Family name, but feels "made up"

heyitsme

OK obviously, it's not made up, as it was the name of my great-great-grandmother.

When picking names for DS our top contenders were Mila, Emilia, and Eliana. Mila is now out, due to a cousin naming his daughter Mila. We're down to Emilia and Eliana. DH favors Eliana while I favor Emilia, of course.

Anyway, when looking at my family tree, I discovered my great-great-grandmother was named Emiliana. A combination of DH and my favorites!

Thoughts? It sounds "made up" to me... I know it's a legit name and all, but I don't know.

I love that it's a compromise. Sibs would be Julia and Luca. 

bogusbabe

I think Emiliana is a beautiful name.

It does not sound made up to me... just very unique and classy.

megemoney

Doesn't sound made up to me.  It's Italian, right?  I think it is very pretty and I like the use of family names. 

led2009

It's listed as a legit name on behindthename.com so I wouldn't call it made up. It may not be familiar in the US but it's still a real name. I like it.

Mommy2Boys09

Sounds pretty to me

Peaceb0ne

One of my favorite singers is Emiliana Torrini. I don't think that it sounds made up at all! Very beautiful!

catahoulatte

I don't think it's made up, and it's really pretty.

lizzybean

Wow. I think it is beautiful. I have been saying it to myself out loud and think it is absolutely stunning. It doesn't feel made up to me at all, just very classy, Italian, and refreshing. 

BulgariHeart

I like Emiliana! Also like the boy version, Emiliano. 

heyitsme

I guess I just worried that is sounded like a mashed-up name. You know when people put 2 names together? Thanks for all the input! I am loving it.

crwel1048

laurasusan:

Since it is a legitimate name, and combines both your top choices, I'd use it.

 

FWIW, I don't think it necessarily sounds "made up" - just foreign.  

Agree with this!  

marie147

I think Emiliana is absolutely beautiful! Emilia was a top contender for me but ended up choosing Mariana... her older sister's name is Eliana. Emiliana doesn't sound made up at all and you can still give her the nn of mila .

tiaandraj

That's a stunning name! Sounds like a princess.

bwralc

I think it's pretty!  Is it pronounced Emily Anna or Emily Ahna?

nurseclare9

I think it is beautiful! The only thing I would say about it that when you say Julia next to Emiliana, I almost feel like it is one-uping Julia. Maybe it is just me, just something to consider!

Bebuh

I have both Emilia and Eliana on my list, and I had never thought of Emiliana! It's beautiful! Plus it's Italian (Like me, lol) and you can use the nn Elli, Emmy, or Mila. Good find!

dancedance1

While I do that that it could sound similar to names that are made up - since it's not and honors a family member, I think you're fine.

feistybear

I have a former coworker who named her daughter Emiliana, I think it's pretty!

queenbone

It sounds a little smooshy, considering the names that are trending right now. But if it is on your tree it is obviously a legit option and a nice compromise for you.

Works with siblings too.

sarah0632

I love it! 

DubbleDubs

I think it's a great name!

EMLYNNLERETTE

This was on our very short list of DD. My name is Emily and I LOVE this variation. I also like it with a long middle name. If we used it, it was going to be Emiliana Grettalou ....ton.