It was something DH had suggested (Ryan) so I was a bit surprised. I don't think I could actually use it. I do like the name Micah for a girl because it has the -ah ending sound which in many languages is feminine.
We have decide on Jessica/Jessie for a girl and Jesse for a boy. The middle name for Jessica/Jessie would be Marie and we can't decide on a middle for a boy
I think we have almost decided on Julia if it is a girl, but we are struggling with middle names. Neither one of us like Grace very much on its own, but think that Julia Grace sounds good together. As for boy, we are leaning towards Caleb Paul, but our last name starts with an R and I don't want my kid's initials to be CPR. DH doesn't think there is anything wrong with it and I'm extremely on the fence.
Note - We like a more unisex style names for girls. Nothing frilly like Rose works for us.
Please no. Ryan is straight up masculine and means "little king" if you like non frilly names.
I know two female Ryans. It's becoming much more popular as a girl's name.
So are a lot of boy names. Doesn’t make it feminine or unisex.
Actually, it does. As more and more girls are named Ryan, it will be. Ashley was originally a boy's name, as was Kelly--both are considered feminine now.
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I think Derek John is our front runner as a boys name. If it's a girl the only name we can agree on is Giavanna. We can't think of a middle name. It can't start with an A as our last name also begins with G and I don't want GAG as her initials. I'm also kind of liking the name Samantha lately for some reason. I haven't brought that one up to DH yet.
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Back on BC for a year to decide what we want to do.
Note - We like a more unisex style names for girls. Nothing frilly like Rose works for us.
Please no. Ryan is straight up masculine and means "little king" if you like non frilly names.
I know two female Ryans. It's becoming much more popular as a girl's name.
So are a lot of boy names. Doesn’t make it feminine or unisex.
Actually, it does. As more and more girls are named Ryan, it will be. Ashley was originally a boy's name, as was Kelly--both are considered feminine now.
It doesn't change the meaning or origins though. Both Ashley and Kelly at least have history of being surnames, which some find to be gender neutral. Ryan means "little king ", and king is only masculine.
Look, I get it. I have a very unpopular opinion in that I don't like the trend of masculine names being used for girls. I frequent the name board and namr threads throughout the bump. I see a lot of "I want to name my son James/Ezra/Ryan/etc, but am worried it's going to be perceived as a "girl's name" and he'll be teasedone for it" I'd love it if that wasn't a worry people had, I'd be super happy to see sibsets consisting of boys named Celeste and Vivian, and daughters named Aubrey and Philip. But that's not happening. Our society says it's okay for girls to be "boyish" but it's not okay for boys to be "girlish" and I can't in good faith not offer my reasoning for why they shouldn't use a masculine name for a girl if someone asks for an opinion.
We decided on these names before we were even thinking of having babies:
Jackson Rutledge - And he'll go by Jack because DH's initials are JAC and that is also DH's grandfather's name. Rutledge is a family name and also a very Charleston-y name
Avery Leigh - For a girl. DH's middle name is Avery and mine is Leigh so it just makes sense to us.
Y'all better feel pretty special that I'm sharing these names with y'all because I sure as shit am NOT sharing these on Facebook!! Lol!
We find out what we are having on Wednesday so if it's s boy, it will be Emmett Charles (Emmett after my great grandfather, Joseph Emmett. Charles was DHs dads name.). Girl will be Lelan Olivia. ( Lelan being DHs dads middle name and Olivia is my grandmothers name who died last summer).
We just found out we are having a girl and we are having a tough time with girl names. I think we might have decided on Ella Catherine. The middle name is a family name that probably won't change. I also like Teagan, Brenna, or Willow. If this baby was a boy the name would have been either Caden or Declan
@1faceinacrowd Faye is my DH's grandmother's middle name. All of the men's middle names don't really go with Camden. I was kindof thinking Lane, but I can't really decide.
Isaac Tyler is adorable!
Camden was one of my choices and I really liked Christian for a middle name.
Wowzers!!!!! There's a lot of very proper names on here. Lol. Maybe I'm super west coast, but I'm having my 5th son and here are their names: Logan Daniel, Kyan Connor, Cash Christian, Kingston James and this guy will be Kruz Shamus. I love non traditional names, but I don't love mothers judging other mothers on their non feminine choice of a name, or vis versa. It's not your kid and you don't have to call it's name or answer to the child, so just chill!!! My nieces are Hayden and Dylan and I think those names are rad, so to each their own!
