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BananaLettuceBananaLettuce member
edited October 2014 in Baby Names
So we decided if we go with Catherine for hypothetical baby #2, her mn will be Mae. We're discussing what mns to use if we just use Kate as her fn. We'd like to use a family name so spelling is significant.

Again ln rhymes with Lettuce.
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Middle Names 133 votes

Kate Annalise
13% 18 votes
Kate Dorothy
1% 2 votes
Kate Ellen
6% 9 votes
Kate Emmeline
12% 17 votes
Kate Louise
17% 23 votes
Kate Nell
0% 0 votes
Kate Ruby
5% 7 votes
Ok now this is a little out there, and I do NOT like masculine name on girls, but my late father was named Bradford. Would Kate Bradford be absolutely terrible? I think I've got sentimental goggles on.
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  • BananaLettuceBananaLettuce member
    So the people voting for Kate Bradford like it or think it's terrible? Maybe I should have clarified. Only vote for it if you like it. Haha. Thanks.
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  • loopybabyloopybaby member
    I like the flow of Kate Emmeline the best. As far as Bradford goes, I like the meaning for you. I don't think it's terrible for the mn spot. I probably wouldn't have the guts to do it though:)
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  • FakeFinnFakeFinn member
    I prefer Catherine Mae or Catherine Bradford, nn Kate.
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  • DaisyZHDaisyZH member
    I voted Kate Bradford, I like the meaning for you.


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  • mrsfoof1mrsfoof1 member
    Bradford is a nice mn.  I like Catherine better though.
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  • SidraJediSidraJedi member
    Another vote for Catherine. I don't mind Bradford.

    In my neck of the woods many mothers honor their fathers by giving their daughters their father's first middle or last name as a MN. I share my grandfather's MN and my BFF has her grandfather's last name as a MN. Neither MN is very feminine, esp my BFF's MN. She and I do have very feminine FNs though.
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  • kmvisiolikmvisioli member
    I voted for Bradford because of the significance, and because it lends some strength and weight to a short name like Kate. I've had several girl friends with family middle names (even mom's maiden name) and I think it's great!
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  • BananaLettuceBananaLettuce member
    edited October 2014
    Would a double middle name be weird?

    Kate Ellen Bradford Lettuce
    Catherine Mae Bradford Lettuce

    Too much?
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    3 failed matches in 2012.
    Surprise pregnancy in Aug. 2012.
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    Began researching EA in 2014.
    No longer pursuing EA due to fibroid complications.
    Officially on the adoption home study wait list.

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  • LNic5LNic5 member
    I like Catherine Mae the best, but if you go for just Kate then I love Kate Annalise
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  • HelenahhandbasketHelenahhandbasket member
    Kate Bradford is lovely.

     

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  • capuletcapulet member
    I really like Catherine Bradford, actually.  Kate is fine too - it's one of the few nickname-y names I don't mind as a full FN.  I don't mind masculine MNs for girls at all if they honor family.
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  • HeavenBlessedMomHeavenBlessedMom member
    I am a Katherine and have always loved ItI typically go by Katie
    however, please give your baby a full name. I would hate to put Katie or Kate on a resume. Just not professional.


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  • naflmjnaflmj member
    I like the meaning behind Bradford so I voted for that option
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  • cmw&tdmcmw&tdm member
    I like Kate Bradford or Kate Emmeline the best.
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  • cmw&tdmcmw&tdm member
    HeavenBlessedMom said:

    I would hate to put Katie or Kate on a resume. Just not professional.

    I disagree that the name Kate on a resume would be unprofessional. Katie maybe, but I really don't think that Catherine v. Kate on a resume would make a difference.
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  • Ballerina0917Ballerina0917 member
    I think that Bradford is nice, especially for the meaning, but it definitely flows better with Catherine, as some PP said! She can still go by Kate if you prefer to call her that, then can go to Catherine when she is older (if she chooses). For the Kate ones, I think Kate Louise has the nicest sound. 
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  • strawberrytreestrawberrytree member
    Louise is my fave mn option, but if you do Bradford then I would go with Catherine Bradford. It just flows better and sounds more adult/classy to me.

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  • neverblushedneverblushed member
    Stick with Catherine.
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  • BananaLettuceBananaLettuce member
    edited October 2014
    *holy block quote*

    @ramy3‌, I just can't get over the flow issues with our last name. Hypothetical baby #2 (if a girl) will be Catherine, Kate, or Ruby. They're the only names we can agree on out of like every girl name ever. Seriously. My H makes naming children nearly impossible.

    I am a writer though, and I'm working on two books right now, so I keep an ever growing list of names on my phone. It's nice to know I can use them in some aspect. ;)
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  • this decaf lifethis decaf life member
    Bradford is fine.
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  • cosmamacosmama member
    My best friend's name is Kathryn Mae and she goes by Katie.  Love the name.
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  • andrieyaandrieya member
    I think Bradford would be an awesome mn
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  • thejucheideathejucheidea member
    I think Bradford is awesome for a middle name, and agree that Catherine Bradford flows better.
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  • J+A10J+A10 member
    My DD's name is Kate (not Catherine). We chose Kate because our last name is just too long and it didn't sound right with our last name. I love her name and have no regrets, but I love Catherine too. Can't go wrong either way! I think Kate Bradford is great.
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