@EmT156 I've never heard such a "rule". Before I married and changed my last name my first and last names were both two syllables and I've never had an issue or thought is sounded weird, but maybe I'm biased.
Hi ladies. We had decided on the name Nora Cynthia last name rhymes with Cobin. Told my mom the other night and she wondered if it didn't work because there's two syllables in the first and last names. Is this a thing? A rule? Looking for any opinions on the name. Thanks!!
I did read somewhere that names that sound the most "pleasing" typically have 1 name with 1 syllable, 1 name with 2 and 1 name with 3. So if for example your last name has 2 syllables and your first name has 3, a middle name with 1 syllable will sound "best". Clearly this isn't a hard and fast rule and there are loads of names that are beautiful and sound great that dont meet the requirements. I thought it was interesting though!
@EmT156 that is so not a thing or at least shouldn't be. My maiden name was 2-1-2 and I got lots of compliments on my name. Go with what you love because you'll be the one living with it!
Hi ladies. We had decided on the name Nora Cynthia last name rhymes with Cobin. Told my mom the other night and she wondered if it didn't work because there's two syllables in the first and last names. Is this a thing? A rule? Looking for any opinions on the name. Thanks!!
Uhhh, no, def not a thing or rule.... And that is a stunning name
Hi ladies. We had decided on the name Nora Cynthia last name rhymes with Cobin. Told my mom the other night and she wondered if it didn't work because there's two syllables in the first and last names. Is this a thing? A rule? Looking for any opinions on the name. Thanks!!
I think it is fine personally ive never ever heard the syllable thing with first and last names!
Thanks ladies! We had this name picked out for our last baby who was a boy. I even told my mom that we didn't want opinions since we are so set on it... But give the lady a couple glasses of wine and... Haha. She means well.
My other kids are 3-3-2, 3-3-2, 3-2-2 and this one will be 2-3-2. I did want to stick with the 3 syllable first name but we can't agree on any other name.
Thanks ladies! We had this name picked out for our last baby who was a boy. I even told my mom that we didn't want opinions since we are so set on it... But give the lady a couple glasses of wine and... Haha. She means well.
My other kids are 3-3-2, 3-3-2, 3-2-2 and this one will be 2-3-2. I did want to stick with the 3 syllable first name but we can't agree on any other name.
I was going to say that it just sounds like some willy-nilly thing that your mom is bringing up, in hopes that you will consider another name. She probably isn't fond of the name that you have picked out, and is trying to find some way of coming up with some "rule" or reason, that you should change it to something else. I have never heard of such a rule, and honestly, never pay attention to how many syllables people's names have. And if it is a girl, there is a good chance her last name might eventually change to her spouses anyway. Like mine was 2-2-3, and now it is 2-2-2. My husbands is 2-1-2, and my DD's is 2-3-2.
Okay. I haven't brought this name up to my husband yet (because he's STILL stuck on "if it isn't Amelia I don't want to hear/discuss it") but I have grown to really love the name Pippa. I know, I know, it's the future queen's sister. DH nicknamed the baby Pipsqueak when we found out I was pregnant again (DD was Little Baby) and sometimes short handing it at Pip in texts once we found out she's a girl I've started seriously considering Pippa as a name.
Is is there too much of a connection with the British Royal Family? Is it too much of a guilty pleasure name to use?
love Pippa... I've mentioned it before but The Goldfinch is my fave book eevvaaarrrrrrrr.... and she's a character in the novel so it automatically gets a thumbs up from me! And it's super adorable that Pip is already a nickname for her
@TattoosandLace I think Pippa is cute! Charolette became popular after they named their baby that, and no one thought that was weird. Pippa is a yes for me!!
I love Pippa and it was on the list but MH veto'ed it. I don't agree with Charlotte becoming popular after the royal was named. It is so popular in my area (three of my friends alone have Charlotte's) that I rolled my eyes when the royal one was named. Its been in the top #30 for like five years. Pippa, on the other hand, there was one in DD's dance class and her mom flat out said the first time she heard it was Pippa Middleton (who's real name isn't even Pippa), and it has never cracked the Top 1,000 since 2000.
@TattoosandLace I think Pippa is cute! Charolette became popular after they named their baby that, and no one thought that was weird. Pippa is a yes for me!!
