Picky about rhythm

DSMLove · January 2013

I've found that one of the big things I'm considering about a name is the rhythm of the syllables. My husband has a 3 syllable first name, a 2 syllable middle name, and a 1 syllable last name. The balance and rhythm of his name seem perfect to me, and I'd like to try to match it when we have children.

Anyone else really picky about the rhythm of a name?

mamainseptember · January 2013

My sons name is 222 and it flows really well! DH is 322 and it bothers me sometimes lol

+ASH+ · January 2013

I'm not picky because we have a two-syllable last name (I would be pickier if it was shorter or longer).

DH is 2-1-2

I'm - 2-2-2

DS1 - 2-1-2

DS2 - 2-1-2

DD - 2-2-2

It's not something I focused on when naming them, but it is something I noticed when finalizing the name for baby girl, since all of the males have the same rhythm and now the females will as well. It should be noted that none of our names are similar - we all start with different letters and have very separate names.

I have a friend whose daughter has a super long name - about 24 letters from first to last - and she's 3-2-3, but luckily goes by a short nickname .

Blondangel · January 2013

I do like a name that flows together well, but I feel the number of syllables is less important than the emphasis on those syllables.

For example:

Lily Marie sounds better than Lily Mary even though they are both 2-2.

tmrchi · January 2013

Blondangel:
I do like a name that flows together well, but I feel the number of syllables is less important than the emphasis on those syllables.
For example:
Lily Marie sounds better than Lily Mary even though they are both 2-2.

Good example. I definitely agree with the flow. Sometimes it is the syllables, sometimes it is just how it sounds (for lack of a better explanation)

magpie1127 · January 2013

Blondangel:
I do like a name that flows together well, but I feel the number of syllables is less important than the emphasis on those syllables.
For example:
Lily Marie sounds better than Lily Mary even though they are both 2-2.

This exactly!

*Mrs*Rohrbaugh* · January 2013

It definitely has to flow and for me it depends on the name together more than rhythm, but I totally know what you mean.

jenheartsmonsters · January 2013

I am totally picky about rhythm! I have a degree in creative writing, and it never got me any jobs, but it's made me a really good baby namer.

My partner is 14 weeks pregnant, and we plan to hyphenate our surnames to make a last name for our LO. (I know hyphenated last names are generally despised and considered a burden to the poor child, but we've never been ones who cave to popular opinion!) We're waiting to choose a first and middle name before we decide which one of our surnames will come first, because my last name is 1 syllable and my partner's is 2. We're leaning toward a 3-1-2-1 combo.

doremi29 · January 2013

I've been slightly obsessed with varying syllables for both kids. DS and DD will both be 2-3-1. I don't really care order the syllables come in but find that names sound best (imo) when the syllables vary.

g8trkim · January 2013

Yes. I especially don't like names that are really choppy or really long. Luckily, in our family, all the names seem to flow well. My sister and I are both 3-1-2. DH is 2-2-2. DS and DD are 1-2-2.

JLGY · January 2013

We have a 2 syllable last name. I try to stay away from 2-2-2. I like the flow much better if it's 3-2-2, 2-3-2, or 2-1-2. I'm picky about this too.

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