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WWYD?
I change my mind daily on whether or not I'm done. I guess it really just depends on how bad my boys are on a particular day to make me think I'm done. I always keep the possibility open that we could have another one so I like to keep up with all things baby related!
Okay, when I got pregnant with my first, I didn't plan on doing any kind of theme. I actually thought it was kinda stupid.
We had a girl and we named her Berkley.
She unfortunately passed away a few weeks after birth so when I got pregnant again I decided to go with a B theme as a tribute to her.
We had twin boys who are named Bryce and Beckett.
If we were to have one more, I'm not so sure I'd want to continue with the B theme. Part of me feels like maybe that child would feel left out or I'd end up regretting it later on if I chose to stray away from the theme.
The one name I truly love for a girl that starts with a B is kind of unusual & rarely liked is Baker. I like different and I am responsible for the names Berkley and Beckett. Hubby named Bryce.
Thoughts? Would you go in a different direction or stay with the theme?
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Re: WWYD?
I'm one of the few on this board that doesn't hate that "all one letter" theme, but even I qualify that with a certain rule: you can only do it if you absolutely, positively intend to have three children or less--anything more and it becomes too cutesy for me. I'm not sure where I would place you in regards to that rule, since you have lost a little one, but I don't think continuing the "B" them would be horrible.
That said, B names are among my absolute least favorite, so it's hard for me to imagine 3-4 B names in a single family.
To make matters worse, I really find Baker an appalling name for a little girl. I understand liking different and unique, but there is nothing feminine about Baker--it's an English surname, which you're trying to turn into a first name; etymology tells us all English surnames are inherently masculine, as are all occupation names. If I heard the name Baker, unattached from a specific gender, I would assume it was for a little boy--after I rolled my eyes that anyone chose that name for a baby in the first place.
This is all kind of a moot point anyway, since you're not pregnant, are not sure you're having Baby #4 at all, and might not conceive a girl if you decide to grow your family. I would say, don't stress about it now--if you get pregnant and conceive a girl, the right name will come to you then.
First off, I'm sorry for your loss! But congrats on your twins!
I love your choice of names. I would definitely keep the "B" theme! It just seems really special now!
At first Baker seems very different but I think once it had an owner it would be cute! Especially if she had a girlie mn.
Other sugggestions:
Bryden (for a boy-my husband loves this name)
Baye (for a girl-I love this name but DH is not so sure).
Brock
I'm one of few that don't mind alliterated families, as long as they aren't ridiculous names, or cre8tiv spellings. I like the meaning behind your "B" theme, its a wonderful way to honor Berkley. Bryce and Beckett (although trendy) are good names, Baker however is awful. Not to mention Baker and Beckett are WAY too similar to be siblings. I could imagine the name Baker on a boy, but definitely not a girl. I think your girl needs to have a GIRL's name. What about:
Beatrix
Bryn
Bridget
Bristol
Bryony
Bellamy (although sometimes a boy name, to me its ALL girl)
Bethany
Baker Olivia would be the full name. I love the name Olivia but I think its too common for a first name.
I like Brenner and Bonham for a boy.
Baker Olivia would be the full name. I love the name Olivia but I think its too common for a first name.
I like Brenner and Bonham for a boy.
I'm sorry for your loss. I like Baker, but I think it's masculine for a girl. I personally would stick with your B's for the same reason as you mentioned: not wanting LO #4 to feel left out.
Other unique B's:
Boys: Baxter, Barker, Barrett, Berton, Birch, Bogart, Boyd, Breck, Brent, Bowie, Buckley, Bronson, Brooks
Girls: Blaine, Blair, Bentley (B and -ey sounds like Berkley), Blythe, Briar, Bronwyn
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OH we love Olivia too. But agreed it's too popular. Although I've heard of parents calling them Livi and thought that was cute!
I like Brenner too! Not sure about Bonham though
Reminds me a guy I use to work with named Brahman (bra-man).
I would change it up. I don't think the next kid would think anything of it. Is there a name you love with your first initial? Just an idea- so they would feel included if you're worried about it. I think it's a beautiful tribute to your first daughter that you named your boys with B, but would not feel it necessary do this with your future kids' names.
I also agree with pp that I would go with a feminine name for your daughter so that when you say your kids' names people will know that one of them is a girl. Baker could be either.
I dont think your next child would feel left out if you went with a name other then a "B" name. However, I do think its neat to name all your kids with the same letter assuming you arent going to have a million kids and be the next Duggar family "19 kids and counting". And I LOVE your LO's names! I love different and unique names too. For B's I like Breklyn for a girl and Bronson for a boy.