Wowzers!!!!! There's a lot of very proper names on here. Lol. Maybe I'm super west coast, but I'm having my 5th son and here are their names: Logan Daniel, Kyan Connor, Cash Christian, Kingston James and this guy will be Kruz Shamus. I love non traditional names, but I don't love mothers judging other mothers on their non feminine choice of a name, or vis versa. It's not your kid and you don't have to call it's name or answer to the child, so just chill!!! My nieces are Hayden and Dylan and I think those names are rad, so to each their own!
I think this is true...to an extent. Any teacher (myself included) will tell you how sad it is to watch a kid struggle because no one can figure out his or her name. While many names are fine within the context of family, sometimes people forget that this kid will have a wear a name in many different situations, not just around loved ones. A name has to function professionally, socially, etc. Not every kid grows into an adult who can/is willing to rock a creative name and the social/professional implications.
Wowzers!!!!! There's a lot of very proper names on here. Lol. Maybe I'm super west coast, but I'm having my 5th son and here are their names: Logan Daniel, Kyan Connor, Cash Christian, Kingston James and this guy will be Kruz Shamus. I love non traditional names, but I don't love mothers judging other mothers on their non feminine choice of a name, or vis versa. It's not your kid and you don't have to call it's name or answer to the child, so just chill!!! My nieces are Hayden and Dylan and I think those names are rad, so to each their own!
Yeah, but the thread title is "Names You Want Opinions On" soo,
Thoughts on Rhys for a boy? I've loved the name for a while, and (shockingly!) DH actually likes it too. When I spelled it out to some friends, three knew how it was pronounced, but one did not. I guess pronunciation is my biggest concern with it. I also can't figure out a good middle name with it... Last name is McCoy.
Thoughts on Rhys for a boy? I've loved the name for a while, and (shockingly!) DH actually likes it too. When I spelled it out to some friends, three knew how it was pronounced, but one did not. I guess pronunciation is my biggest concern with it. I also can't figure out a good middle name with it... Last name is McCoy.
Irish names are becoming more popular, so I think the pronunciation won't be an issue. Rhys in particular is climbing fairly quickly.
If you are worried about people mispronouncing it, there's always the anglicized form, Reese.
Yeah... I think if you are going to name a kid Reece/Reese use one of the less complicated spellings. When I see Rhys I think it should be pronounce Rh-is. That's just me. I like Reece/Reese in general for a boy or a girl.
I completely agree. Don't name your kid some bizarre thing, however, Ryan for a girl is certainly not outlandish. All I was saying was just remember that we all don't have the same taste. I was reading about some of the women that responded to that particular name and it was very obvious that the mother asking the question and the ladies that responded had completely different name preferences. It's all good. And in my opinion, I love boy names for girls. Xoxo
I love the spelling of Rhys, but I am all for different names. Yes, kids may have to help with pronunciation but it's better than being one of 3 kids with the same name, in the same class. People definitely question us about my dd's name (Sayre) the first time they meet her, but it's rare that they don't remember her name the second time. Our problem is finding a name that's just as uncommon (as a first name) for this baby.
That being said, I am definitely not a fan of changing up spellings for common names. Adding -ee's or Y's or changing up other letters does not make a name unique. It just makes it harder for everyone to spell. Side note- this does not include names that are actually spelled a different way in another country.
I'm having such a hard time with girl names! I love the name Isabella Marie(Marie after my late grandmother), but I'm not sure how DH will feel about it. DDs name is Elizabeth so I think they sound good together as a sibling set.
What are your thoughts on Lexi for a girl, ladies? DH and I love the nickname Lexi but can not agree on the various names it can be used for. So last night we thought, if we're going to call her Lexi, why not just name her Lexi? Does it sound too nick-namey? I'm thinking its kind of sweet and edgy. How do you think it will grow with her?
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Back on BC for a year to decide what we want to do.
What are your thoughts on Lexi for a girl, ladies? DH and I love the nickname Lexi but can not agree on the various names it can be used for. So last night we thought, if we're going to call her Lexi, why not just name her Lexi? Does it sound too nick-namey? I'm thinking its kind of sweet and edgy. How do you think it will grow with her?
I think she'll be known as "sexy lexi" all her life.
