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meaningful middle names?

DaylaBelleDaylaBelle member
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Hubby and I still need a middle name if we have a girl (not finding out). Her first name would be Amelia. But we really wanted something meaningful for a middle name. He wants the middle name to be someone from his family but -I'm not exaggerating-- every one of his family members' names are the middle names or first names of his sisters already. He has 11 sisters and for some reason, reusing a middle name bothers me because I really wanted us to be original. BUT the husband doesn't want a name just because it's "pretty". So I'm looking for suggestions that have a good meaning, preferably something with Christianity? 

My only thoughts so far have been:

Amelia Ever 
Amelia Trinity

Anyone else have an idea?? Seriously, throw anything out there!!

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  • BowWowBowieBowWowBowie member
    There's a gender and name board at the top of N15. 
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  • DaylaBelleDaylaBelle member
    I thought this would get more attention because that thread seems so filled. But I will post there too.

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  • DaylaBelleDaylaBelle member
    edited November 2015
    lakesideknitter said:
    I thought this would get more attention because that thread seems so filled. But I will post there too.
    SMH.. More attention? Really not trying to be rude here, but why does your post deserve more attention than anyone else's?
    I guess I didn't see why it would hurt anyone's feelings to make a new discussion for a question I had? I wouldn't be offended if everyone made their own threads about names even if there were a lot of them. So I don't think mine is anymore important. I'm sorry if this made you think otherwise.

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  • hacharleshacharles member
    DaylaBelle said:


    lakesideknitter said:

    DaylaBelle said:

    I thought this would get more attention because that thread seems so filled. But I will post there too.

    SMH.. More attention? Really not trying to be rude here, but why does your post deserve more attention than anyone else's?

    I guess I didn't see why it would hurt anyone's feelings to make a new discussion for a question I had? I wouldn't be offended if everyone made their own threads about names even if there were a lot of them. So I don't think mine is anymore important. I'm sorry if this made you think otherwise.


    There's also an entire board where people talk about names and make their own threads constantly. That might be worth your while.
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  • cdepperschmidtcdepperschmidt member
    I don't like Ever as a middle name. Trinity is okay. I would not stress too much over the middle name, I think half the women in this planet have the middle name Anne or Marie.

    Also, just so you know the gender and names thread isn't where the ladies were suggesting posting your question, there is actually a whole board, similar to the N'15 board just for names. The gender and names thread is more for announcing the name you picked for you LO. Good luck!
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  • beckyrusbeckyrus member
    Don't know why people need to be rude!
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  • DaylaBelleDaylaBelle member
    rachswi said:
    Hark! A white knight approaches! OP the reason we are bothered by your thread and why it would, in fact, be a problem if every special snowflake posted their own AW thread is that then the threads that actually are important would get pushed down and wouldn't get the attention they deserve. Many women have been here since they found out they were pregnant and have become like family because we've gotten to know them and have gotten to share triumphs and frustrations together. When a "drive by" poster who does not participate in the board all makes her own thread because she wants attention, it is going to be poorly received. What you see as people being rude is actually women who are tired of the same question and attention-seeking posts when a search function and/or your brain would have come in more handy. You specifically said you wanted more attention than a thread (and a whole board) that are in place would give you. That is not a well-received desire.
    Thank you for explaining. None of this was my intent at all. I've been a member for just a few weeks now but I'm constantly reading threads even when I don't comment on them (as usually, I don't have anything extra to say that hasn't been said). I was also confused by the first response about where they thought this should be posted. But then another person must have seen that I misunderstood about where I was being directed to and made it more clear for me. 

    What I'm understanding here is that you aren't very welcoming to the ones who haven't been here since the beginning, as you put it. And that's too bad. And I have used the search function and of course I have used my brain as that is the only reason why I wanted opinions from other soon-to-be-mothers, because I was having trouble on my own.

    I apologize that I have offended so many people so quickly and easily. Again, this wasn't my intent. And I'm sorry that I don't know as much about this board or site as you all.

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  • rachswirachswi member
    We aren't unwelcoming to new comers. We are bothered by newcomers who expect us to have a vested interest in them before we know who they are. Your post was poorly received because we already have a name thread going and then you made matters worse by basically saying you wanted more attention.
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  • sadyy131sadyy131 member
    edited November 2015
    OP, welcome to the board. You definitely may have better luck on the board dedicated to names, but I think Amelia Faith would sound really pretty. Or maybe Amelia Grace? They may be cliche Christian names but they flow nice.
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  • DaylaBelleDaylaBelle member
    rachswi said:
    We aren't unwelcoming to new comers. We are bothered by newcomers who expect us to have a vested interest in them before we know who they are. Your post was poorly received because we already have a name thread going and then you made matters worse by basically saying you wanted more attention.
    What I meant when I said I thought it might get more attention is because I thought I was being directed to the thread of "Gender and names???" on this board and I saw that it was posted in May and over 800 replies had been received. And when I looked at it, the discussion on it didn't seem to go with what I was looking for. Then someone else pointed out to me, name ideas isn't the main topic of that thread and I misunderstood where I was supposed to post. I now understand where I was being recommended to go. Does this make sense?

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  • BowWowBowieBowWowBowie member
    Usually I direct people to the gender and names. No I was not confused. The reason it's got so many replies is because it is pinned to the top of the page and a lot of people have gone there for advice on what to name their LO's. There is also a Name board. Sorry for the added confusion.
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  • DaylaBelleDaylaBelle member
    "We've had people post to stir up drama and then never post again in droves." 

