4.5 weeks left, losing my mind!!

See the results of this poll: Which do you like best?

Respondents: 31 (This poll is closed)

  • Juliette Aurora : 6 (18%)
  • Juliet Aurora : 17 (50%)
  • Emily Aurora : 4 (12%)
  • Emily Autumn: 7 (21%)

Take a deep breath! [name_m]Just[/name_m] remember, you will find the perfect name. It’s out there!

My opinions of the names on your list:
[name_f]Aria[/name_f] - This name feels wonderfully airy and light; however, as such, I feel like it doesn’t have much substance as a name. I’ve only known one [name_f]Aria[/name_f] in my life and she went by [name_u]Ari[/name_u], which I like a lot. For what it’s worth, I would pronounce it AR-ee-ah.
[name_f]Ella[/name_f] - I like [name_f]Ella[/name_f] a lot; the one drawback for me is its popularity. I probably wouldn’t use on my little one for that single fact.
[name_f]Scarlett[/name_f] - [name_f]Lovely[/name_f] name, but if you don’t want to run the risk of Scar or Scarly, I wouldn’t use it… Those nicknames are likely.
[name_f]Hayley[/name_f] - seems to fit in really beautifully with [name_f]Hannah[/name_f]; I would reconsider this one if I were you.
[name_f]Juliette[/name_f] - I personally don’t even associate [name_u]Julie[/name_u] with [name_f]Juliette[/name_f]; they feel completely different to me. Maybe the nickname [name_f]Etta[/name_f] would help you love it? I am in love with [name_f]Etta[/name_f] as a nickname.
[name_f]Kaylin[/name_f] - Isn’t my favorite; reminds me too much like [name_f]Kayla[/name_f], [name_f]Kylie[/name_f], [name_f]Kaia[/name_f] etc.

Suggestions:
[name_f]Chloe[/name_f]
[name_f]Claire[/name_f]
[name_f]Mila[/name_f]
[name_f]Florence[/name_f]
[name_u]Eden[/name_u] ([name_f]Edie[/name_f]?)
[name_f]Maeve[/name_f]
[name_f]Aurora[/name_f] ([name_u]Rory[/name_u]?)
[name_f]Cadence[/name_f]
[name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] ([name_f]Ginny[/name_f]?)
[name_f]Gabrielle[/name_f] - I like this one because it feels similar to [name_f]Hannah[/name_f] in style and you can use [name_f]Ella[/name_f] as a nickname
[name_f]Audrey[/name_f]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f]
[name_f]Jolie[/name_f]
[name_u]Sydney[/name_u]
[name_f]Molly[/name_f]
[name_f]Samantha[/name_f]
[name_u]Jordan[/name_u]
[name_f]Zoe[/name_f]
[name_f]Vivienne[/name_f]
[name_f]Eliza[/name_f]
[name_f]Louise[/name_f]
[name_u]Ruby[/name_u]
[name_f]Selene[/name_f]
[name_f]Savannah[/name_f]
[name_u]Avery[/name_u]
[name_f]Martha[/name_f]
[name_f]Naomi[/name_f]

My suggestions for you: Reconsider [name_f]Hayley[/name_f]. [name_m]Cross[/name_m] off any name you are not completely sold on and start a new name list. Include those you like from you previous list but be very selective; I have a feeling you might be way over thinking names even after you decide you don’t like them: so just get rid of them! :slight_smile: Let me know what you think of the ones from my list! I’m more than happy to give more selections when I find out what you hate, like and (hopefully) love.

I’m sorry it has been so stressing for you. We struggled, A LOT, to come up with a name that we both adored. It is very normal to start to second guess yourself. Naming a human being is a big deal. I adore [name_f]Ella[/name_f], love [name_f]Aria[/name_f]. If you love [name_f]Aria[/name_f] you might like [name_f]Avia[/name_f].