I would go with Alexa, Alexis, or Alexia if you prefer a shorter name. This way she'll have a more formal name and will give her more options when she's an adult. I think it's better to compromise on a longer than go go "enh, good enough " on a nickname.
What are your thoughts on Lexi for a girl, ladies? DH and I love the nickname Lexi but can not agree on the various names it can be used for. So last night we thought, if we're going to call her Lexi, why not just name her Lexi? Does it sound too nick-namey? I'm thinking its kind of sweet and edgy. How do you think it will grow with her?
I know a Lexie who is very sweet. Still goes by Lexie as far as I know, though I am not sure if she uses a different name in a professional capacity. I also know a Lex, which I think is a fun name. She does sign professional emails "Alexis," but everyone that knows her well calls her Lex. I would lean towards naming her Alexis, Alexandra, Alexandria, Alexa, or something, just in case Lexi doesn't fit her personality or she wants something more grown up sounding as she gets older. I wouldn't worry about "sexy lexi" too much--she'll probably hear it in high school or college, but there are much worse nicknames. If you really like Lexi on it's own, though, go for it. She could always go by a middle name if she wants to change it up later.
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I would like suggestions for middle names (both sexes) that are a tribute to Ann. Of course, we can just go with Ann or Andrew, but would like other suggestions that would still pay tribute to the name. We like more traditional names. Do not have a first name picked out.
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@ReadyForaB - I don't hate Lexi, but it's a little too nickname-y for my taste. One of my best friends is named Alexis (she just goes by Alexis), and I think that's a great option that you could NN Lexi.
I would like suggestions for middle names (both sexes) that are a tribute to Ann. Of course, we can just go with Ann or Andrew, but would like other suggestions that would still pay tribute to the name. We like more traditional names. Do not have a first name picked out.
So, Ann is long derived from Hannah/channah, and there are no masculine forms of it. It's meaning is "favour" or *grace" which doesn't share many masculine names. (I'm going to take a wild guess that Hannibal is not your style) so for a boy if Ann is the name you are trying to honor, I'd stick with Andrew or use another "A" name.
Forms of Ann
Anna Annabelle/a Ana Anita Annette Hannah
Masculine names that start with An- Anders Andreas Angel Ansel Anthony Anton
So, Ann is long derived from Hannah/channah, and there are no masculine forms of it. It's meaning is "favour" or *grace" which doesn't share many masculine names. (I'm going to take a wild guess that Hannibal is not your style) so for a boy if Ann is the name you are trying to honor, I'd stick with Andrew or use another "A" name.
Forms of Ann
Anna Annabelle/a Ana Anita Annette Hannah
Masculine names that start with An- Anders Andreas Angel Ansel Anthony Anton
Thank you for the suggestions! I like several of these! (But not Hannibal.)
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What are your thoughts on Lexi for a girl, ladies? DH and I love the nickname Lexi but can not agree on the various names it can be used for. So last night we thought, if we're going to call her Lexi, why not just name her Lexi? Does it sound too nick-namey? I'm thinking its kind of sweet and edgy. How do you think it will grow with her?
My sisters best friend was named Lexi and I never really thought of it as nick namey
Love Ryan for a girl! I had a neighbor growing up with that name, but she spelled it "Rian". I too love unisex girl names.
Found out we are having a girl and My bf and I like the name Charlie Mae, but dont really love Charlotte...running into your Alexis/Lexi delima. We were thinking of just naming her Charlie but had your similar concerns. Thoughts??
Also wanted opinions on the name Wylie, for a girl? Or is that just toooo out there? What if we made it more feminine by adding a middle name like Mae (this is my grandma's middle name, so just an idea) ? Last name is Vergnetti btw
@Wylies I love Charlie for a girl! I like Charlotte though so probably would've went with that and called her Charlie. DH wasn't a fan, otherwise I would've gone for it. I think it would work as a stand alone name.
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Oops BFP February 2021 MMC March 2021
Back on BC for a year to decide what we want to do.
Love Ryan for a girl! I had a neighbor growing up with that name, but she spelled it "Rian". I too love unisex girl names.
Found out we are having a girl and My bf and I like the name Charlie Mae, but dont really love Charlotte...running into your Alexis/Lexi delima. We were thinking of just naming her Charlie but had your similar concerns. Thoughts??
