Thoughts on the following names:
[name_f]Arielle[/name_f] (pronounced R-e- elle)
[name_f]Arianna[/name_f]
Avrielle
[name_f]Olivia[/name_f]
[name_f]Giavanna[/name_f]
[name_u]Armani[/name_u]
Pros and cons? Why do you love or hate the names?
Suggestions? [name_u]Baby[/name_u] coming in a week!
Sibling [name_m]Wesley[/name_m] [name_u]Neil[/name_u] last name Fewer.
Beautiful names!
My favorites are [name_f]Arielle[/name_f] and [name_f]Olivia[/name_f]. [name_f]Arielle[/name_f] feels like a perfect sibling name for [name_m]Wesley[/name_m], and [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] is undeniably beautiful. I don’t know if popularity would be a factor for you, but I would stay away from [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] if you’d rather use a more uncommon name.
[name_f]Giavanna[/name_f] would easily be my favorite, but with the [name_f]Giovanna[/name_f] spelling. I’ve never seen it spelled with the first “a,” and I think this takes away from its distinct Italian charm. If you’re a nickname person, [name_f]Giavanna[/name_f] (or [name_f]Giovanna[/name_f]) has plenty ([name_f]Gia[/name_f], [name_f]Gigi[/name_f], [name_f]Ivy[/name_f], [name_f]Vanna[/name_f], [name_f]Via[/name_f], [name_f]Anna[/name_f]). I know this would be a plus for me, I love nicknames!
I dislike the -iana or -ianna endings, but that’s more of my personal taste than a reflection on the names themselves. However, I live in the US, and [name_f]Arianna[/name_f] feels the tiniest bit dated to me. Avrielle is beautiful, but maybe a little too unfamiliar next to [name_m]Wesley[/name_m]? And [name_u]Armani[/name_u] feels very tied to [name_m]Giorgio[/name_m] [name_u]Armani[/name_u], enough that people will think of the brand before the name (in the vein of [name_f]Mercedes[/name_f] or [name_f]Alexa[/name_f]).
[name_f]Arielle[/name_f] -love the bright, mystical feel of it!
[name_f]Arianna[/name_f] -i like the way it feels trendy and modern but also really well established
Avrielle- I like the v sounds- it’s a distinctive and interesting name
[name_f]Olivia[/name_f]-nice enough but popular and not as exciting as your other names
[name_f]Giavanna[/name_f]- it’s pretty and distinct but I like the [name_f]Giovanna[/name_f] spelling slightly more
[name_u]Armani[/name_u]- agree with pp it’s very tied to the brand. Maybe Amarni or [name_f]Marnie[/name_f]?
I really like [name_f]Arielle[/name_f] and Avrielle
Good insight. Thank you.
I really like [name_f]Arianna[/name_f] and [name_f]Arielle[/name_f], though the latter does somewhat remind me of [name_u]Ariel[/name_u] from Disney. Avrielle is pretty, but I feel like it will often get confused with [name_f]Arielle[/name_f]. [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] has been UK #1 for several years, so it seems a lot more plain than the others. I prefer the spelling [name_f]Giovanna[/name_f], but I’m not particularly fond of this name. [name_u]Armani[/name_u] seems kinda tacky, like you named the child after the brand.
[name_f]Arielle[/name_f] - Oh I love [name_f]Arielle[/name_f]! It’s such an underused, beautiful choice. I do slightly prefer [name_f]Ariella[/name_f], but [name_f]Arielle[/name_f] is just as lovely. There might be some pronunciation issues, as with any “[name_u]Ari[/name_u]-” name, ([name_f]AIR[/name_f]-ee v AR-ee) but I feel like that is a minor issue, imo.
[name_f]Arianna[/name_f] - I really like [name_f]Arianna[/name_f] as well! It’s a little on the frilly side (as are most of these choices!) but it’s still soft enough to be easily wearable. I prefer this spelling & pronunciation to [name_f]Ariana[/name_f], personally. [name_f]Arianna[/name_f] is a beautiful option, but it’s kind of popular, and I know that does bother a lot of people (though I doubt it’s a problem for you, as [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] is #2 currently, and has been in the top 10 since the early 2000s). However, a bonus is that [name_f]Arianna[/name_f] is slipping down the charts, and will likely fall out of the top 100 soon. I would however be cautious as I’ve heard [name_f]Arianna[/name_f] and [name_f]Ariana[/name_f] used interchangeably, so if there’s a specific pronunciation you want, I would likely steer clear.
Avrielle - Avrielle is stunning! I’ve never seen it before, but I love it! It’s a little frillier than [name_f]Arielle[/name_f] imo, but I do really like it. I assume it’s pronounced [name_m]AH[/name_m]-vree-elle? It’s truly beautiful, and honestly may be tied with [name_f]Arielle[/name_f] for my favourite from your list!
