Baby girl coming soon and want a few options

I was all in on [name_f]Gillian[/name_f] [name_u]West[/name_u] (nn: [name_f]Gigi[/name_f]) but I want to come prepared with a second name just in case!!

My current number 2 is [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] (nn: Golds) … this one I have loved for some time but thought we needed a formal name and could only think of [name_f]Marigold[/name_f] that I liked but that has never felt “right” … Can [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] stand on its own these days or does it need more formal? [name_f]Do[/name_f] you think a brown haired baby can be a [name_f]Goldie[/name_f]?!

This is my last baby (likely) and I just saw a quote saying make sure you name one of your babies the name you’ve always loved but don’t think the world is ready for — [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] isn’t that out there, but it’s one I hesitate on so thought I would get some counsel from the experts!!

So:

[name_f]Gillian[/name_f] ([name_f]Gigi[/name_f]) [name_u]West[/name_u] (soft G for [name_f]Gillian[/name_f])

OR:

[name_f]Goldie[/name_f] (Golds) [name_u]West[/name_u]

[name_f]Goldie[/name_f] with some alt middles:

[name_f]Goldie[/name_f] [name_f]Faye[/name_f]
[name_f]Goldie[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u]
[name_f]Goldie[/name_f] [name_f]Liv[/name_f]
[name_f]Goldie[/name_f] [name_u]Wren[/name_u]
[name_f]Goldie[/name_f] [name_f]Tess[/name_f]
[name_f]Goldie[/name_f] [name_u]Vale[/name_u]

Thoughts for option 2?!

[name_f]Gillian[/name_f] [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] [name_u]West[/name_u]?

Oo this is a hard one!

I vote for [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] [name_u]West[/name_u] or [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u]. It’s an adorable name and is just fine on its own. [name_f]Gillian[/name_f] [name_u]West[/name_u] is beautiful but [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] is much more exciting to me! I do like the suggestion of [name_f]Gillian[/name_f] [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] [name_u]West[/name_u] too if you want her to have a formal first name.

I think [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] can stand on it’s own. If I’m not mistaken, [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] Hawn’s real name is actually [name_f]Goldie[/name_f]. It’s not my cup of tea, but go for it.

I like [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u] the best.

You could possibly use [name_f]Gloria[/name_f] as the given name. [name_f]Gloria[/name_f] [name_u]Wren[/name_u] nn [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] is really sweet.

I [name_u]LOVE[/name_u] [name_f]Goldie[/name_f]! It was my great grandmother’s (who raised my dad) name. If the universe is kind to me and grants my wish, my third and final babe will be a girl and [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] will be her middle name.

I adore [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] [name_f]Liv[/name_f], personally. “[name_u]Golden[/name_u] life” is a wonderful meaning as well.

I would absolutely SWOON if I met a little [name_f]Goldie[/name_f], but I’m not a fan of [name_f]Gillian[/name_f] at all.

[name_f]Goldie[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u] [name_u]West[/name_u] for sure. If you want a formal name [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u] is good enough.

What about [name_f]Gillian[/name_f] [name_f]Goldie[/name_f]? Or Gillian Golds… Can call her [name_f]Gigi[/name_f] or [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] (which is really my goal - one of the two) depending on which sticks and feels most like her ”

I think [name_f]Gillian[/name_f] [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] works, or even [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] [name_f]Gillian[/name_f] sounds lovely, nickname of [name_f]Gigi[/name_f] would work both ways!

Both names are lovely, but I definitely get more excited about [name_f]Goldie[/name_f]. I’ve also considered the name (however, it doesnt sound nice with our last name sigh).

[name_f]Goldie[/name_f] [name_f]Faye[/name_f], [name_f]Liv[/name_f] & [name_u]June[/name_u] are great combos!

I see in your signature that you have a little [name_f]Hazel[/name_f], are you ok with having 2/3 kids with colour names?