Also wanted opinions on the name Wylie, for a girl? Or is that just toooo out there? What if we made it more feminine by adding a middle name like Mae (this is my grandma's middle name, so just an idea) ? Last name is Vergnetti btw
Love Charlie. I think it's adorable for a little girl!
Not a huge fan of Wylie for a FN. It kind of reminds me of a baby talk version of Riley. "Wittle Wylie"
Thank you both for the responses! I think we are sold on Charlie. Charlotte is pretty don't get me wrong, hoping it'll grow on me more in the next few months! And as for Wylie, I never thought about that....good point !
I like Ryan as a first name choice for girl. I know one and always thought it was a great name.
We are having a boy and are having a tough time. DH's side of the family pretty much reuses the same boy names over and over again for first and middle names. We are both in favor of not doing that so are working on our list. Here is what we are liking so far: Kase, Hayes, Elliot, Griffin, and Reid.
Middle name will be a family name most likely, either David, Andrew or Wesley.
I would love your thoughts and combo ideas. I know these are mainly non-traditional so they won't be liked by all.
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i need middle names for Veronica that aren't Ann or Marie.
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Look, I get it. I have a very unpopular opinion in that I don't like the trend of masculine names being used for girls. I frequent the name board and namr threads throughout the bump. I see a lot of "I want to name my son James/Ezra/Ryan/etc, but am worried it's going to be perceived as a "girl's name" and he'll be teasedone for it" I'd love it if that wasn't a worry people had, I'd be super happy to see sibsets consisting of boys named Celeste and Vivian, and daughters named Aubrey and Philip. But that's not happening. Our society says it's okay for girls to be "boyish" but it's not okay for boys to be "girlish" and I can't in good faith not offer my reasoning for why they shouldn't use a masculine name for a girl if someone asks for an opinion.
Jackson Rutledge - And he'll go by Jack because DH's initials are JAC and that is also DH's grandfather's name. Rutledge is a family name and also a very Charleston-y name
Avery Leigh - For a girl. DH's middle name is Avery and mine is Leigh so it just makes sense to us.
Y'all better feel pretty special that I'm sharing these names with y'all because I sure as shit am NOT sharing these on Facebook!! Lol!
If you are worried about people mispronouncing it, there's always the anglicized form, Reese.
And boy ....John James
So far that what we can agree with lol
That being said, I am definitely not a fan of changing up spellings for common names. Adding -ee's or Y's or changing up other letters does not make a name unique. It just makes it harder for everyone to spell. Side note- this does not include names that are actually spelled a different way in another country.
TTC July 2015-November 2015
Baby boy born August 2016
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MMC March 2021
Back on BC for a year to decide what we want to do.
TTC Since March 2022
MMC June 2022
BFP September 2022 - Due June 2023!
I would go with Alexa, Alexis, or Alexia if you prefer a shorter name. This way she'll have a more formal name and will give her more options when she's an adult. I think it's better to compromise on a longer than go go "enh, good enough " on a nickname.
Married May 2014
DD born August 2016
Baby #2 due December 2017
Forms of Ann
Anna
Annabelle/a
Ana
Anita
Annette
Hannah
Masculine names that start with An-
Anders
Andreas
Angel
Ansel
Anthony
Anton
Found out we are having a girl and My bf and I like the name Charlie Mae, but dont really love Charlotte...running into your Alexis/Lexi delima. We were thinking of just naming her Charlie but had your similar concerns. Thoughts??
Also wanted opinions on the name Wylie, for a girl? Or is that just toooo out there? What if we made it more feminine by adding a middle name like Mae (this is my grandma's middle name, so just an idea) ? Last name is Vergnetti btw
TTC July 2015-November 2015
Baby boy born August 2016
Oops BFP February 2021
MMC March 2021
Back on BC for a year to decide what we want to do.
TTC Since March 2022
MMC June 2022
BFP September 2022 - Due June 2023!
Not a huge fan of Wylie for a FN. It kind of reminds me of a baby talk version of Riley. "Wittle Wylie"
Baby #2: Emmeline Grey - August 2016
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We are having a boy and are having a tough time. DH's side of the family pretty much reuses the same boy names over and over again for first and middle names. We are both in favor of not doing that so are working on our list. Here is what we are liking so far: Kase, Hayes, Elliot, Griffin, and Reid.
Middle name will be a family name most likely, either David, Andrew or Wesley.
I would love your thoughts and combo ideas. I know these are mainly non-traditional so they won't be liked by all.