[name_f]Olivia[/name_f] - I like [name_f]Olivia[/name_f], but it does feel a little tired to me. I know it’s currently popular, but honestly I’ve never met one under age 5. It’s not a bad thing by any means, and it’s still a lovely name, but I’ve removed it from my own list because I hear it a lot on the 6-18 age bracket.
[name_f]Giavanna[/name_f] - I love [name_f]Giavanna[/name_f]/[name_f]Giovanna[/name_f], it’s stunning. I often hesitate on it because I’m not Italian myself and feel like it (and my other favourite, [name_f]Gianna[/name_f]) would be a little jarring on a child with no Italian heritage (despite [name_f]Gianna[/name_f] being in the top 100). I’m also torn on the spelling, I do prefer [name_f]Giavanna[/name_f] because it lends itself to the nn [name_f]Gia[/name_f] much easier, however, [name_f]Giavanna[/name_f] was the spelling heard/seen on Toddlers and Tiaras (twin sister of Alycesaundra), which I know a lot of people find off-putting.
[name_u]Armani[/name_u] - My least favourite of your options - [name_u]Armani[/name_u] just feels very bleh to me, and more like a product placement than a name (I feel the same about [name_f]Chanel[/name_f] usually too). There’s nothing inherently wrong with it, of course, I’m just really not a fan and think you have so many beautiful options to choose from.
Here’s some other names you may like! I went through the SSA data and looked for names with similar spellings and sounds! I put their 2018 rank in brackets, in case that’s important to you.
[name_f]Isabella[/name_f] (#4)
[name_f]Camila[/name_f] (#18)
[name_f]Emilia[/name_f] (#58)
[name_f]Gabriella[/name_f] (#70)
[name_f]Gianna[/name_f] (#80)
[name_f]Brielle[/name_f] (#99)
[name_f]Natalia[/name_f] (#114)
[name_f]Arabella[/name_f] (#174)
[name_f]Julianna[/name_f] (#237)
[name_f]Alessandra[/name_f] (#324)
[name_f]Avianna[/name_f] (#402)
[name_f]Adrianna[/name_f] (#414)
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f] (#422)
[name_f]Elianna[/name_f] (#494)
[name_f]Alessia[/name_f] (#580)
[name_f]Milana[/name_f] (#748)
[name_f]Aubriella[/name_f] (#758)
[name_f]Lilianna[/name_f] (#802)
[name_f]Aubrielle[/name_f] (#806)
[name_f]Ellianna[/name_f] (#870)
Avielle (N/A)
[name_f]Aubrianna[/name_f] (N/A)
[name_f]Audrianna[/name_f] (N/A)
Aliannah (N/A)
[name_f]Giulianna[/name_f] (N/A)
[name_f]Jordanna[/name_f] (N/A)
[name_f]Vivianna[/name_f] (N/A)
[name_f]Arielle[/name_f] - Really like this! It’s a sweet name. I don’t think the [name_u]Ariel[/name_u] association is bad, it’s a nice movie and because of it [name_f]Arielle[/name_f] always makes me think of the beach.
[name_f]Arianna[/name_f] - [name_f]Lovely[/name_f] choice, maybe my favorite on your list. Feminine, modern and cute. I’d spell it [name_f]Ariana[/name_f], I feel like that’s how most people would be inclined to spell it because of [name_f]Ariana[/name_f] [name_f]Grande[/name_f].
Avrielle - Not bad, but not as pretty as others on your list.
[name_f]Olivia[/name_f] - Not a fan. It sounds nice, but I’m quite tired of meeting Olivias.
[name_f]Giavanna[/name_f] - I prefer the [name_f]Giovanna[/name_f] spelling, but I like the name! [name_m]Gio[/name_m] or [name_f]Gia[/name_f] are fun nicknames.
