So, for several reasons, I didn’t have the energy to bother with extensive name search this pregnancy. The [name_m]EDD[/name_m] came closer and we still had no idea, so I suggested just using the name of the godparent. That would be [name_u]Andrea[/name_u]. We both were pleasantly surprised by that idea, since it fits nicely with our ideas of a beautiful name. However, there are some considerations that might pose problems:
The other girls are [name_f]Aurelia[/name_f], [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] and [name_f]Beatrice[/name_f]. The theme seems slightly more “classy” than [name_u]Andrea[/name_u], although it would fit quite nicely. But maybe it’s too close to [name_f]Aurelia[/name_f]? (Pronunciation (or ambiguity thereof) is not an issue at all where we live, think [name_m]German[/name_m]/Italian for all of them)
I am very aware of [name_u]Andrea[/name_u] meaning “manly”. Since all the others have elaborate nice meanings, I would fear she would later resent the name. (I am also aware of the mental gymnastics possible to make it mean not “manly” per se but “virtuous”, but the connection is obvious.)
We aren’t even really close to the godparent (at kid 5, we just were happy to find anyone). We’re not explicitly choosing the name in honour of him, but rather to express the significance of baptism and because the name is a nice-sounding name (and also because St. [name_m]Andrew[/name_m] is a nice patron saint). [name_m]How[/name_m] do you all feel about being named after someone specific?
[name_m]How[/name_m] about [name_f]Andriana[/name_f] instead of [name_u]Andrea[/name_u]? I think it fits nicely with [name_f]Aurelia[/name_f], [name_f]Beatrice[/name_f] and [name_f]Matilda[/name_f].
Iam named after my grandmother and I have grown to really like the connection.
Naming after someone specific is great with me, but it doesn’t seem like you like the meanings/reasons behind naming her [name_u]Andrea[/name_u] very much.
Maybe try to find a name based on an honor name after someone you really want to name her after, or find a name that goes better with your other daughters names?
Heres some suggestions that I can think of:
[name_f]Aurelia[/name_f], [name_f]Matilda[/name_f], [name_f]Beatrice[/name_f], and…
I do like [name_u]Andrea[/name_u] with your daughter’s names, though, don’t get me wrong!
I think its perfect but it doesnt seem like youre too sold on it yourself
I think it’s a great idea to name for a special person, however, as this godparent isn’t at all close to you or your family, I’m afraid it just feels more like desperation to find a name fast, than using a name that is meaningful. That lovely connection and deep meaning is lost, and the name I feel just not shine as it should.
What about [name_f]Anthea[/name_f], meaning “flower”? It could still honour for [name_m]Andrew[/name_m], just in a more subtle fashion, has a lovely, feminine meaning, and fits in with your other girl’s names really well. Also along a similar in sound and/or look vein what about something like [name_f]Alexandria[/name_f], [name_f]Andromeda[/name_f], [name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] or [name_f]Anya[/name_f].
Otherwise, do you remember any names on your short lists when you had your first three girls, that you still like a lot and could use for this little one? Or how old are your older four children - do they have any nice suggestions for names for their little sister? If meaningful is what you’re after, perhaps consider the names of family members, vacation spots, characters, authors, brilliant females through history etc for inspiration?
I’ll agree with the other posters, I don’t love the idea.
Like others said, the honor name seems unnecessary as you aren’t close to the godparent. I’d feel a bit weird about being named after someone my parent’s weren’t even really close to. And I don’t love it with her siblings’ names. It feels simple and dated, whereas your other daughters have elegant and vintage names with nice meanings.
I second the suggestion of [name_f]Anthea[/name_f]. [name_f]Adrianna[/name_f] is also a good possibility.
For what it’s worth, I think [name_u]Andrea[/name_u] is a beautiful name. The first [name_u]Andrea[/name_u] I’ve ever heard of was actually a girl, so in my mind this name is quite feminine. However, you don’t seem to have a solid reason to honour the godparent, and [name_u]Andrea[/name_u] doesn’t seem to match other siblings names anyway. If you really love [name_u]Andrea[/name_u], please ignore these and use it anyway. But if not, I just think there are better choices.
It doesn’t sound like you love [name_u]Andrea[/name_u] enough to use it.
Some ideas that sound nice with the sister names:
[name_f]Louisa[/name_f]
[name_f]Florence[/name_f]
[name_f]Sylvie[/name_f]
[name_f]Francesca[/name_f]
[name_f]Helena[/name_f]
[name_f]Dorothea[/name_f]
[name_f]Susanna[/name_f]
I’d only use it if you really love it. [name_f]Alexandra[/name_f], [name_f]Leandra[/name_f], [name_f]Annelise[/name_f] and [name_f]Annabel[/name_f] came to mind too
I’ll agree with the other posters, I don’t love the idea.
Like others said, the honor name seems unnecessary as you aren’t close to the godparent. I’d feel a bit weird about being named after someone my parent’s weren’t even really close to. And I don’t love it with her siblings’ names. It feels simple and dated, whereas your other daughters have elegant and vintage names with nice meanings.
This is the same feeling I get. You obviously gave a lot of thought to your older girls’ names. Now this last one gets a rather blah name and doesn’t even get her own initial. Initials were very important in my family so I would automatically veto another “A” name.
[name_f]Aurelia[/name_f], [name_f]Matilda[/name_f], [name_f]Beatrice[/name_f], and…
[name_f]Caroline[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f]
[name_f]Charlotte[/name_f]
I was also coming in to suggest the lovely [name_f]Anthea[/name_f].
I agree with the pps that if you don’t really love the name I would keep looking. [name_u]Andrea[/name_u] does seem different in style to your other names, not having the same fresh vintage chic. [name_f]Alexandra[/name_f] with nn [name_u]Andy[/name_u] would still give you [name_m]Andrew[/name_m] reference, and I much prefer it. For something different, [name_f]Drusilla[/name_f] gives you the [name_u]Drew[/name_u] from [name_m]Andrew[/name_m].