HELP! Baby due in a week—still not sure of name!

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OK… I have been on here many times before… And I’ve had great advice.

Our baby #7 is due in one :index_pointing_up:t4: week, and we still have not settled on a name… I think that is partly because we don’t know if it is a boy or girl… This baby is a surprise! There are a lot of things going on here (opinions of older children, needing to match others names, etc).

We have never waited to find out the sex of the baby, and I find it is very unsettling! Ha ha ha. I have always wanted to try to wait, but never had the strength to do so during the 20 week scan. :slight_smile: My older children really wanted to wait this time, though, and I thought I would indulge them. What I did not count on was not having a girl name and a boy name ready! I definitely have choices… And I was just going to see what people would vote for and why… So let me explain.

First of all, the opinions. Some of my children like one name, some of them like the other. And—we have a family member close to us who has made a comment that sort of makes it hard for me to go on with one of the names I really loved… And, that, keeps getting made. :sweat_smile:

The second thing to consider is that I really want to match the vibe and theme of the other children… So that can be challenging by the time you get to number 7. :sweat_smile:

Our first 6 are:
:ribbon: Amaré Elyse (Amma-Rae)
:billed_cap: Job Marcellus
:ribbon: Sélah Carys
:billed_cap: Boaz Apollos
:billed_cap: Shiloh Moses
:ribbon: Noémi Hesed

The girls all have a name with an accent on the first E, and their middle names are five letters as well. Also, they each have a name that means Love, whether it is in the first or middle name.

The boys all have a long O in the first name, and the middle name ends with an S. Also, they are legacy names… Named after great men of God in the Bible, or great men in our lives. And, all their nicknames have a Cute element… We call them Joby, Bo, and Shi.

The last thing to consider is, of course, my husband! We go back-and-forth giving the other a great nod… Much of the time we agree on the name, but we may like one more than the other… For our last baby, he really gave into both of the names that I loved… And so I would like to give him back the favor. His first name choice however, is a little bit close to our first two boys: Jabez (Jay-Bez). We have a Job and a Boaz. So I am wondering if it just sounds too close to also have a Jabez. It is a super cute and jazzy name, however… And he has a very good reason for loving it, so I don’t really want to push my first name choice too hard.

My vote was for Tekoa … It matches the theme for the boys with the long O, and it has a cute nickname (Koa). It also means trumpet, which reminds me of my late mother… Who loved to play the trumpet. Tekoa is a place name, not necessarily a legacy… But… So is Shiloh. So maybe it works.

Kephas (Kay-fus)—it’s definitely the middle name… I don’t know if it will be the second or third middle name, but we both love it. It is the Aramic form of Peter… And we love his legacy and faith in the Bible. I’d also matches the boys middle names with the S.

For the girls, we both have loved Jael…we want to say it with a J sound like this: Jay-Elle. But, my husband does not want to change the spelling… He likes the original spellings for words… And names. However, many people pronounce this with a Y, as it is originally in Hebrew (Ya’el) and that is beautiful… But it doesn’t necessarily fit the other girls names, in my opinion. Also, Many will end up saying “jail.” Kind of kills me… And I’ve tried thinking of an accent mark or some other type of way to make people say it the way we are hoping (Jaél or Jaël) —But I am not sure anything would work.

The last girl name that I have loved for a very long time is Hadassah… And the middle name that I feel like goes with that so beautifully is Love. Just a sample and plain love. I feel like it would go beautifully with our youngest, who is Noémi. We call her Emi (emmy) And we would probably call a Hadassah … Haddie.… I just think that is so cute. :smiling_face_with_three_hearts: Lastly, we like Salomé—the name of peace & well-being… And because of a healing that happened during this pregnancy, we kind of got attached to it. But I don’t know if it’s too much.

Still, it is hard to let go of my first choice of Jael Agape!

So the last point… Is if I should have these baby names be two names or three names… In case this is our last baby… Which is a possibility due to my age… I am hesitant to let go of any of the names I love, ha ha.

So here is the vote: :ballot_box_with_ballot:

For the :billed_cap:: (maybe will call him Koa if Tekoa is in there) —

Jabez Tekoa Kephas
OR
Tekoa Jabez Kephas
OR
Tekoa Kephas
OR
Jabez Kephas

For the :ribbon:: (will call her Haddie if Hadassah is in there)—

Jaél Agape
OR
Hadassah Salomé
OR
Hadassah Love
OR
Hadassah Salomé Love

So what’s your vote :ballot_box_with_ballot: & why? Help a 39 week pregnant mama out. :slight_smile:

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Somehow I completely missed that you were expecting baby #7[name_f][/name_f]! Congratulations!

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I’ve always absolutely adored your kiddos’ names. So beautiful, special, and meaningful. I can see how difficult it is to not feel like any name is quite right this time around.

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Regarding your current options, I’d go with [name_f]Hadassah[/name_f] [name_f]Salomé[/name_f] [name_f]Love[/name_f][name_f][/name_f] and [name_m]Tekoa[/name_m] [name_m]Jabez[/name_m] Kephas.

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[name_f]Jael[/name_f] Agapé is gorgeous, but the muddled pronunciation of [name_f]Jael[/name_f] puts me off of it. It just doesn’t quite seem like The Name, with the issue of pronunciation, and that it doesn’t go as well with your current children’s names. I would hesitate to go with this option unless you truly wouldn’t mind the idea of correcting people about her name constantly, forever. Especially without altering the spelling somehow to make it more phonetic. The pros just don’t seem to outweigh the cons here.

