Randi for a girl?

sarad127 · March 2011

Hi ladies

I need some constructive but honest help - my DH LOVES the name Randi Jane for a girl. I am hesistant. Although the name has significant meaning - my uncle was Randy and he was one of the most important people in my life, one that literally changed the direction I was headed and SO special to both DH and I. With that being said I am not sure I LOVE Randi Jane for a girl... Could you please advise on the remaining choices?

1. Randi Jane

2. Audrey Ruth

3. Eva Ruth

All to go with a last name that is similar to Dodham.

Thanks!!

hollyberry3333 · March 2011

I am not a fan of Randi as a fn, but what about Miranda Jane and nn her Randi

ames71 · March 2011

I dislike Randi very much. The sentiment is good, but the name isn't. Sad Sorry.

Audrey Ruth and Eva Ruth are both gorgeous! I'd give the edge to Eva Ruth - so pretty!

ETA: The suggestion of Miranda by the pp is excellent! Miranda Ruth would be lovely.

zaramarie81 · March 2011

hollyberry3333:
I am not a fan of Randi as a fn, but what about Miranda Jane and nn her Randi

This. Miranda is a lovely name and can be nn'ed Randi easily.

jiffy-pop · March 2011

Could you save the name Randy for a boy? Then if you end up having another girl, use Randi then.

FWIW, I do know a Randi. She's a gorgeous girl and was very popular in school.

Ceridwen21 · March 2011

I like the sentiment but Randi is not a good name for a girl. How about using it as a middle name?

Eva Randy

Jane Randy

twohniyt · March 2011

zaramarie81:

hollyberry3333:
I am not a fan of Randi as a fn, but what about Miranda Jane and nn her Randi

This. Miranda is a lovely name and can be nn'ed Randi easily.

I love this idea!

clee2009 · March 2011

I agree with a PP on the name Miranda. I also know a girl named Randi and she is such a sweetheart. I think the name on a girl doesn't bother me because I associate it with her. I will admit that when I was originally introduced to her I did think that her name was quite strange

sarad127 · March 2011

Can you ladies think of another name that we could use Randi as a nn? There is already 2 Miranda's in the immediate family?

But I love the idea, thanks!

zaramarie81 · March 2011

Hmmm. Tough one. The name Brandy has a similar sound?

Honestly... the word "randy" is British slang that has a sexual connotation to it. I know most Americans won't "go there" but... it's the first thing I thought. That alone would have me shelve it as a stand-alone name (Randolph or Randall for a boy at least seems more dignified). I know that different people have different associations with names, so it may just be "me" but wanted to say something "just in case."

Some traditions honor loved ones by using the first letter of their name. Something else to consider.

MissMommyMac · March 2011

I don't like Randi for a girl at all.

newportbride715 · March 2011

I like the suggestion of using Miranda. I think it is nice that you want to honor your uncle but Randi is just not a nice full name imo. It looks and sounds immature to me. I also hate names ending in i. Miranda is a beautiful name though, and at least she would have the option to go by that as she gets older is she chooses!

kbratton2king · March 2011

Could you not use Brandi as pp suggested? Very similar to Randy/Randi. Or wait until you have a boy (if that's in ur plans)

Of the other names you posted, I like Eva but not a fan of Ruth at all.

kc91507 · March 2011

My best friends name is AnnRandyl~ everyone calls her Randi. Love the name!

crystal959 · March 2011

twohniyt:
zaramarie81:

hollyberry3333:
I am not a fan of Randi as a fn, but what about Miranda Jane and nn her Randi

This. Miranda is a lovely name and can be nn'ed Randi easily.

I love this idea!

I like this idea as well.

calhoun53009 · March 2011

I would have been Randy Owen if I would have been a boy. When I was born, someone suggested that my parents could just name me Randi instead. Personally, I am thankful that they didn't take that advice. I'm not a fan of unisex names or turning names into unisex names. How about Brandy instead?

SarahPLiz · March 2011

sarad127:
Hi ladies
I need some constructive but honest help - my DH LOVES the name Randi Jane for a girl. I am hesistant. Although the name has significant meaning - my uncle was Randy and he was one of the most important people in my life, one that literally changed the direction I was headed and SO special to both DH and I. With that being said I am not sure I LOVE Randi Jane for a girl... Could you please advise on the remaining choices?
1. Randi Jane
2. Audrey Ruth
3. Eva Ruth
All to go with a last name that is similar to Dodham.

Thanks!!

Even though one of my best friends is a Randee Renee, I just can't get behind Randi for a girl. It sounds too much like Candy.