[name_f]Hannah[/name_f] and:

[name_f]Olivia[/name_f]
[name_f]Livia[/name_f]
[name_f]Eliza[/name_f]
[name_f]Lilla[/name_f] (rhymes with [name_f]Willa[/name_f])
[name_f]Lily[/name_f]
[name_f]Lucy[/name_f]
[name_f]Elise[/name_f]
[name_f]Nora[/name_f]
[name_u]Evelyn[/name_u]
[name_u]Vivian[/name_u]
[name_f]Vivienne[/name_f]
[name_f]Rose[/name_f]

Thanks for your help :slight_smile:
I do like [name_f]Hayley[/name_f], but I can’t put my finger on what’s holding me back about it.
katiem333 - I love [name_f]Aurora[/name_f] but unfortunately can’t use that one. [name_f]Florence[/name_f], [name_u]Eden[/name_u], [name_f]Maeve[/name_f] are not really my style. I love [name_f]Savannah[/name_f], but I’m afraid it’s a bit too close to [name_f]Hannah[/name_f], kind of “[name_f]Hannah[/name_f] [name_u]Montana[/name_u].” [name_f]Vivienne[/name_f] is pretty, but is a family name of my husband’s that he doesn’t want to use, and he’s not a huge fan of gender neutral names, ( like [name_u]Jordan[/name_u], though I like that one.) [name_f]Claire[/name_f], [name_f]Cadence[/name_f], [name_f]Molly[/name_f], [name_f]Zoe[/name_f] and [name_u]Avery[/name_u] I like but don’t love. Actually, I quite like [name_f]Cadence[/name_f]/[name_f]Cady[/name_f] but I don’t think hubby likes that one.

lovemysweeties - I think [name_f]Livia[/name_f] and [name_f]Lucy[/name_f] are pretty.

[name_f]Gabrielle[/name_f] is pretty too.
And I do like [name_f]Etta[/name_f] as a [name_f]Juliette[/name_f] nickname, but I still feel like people will call her [name_u]Julie[/name_u], which I don’t hate, but meh. Probably because I’m [name_u]Kimberly[/name_u] and people often assume I’m OK with [name_u]Kim[/name_u], which I do not like.

I really like [name_f]Scarlett[/name_f] but like you not liking Scar or Scarly as a nickname.

At the moment I’m loving [name_f]Juliette[/name_f] (preferring the spelling [name_f]Juliet[/name_f] though). For a nickname she could be called Juls/Julz (same pronunciation as [name_m]Jewels[/name_m]) or Ette.

[name_f]Hannah[/name_f] is a beautiful name and is the name of my younger sister.

Suggestions:
[name_u]Harper[/name_u]
[name_f]Rebecca[/name_f]/[name_f]Rebekah[/name_f]
[name_f]Olivia[/name_f]
[name_f]Lacey[/name_f]
[name_f]Grace[/name_f]
[name_f]Tessa[/name_f]
[name_f]April[/name_f]
[name_f]Willow[/name_f]
[name_f]Kathleen[/name_f]
[name_f]Emma[/name_f]
[name_f]Violet[/name_f]
[name_f]Vanessa[/name_f]
[name_f]Zara[/name_f]
[name_f]Chloe[/name_f]
[name_f]Lily[/name_f]
[name_f]Lila[/name_f]
[name_f]Lillian[/name_f]
[name_f]Lilliana[/name_f]
[name_f]Isabelle[/name_f]
[name_f]Poppy[/name_f]
[name_f]Charlotte[/name_f]
[name_f]Emilia[/name_f]
[name_f]Julia[/name_f]
[name_f]Eleanor[/name_f]
[name_f]Rachel[/name_f]
[name_f]Eleanora[/name_f]
[name_f]Alexandra[/name_f]
[name_f]Melissa[/name_f]
[name_f]Anneliese[/name_f]

I haven’t decided whether I’d spell it [name_f]Juliette[/name_f] or [name_f]Juliet[/name_f] yet, but that’s a good point- [name_u]Jules[/name_u] is kinda cute.
I adore [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f] but worried about the popularity of it.
Added [name_f]Violet[/name_f] to my list tonight!
A lot of those are pretty.

I’m sorry this is so troubling to you =[

If it helps, I never call people by anything but their full first name (or whatever they introduce themselves as), unless they’ve told me otherwise.

