is just cruel. Is it really a family name? Both girl names are NMS.
"I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass." Maya Angelou
~ Auntie to L: 2013 and Peanut: EDD 11/2014 ~
Oliver Rice
Marlow Ferrell
This exactly. And Bronwyn is one of the few names I really like with the "y" spelling.
DS born at 34 weeks with (surprise!) gastroschisis turned short bowel syndrome.
131 days in the NICU, 7 trips to the OR, G-button, daily TPN....
Yep, Oliver and Bronwen/Bronwyn for me too.
Ransom is not good.
I like Oliver and Marlow of the 4 choices.
The name Ransom, sounds "bad" to me. I'm sorry, I don't like to shoot down names, but this one just makes me think of something negative, and babies are far from negative.
Married 1/2/99.
TTC since 4/09.
Diagnosed PCOS. Diagnosed Hypothryoid 11/09.
SHG & SA normal. PCOS Research study started 5/10.
Clomid/Femara cycle #1 - 6/10 = BFN
Clomid/Femara cycle #2 - 7/10 = BFP #1 - Missed miscarriage 9/2/10
11/12 - BFP #2 - 11/22 - m/c
5/1/11 - BFP #3 - Pre-eclampsia, IUGR & bed rest from 32w. DD born via induction 1/4/12.
This.
Ransom is horrible.
I like Oliver Rice & Bronwyn Rice.
Ferrell makes me wish Farrell's Ice cream parlor wasn't closed. That sounds so good right now!
Oliver and Bronwyn.
Ransom just has negative connotations no matter what it means to your family.
I know a Bronwyn. She is from Australia but has been here in America most of her life and is very intelligent, successful and attractive.
This.
And to Joy2611 - I don't know if it is because you are a Phillies fan or what but I find myself always agreeing with what you post.
Yes, this.