Charlotte was on my short list for future names before the Royal Baby. Hubs vetoed it anyway with DD. I guess we just have good taste.
@TattoosandLace you guys have royal taste I really didn't follow baby names before we started seriously discussing trying, so I didn't know Charlotte has always been popular. I just know a couple people who named their daughter Charlotte after the Kate named their daughter that!
I know there is someone using the name Henry in this group, and I think there is a William (but could be wrong on the William one?!). So I think between Charlotte, Kate, Pippa, Henry and the (potential) William....we have a pretty good set of royals. Now the Queen is just pissed that nobody is naming their child Elizabeth....
If I heard Pippa I would immediately think of Pippa Middleton, but that's not a bad thing for me! I think it's really cute, especially with the nickname connection.
Maisie Rose sounds better but MH is really set on Rose as a first name (his grandmothers name). My grandmother's name is Mais so I thought it would be nice to include it.
I've been tossing around more popular middle names (like Rose Olivia) but keep coming back to Maisie.
Hi ladies. We had decided on the name Nora Cynthia last name rhymes with Cobin. Told my mom the other night and she wondered if it didn't work because there's two syllables in the first and last names. Is this a thing? A rule? Looking for any opinions on the name. Thanks!!
@EmT156 DD is Norah and our last name is 2 syllables - I've never had anyone comment on it at all and never thought twice about it. I think your name choice is lovely
Bringing this thread back! We are getting so close to meeting our little girl and still having a hard time with names.. HELP.. suggestions welcome! The last name is Michaels
we like the names: Peyton Olivia Lilianna
Should of given this more thought before pregnancy brain took over..
@onesssybishh of the two I prefer Lilianna, Peyton is not my style. Some of the other ladies here may of other ideas (if you're open to that) and name board was really great at suggesting middle names for me when I posted over there.
@onesassybishh I think they both sound really pretty!! I would have a tough time picking between the two, to be honest. I don't think you can go wrong with either choice! Maybe when you see her one name will "speak" to you more than the other?
Oh good, the name thread! My RCS is scheduled in 7 weeks and we still haven't decided.
When you guys hear Avery do you automatically think girl or boy or assume it could be either? I think of it as a boy's name since all the Avery's I've met are male but I was surprised to see it was #16 last year for girls and in the 180's for boys.
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dont meet the requirements. I thought it was interesting though!
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My other kids are 3-3-2, 3-3-2, 3-2-2 and this one will be 2-3-2. I did want to stick with the 3 syllable first name but we can't agree on any other name.
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so would that be Cheater Korean Beef Bowls, Jr. or Cheater Korean Beef Bowls, II ? Perhaps Cheetyr Koryn if it's a girl...
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I know, I know, it's the future queen's sister.
DH nicknamed the baby Pipsqueak when we found out I was pregnant again (DD was Little Baby) and sometimes short handing it at Pip in texts once we found out she's a girl I've started seriously considering Pippa as a name.
Is is there too much of a connection with the British Royal Family? Is it too much of a guilty pleasure name to use?
I really didn't follow baby names before we started seriously discussing trying, so I didn't know Charlotte has always been popular. I just know a couple people who named their daughter Charlotte after the Kate named their daughter that!
We're naming our daughter Kate, so I'm right there with you ladies and the royal family!
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TTC #1 since September 2015
Now I get it. Happy Friday
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DS: February 2014
Maisie Rose sounds better but MH is really set on Rose as a first name (his grandmothers name). My grandmother's name is Mais so I thought it would be nice to include it.
I've been tossing around more popular middle names (like Rose Olivia) but keep coming back to Maisie.
we like the names:
Peyton Olivia
Lilianna
Should of given this more thought before pregnancy brain took over..
@onesssybishh of the two I prefer Lilianna, Peyton is not my style. Some of the other ladies here may of other ideas (if you're open to that) and name board was really great at suggesting middle names for me when I posted over there.
Married: October 2014
TTC #1 since September 2015
When you guys hear Avery do you automatically think girl or boy or assume it could be either? I think of it as a boy's name since all the Avery's I've met are male but I was surprised to see it was #16 last year for girls and in the 180's for boys.