I also agree with @katiem333 that I put [name_u]Julie[/name_u] and [name_f]Juliette[/name_f] in completely different categories, and wouldn’t even think of calling a [name_f]Juliette[/name_f] ‘[name_u]Julie[/name_u]’ (unless she asked me to!). =]

Scar and especially Scarly for [name_f]Scarlett[/name_f] have never crossed my mind until you said something, either. Ew lol!

I love the name [name_f]Hayley[/name_f], and I know you like it, too, so sorry to make this more complicated, but [name_f]Hayley[/name_f] and [name_f]Hannah[/name_f] are the tiniest bit matchy and you may dig yourself in to an even bigger hole if you have another baby. You might wonder if it should be another two-syllable, H name. If you don’t think that will be an issue, that’s totally awesome! I’ve just seen it happen, so I thought I’d give you some forewarning =]

I really like @katiem333’s suggestions of [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f], [name_f]Gabrielle[/name_f], and [name_u]Ruby[/name_u].

I think [name_f]Hannah[/name_f] and [name_u]Ruby[/name_u] make the best complementary out of these three. They’re both two syllables, they’re both familiar, but not too common (I think), and they’re just plain adorable!

I also love [name_f]Hannah[/name_f] and [name_f]Gabrielle[/name_f] because as mentioned by @katiem333, you can squeeze in that [name_f]Ella[/name_f] nickname without committing the a super popular name ;]

[name_f]Hannah[/name_f] and [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f]! [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] is a gorgeous name and makes a pretty good sibset with [name_f]Hannah[/name_f], as well. If you like this name, it could definitely work. As long as you’re not opposed to the nicknames [name_f]Jen[/name_f], [name_f]Vivi[/name_f], or [name_f]Ginny[/name_f]/[name_f]Jenny[/name_f].

[name_f]Hannah[/name_f] and [name_f]Kaylin[/name_f] also sound really good together, btw! I’m not sure if I like that or [name_u]Ruby[/name_u] better, haha!

Okay now I’ll give you some suggestions of my own. Maybe the list will give you some inspiration? =]

[name_f]Hannah[/name_f] & [name_f]Alexia[/name_f] ([name_f]Alexia[/name_f] flows so well with a lot of middles!)
[name_f]Hannah[/name_f] & [name_f]Autumn[/name_f]
[name_f]Hannah[/name_f] & [name_f]Caroline[/name_f]/[name_f]Coraline[/name_f]
[name_f]Hannah[/name_f] & Emaelyn
(just [name_f]Emma[/name_f]-[name_u]Lynn[/name_u])
[name_f]Hannah[/name_f] & [name_f]Emerie[/name_f]
[name_f]Hannah[/name_f] & [name_f]Jillian[/name_f]
[name_f]Hannah[/name_f] & [name_f]Karina[/name_f]
[name_f]Hannah[/name_f] & [name_f]Kaylee[/name_f]
[name_f]Hannah[/name_f] & [name_f]Lacey[/name_f]
[name_f]Hannah[/name_f] & [name_u]Leslie[/name_u]
[name_f]Hannah[/name_f] & [name_f]Paige[/name_f]
[name_f]Hannah[/name_f] & [name_f]Stephanie[/name_f]
[name_f]Hannah[/name_f] & [name_f]Valerie[/name_f]
[name_f]Hannah[/name_f] & [name_f]Vanessa[/name_f]
[name_f]Hannah[/name_f] & [name_f]Violet[/name_f]
(Since you like [name_f]Scarlett[/name_f])

[name_f]Remember[/name_f], you still have over a month! [name_m]Don[/name_m]'t say 4 1/2 weeks, you’ll just keep freaking yourself out and you don’t need that.

