We are still in need of a girl name for brother [name]Stanton[/name]. My husband seems to only like [name]Catherine[/name] or [name]Ann[/name] [name]London[/name]. We discussed so many other names such as:
The list continues, so please help us. My fear is [name]Catherine[/name], although beautiful, is so common that there will be other [name]Catherine[/name] or Katherines in her class. [name]Stanton[/name] is a family name and is very unique to him as a result. As for [name]Ann[/name] [name]London[/name], both are family names, I do love it as well. However, it is a double name and will that cause problems for her? I normally like 1-2 syllable names!
Help us please? What do you think of [name]Catherine[/name] or [name]Ann[/name] [name]London[/name]? What other name suggestions do you have? My husband and I are at an impasse!
[name]Catherine[/name] is a strong classic, but not as distinctive as [name]Stanton[/name]. However, siblings named [name]Catherine[/name] and [name]Stanton[/name] sound very distinguishe together. Have you thought about using [name]London[/name] as a middle? [name]Catherine[/name] [name]London[/name] is very pretty, esp since [name]London[/name] is a family name. I admit not caring much for [name]Ann[/name] [name]London[/name] as a given double; I think that works only with very classic names or diminutives ( i.e. [name]Katie[/name] [name]Anne[/name]).
My favorite on your list is [name]Constance[/name]. It’s stronger than [name]Catherine[/name], pairs beautifully with [name]Stanton[/name], but isn’t matronly or faux-preppy.
[name]London[/name] is a city. It just sounds ridiculous as a name.
Out of [name]Ann[/name] or [name]Catherine[/name] I prefer [name]Catherine[/name]. On a side note, if you went for [name]Lauren[/name], [name]Ren[/name] is fine as a nickname (coming from a [name]Karen[/name] who’s a [name]Ren[/name]) the W really isn’t necessary, especially when it isn’t in the name itself.
Are there really that many baby girls being named [name]Catherine[/name] right now? I know that 10-20 years ago there were, but right now? If you love the name, I don’t think you need to fear there being many other little girls in her class sharing the name. I agree with [name]Blade[/name], though, that [name]Constance[/name] is the best match for [name]Stanton[/name] in all possible respects.
[name]Stanton[/name] and [name]Constance[/name] is a great sibling set, and [name]Constance[/name] works better with your son’s name, then [name]Catherine[/name] or [name]Ann[/name] [name]London[/name] do.
I don’t care about [name]London[/name]. I never like it as a name, especially for girls.
[name]Catherine[/name]'s classic and so beautiful, but I’m afraid it doesn’t match [name]Stanton[/name] and (of course) about her being the fifth [name]Catherine[/name] in her class.
My name is [name]Catherine[/name]. I am also a second grade teacher. There will most likely NOT be other Catherines in your daughter’s class. [name]Catherine[/name] is a classic name but not many parents are choosing it today. If there are, chances are they spell it with a K and/or shorten it to [name]Kate[/name]. I would go with [name]Catherine[/name]. It is a name that will never go out of style and your daughter will thank you.
I think [name]Catherine[/name] goes nicely with [name]Stanton[/name] and is a wonderful classic. [name]Katherine[/name] is currently at 61 in the US, and [name]Catherine[/name] is at 161 (or maybe it’s 151–I’m going off of memory here). Most Katherines/Catherines are going by [name]Kate[/name] right now, so if you name your daughter [name]Catherine[/name] and call her that, you probably won’t hear a lot of other Catherines her age (but you will know that the [name]Cathy[/name]/Kathys, Kates, Katies, etc. from every generation will share her name). [name]Stanton[/name] and [name]Catherine[/name] go well together as both have a classic, refined feel.
I’m not a fan of [name]London[/name] as a name, and I don’t think [name]Ann[/name] [name]London[/name] it works well as a double name. Double names seem to work when the pair is classic or has a certain flow, and [name]Ann[/name] [name]London[/name] just doesn’t have that magic touch. I think people would end up wanting to call her [name]Ann[/name] or [name]London[/name].
[name]Arden[/name], [name]Tilden[/name] and [name]Sinclair[/name] fit well with [name]Stanton[/name] but are gender ambiguous. [name]Price[/name] would work for a boy only. [name]Lauren[/name] nn [name]Wren[/name] is a nice name and could work with [name]Stanton[/name], as could [name]Constance[/name]. [name]Catherine[/name] is probably your best bet though.
[name]Catherine[/name] is my name too!—Its beautiful and timeless— I too work with children and dont come across many Catherines either----I love [name]Arden[/name]—It was on our short list!–[name]Sinclair[/name] is really sweet to me and I like it with [name]Stanton[/name], but you might not want to get stuck in the ‘same beginning letter’ syndrome in case you have another–But if your ok with that—I like it a lot!
[name]Stanton[/name] and [name]Ann[/name] seem a little close to me, so I’d second the votes for [name]Catherine[/name] above. You could definitely use [name]Catherine[/name] [name]Ann[/name] or [name]Catherine[/name] [name]London[/name] to work in names your husband likes as mns. From the rest of your list, I like [name]Constance[/name] the best-- especially with [name]Connie[/name] as a nn too. What about [name]Constance[/name] [name]Ruth[/name], [name]Constance[/name] [name]Fay[/name], or [name]Constance[/name] [name]Sinclair[/name]?
