I have 3 boys: [name_u]Gus[/name_u], [name_m]Ned[/name_m] & [name_m]Hank[/name_m]. I had my 4th boy name picked out, he would be named [name_u]Reggie[/name_u]. Turns out number 4 is going to be a girl! I have never, ever been able to pick a girl and stick to it.
[name_f]My[/name_f] first short list is as follows:
[name_u]June[/name_u]
[name_f]Lori[/name_f]
[name_u]Josie[/name_u]
[name_f]Perdi[/name_f]
[name_f]Rhea[/name_f]
[name_f]Polly[/name_f]
But NOTHING is standing out to me. I really need help!
I love [name_u]June[/name_u] and [name_u]Josie[/name_u] with your boys.
[name_u]June[/name_u] fits your one syllable theme but they both hit the vintage vibe well. Good luck
June is so adorable and fits perfectly with the brothers names, plus sticks to the one syllable name trend (if you wanted to keep that).
Your boys names are amazing.
[name_f]Polly[/name_f] & [name_u]June[/name_u] are my favorites from your list.
[name_f]Peggy[/name_f]
[name_u]Bertie[/name_u]
[name_f]Mamie[/name_f]
[name_f]Maud[/name_f]
[name_f]Dot[/name_f]
[name_f]Tess[/name_f]
[name_f]Mags[/name_f]
[name_u]Lou[/name_u]
[name_f]Enid[/name_f]
[name_f]Susie[/name_f]
[name_f]Viola[/name_f]
[name_f]Tilda[/name_f]
[name_f]Olive[/name_f]
[name_f]Pearl[/name_f]
[name_f]Minnie[/name_f]
[name_f]Dora[/name_f]
I like [name_u]June[/name_u] and Josie from the names youâve listed. Other suggestions:
[name_u]Wren[/name_u]
[name_u]Lark[/name_u]
[name_f]Kaia[/name_f]
[name_f]Lola[/name_f]
[name_f]Lois[/name_f]
[name_f]Lila[/name_f]
[name_f]Cora[/name_f]
[name_f]Reyna[/name_f]
[name_f]Rita[/name_f]
[name_f]Greta[/name_f]
[name_f]Faye[/name_f]
[name_f]Freya[/name_f]
[name_f]Juno[/name_f]
[name_f]Rose[/name_f]
[name_f]Rosie[/name_f]
[name_f]Runa[/name_f]
[name_u]Rumi[/name_u]
[name_u]Rowan[/name_u]
Ruby
Rue
[name_f]Zara[/name_f]
[name_f]Zelda[/name_f]
[name_f]Zoe[/name_f]
[name_f]Luna[/name_f]
[name_f]Lumi[/name_f]
[name_f]Thea[/name_f]
[name_f]Thora[/name_f]
[name_u]Tali[/name_u]
[name_f]Poppy[/name_f]
[name_f]Vera[/name_f]
[name_f]Nina[/name_f]
[name_f]Nancy[/name_f]
[name_f]Nora[/name_f]
Ninel
[name_f]Mira[/name_f]
[name_f]Maeve[/name_f]
[name_f]Mabel[/name_f]
Maren
Mina
Etta
Esther
Aster
Ada
Iris
Sybil
Ivy
Hazel
Pearl
Willa
Correct me if Iâm wrong but Iâm assuming [name_u]Gus[/name_u] and [name_m]Ned[/name_m] are nicknames? [name_m]Hank[/name_m] can even be said to be a nickname as wellâŚ
That being said I think the reason maybe nothing is sticking out is because Indont really see obvious nicknames with the list you haveâŚ
[name_f]My[/name_f] suggestions are mostly ones that can become nicknames. Some of the nicknames can even be names themselves. You also seem to have a vintage flair with your other namesâŚ
[name_f]Elsie[/name_f]
Winnifred nn Winnie
[name_f]Eloise[/name_f], [name_f]Elodie[/name_f], [name_f]Elspeth[/name_f] nn [name_f]Ellie[/name_f]
[name_f]Olivia[/name_f] nn [name_f]Olive[/name_f]
[name_f]Esther[/name_f] nn [name_f]Etta[/name_f]
[name_f]Abigail[/name_f] nn [name_u]Abby[/name_u]
[name_f]Lucette[/name_f] nn [name_f]Lucy[/name_f]
[name_u]Marian[/name_u] nn [name_f]Mary[/name_f]
[name_f]Coralie[/name_f] nn [name_f]Cora[/name_f]
[name_f]Noelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Leah[/name_f]
[name_f]Cordelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Jemima[/name_f] nn [name_u]Jem[/name_u]
[name_f]Gemma[/name_f]
[name_f]Hattie[/name_f]
[name_u]Hadley[/name_u]
[name_f]Helena[/name_f]
[name_f]Lola[/name_f]
Gus, [name_m]Ned[/name_m] & [name_m]Hank[/name_m] are my kidsâ full names, but yes they are all nicknames!