And there’s always the option of just waiting to see her precious face to help you decide =}

Try not to worry too much, the perfect name will come to you :slight_smile: I love [name_f]Aria[/name_f]! What about sort of combining [name_f]Aria[/name_f] and [name_f]Ella[/name_f] to the name [name_f]Arabella[/name_f]? And then you could use both [name_f]Aria[/name_f] and [name_f]Ella[/name_f] as nicknames maybe? Also I have a friend named [name_f]Scarlett[/name_f] who goes by the nickname [name_u]Arly[/name_u] :smiley:

Yeah, the [name_f]Scarlett[/name_f] nickname thing- I was always nervous about scar, but never would have thought of Scarly until I saw a post by a girl named [name_f]Scarlett[/name_f] saying she got called both of those growing up and hated it and then I got scared. Then again, I’m sure kids can come up with mean names for just about any name, but I still think [name_f]Scarlett[/name_f] is off my list for now.
I like [name_f]Gabrielle[/name_f], but not sure about [name_u]Gabby[/name_u].
I started my list over tonight, and right now it looks like
[name_f]Violet[/name_f]
[name_f]Juliet[/name_f]/[name_f]Juliette[/name_f]
[name_f]Lauren[/name_f]
[name_f]Sadie[/name_f]
[name_f]Hayley[/name_f] (maybe.)
I will have to think about what else to add :slight_smile:

I did think about [name_f]Ariana[/name_f], [name_f]Arabella[/name_f] and [name_f]Avia[/name_f] as alternatives, but don’t love those. And after considering [name_f]Aria[/name_f] and [name_f]Ella[/name_f], I’m kinda hoping I find a name I love that doesn’t end in the ‘ah’ sound like [name_f]Hannah[/name_f]'s does.

Overthinking and picky, lol.

What about [name_f]Arielle[/name_f]. It’s similar to [name_f]Aria[/name_f] and goes well with [name_f]Hannah[/name_f].

I have the same problem second guessing with names for baby number 3. It definitely gets harder. Of the names you have mentioned:
[name_f]Aria[/name_f] - [name_f]Lovely[/name_f] name, goes well with [name_f]Hannah[/name_f], I have never heard it pronounced wrong
[name_f]Ella[/name_f] - My daughter is [name_f]Eleanor[/name_f]. She doesn’t go by [name_f]Ella[/name_f] but it is a nice name. There are plenty of [name_f]Ella[/name_f]'s where it isn’t short for something.
[name_f]Scarlett[/name_f] - Many years ago I ruled this one out for the same nickname reasons. [name_f]Do[/name_f] think it is a nice name though.
[name_f]Hayley[/name_f] - Not really a fan and doesn’t go so well with [name_f]Hannah[/name_f]
[name_f]Juliette[/name_f] - I love this name. It is my favourite with [name_f]Hannah[/name_f]. I don’t think it needs to be shortened but if I were to shorted it I would use [name_u]Jet[/name_u] not [name_u]Julie[/name_u]
[name_f]Kaylin[/name_f] - Not a fan, so many variations of this name

Siblings I know for [name_f]Hannah[/name_f]'s are:
[name_f]Jessica[/name_f]/[name_u]Jess[/name_u]
[name_f]Sophie[/name_f]
[name_f]Sophia[/name_f]
[name_f]Lucy[/name_f]
[name_f]Jane[/name_f]
[name_f]Lily[/name_f]
[name_f]Emily[/name_f]

Other names you may like:
[name_f]Cora[/name_f]
[name_f]Thea[/name_f]
[name_f]Dora[/name_f]
[name_f]Elsa[/name_f]
[name_f]Elsie[/name_f]
[name_u]Romy[/name_u]
[name_f]Rose[/name_f]
[name_f]Lila[/name_f]
[name_f]Mila[/name_f]
[name_f]Mia[/name_f]

I really like the name [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] with the possible nickname of [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f]. The meaning is radiant, shining one. If not [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] I like: [name_f]Cordelia[/name_f] ([name_f]Cordie[/name_f], [name_f]Deliah[/name_f])
[name_f]Primrose[/name_f] (Prim, [name_f]Rosie[/name_f])
[name_f]Millicent[/name_f] ([name_f]Millie[/name_f], Mils)
[name_f]Alexa[/name_f] ([name_u]Lexi[/name_u],[name_u]Lex[/name_u])
[name_f]Emiline[/name_f] ([name_f]Em[/name_f],[name_f]Emmy[/name_f],[name_f]Emily[/name_f])