    Are you referring me to one of these people? I don't know why I'm considered stirring up drama by just responding to people posting on my thread. I don't know how many times I can explain that I misunderstood where I was being directed and explaining my comment about attention. If people really do just post things and then leave, than I have a feeling it's because of responses like yours. 

    I'm sure it probably won't bother any of you to say I won't be coming to this site anymore. But I hope you are kinder to other "drive by" posters who just need to a little more explanation about what is considered right to post.

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  • itstheblackwidowbabyitstheblackwidowbaby member
    DaylaBelle said:

    "We've had people post to stir up drama and then never post again in droves." 


    Are you referring me to one of these people? I don't know why I'm considered stirring up drama by just responding to people posting on my thread. I don't know how many times I can explain that I misunderstood where I was being directed and explaining my comment about attention. If people really do just post things and then leave, than I have a feeling it's because of responses like yours. 

    I'm sure it probably won't bother any of you to say I won't be coming to this site anymore. But I hope you are kinder to other "drive by" posters who just need to a little more explanation about what is considered right to post.
    We don't know who these posters are - we're probably all weary of them at this point. I was explaining why you got the response you did, not attacking you.
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  • marscorem3marscorem3 member
    I'm sorry...did I miss the thread where it explains that in order to ask an opinion or question you must have been posting, replying, living on this board throughout your pregnancy? I did search this and found nothing about a rule for the amount you must participate. We should be making mothers feel welcome and not belittling them for what they feel is important.
    If you dislike the fact that the thread is pinned to the top of the list....IGNORE IT! Don't reply.

    OP...I like Amelia Grace like someone else suggested
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  • gipfishgipfish member
    How about:

    Amelia Hope
    Amelia Esther
    Amelia Grace
    Amelia Eden
    Amelia Ruth

    OP, many web forums I've been on before have a "please read all comments on a thread before posting a comment yourself" rule. Naturally, it is impractical to read all 800+ comments on the Gender and Names thread. My instinct is to shy away from threads with that many comments, too! However, the general consensus on this board seems to be "the less threads the better," and that is why you were redirected. Consolidation is valued here. It may seem counterintuitive at first, but I have noticed that the system of "try a comment on a similar post before you go making your own" actually works very well for the regular posters. I hope that helps, and best wishes picking out a great name for your LO! :-)
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  • FinePlacentaPieFinePlacentaPie member
    itstheblackwidowbaby said:
    We aren't unwelcoming to new comers. We are bothered by newcomers who expect us to have a vested interest in them before we know who they are. Your post was poorly received because we already have a name thread going and then you made matters worse by basically saying you wanted more attention.
    You are winning at life tonight @rachswi. I opened this and all I could think about is how I'm way too grumpy to respond to this. OP, this poor board has had more drive-bys in the past week or two than it's had since March. We've had people post to stir up drama and then never post again in droves. It's hard to give any real advice to something that stinks of someone making another account to stir up drama, which posting another name thread and essentially saying that you want more attention reeks of. For honest advice, I don't like Ever. Maybe look for strong women role models/historic figures to use as inspiration for a middle name? Like Elizabeth, Eleanor, Anastacia, or whatever. My middle name is Rachael and it's (allledgly) biblical although I think my mom is full of crap on that one.
    Ha! This made me laugh at my desk. But she's actually not! She was one of Jacob's wives, his favorite of the two, actually. :)

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    FinePlacentaPie said:


    itstheblackwidowbaby said:

    We aren't unwelcoming to new comers. We are bothered by newcomers who expect us to have a vested interest in them before we know who they are. Your post was poorly received because we already have a name thread going and then you made matters worse by basically saying you wanted more attention.
    You are winning at life tonight @rachswi. I opened this and all I could think about is how I'm way too grumpy to respond to this.

    OP, this poor board has had more drive-bys in the past week or two than it's had since March. We've had people post to stir up drama and then never post again in droves. It's hard to give any real advice to something that stinks of someone making another account to stir up drama, which posting another name thread and essentially saying that you want more attention reeks of.

    For honest advice, I don't like Ever. Maybe look for strong women role models/historic figures to use as inspiration for a middle name? Like Elizabeth, Eleanor, Anastacia, or whatever. My middle name is Rachael and it's (allledgly) biblical although I think my mom is full of crap on that one.

    Ha! This made me laugh at my desk. But she's actually not! She was one of Jacob's wives, his favorite of the two, actually. :)

    Well, I'm glad to know my mom gave me such a name of importance =)) At least I'm the favorite sister wife!!!
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  • rachswirachswi member
    @itstheblackwidowbaby she also happens to be the first woman in recorded history to blame her period. She stole her dad's idols as payback and when his men came looking for them, she covered them up and sat on them and told the men she couldn't move because she was on her period so they never found the idols.

    It also is Hebrew for "ewe" so you're part sheep! (My first name is Rachael, hence why I know... Although in the bible it's only spelled "Rachel.")
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  • snlyon0614snlyon0614 member
    edited November 2015
    @itstheblackwidowbaby

    Also, Jacob worked his butt off for Rachel, he only married her sister first because he was tricked, then stayed even longer to work for Rachel's father, just so he could have her. It was quite a romantic gesture!
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  • FinePlacentaPieFinePlacentaPie member
    itstheblackwidowbaby said:
    *snip*
    Well, I'm glad to know my mom gave me such a name of importance =)) At least I'm the favorite sister wife!!!
    Except she did use her handmaiden as her surrogate, so there are some differences....  ;)

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