[name_u]Armani[/name_u] - [name_m]Brand[/name_m] names feel a bit tacky to me
[name_f]Angeline[/name_f]
[name_f]Anneliese[/name_f]
[name_f]Annabelle[/name_f]
[name_f]Amelie[/name_f]
[name_f]Athena[/name_f]
[name_f]Adelaide[/name_f]
[name_f]Aveline[/name_f]
[name_f]Aviana[/name_f]
[name_f]Arabella[/name_f]
[name_f]Adele[/name_f]
[name_f]Adela[/name_f]
[name_f]Belle[/name_f]
[name_f]Blythe[/name_f]
[name_f]Briar[/name_f]
[name_f]Caroline[/name_f]
[name_f]Callie[/name_f]
[name_f]Celeste[/name_f]
[name_f]Cecilia[/name_f]
[name_u]Cassidy[/name_u]
[name_f]Delilah[/name_f]
[name_f]Daisy[/name_f]
[name_f]Delphine[/name_f]
[name_u]Eloise[/name_u]
[name_f]Elodie[/name_f]
[name_f]Elowen[/name_f]
[name_f]Eliza[/name_f]
[name_f]Estelle[/name_f]
[name_f]Emmeline[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f]
[name_u]Ever[/name_u]
[name_f]Evangeline[/name_f]
[name_f]Felicity[/name_f]
[name_f]Francesca[/name_f]
[name_f]Faye[/name_f]
[name_f]Fiona[/name_f]
[name_f]Georgia[/name_f]
[name_f]Georgiana[/name_f]
[name_f]Genevieve[/name_f]
[name_u]Harley[/name_u]
[name_f]Harlow[/name_f]
[name_f]Helena[/name_f]
[name_f]Indie[/name_f]
[name_f]Isadora[/name_f]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f]
[name_u]Juniper[/name_u]
[name_f]Josephine[/name_f]
[name_f]Juliette[/name_f]
[name_f]Joanna[/name_f]
[name_f]Liv[/name_f]
[name_f]Louisa[/name_f]
[name_f]Louella[/name_f]
[name_f]Lola[/name_f]
[name_f]Laurel[/name_f]
[name_f]Lainey[/name_f]
[name_f]Leonora[/name_f]
[name_f]Mae[/name_f]
[name_f]Mirabelle[/name_f]
[name_f]Magnolia[/name_f]
[name_f]Mallory[/name_f]
[name_f]Marigold[/name_f]
[name_f]Margot[/name_f]
[name_u]Marlowe[/name_u]
[name_f]Meadow[/name_f]
[name_f]Mira[/name_f]
[name_f]Myra[/name_f] (mai-rah)
[name_f]Maura[/name_f]
[name_f]Mercy[/name_f]
[name_f]Molly[/name_f]
[name_f]Millie[/name_f]
[name_u]Monroe[/name_u]
[name_f]Noelle[/name_f]
[name_f]Noemi[/name_f]
[name_f]Olive[/name_f]
[name_f]Ophelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Olympia[/name_f]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f]
[name_f]Rhea[/name_f]
[name_f]Raina[/name_f]
[name_f]Rosalie[/name_f]
[name_f]Rosabelle[/name_f]
[name_f]Rosemary[/name_f]
[name_f]Ramona[/name_f]
[name_f]Seraphine[/name_f]
[name_f]Sylvie[/name_f]
[name_f]Tess[/name_f]
[name_f]Tessa[/name_f]
[name_f]Thalia[/name_f]
[name_f]Thea[/name_f]
[name_f]Tamara[/name_f]
[name_f]Veronica[/name_f]
[name_f]Verity[/name_f]
[name_u]Valentine[/name_u]
[name_f]Valentina[/name_f]
[name_f]Viola[/name_f]
[name_f]Zara[/name_f]
[name_f]Arielle[/name_f]- very beautiful I like it a lot, although it seems a little grand next to [name_m]Wesley[/name_m]. Would still work though.
[name_f]Arianna[/name_f]- my favorite from your list with brother [name_m]Wesley[/name_m]. Has the same style, feel, and they are both very recognizable names while not being super popular. [name_f]Arianna[/name_f] itself is a beautiful name and easy to spell and pronounce.
Avrielle- I’ve never seen this name before and mistook it for a different spelling of [name_f]Avril[/name_f]
[name_f]Olivia[/name_f]- pretty and goes well with [name_m]Wesley[/name_m] but so common
[name_f]Giavanna[/name_f]- I’ve never seen this spelling and would stick with [name_f]Giovanna[/name_f] (or maybe you would like [name_f]Gianna[/name_f]?)
[name_u]Armani[/name_u]- I think of the brand before considering it a name and it looks very out of place next to [name_m]Wesley[/name_m]
[name_f]Arielle[/name_f] is my favorite. It is grounded but underused and seems versatile enough to suit a range of personalities. I think it works nicely with the brother name.
Thank you. I agree. [name_f]Giavanna[/name_f] is out. Not Italian and like others better. [name_u]Armani[/name_u] is out. I’m not into designer brands and I didn’t think about that when I saw the name but now it’s obvious. I don’t want too popular. Husband loves [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] name but I like more unique. So much to consider.
I greatly appreciate the feedback.
I love [name_f]Arielle[/name_f] and that spelling. ( are-e-[name_f]Elle[/name_f]) not in love with air-e-[name_f]Elle[/name_f] which I’m sure will be often. Not ideal it reminds people of Disney but not a deal breaker for me. Husband doesn’t like its Disney [name_u]Ariel[/name_u] although he likes the movie.
[name_f]Ariana[/name_f] or [name_f]Arianna[/name_f] - maybe too trendy. Like sound Are-e-ahna
I know someone named Avrielle and loved the name when I heard it years ago. Pronounced [name_u]Avery[/name_u]- [name_f]Elle[/name_f]. Like [name_f]Danielle[/name_f] ( my middle name).
Middle names ? Family names could include [name_u]June[/name_u] or [name_f]Sue[/name_f] . Fewer as a last name makes it harder.
Thank you!