Cannot decide - DH is no help

rmbrjry · September 2014

So DH and I have been back and forth on Georgiana pretty much my entire pregnancy. We both love it but can't seem to commit, especially since we can't figure out a middle name (like, at ALL, we've tried everything). A few weeks ago I suggested Gabrielle Elizabeth and we agreed that while we like it, we don't love it, but at least it's something. At this point we're basically undecided so I keep making new suggestions and saying "we really need to name this baby" and DH just nods and then goes back to whatever he was doing. It's driving me nuts! There are a few names we both like but are hesitant to use because they're either too popular (we both have "top" names and while he doesn't really care, it's bugged me my whole life), or have associations that we dislike, or are too similar to DD #1's name (Jacqueline - we like Caroline). So I'm looking for opinions, please - what would you do?

janneann1127 · September 2014

Use Georgiana and keep trying to find a middle name.

Helenahhandbasket · September 2014

Georgiana.

Can I suggest Georgiana Pearl?

I like Caroline, but with Jacqueline, my immediate association is with the Kennedys (not that that's a bad thing, but that is where my mind goes.)

rmbrjry · September 2014

Helenahhandbasket said:

Georgiana.

Can I suggest Georgiana Pearl?

I like Caroline, but with Jacqueline, my immediate association is with the Kennedys (not that that's a bad thing, but that is where my mind goes.)

Wow, I didn't even realize that. You're right that it's not bad, but I think that pretty much removes it from the table, especially since we were already wary of it. Thanks

Also, thanks for the Georgiana love so far everyone! We really do love it, just can't find the right MN. I'm encouraged now to go back to the drawing board!

reg202 · September 2014

I think Georgiana Rose is very elegant. Don't give up on that first name!

DanandVan · September 2014

Now you are getting somewhere! If you love Georgiana, use it. I liked all of pp's mn suggestions!
I would also suggest trying out names to help narrow things down. Baby Name Genie website has this baby name test we found incredibly helpful when choosing. Things like, "Georgiana Renee, get back here!" "Georgiana Last Name's office. May I help you?" You can also try calling your baby different names for a few days to see what feels right. Good luck!

Beevol · September 2014

Why not Georgiana Elizabeth?

DaisyZH · September 2014

I also vote Georgiana with a middle name. Georgiana is beautiful btw.

Georgiana Winter

Georgiana Noelle

Georgiana Michelle

Georgiana Simone

Georgiana Christine

rmbrjry · September 2014

Joy2611 said:

Helenahhandbasket said:

I like Caroline, but with Jacqueline, my immediate association is with the Kennedys (not that that's a bad thing, but that is where my mind goes.)

oh, it's a bad thing :-) And I agree - my mind went there immediately.

Keep Georgiana! What is it about a middle name that you're finding so hard? Flow? Length?

Oh, boy, that's a long answer

It's pretty much everything. We were originally trying to find a plant/flower name (DD is Jacqueline Iris and if we ever get to use our boy name, it will most likely be Graham Heath) but nothing feels right. We also don't want two long names (ex: Georgiana Elizabeth, Georgiana Caroline). We had thought of Georgiana Heather but not only is it long, I feel like it would be strange to possibly have a Graham Heath and a Georgiana Heather (and we have an association with the name Heather - not a bad one, but it would still feel odd). We also ruled out any a-ending names (ex: Georgiana Olivia, Georgiana Emma, Georgiana Sophia) for flow purposes. And we nixed double-g names (ex: Georgiana Grace) for flow again. And then there are just a LOT of names that are not our style or we don't like. Or one of us likes and the other doesn't (ex: I love Meave, Stella, etc... and DH hates them - the few times he's made suggestions, he usually picks Scottish or Polish names that I can't pronounce so don't appeal to me). So, it's a lot of "we're SUPER picky and can't agree", which I know is obnoxious. I feel silly throwing away a great name but I'm almost to the point where I would rather pick a runner up just to have the decision made. It also doesn't help that DD #1's is in LOVE with Curious George so anytime we say the name Georgiana she hears "George" and gets all excited, thinking she's going to get to watch TV. Which I'm sure she'll get over pretty quickly, but since we can't decide anyway it's just "one more thing", you know?

sunnyday016 · September 2014

I say stick with Georgiana. Do you have any family members you could honor? I'll throw a suggestion out there- my first reaction was Georgiana Faith.