Go for Audrey.

thatjessie · March 2011

I know 2 Randi's and their names fit them well and they have never been teased that I know of. It's NMS though and I like the Miranda idea.

sugarpumpkin716 · March 2011

audrey gmv though i'm not crazy about it with ruth. i know two randis and they're both boys.

forensicmama · March 2011

hollyberry3333:
I am not a fan of Randi as a fn, but what about Miranda Jane and nn her Randi

I love this idea. I second it!!!

MilMom2B · March 2011

Definitely don't like Randi for a girl, at all. I do like your alternate names. I love Audrey the best, personally, but they're both very nice.

It's a shame you already have two Mirandas in the immediate family because I absolutely love this idea from a pp. It's such a beautiful name and I think it totally works here. How immediate are these two other Mirandas? heh heh

I did try to think of some alternate names that could be shortened to Randi as a nickname, but couldn't think of anything that didn't make me go bleck. Sorry.

A couple pps suggested Randi as a middle name, or even waiting for a boy, if that's what you guys want. I think that's what I'd do if I really couldn't get past it. But, if you don't have a boy, I still wouldn't use Randi as a standalone first name for the next girl. That's just me.

forensicmama · March 2011

sarad127:
Can you ladies think of another name that we could use Randi as a nn? There is already 2 Miranda's in the immediate family?
But I love the idea, thanks!

I don't know if there are any...

alliejo725 · March 2011

Another vote for Miranda with the nickname Randy.

Though I like Eva Ruth best from your list.

lurkeyloo · March 2011

My best friend's mother has a double name of Randy Sue. NMS but it suits her really well!

mlf625 · March 2011

Since Miranda is out, I'd use Randy as a middle name. Eva Randy would work. I like boy names on girls, but I think Randy would be quite unattractive on a girl.

EXL311 · March 2011

I knew a girl named Randi who was really sweet. That being said I really really don't like it for a girl. I also make the English association especially now that Austin Powers brought attention to that.

mbritto4 · March 2011

I'd save Randy for a future DS. I like Audrey or Eva much better.

lynelise04 · March 2011

I am a fan of boy names on girls, but eww, Save it for a boy. Eva & Audrey are much better.

tct1219 · March 2011

hollyberry3333:
I am not a fan of Randi as a fn, but what about Miranda Jane and nn her Randi

this is a much better idea.

iLikeSloths · March 2011

I like how you want to honor your uncle, but I really think Randi on a girl is bad. I'd save it for if you have a boy.

I LOVE both Audrey and Eva. I also like Jane for a mn. I don't care for Ruth.

UZ2Bee · March 2011

While Randi is nms for either sex, I totally "get" why you want to use it. I know a couple girl Randi's and it was fine. I typed the letter combination within a name into baby wizard.com and it spit out these:

Saranda

Randilynn

Brandi

Miranda (and different spellings for each)

Growing up our neighbours had a little girl named Frankie after her grandfather that he died right before she was born. It suited her and it was cute.

yack & nally · March 2011

I LOVE the name Randi for a girl. In fact, my dad's name is Randy (which might be why I like it so much) & if it weren't for that, we would use the name ourselves. But there are already two Randy's in our family...I think three might be over-kill. Smile

And Ketch · March 2011

The name Randi is like nails on a chalkboard for me, so I'd say no way. I do like Miranda a lot, but I can't think of many other names that would give you Randi. Andrea maybe, but is is a stretch.

shandars · March 2011

My makeup artist for my wedding was named Randee, and I loved her, so I actually kind of like the name for girl, because she was so great.

october010bride · March 2011

My best friend's name is Randi Lynn and although its NMS, she loves her name, was never teased and it really suits her. I've actually never met a Randy (boy) IRL, so I only associate the name with girls because of her.

Quizzle · March 2011

hollyberry3333:
I am not a fan of Randi as a fn, but what about Miranda Jane and nn her Randi

Yes, this.

We joked about doing this for DD -- my DH is named Randy and we loved Miranda anyway.

LMS05 · March 2011

My old boss is named Randi. She's super successful so the name never hindered her! That being said, I think it's pretty awful.

SwtPatato · March 2011

I know a Randi. She was named after her father, Randy.

I think that if you have a significant meaning, which is seems like you do, it's more beautiful than anything else. At the end of the day though, you have to be comfortable with it.

HannahO28 · March 2011

My father's name is Randy. He's always hated it. But I knew a girl Randi once too. She wasn't traumatized by her name or anything, so I think it would be ok... but I if I were you, I'd probably save it for a boy or "middle name" it.