So interesting!! So I always see [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] as more of a nature name than a color name but you are right!! Hmmm… I don’t know that it bothers me actually … but maybe it should lol.

[name_m]Hi[/name_m] there.

[name_f]Gillian[/name_f] nn [name_f]Gigi[/name_f] is sweet. But I can see the appeal of [name_f]Goldie[/name_f], & I like how unique it is. Is [name_u]West[/name_u] an honor name? [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] [name_u]West[/name_u] sounds pretty cool, but [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] [name_f]Faye[/name_f]/[name_u]June[/name_u]/[name_u]Wren[/name_u] are also pretty. I think that [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] is okay as a stand alone name. I would personally use it as a nn for [name_f]Marigold[/name_f], but I guess probably don’t use it if you don’t love it. And [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] for a brown haired lady? Sure, that’d be fine. I kind of like the idea of [name_f]Gillian[/name_f] [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] nn [name_f]Gigi[/name_f]. Either way, I’d say take both names w/you to the birth. She’ll tell you her name when she comes out!

By the way, I totally feel your pain. I’m completely in love w/the name [name_f]Gerty[/name_f], find it too nick-namey on its own, but don’t love any full names for it. I’m trying to come to peace w/having just [name_f]Gerty[/name_f] on my list.

[name_f]Hope[/name_f] this helps. :slight_smile:

Brainstorming more [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] options – [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] [name_f]Bee[/name_f] (she who brings happiness) and [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] [name_u]Loren[/name_u] I really like too <3

[name_u]West[/name_u] is just a name we love! Both our girls have one syllable middles and I am very drawn to the “[name_u]West[/name_u]” plus I just love the sound of it with most names… Thank you so much for your input. I like the fact that we will have two solid options to choose from when she is here <3

Gerty is ADORABLE. I do feel like there is more openness/acceptance to these vintage nicknames standing on their own nowadays – Birdie, Gerty, Busy, Gigi, Goldie :wink: I say do it!!!

[name_f]Gillian[/name_f] ([name_f]Gigi[/name_f]) [name_u]West[/name_u] is amazing!

As for your second choice, personally I would go for [name_f]Marigold[/name_f] nn [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] in order to give her options when she’s older and working. However, I do think [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] could stand on its own, and I like [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] [name_u]West[/name_u] (but [name_f]Gillian[/name_f] [name_u]West[/name_u] is just amazing!!!).

I think [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] is too nicknamey as a stand-alone. And [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] [name_u]West[/name_u] reminds me of the wild, wild west and all the rugged gold prospectors of the 1800’s.

[name_f]Goldie[/name_f] is so charming, dare I say much more charming than [name_f]Gillian[/name_f]. I would die of happiness if I met a [name_f]Goldie[/name_f]. :slight_smile:

I have a friend name [name_f]Golda[/name_f], and her Grandma was [name_f]Goldie[/name_f]. Had another friend who’s Grandma was named [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] and they called him [name_u]Golden[/name_u].

I like From your choices:
[name_f]Goldie[/name_f] [name_f]Faye[/name_f]
[name_f]Goldie[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u]
For [name_f]Golda[/name_f] I like:
[name_f]Golda[/name_f] [name_u]Wren[/name_u]
[name_f]Golda[/name_f] [name_u]Vale[/name_u]

I think [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] is absolutely adorable! [name_f]Marigold[/name_f] as a longer, more formal name is really cute but [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] could definitely stand on its own, in my opinion. I know [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] might be considered “out there” but I think it is a name that will grow with your child.

[name_f]Goldie[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u] is an adorable combo too.

[name_u]Love[/name_u] [name_f]Gillian[/name_f] [name_u]West[/name_u]! [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] can certainly stand on her own as well. Have you tested out any names that mean gold?
I.e. [name_f]Aurelia[/name_f] “[name_f]Goldie[/name_f]” [name_u]West[/name_u]? Perhaps?