Okay, I posted about my girls name of choice, [name_f]Arlowe[/name_f] [name_f]Jane[/name_f] [name_f]Stacie[/name_f], to a baby name reddit and didn’t get as much constructive criticism as hate. Is it really that bad? I really love it, I wanted to name my son [name_u]Arlo[/name_u] but his dad felt that it sounded more feminine, like [name_u]Willow[/name_u] or [name_u]Harlow[/name_u]. So I just made it the top of my girl’s names list.
I don’t particularly like [name_u]Harlow[/name_u] as it sounds and looks like Harlot to me. [name_u]Marlowe[/name_u] just isn’t my favorite. Plus I just don’t see the problem with it being a “boys” name. I’ve always liked masculine names on girls.
Additionally, I’m spelling it [name_f]Arlowe[/name_f] because it looks more feminine than [name_u]Arlo[/name_u], and Arlow looks unfinished to me. The middle names are [name_f]Jane[/name_f], because I like how [name_f]Arlowe[/name_f] [name_f]Jane[/name_f] sounds and AJ makes an easy nickname, and [name_f]Stacie[/name_f] is an honor name after my MIL.
Another minor issue, I personally have, is my son’s name is [name_u]Arthur[/name_u]. So the names are pretty similar with the Ar- beginning. Idk if that should ruin the name for me or not.
One of the redditors even said [name_f]Arlowe[/name_f] [name_f]Jane[/name_f] [name_f]Stacie[/name_f] reminded them of [name_u]John[/name_u] [name_m]Wayne[/name_m] Gacy
I’m okay with criticisms, but please be kind about it, but I do hope someone also loves it because I’ve been sitting on this name for years and I’m starting to think I should go with something else.
Honestly, I think it’s more about the people you ask I’ve realized NB folxs are incredibly nice and tend to find like a dozn positives to say instead of a negative. I had Ry@n picked out for a boy and a girl, and the responses were always mixed but wayyyyy nicer on here. I love boy names for girls, and I think Arlo/ Arlow/ [name_f]Arlowe[/name_f] is an awesome choice! Don’t let anyone stop you, especially if it’s what you and your so want!! I also agree that [name_f]Arlowe[/name_f] looks very feminine to me.
As noted above Nameberry tends to err on the side of positive. Which can be a good or bad thing if you’re trying to decipher how something might be perceived IRL
I don’t mind the pronunciation of the name but the spelling is throwing me because I think it comes off misspelled to me. For a female, I’d keep thinking it was missing an H or and M. If you really like the sound of the name I’d almost take a chance and save the misspelled assumptions and just go with [name_u]Arlo[/name_u]. The “boys names on girls” isn’t my style personally but I don’t think it’s unheard of at all.
[name_f]Arlowe[/name_f] is very cool and bright and I think the combo works well the main problem for me is that it is fairly close to [name_u]Arthur[/name_u], but if you don’t mind that, I think it’s a sweet choice
I think [name_f]Arlowe[/name_f] sounds and looks really pretty. I think you’d get much more positive feedback in the real world—I find that name communities are very skewed towards traditional spellings and non-surname names.
I would quail at the challenge of saying [name_u]Arthur[/name_u] and Arlowe’s names together on a daily basis—I have two M-named children whose names I frequently mix up! But perhaps you’re verbally sharper than me!
I do like the rhythm of [name_f]Arlowe[/name_f] [name_f]Stacie[/name_f] [name_f]Jane[/name_f] better than [name_f]Jane[/name_f] [name_f]Stacie[/name_f], if the [name_u]John[/name_u] [name_m]Wayne[/name_m] Gacy comment is bugging you (that is BRUTAL though, and I don’t think I ever would have made that connection).
I think [name_f]Arlowe[/name_f] is lovely and can’t see anything wrong with it on its own - however I do think it’s too close to be a sibling with [name_u]Arthur[/name_u] I’m afraid.
I don’t know if this appeals at all but I really like [name_u]Arlo[/name_u] as a nickname for [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f].
If you do decide to go for it, I agree with @LostMargaret that [name_f]Arlowe[/name_f] [name_f]Stacie[/name_f] [name_f]Jane[/name_f] has slightly better flow
I actually have [name_u]Arlo[/name_u] on my own personal girl name list. I am a big fan of “boy” names on girls in general, but this one specifically seems to work well because of the similarity to [name_u]Marlow[/name_u] and [name_u]Harlow[/name_u], and even names like Arlet/Scarlet. I’m not big fan of the [name_f]Arlowe[/name_f] spelling because it does seem misspelled to me, I think you could get away with just [name_u]Arlo[/name_u] just fine even for a girl. People hear a name way more often than they see it anyway. The [name_u]John[/name_u] [name_m]Wayne[/name_m] Gacy connection seems really far fetched to me, plus people don’t go by their full name very often so I don’t think it should worry you at all.
[name_u]Arlo[/name_u] [name_f]Jane[/name_f] was going to be my cousin’s name if he’d been a girl! I’ve always loved it!
I think [name_f]Arlowe[/name_f] [name_f]Jane[/name_f] [name_f]Stacie[/name_f] is lovely. Personally, for myself, I’m not as keen on the extra letters in [name_f]Arlowe[/name_f] nor [name_f]Stacie[/name_f] much, but that’s my personal taste for naming my own kids. I think they’re gorgeous as honors and feminizations.