marthah05 · September 2014

Georgiana Rae
Georgiana Skye
Georgiana Lynn
Georgiana Jaye
Georgiana Fae

I think with a 3 syllable first name keep it short and sweet for the middle name. I hope you use Georgiana instead of Olivia, Olivia is so over used.
Good Luck!

emmy236 · September 2014

^^^^ agreed. Georgiana is beautiful and a name i love from P&P. MN are not nearly as big of deal. We barely use R's execpt for formal things. I agree, keep it short and sweet

Georgiana Claire
Georgiana Rose
Georgiana Mae
Georgiana Rae
Georgiana Eve

Irishcurls · September 2014

Yeah, way overthought at this point. Plenty of great suggestions above. I would give up on the flower thing, I think themes are weird. Pearl is always a fav of mine, Faith flows nicely.

I guess I don't get why you *wouldn't* have this issue with a runner-up name as well? Don't dump Georgiana for a MN. That's silly.

ashiscute · September 2014

I agree you are overthinking this. Find a lovely name and throw it in there. I don't think Elizabeth goes any better with Gabrielle. I also think Heather is fine and do not think it's odd to give Heather and Heath as middle names.

rmbrjry · September 2014

DaisyBlinks said:

Dude, I don't say this often, but you're totally overthinking this. Georgiana sounds like the number one choice. Just choose a MN. Throw it to your husband if you're too indecisive. Just go for it.

Oh, we TOTALLY are. Lol. We know this

It's just that w/DD#1 we knew her name was perfect - we immediately agreed and never second-guessed it. So we keep waiting for that to happen this time and it's not. I think I'll take all this feedback to DH, though, and see what he says; thanks!

mb314 · September 2014

janneann1127 said:

Use Georgiana and keep trying to find a middle name.

This. A middle name is really a filler - it will rarely be used. Just pick one - something simple - Rose, Marie, Ann. etc.

BananaLettuce · September 2014

I don't believe in "too much name."

I think Georgiana Elisabeth is gorgeous.

For a floral mn I like

Georgiana Rose
Georgiana Ivy
Georgiana Marigold
Georgiana Violet
Georgiana Lily

For a simpler mn I like

Georgiana Claire
Georgiana Mae
Georgiana Alice
Georgiana Kate
Georgiana Elle
Georgiana Faye

rmbrjry · September 2014

Joy2611 - I swear that spelling never even occurred to me!

Ok all, thank you for the input; I knew I was over-thinking this, but I can see now that I was REALLY over-thinking this

I'll chat w/DH tonight and see if we can just finally settle on something for the MN - you're all right; it's not that important in the long run.

4N6s · September 2014

I like Caroline more than any of the others. I think Georgiana is a mouthful.

4N6s · September 2014

What about just Giana?

Superkate018 · September 2014

I love Georgiana Ivy that pp's suggested.

llambrose · September 2014

Use Georgiana and just keep trying to find a mn!

zebrapanther1311 · September 2014

I'm going to suggest some other names because you sound unsure.

Fiona
Elaine
Lana
Lucia
Mila

this decaf life · September 2014

Sort of SS, I voted for Georgiana but find a MN.

Spin313 · September 2014

Georgiana Lily!

firsttimeauntie · September 2014

I don't think Georgiana Caroline or Elizabeth is too long.

moseyma · September 2014

Georgiana Lucille. I love Georgiana so much more than Gabrielle, so I think pairing it with anything or nothing is the better option. I do like Georgina even more, it's not as stumbly to me.

LNic5 · September 2014

I agree, why not use Elizabeth as the middle name for Georgiana? I think it sounds lovely!! But I'll throw some other suggestions out there just in case...

Georgiana Marie
Georgiana Elise
Georgiana Kathleen
Georgiana Christine
Georgiana Juliet
Georgiana Louise
Georgiana Violet
Georgiana Nicole
Georgiana Dawn
Georgiana Elaine
Georgiana Noelle
Georgiana Adele
Georgiana Denise
Georgiana Rose
Georgiana Mae
Georgiana Faye

kbelly777 · October 2014

Georgianna Rose. Seriously.

It's perfect. Beautiful. Flows well. It's a plant name too like your DD's. Use it for a few days and I bet you fall in love.

SidraJedi · October 2014

Georgiana Rose and Georgiana Aster have been suggested. Can I split my vote on those names?!

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