While I [name]DO[/name] like [name]London[/name] as a name, I don’t think it matches too well with [name]Ann[/name] - and I have to admit, I’m not overly keen on [name]Ann[/name] as a first name to go with [name]Stanton[/name].
I like [name]Catherine[/name] but I think, while it may not be too popular at the moment, the new popularity of the Duchess Of Cambridge/[name]Kate[/name] Middleton may make it increasingly popular in coming years as her given name is [name]Catherine[/name].
I think [name]Constance[/name] and [name]Arden[/name] are both great matches for [name]Stanton[/name] - I think [name]Constance[/name] [name]London[/name] works well.
I’m amazed that most people love [name]Constance[/name] the best? We love it too, but we also love [name]Catherine[/name] ([name]Kit[/name] would be the nickname). I don’t hear any girls with the name [name]Constance[/name]. What about [name]Constance[/name] [name]London[/name] vs [name]Catherine[/name] ([name]Kit[/name]) [name]London[/name] with our last name Czajkowski (pronounced “Cha-cow-ski”). Now which one sounds best?
We are so very open to all opinions. Please feel free to give new names as well! We are trying to match the strength of the name [name]Stanton[/name]! Please help us do it!
[name]Constance[/name] is much less common than [name]Catherine[/name], you’re right, which is why I feel it’s a good match for [name]Stanton[/name].
However, [name]Kit[/name] is such a marvelous, girlish nickname and it sounds really good with Czajkowski. Having a simple go-to name with a surname as complex as that is necessary. [name]Constance[/name] suffers from the lack of really good nicknames.
Also, [name]Catherine[/name] (3 syllables) [name]London[/name] ( 2syllables) Czajkowski (3 syllables) works better than [name]Constance[/name], which is 2-2-3. Finally, [name]Constance[/name] has slightly more consonant sounds than [name]Catherine[/name], and the fewer the better when paired with Czajkowski. I hate to say it, but my vote switches away from lovely [name]Constance[/name] to [name]Catherine[/name].
I think [name]Catherine[/name] is perfect. I only know 1 [name]Catherine[/name], and she’s a teenager.
With [name]Stanton[/name], other names that came to mind were [name]Sabrina[/name], Margaret, [name]Estelle[/name] and [name]Naomi[/name].
Also, since you’re open to suggestions: I’d select something with lots of vowel sounds. I agree, you need something strong and not frilly, but still light to pair with a heavy and difficult last name. I would select something short, but with 3 syllables to pair best with [name]London[/name].
[name]Adela[/name] (means noble, the name of several saints, and a favorite of European royalty)
[name]Adria[/name] (feminine variant of [name]Hadrian[/name], the emporer, as well as the name of many saints)
[name]Althea[/name] (“the healer,” a name from Greek myth favored by doctors :))
[name]Annika[/name] (diminutive of [name]Anne[/name], crisp European feel)
[name]Aurea[/name] (“the golden one”, again the name of several minor saints)
[name]Bianca[/name] (glamorous Italian [name]Bianca[/name] pairs beautifully with English [name]London[/name] and Polish surname)
[name]Cassia[/name] (means ‘cinnamon,’ also a saintly name)
[name]Celia[/name] (sweet, short [name]Celia[/name] works especially well; a name that’s been in use since [name]Roman[/name] times)
[name]Claudia[/name] (a strong, dignified name, also [name]Roman[/name])
[name]Daria[/name] (another saintly name, has a slightly Slavic vibe so I think it pairs well with Czajkowski)
[name]Elena[/name] (St [name]Helena[/name], a light name with centuries of strength behind it, ‘[name]Elena[/name] [name]London[/name]’ sounds especially good)
[name]Elissa[/name] (the name of an ancient queen)
[name]Fiona[/name] (feminine variant of an old Irish/Scottish name in use since the 18th c)
[name]Giana[/name] (glamorous [name]Giana[/name] has the same sunny smoothness as [name]Bianca[/name]; it’s a variant of [name]Johanna[/name])
[name]Iona[/name] (a Scottish isle, and a saint)
[name]Julia[/name] (strong, dignified, regal [name]Julia[/name]-- also a [name]Roman[/name] name)
[name]Miranda[/name] (Shakespearean yet light enough to work with your surname)
[name]Milena[/name] (“one from [name]Milan[/name]”-- again, glamorizes Czajkowski)
[name]Nydia[/name] (a tragic legend but a beautiful name, and one that works well with [name]London[/name]. Like [name]Lydia[/name] except avoids the alliteration).
[name]Serena[/name] (a sports star, an early saint, and a ‘serene’ vibe)
[name]Sylvia[/name] / [name]Silvia[/name] (“of the woods,” also a serious, saintly name and one that glides right into [name]London[/name] and Czajkowski)
[name]Viola[/name] (again, Shakespearean with the right balance of strength and levity)
[name]Catherine[/name] [name]London[/name]. [name]Kit[/name] is fabulous. While I love [name]Constance[/name], [name]Constance[/name] [name]London[/name] sounds a bit too wordy to me… Like, “Keep calm and carry on.” It makes me think of a very staid Englishwoman. Plus, with [name]Catherine[/name] [name]London[/name], you have the slight rhyme of N endings, which is lovely. [name]Catherine[/name] is regal yet lacy, and [name]London[/name] is round and direct.