I think that if these are the names for you, then absolutely go for it!!! I think a little girl called [name_f]Arlowe[/name_f] would be just peachy.
Gosh some people can be mean! This is why I like nameberry everyone is just lovely
I can completely see the appeal in [name_f]Arlowe[/name_f] the name looks visually interesting, feels fashionable and has a modern invented flair which is fun. I like [name_f]Jane[/name_f] teamed with [name_f]Arlowe[/name_f] balances out the modern vibe of [name_f]Arlowe[/name_f] and the sentiment behind [name_f]Stacie[/name_f] is lovely. If you love the name go for it.
However I do prefer [name_u]Arlo[/name_u] spelling wise I think the ‘we’ feels a bit redundant I think [name_u]Arlo[/name_u] feels more streamlined and recognisable. Also I lean to preferring more feminine ‘princessy’ choices (my daughter is [name_f]Lilia[/name_f] complete opposite vibe of Arlowe) so this choice wouldn’t be my first pick. Still that’s just preference is you love [name_f]Arlowe[/name_f] go for it!!!
I think Arlo/ [name_f]Arlowe[/name_f] / Arlow is a lovely option ! I see it as completely gender neutral ( but I see most names that way, as we assign gender to items ) . I think it would be a spunky name and a really rocking sib set ! I love the contrast
[name_f]My[/name_f] hesitation would be the similarity to your son Arthur’s name.
If [name_u]Harlow[/name_u] and [name_u]Marlowe[/name_u] aren’t great alternatives ( incase you are still looking for alternatives)
-Elowen
[name_u]Arrow[/name_u]
[name_f]Lora[/name_f]
[name_f]Ayla[/name_f]
Finnoula
[name_u]Cleo[/name_u]
[name_f]Lilou[/name_f]
[name_f]Isla[/name_f]
[name_f]Luna[/name_f]
-Margot / [name_f]Margo[/name_f] / [name_f]Margaux[/name_f]
( [name_u]Arthur[/name_u] and [name_f]Elowen[/name_f] , [name_u]Arthur[/name_u] and [name_f]Margo[/name_f] might be my favourites)
If [name_u]John[/name_u] [name_m]Wayne[/name_m] Gacy thing is something you are stuck on maybe switching the names to [name_f]Arlowe[/name_f] [name_f]Stacie[/name_f] Jane/ [name_f]Jana[/name_f] / [name_f]Janae[/name_f] / [name_u]Jae[/name_u] / [name_u]Jade[/name_u]
Personally, I don’t think [name_u]Arlo[/name_u] (or any spelling variation) is a common enough name, at least not where I live, that most people would think of it as being strictly masculine, since they probably wouldn’t have much exposure to it to begin with. I know it’s been becoming much more popular recently, but I don’t think it’s something most people are super familiar with at the current moment. I think the [name_f]Arlowe[/name_f] spelling makes it clearly feminine and most people wouldn’t bat an eye. I like the full name you mentioned and think it flows very well. I do think the similarity to [name_u]Arthur[/name_u] could be an issue, unfortunately, but if you really love it, I wouldn’t say it’s completely off-limits. I’d just be prepared for a lot of people to assume you made them matchy on purpose.
It isnt my style personally but I dont see anything wrong with it. It is a lot like [name_u]Marlow[/name_u] and [name_u]Harlow[/name_u] and I feel like if people met a little [name_f]Arlowe[/name_f] in real life they wouldnt even bat an eye at it.
As for the [name_u]John[/name_u] [name_m]Wayne[/name_m] Gacy thing, the only similarities the names have is rhyming…they’re really pretty unrelated…it’d be like saying ‘I cant name my baby [name_m]Matthew[/name_m] [name_u]Perry[/name_u] because it rhymes with Very Hairy…’ which seems silly to me
I don’t love it personally but I think it’s okay. [name_f]My[/name_f] main hesitation would be the similarity to your son’s name. They’re too close for my taste & I’d only consider using names that close if the plan is to primarily call her AJ. However, I’ve known siblings with names much closer than [name_u]Arthur[/name_u] & [name_f]Arlowe[/name_f] so probably it would be okay.
If you’re look for another choice, maybe:
[name_f]Arlana[/name_f] (I feel like the extra syllable helps distinguish it just a bit more)
I think it’s pretty! I like the flow of [name_f]Arlowe[/name_f] [name_f]Stacie[/name_f] [name_f]Jane[/name_f] too, if that particular comment is bothering you.
[name_f]My[/name_f] only hesitation would be how close [name_f]Arlowe[/name_f] is to Arthur-- for me, they’d be too close.
I’ve realized NB folxs are incredibly nice and tend to find like a dozn positives to say instead of a negative. I had Ry@n picked out for a boy and a girl, and the responses were always mixed but wayyyyy nicer on here. I love boy names for girls, and I think Arlo/ Arlow/ [name_f]Arlowe[/name_f] is an awesome choice! Don’t let anyone stop you, especially if it’s what you and your so want!!
I also agree that [name_f]Arlowe[/name_f] looks very feminine to me.
the main problem for me is that it is fairly close to [name_u]Arthur[/name_u], but if you don’t mind that, I think it’s a sweet choice