[name_u]Gus[/name_u]: [name_u]August[/name_u], [name_m]Fergus[/name_m], [name_m]Gustav[/name_m]
[name_m]Ned[/name_m]: [name_m]Edward[/name_m], [name_m]Edmund[/name_m]
[name_m]Hank[/name_m]: [name_m]Henry[/name_m]
Iâve always felt they are strong enough to stand alone as names, and when they are adult men will still be âmanlyâ as opposed to âboyishâ.
This is the dilemma Iâm facing now; I suppose I do like nicknames but Iâm afraid that (for example) [name_u]Josie[/name_u] is cute when little, but when sheâs a fully grown woman is it too much of a nick name to stand alone as a name?
[name_u]June[/name_u] and [name_f]Polly[/name_f] both seem perfect with your boys!
But if they arenât quite right maybe:
[name_f]Pearl[/name_f]
[name_f]Sally[/name_f]
[name_f]Blythe[/name_f]
[name_f]Fran[/name_f]/ [name_f]Frances[/name_f]/ [name_u]Frankie[/name_u]/ [name_f]Franny[/name_f]
[name_f]Wendy[/name_f]
[name_f]Opal[/name_f]
[name_f]Mavis[/name_f]
[name_f]Ruth[/name_f]
[name_u]Patsy[/name_u]
[name_f]Bess[/name_f]
[name_f]Lulu[/name_f]
[name_f]Fern[/name_f]
[name_f]Sue[/name_f]
[name_f]Martha[/name_f]
[name_f]Mabel[/name_f]
[name_u]Penny[/name_u]
[name_f]Bea[/name_f]
[name_f]Edith[/name_f]
[name_f]Coral[/name_f]
[name_f]Dinah[/name_f]
[name_f]Maud[/name_f]/ [name_f]Maude[/name_f]
[name_f]Mab[/name_f]
[name_f]Lois[/name_f]
[name_f]Betty[/name_f]
[name_f]Ethel[/name_f]
[name_f]Willa[/name_f]
[name_f]Madge[/name_f]/ [name_f]Midge[/name_f]
She can always choose to go by â[name_u]Jo[/name_u]â if she feels [name_u]Josie[/name_u] is too cutesy as an adult
Oh and I just wanted to add that when I was in college one of my professorâs was a woman named [name_u]Josie[/name_u] and it definitely didnât read childish. So if [name_u]Josie[/name_u] is one you really love, I wouldnât rule it out yet.
[name_u]Josie[/name_u]
[name_f]Brynn[/name_f]
[name_f]Posy[/name_f]
[name_f]Tess[/name_f]
[name_f]Rose[/name_f]
[name_u]Lexie[/name_u]
[name_f]Kate[/name_f]
[name_u]Lux[/name_u]
[name_f]Ella[/name_f]
[name_f]Willa[/name_f]
If you want even more ideas/suggestions, here is a link to a useful website/source I use!
I immediately thought of [name_f]Nancy[/name_f] with your boys names.
Stella came to mind! Or [name_f]Ada[/name_f]. Or even [name_u]Anne[/name_u]? I also agree [name_u]Josie[/name_u] could definitely be [name_u]Jo[/name_u] as an adult. [name_f]My[/name_f] aunty is a [name_u]Jo[/name_u] and sheâs a partner in a marketing firm.
I also add my vote to:
[name_f]Etta[/name_f]
[name_f]Willa[/name_f]
[name_u]June[/name_u]
[name_f]Polly[/name_f]
I love [name_u]Josie[/name_u] and [name_f]Polly[/name_f] for you!
With [name_u]Gus[/name_u], [name_m]Ned[/name_m] and [name_m]Hank[/name_m] (which are awesome btw), Iâd suggestâŚ
Ada
[name_f]Tess[/name_f]
[name_f]Heidi[/name_f]
[name_f]Cleo[/name_f]
[name_f]Thea[/name_f]
[name_f]Pearl[/name_f]
[name_f]Flora[/name_f]
[name_f]Betsy[/name_f]
[name_f]Una[/name_f]
[name_f]Nina[/name_f]
I think [name_u]June[/name_u] fits really well with her brothers names.
I feel that [name_f]Lucy[/name_f], [name_f]Emma[/name_f], [name_f]May[/name_f], [name_f]Jane[/name_f], [name_f]Bea[/name_f], [name_u]Ray[/name_u] and [name_f]Lia[/name_f] would go really well too.
