First name tie-breaker + MN help

Girl Names
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I am back and forth between [name_u]Shea[/name_u] & [name_f]Shayla[/name_f] for my second daughter.

I like [name_u]Shea[/name_u] because it’s Irish and because it feels a little more sophisticated, but I can’t find a middle name I really like with it.

I like how feminine/pretty [name_f]Shayla[/name_f] is, which would also match with my older daughter’s name. And, I’m having an easier time with middle names because I can use some of the short and sweet options like [name_f]Joy[/name_f] or [name_f]Rose[/name_f].

Any opinions between those two, or ideas on middle names for [name_u]Shea[/name_u] would be much appreciated!

2

I prefer [name_u]Shea[/name_u] because it’s more sophisticated and there are so many other names that sound like [name_f]Shayla[/name_f]. [name_u]Shea[/name_u] would really set her apart. [name_u]Shea[/name_u] is on my favorites list and my middle names to go with it are really limited… it’s a tough one for me:

[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Virginia[/name_f] (family name)
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Eliza[/name_f] (another family name)

3

I like [name_u]Shea[/name_u] more than [name_f]Shayla[/name_f].

I think a longer name would go with [name_u]Shea[/name_u]. Something similarly sophisticated too.

What about…
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Arabella[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Arianna[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Camille[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Violetta[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Rosalind[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Emmeline[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Vivienne[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Tatiana[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Cordelia[/name_f]

The only shorter name I think is lovely with [name_u]Shea[/name_u] is [name_f]Rose[/name_f]. [name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Rose[/name_f] just sound so mysterious and lively.

4

I like [name_u]Shea[/name_u] better with a longer mn. [name_m]How[/name_m] about [name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Eleanor[/name_f] or [name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Marianne[/name_f]?

5

I prefer [name_u]Shea[/name_u]. It’s more wearable at any age.

[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Victoria[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Mariah[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Caroline[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Delilah[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_u]Emory[/name_u]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Gabrielle[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Honora[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Madeleine[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Josephine[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Antonia[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Isobel[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Gwendolyn[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Guinevere[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Alison[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Linnea[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Penelope[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Miranda[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Michelle[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Vivienne[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f]

6

I prefer [name_u]Shea[/name_u].

7

Thank you all for your opinions & suggestions! I think I was leaning [name_u]Shea[/name_u] also, just so stuck on a good middle name. I like these ideas:

[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Caroline[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Eleanor[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Rose[/name_f] (you’re right, this short middle name actually works!)
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Rosalind[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Victoria[/name_f]

Any thoughts on [name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Magnolia[/name_f]? Though, my husband will probably never go for that (even though he really likes nature names).

8

I prefer [name_u]Shea[/name_u]. Middle name suggestions are:
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Rebecca[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Lavender[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Frances[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Rhiannon[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Narcissa[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Diana[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Eliza[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Arielle[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Jessica[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Bryony[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Ambrosia[/name_f]
[name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Cassandra[/name_f]

9

I like [name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Magnolia[/name_f]. I would run it by your partner. It sounds lovely, fresh and innocent to me.

All of the other suggestions you picked out are great too. I don’t think you need to worry about [name_u]Shea[/name_u]. She seems to have many beautiful middle name options after all.

10

Oh my, [name_u]Shea[/name_u] [name_f]Magnolia[/name_f] is simply stunning! Definitely run that one by the husband! I prefer [name_u]Shea[/name_u] over [name_f]Shayla[/name_f]. I had a student [name_u]Shea[/name_u] in my after school program this year, she is entering 5th grade. Definitely the only one I’ve ever met, but it’s such a lovely name :slight_smile: I love the suggestions of a longer mn with [name_u]Shea[/name_u], sounds very elegant.