Okay, awhile back I thought we had decided on [name]Georgia[/name]… But now, the name [name]Ember[/name] is really fighting for the number one place. We are now due in two weeks and would like to be decided before those contractions start!
[name]Georgia[/name] I still love, but I don’t know, maybe its the winter weather we’ve been having, but [name]Ember[/name] invokes such a lovely image for me of that a burning, cozy, fiery but not flashy warmth.
My question is … Does [name]Ember[/name] pass the “resume test” ? You know, looks serious and professional enough to land someone a job. I know it’s an uncommon name, but being so close to popular names like [name]Emma[/name] and [name]Amber[/name], I think it does.
So what do you namers think? [name]Do[/name] you prefer one over the other? Why?
i [name]LOVE[/name] georgia and the flexibility it gives a child through nicknames. i also love the way the formal “[name]Georgia[/name]” will look on a business card some day. it’s a name i’d take seriously–and hire–or select as my lawyer or doctor or other position of trust.
ember seems weird to me. sorry. it would cause me pause on a resume. i know that’s not what you want to hear–but i assume when berries ask they want the truth.
my sense is that the members of this forum tend a little younger and a little artier–so they may love ember. depending on where you live and your community, ember may work just fine in your milieu.
don’t mean to be discouraging; but i understand all of our desires to give our children names which will be assets to them.
Yeah, I definitely agree with that… [name]Georgia[/name] is a lovely, solid name, and it is the name I have liked since week one. Now months later, I am hesitant I guess and I can’t explain why.
i understand the situation. as members of this forum know, i went into a similar spin when expecting my daughter. i wonder if it’s hormones or lack of sleep or what---- but i’m so very happy hubby and i went with a name we hope will grow with her–[name]Eliza[/name]. it’s been a good fit so far.
I prefer [name]Ember[/name] to [name]Georgia[/name] myself. I wouldn’t worry too much about resumes. In 20-25 years, [name]Ember[/name] won’t feel strange at all. I think it’s a great name for a winter baby. [name]Georgia[/name] feels so stuffy to me. Although I do have to share that I just asked my boyfriend which he liked and he said “is she naming a baby or a dragon?” He’s a big nerd though, and apparently [name]Ember[/name] is the name of a dragon from Dungeons & Dragons. I still prefer [name]Ember[/name].
I have to give it to [name]Georgia[/name]. [name]Unique[/name] - at least in the U.S. - without being strange, spunky nicknames, evocative, wonderful namesake in [name]Georgia[/name] O’[name]Keeffe[/name], about 1,204 songs with the name [name]Georgia[/name] in the title, etc. [name]Ember[/name] obviously makes me think of fire, which, although beautiful when contained, can be utterly destructive and deadly when let loose. Not the best associations for a child or grown-up, I think.
Because the style of the two names is very different, I’d take into consideration your overall naming style. If little [name]Georgia[/name]/[name]Ember[/name] is going to have sisters or brothers down the road, are they more likely to have classic names or more unusual names? These two winding up in a sibset would seem weird to me, even though I don’t see anything wrong with either on its own.
I don’t think [name]Ember[/name] is horrible, but in my opinion it doesn’t even hold a candle to [name]Georgia[/name]. To me [name]Georgia[/name] is classic and strong, while [name]Ember[/name] just pales in comparison. I would say that if you’ve loved the name [name]Georgia[/name] for a while, go with that. [name]Ember[/name] may just be a passing phase and you may eventually regret using it.
[name]Ember[/name] is OK, I think the [name]Em[/name] part keeps it grounded. With that said, and with my name nerd cap on, I don’t see it as a ‘real name’. [name]Georgia[/name] is lovely on the other hand. [name]Georgia[/name] [name]Ember[/name] isn’t a great combo, but if you can’t get [name]Ember[/name] off your mind, it would make a cool, word name middle name.
The little girl next door to me was named Cinder. not sure of spelling. This gives off similar connotations.
I [name]LOVE[/name] [name]Ember[/name], its been on and off my list for a while. [name]Georgia[/name] is ok, I don’t know why I can’t really love it, but I really really like the nn [name]Gia[/name]!
[name]Ember[/name] is not terrible, but I strongly agree with the sentiments that it doesn’t hold a candle to [name]Georgia[/name]. [name]Georgia[/name] is a fabulous name, imo. What about [name]Ember[/name] as the middle name?
Editing to add: I also think that when people hear the name [name]Ember[/name], they will think they heard [name]Amber[/name]. I think using [name]Ember[/name] will result in frequently needing to clarify and correct her name.
Well I would stick with [name]Georgia[/name]. I think that [name]Georgia[/name] is a standout name and if you want something in the middle to remind you of [name]Winter[/name] then you may like [name]Georgia[/name] [name]Winter[/name], [name]Georgia[/name] [name]Snow[/name], [name]Georgia[/name] [name]Starr[/name], [name]Georgia[/name] [name]Scarlett[/name] (reminds you of the embers of a fire).
[name]Georgia[/name] is OK but never been a fan, it sounds rough and husky “george-uh”
I love nature names so I’m biased toward [name]Ember[/name]. I don’t relate it to [name]Amber[/name], . It’s no so out there and I doubt it’d be confused with [name]Amber[/name] because [name]Em[/name]- names are so popular for both genders. It’s unisex so if you’re thinking about a resume you may want a girly mn or if you like androgyny then a unisex mn
However, since baby will be here this month you’ll have an [name]Ember[/name] born in [name]December[/name]. It may look like a lack of imagination or people may think you’re just a funny/kooky couple
I love, love the name [name]Georgia[/name]. It is solid yet feminine, with lots of nickname options that she can decide on as she grows up. Unfortunately, while the name [name]Ember[/name] is fun, I just don’t see it passing the resume test. Sorry!
I love love love the name [name]Georgia[/name]. Its on my list as well. I cant really explain what I love about it so much, but I love all the nickname possibilities, and just how elegant it sounds to me. [name]Ember[/name] is pretty too though, so I can see why you’re struggling. Go with what feels right to you. You’ve loved [name]Georgia[/name] for so long, does [name]Ember[/name] really measure up? But then again, it is very easy to fall out of love with a name, so if [name]Georgia[/name] just doesnt feel right to you anymore, it probably isnt. [name]Don[/name]'t stress, just take a little while to think about it, and go with what you love, and think will fit your daughter the best. [name]Ive[/name] heard of some people waiting until they give birth to decide on a name, so they can see what name fits most. If youre comfortable doing that, maybe you should take both names to the hospital, and make the final decision after your little one is born. (: Good luck in choosing a name. [name]Hope[/name] I helped some.
I love the name [name]Georgia[/name], it’s an awesome name; has many great namesakes and nicknames, a good history. It’s feminine and strong. I’d stick with that if that is the name you’ve loved since the beginning.
[name]Ember[/name] is okay, but I think it’d get confused with [name]Amber[/name] since it sounds so similar. Might be better to use as a middle name.
I [name]LOVE[/name] [name]Ember[/name]. I think that it is unique, but not weird. Warm and fiery. I would totally go with it. As far as resumes, in 20 years when she needs one- [name]Ember[/name] will totally not be that different.
I really prefer [name]Georgia[/name] over [name]Ember[/name] which sounds like [name]Amber[/name] to me. [name]Amber[/name] is not a favorite of mine as it feels very dated & in the [name]Heather[/name] category. I don’t think [name]Ember[/name] is too weird I just think [name]Georgia[/name] is a classier choice.
He’s a big nerd though, and apparently [name]Ember[/name] is the name of a dragon from Dungeons & Dragons. I still prefer [name]Ember[/name].