DH and I were down to 3 names and I thought it was going to be a piece of cake. I posted a poll on here with my favorite,(Jenna) and his (Lillie), only to discover that Lillie is super popular and trendy now. After some research I also discovered our third name, Olivia, is also too popular for my taste. DH is not "crazy" about my pick, Jenna.
So...I need suggestions please! Her MN will be Elizabeth, non negotiable. Our last name starts with a "W" and is not left but right, if you get my drift. Looking for something simple, not too popular or trendy now but not "original" or spelled weird. Thanks for your help!! :x
P.S. how does everyone feel about two middle names? I'm trying to incorporate DH's mothers MN of Kay, she recently passed away. We agree we dont like it as a first name.
If you like Jenna what about something like Genevieve? You could still call her Jenna but DH could use a different NN. As for the middle name part, I'm never a big fan of two. You said Elizabeth is a non negotiable so that's your answer unless only you feel that way and DH would rather use Kay. If that's the case, you need to discuss which name is more important.
I think 2 middle names is a good idea. I have 2 and have not had an issue. It's a way to add in another family name! Katrina Corrine Carina Lucy Maggie Alexis
Well if you decide you love Genevieve and DH is on the fence you could always offer up Kay for the middle name spot. I think Genevieve Kay sounds lovely. I had to compromise with DD. DS was named after men from my side so for baby #2 DH got a lot more input. I originally wanted Johanna after my grandma (my mom and brother both have names derived from it) but DH didn't love it. We compromised with using a J name. He absolutely loved the name Juliet and I did too. Now I couldn't imagine her being anything else. Now if we have baby #3 and it's a girl Genevieve is my top choice!
I'm not normally a fan of "extra names" but the MN Elizabeth Kay is fine, especially because you have a reason for using Kay. I like Juliet more than Jenna or Genevieve. Jenna feels really dated.
Re: Girl naming, not a piece of cake for first time parents
Julia
Lydia
Noelle
Molly
Autumn
Ruby
Clara
Iris
Alison
Sadie
Nina
Margot
Kayla
Kayleigh
Kaylinn
Other favorites that aren't too popular:
Natalie
Ivy
Lilah
Tessa
Audrey
Julia/Juliet
Stella
Hazel
Katrina
Corrine
Carina
Lucy
Maggie
Alexis
@emmy236 DH agreed to Elizabeth over Kay as the MN. Elizabeth was my grandmothers name. I do love Genevieve!
My sister in law's name is Season and middle name Bridgette .
I think it's a pretty and unusual name, Season.