With your shortened list, I really love [name_f]Lauren[/name_f] with [name_f]Hannah[/name_f], they have the same warm, comforting air to them.
I actually love the sound of [name_u]Laurie[/name_u], but I think I would try to get people to use [name_u]Wren[/name_u] as her nickname :slight_smile: Maybe even [name_f]Lulu[/name_f] or [name_f]Lola[/name_f]?
My personal favourite is [name_f]Juliette[/name_f], I love the nicknames [name_f]Etta[/name_f], [name_f]Lettie[/name_f], [name_u]Jules[/name_u] or [name_u]Jet[/name_u], and this spelling is my favourite.
[name_f]Violet[/name_f] also works well, and is perhaps a better stylistic fit with soft [name_f]Hannah[/name_f]. I love [name_f]Lettie[/name_f] as a nickname here as well.
Going by what fits with [name_f]Hannah[/name_f], I would put them in this order :
[name_f]Lauren[/name_f] nn [name_u]Wren[/name_u]
[name_f]Violet[/name_f] nn [name_f]Lettie[/name_f]
[name_f]Juliette[/name_f] nn [name_f]Etta[/name_f] or [name_f]Lettie[/name_f].

[name_f]Sadie[/name_f] also fits well with [name_f]Hannah[/name_f], but she’s not as lovely as the other three. [name_f]Hayley[/name_f] is the only one I dislike, she’s very insubstantial to me.

I like [name_f]Juliet[/name_f] / [name_f]Juliette[/name_f] with [name_f]Hannah[/name_f], and like the suggestions of [name_u]Jet[/name_u], [name_u]Jules[/name_u], [name_f]Etta[/name_f], and [name_f]Lettie[/name_f] for nicknames. [name_f]Etta[/name_f] and [name_f]Lettie[/name_f] would work as nicknames for [name_f]Scarlett[/name_f] too. I think [name_f]Hannah[/name_f] and [name_f]Hayley[/name_f] are a bit too matchy together.

Ok let’s see. Well between [name_f]Ella[/name_f] and [name_f]Aria[/name_f], my vote goes to [name_f]Aria[/name_f]. I know too many [name_f]Ella[/name_f]'s. [name_f]Aria[/name_f] is fairly mainstream and I feel like the majority of the population knows how to pronounce it. But maybe it’s different where you live.

I like [name_f]Scarlett[/name_f] and have never heard of a [name_f]Scarlett[/name_f] being called Scar or Scarly. If you are worried about it being shortened, you could use it as a middle name?

[name_f]Juliette[/name_f] is lovely and you love it. I think [name_u]Julie[/name_u] is avoidable. [name_m]How[/name_m] do you feel about [name_u]Jules[/name_u] or [name_f]Etta[/name_f]? If you established something else early on as an occasional nickname, others should follow.

I am not personally a fan of [name_f]Hayley[/name_f] or [name_f]Kaylin[/name_f], but I think you have a lot of great choices. [name_m]Just[/name_m] need to whittle them down and you can always decide when you meet her. [name_m]Don[/name_m]'t keep bringing names that have not emerged as front runners back onto the table, unless you truly cannot get them off your mind, in which case maybe they should be in your top 3.

My faves for you are [name_f]Aria[/name_f] and [name_f]Juliette[/name_f]. Good luck!

I love [name_f]Scarlett[/name_f] and [name_f]Juliet[/name_f]. [name_m]Just[/name_m] use [name_f]Lettie[/name_f] and [name_f]Jewel[/name_f] or [name_u]Jules[/name_u] as the nicknames. We don’t use nicknames at all with our kids.

I love [name_f]Arielle[/name_f] and [name_f]Lily[/name_f], but my husband vetoed those.
Maybe [name_f]Emily[/name_f] or [name_f]Jessica[/name_f]!
I think [name_f]Hayley[/name_f] better come of my list, I’ve just had way too many doubts about it.