See the results of this poll: Revelle Anae
Respondents: 64 (This poll is closed)
- Love : 4 (6%)
- Like : 6 (9%)
- Will grow on me : 23 (36%)
- Hate: 31 (48%)
I chose ‘will grow on me’ after reading your explanation - it obviously has a lot of meaning to you and has been thought about a lot. Personally, it’s not a name I would choose as I just felt awkward trying to say it out loud - the emphasis on Rev-[name_f]ELLE[/name_f] with the Anae just didn’t feel natural. I also would have the same reservations as you re. made up names.
It’s a push but I think I’d almost say [name_f]Revel[/name_f] in itself is a better sounding name, although possibly a bit masculine. If it were me, and to keep with the meanings I’d go for the name Anae [name_f]Revel[/name_f] - I think it’s different and quirky, but Anae doesn’t have the same made up sound and feels more ‘legitimate.’ That way you could also keep the cute nn Revvy.
Other names with the meaning grace or similar style…
[name_f]Anja[/name_f]
[name_f]Anna[/name_f]
[name_f]Anika[/name_f]
Ultimately you have to choose a name that feels right for you and you both love! Congratulations on the new addition to your family!
I wouldn’t have questioned [name_f]Zaila[/name_f] [name_f]Jewel[/name_f]. It’s not my style, but I wouldn’t have considered it odd. Revelle feels very awkward to say outloud, it sounds a bit like a perfume name to me, and does look like you jumped on that trendy bandwagon, the one where people add the -le to names to make them look more feminine. [name_f]Revel[/name_f], pronounced the way the word is said, would be okay. I’m not a fan of Anae, but at least I can see where you got it from. I also think [name_f]Revel[/name_f] Anae flows better than Revelle Anae.
I think there are a lot of pretty Hebrew names out there with nice meanings:
[name_f]Zariah[/name_f] (“princess, to blossom”)
[name_f]Ozara[/name_f] (“treasure”)
[name_f]Shaina[/name_f] (“beautiful”)
[name_f]Anissa[/name_f] (“grace” related to Anae)
[name_f]Neima[/name_f] (“strong”)
[name_f]Shira[/name_f] (“my song”)
[name_f]Riva[/name_f] (“maiden”)
I think any of these with [name_f]Revel[/name_f] as a middle name would be great (sorry, I do like [name_f]Revel[/name_f] more in the middle). Finally, what about pairing any of these with [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f]? It means “pledged to God” which would be a bonus for you I think? You would have a lovely Hebrew name and still get the sounds you like without being on that “trendy” cart. [name_f]Shira[/name_f] [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f] is my favorite.
Ultimately, you have to choose what feels right. If Revelle Anae doesn’t feel right, but it’s all you can come up with, consider other names. If it does feel right but you feel like it will sound silly to others, well, screw the others (even me). She definitely won’t be the one with the weirdest name at school. It’s hard to choose a name even when the birth is uncomplicated. Go with your gut!
Have you considered [name_f]Reverie[/name_f] as an alternative to Revelle? It would also give you the nickname Rev or Revvy.
I love Zayla [name_f]Jewel[/name_f] or [name_f]Zaila[/name_f] [name_f]Jewel[/name_f]. But I understand if you can’t feel the same way you once did about those names.
Obviously Revelle Anae is very meaningful to you… but I think it’s going to make life difficult for her. [name_m]How[/name_m] about the suggestion of [name_f]Reverie[/name_f]? Much more wearable, I think. [name_f]Reverie[/name_f] Anae or Anae [name_f]Reverie[/name_f] are lovely.
Definitely prefer zayla jewel - gorgeous name!
I think placing emphasis on a certain part of the name will see it mispronounced a lot
If you did name her Revelle Anae, it would grow on me. I would ask you about the meaning, you’d tell me about it, and I’d say ‘that’s beautiful.’ Revvy she would be.
If you named her [name_f]Revel[/name_f] Anae, I’d say and think the same thing.
Some other suggestions if you’d want to swap Revelle/[name_f]Revel[/name_f] for another Hebrew name like your older daughters…
Ness / [name_f]Nessia[/name_f] - [name_f]Miracle[/name_f] / G-d’s miracle
[name_f]Ora[/name_f]/ [name_f]Orli[/name_f] - [name_m]Light[/name_m]/ my light
[name_m]Simcha[/name_m] [name_f]Simmi[/name_f] - Happiness
[name_f]Tehila[/name_f] - Psalm
[name_f]Keren[/name_f] - [name_u]Ray[/name_u] of light
Hodaya (ho-da-YA) - thanks to G-d
I like [name_f]Ora[/name_f] Anae or [name_f]Orli[/name_f] Anae.
Congrats on your miracle baby #4!
I much prefer Revelle Anae to [name_f]Zaila[/name_f] [name_f]Jewel[/name_f], especially since it sounds like you and your husband have already started calling her nicknames for Revelle.
I’m really shocked by all the hate this name is getting in the poll! I knew how to pronounce it right when I saw it, so I wouldn’t worry about that. I’m not really one for out-there or revised names, but this has an unbelievably beautiful sound and if nameberry has taught me one thing it’s not to assume a name is made up without knowing the history of it. With that in mind, if I met a little Revelle Anae, I would say “Wow, that is beautiful – really really beautiful!” (and I would truly mean it).
[name_m]Don[/name_m]'t overthink it. It’s lovely. Congratulations on your precious baby girl!