It sounds like you might be after something a little more tailored and weighty than those that currently feature on your list. The two patterns that stand out to me from your sonsâ names are 1) friendly and simple vintage revival nicknames, and 2) chewy consonants. It doesnât look like any of the names on your short list do both, but I would say [name_u]June[/name_u] and [name_f]Rhea[/name_f] feel the most grounded. Letâs see what else there is.
The first name that comes to mind is [name_u]Joss[/name_u]. Its usage is far less common than [name_u]Josie[/name_u] and more in line with your boysâ names. It also avoids feeling overly diminutive. [name_f]Lori[/name_f] and [name_f]Polly[/name_f] remind me of [name_f]Libby[/name_f]. Itâs used as standalone name and the âbâ makes it a little chewy. Seems right up your alley. Similar to [name_f]Libby[/name_f] is [name_f]Lena[/name_f]. Itâs delightfully vintage and makes an attractive option for your set.
If youâre interested something on the clunky side, you might enjoy [name_f]Nola[/name_f], [name_f]Prue[/name_f] or [name_f]Mona[/name_f]. Theyâre characterful names you donât hear that often just like your sonsâ names. [name_m]Hank[/name_m]âs usage was more prominent mid century though so you might like other retro nicknames like [name_f]Trudy[/name_f], [name_f]Gwen[/name_f], [name_f]Wendy[/name_f], [name_f]Meg[/name_f] and [name_f]Jill[/name_f]. And lastly Iâd like to suggest [name_f]Fern[/name_f], [name_f]Alma[/name_f], [name_f]Ingrid[/name_f] and [name_u]Joan[/name_u]. While they arenât nicknames, they are short and sleek.
It sounds like you still have a while to go before your daughter arrives, so you have time for the names to grow on you. Try out a name for a few days and see if your feelings for it change. If you arenât the sole decision maker, discuss preferences with each other to narrow down to what you both like. All the best.
I like [name_u]June[/name_u] and [name_u]Josie[/name_u] with your kidsâ names, all are short, and have the cosy vintage feel.
Some other names with that feel:
[name_f]Ada[/name_f]
[name_f]Thea[/name_f]
[name_f]Annie[/name_f]
[name_f]Maudie[/name_f]
[name_f]Susie[/name_f]
[name_f]Enid[/name_f]
[name_f]Willa[/name_f]
[name_f]Edie[/name_f]
[name_f]Ida[/name_f]
[name_f]May[/name_f]
[name_u]Julie[/name_u]
[name_f]Lottie[/name_f]
[name_f]Ellen[/name_f]
June would be so so perfect with your boys!
Sorry for any repeats
Margo
[name_u]Lane[/name_u]
[name_f]Fay[/name_f]
[name_f]Bea[/name_f]
[name_f]Birdie[/name_f]
[name_u]Jules[/name_u]
Welcome to Nameberry! Your boysâ names are wonderful; just my style
I really love [name_f]Polly[/name_f] from your list. It has that short, sweet, stylish, sassy retro vibe that all your sonsâ names share. [name_u]June[/name_u] works well too.
Iâll just throw some ideas out that I think have the right vibe. Some will no doubt be repeats, so consider those seconded!
Gus, [name_m]Ned[/name_m], [name_m]Hank[/name_m] andâŚ
Fern
[name_f]Tess[/name_f]
[name_f]Peggy[/name_f]
[name_f]Ida[/name_f]
[name_f]Cleo[/name_f]
[name_u]Scout[/name_u]
[name_f]Gwen[/name_f]
[name_f]Frida[/name_f]
[name_f]Della[/name_f]
[name_f]Vita[/name_f]
[name_u]Jude[/name_u]
[name_f]Margo[/name_f]
[name_f]Inez[/name_f]
[name_f]Lois[/name_f]
[name_f]Marnie[/name_f]
[name_f]Oona[/name_f]
[name_f]Mab[/name_f]
Prim
[name_u]Billie[/name_u]
[name_f]Theda[/name_f]
[name_f]Etta[/name_f]
[name_u]Romy[/name_u]
[name_f]Maud[/name_f]
[name_f]Sylvie[/name_f]
[name_f]Willa[/name_f]
[name_f]Tilda[/name_f]
[name_f]Greta[/name_f]
[name_f]Trixie[/name_f]
[name_f]Runa[/name_f]
[name_f]Bette[/name_f]
[name_f]Elke[/name_f]
[name_f]Vera[/name_f]
[name_u]Fritzi[/name_u]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f]
[name_f]Dita[/name_f]
[name_f]Alma[/name_f]
[name_f]Pippa[/name_f]
[name_f]Djuna[/name_f]
[name_u]Rue[/name_u]
[name_u]Wyn[/name_u]
[name_u]Caro[/name_u]
Regina, nn [name_u]Reggie[/name_u]!!