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Likewise, I love, love, love [name_m]Jabez[/name_m], and I don’t think that sibling sets should be the most important aspect of naming a child. However, with [name_m]Job[/name_m] and [name_m]Boaz[/name_m], I don’t think it’s the best name for your family. The sounds are distinct enough with [name_m]Job[/name_m] and [name_m]Jabez[/name_m], but [name_m]Boaz[/name_m] and [name_m]Jabez[/name_m] already seem too close to comfort, much less adding in Job’s name to the mix. I completely understand wanting to give your husband the reigns with this name, but again, [name_m]Jabez[/name_m] wouldn’t be my vote.

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Would you be open to considering a name other than [name_m]Jabez[/name_m] or [name_m]Tekoa[/name_m]? Maybe a different name your husband likes?

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If not, I do adore [name_m]Tekoa[/name_m] for you. It matches your boys’ names without being too similar, has a connection to your mother, and while it’s not the best[name_f][/name_f] Biblical reference in comparison to some other names, it’s certainly not a negative one! [name_m]Tekoa[/name_m] [name_m]Jabez[/name_m] Kephas sort of seems like the best of both worlds right now. The sound is unique unto itself while still working wonderfully for your family, it includes your beloved [name_m]Jabez[/name_m] prominently, and you still get to use Kephas.

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Besides the fact that Hadassah’s pronunciation is much more intuitive than Jael’s, it truly feels like one of those names that you would regret not using if it came down to it, and it just works better all around with what you are looking for in a name. I also love the idea of the middles of [name_f]Salomé[/name_f] and [name_f]Love[/name_f], which match your other girls, yet would still give her her own name. For a baby that might very well be your last, it makes sense to go all out!

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Best of luck naming this sweet little blessing. :heart:[name_f][/name_f] Whatever you choose will be perfect, regardless of anything else!

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Definitely [name_m]Tekoa[/name_m] Kephas or [name_m]Tekoa[/name_m] [name_m]Jabez[/name_m] Kephas for a boy

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Definitely [name_f]Hadassah[/name_f] [name_f]Love[/name_f] or [name_f]Hadassah[/name_f] [name_f]Salome[/name_f] [name_f]Love[/name_f] for a girl

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I LOVE [name_m]Tekoa[/name_m] [name_m]Jabez[/name_m] Kephas & [name_f]Hadassah[/name_f] [name_f]Love[/name_f] or [name_f]Hadassah[/name_f] [name_f]Salomé[/name_f] [name_f]Love[/name_f] for you all!
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Jabez[/name_m] is wonderful, but (for me) he sounds pretty similar to J o b & B o a z & that would mix me up. Seeing as he is a meaningful choice for you all, I’d put him in the middle spot with Kephas :yellow_heart:[name_f][/name_f] [name_f]Hadassah[/name_f] is stunning & all of your middle options are beautiful! I’d honestly just go with the double middle because.. why not :slight_smile:[name_f][/name_f] [name_m]Koa[/name_m] & [name_f]Haddie[/name_f] are both sweet nicknames too! Congratulations dear! I hope you have a joyful & peaceful last stretch of pregnancy before you get to meet your little one :heart:

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Congratulations on 7!!!

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Hands Down [name_f]Hadassah[/name_f] [name_f]Love[/name_f] & [name_m]Tekoa[/name_m] [name_m]Jabez[/name_m]

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I’m actually leaning towards [name_m]Jabez[/name_m]. You have a big family, a particular style you enjoy and naming patterns on top of that. It’s not surprising there’s some overlap. Sélah and [name_f]Shiloh[/name_f] are a little similar too. It happens. I don’t think the ‘o’ pattern will be terribly missed because the choice is anchored by much more compelling reasons.

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I’m particularly drawn to your desire to create balance with the decision making by factoring in your husband’s favourite. That would be an important consideration for me as well. I also just feel [name_m]Jabez[/name_m] complements your children’s names better than [name_m]Tekoa[/name_m] which feels a lot less familiar and more ambiguous in origin.

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What nicknames have you been thinking of? Ez or Ezi would create a greater distinction between your sons. Although [name_m]Jay[/name_m], [name_m]Jeb[/name_m], [name_f]Jez[/name_f], [name_m]Jazz[/name_m], [name_m]Jack[/name_m] (from Kephas) and so on would still work to varying degrees with [name_m]Joby[/name_m]. It might depend on how frequently you use nicknames.

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I would go for one middle name personally. This is largely personal preference and what I’m used to, but also because I think the weight of the middle name feels diluted when it is shared with other middle names.

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I also think there’s something to be said for approaching this baby’s name decision as you have all the others – although changing your approach for the circumstance is entirely reasonable. But with your first, second and third child, you probably never thought about using your other favourite names in case it’s the last baby you have. I get that you will leave behind some favourites, and being inevitable doesn’t mean it doesn’t feel sad. I just like the optimism and openness of sticking with one middle name, and seeing what happens in the future.

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I feel a lot more conflicted with your girl options. Ultimately, I want to get behind Jaél [name_f]Agape[/name_f] because it’s your very top favourite and you’re united in loving it. [name_m]Loving[/name_m] a name and it feeling right for your family are the best reasons for facing the pain and challenges of different pronunciations. You’ve probably already experienced it some degree already with Amaré and [name_m]Job[/name_m].

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A nickname might help you out in situations where you don’t want to expend the effort of teaching the pronunciation. Although you might have to get creative if you want something other than [name_m]Jae[/name_m] or [name_f]Elle[/name_f]. But if you go with this choice, she will have a small army (your family) to teach the pronunciation alongside her, and with some patience and generosity I’m sure it will be fine in the end.

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I’m wondering if Jaél is the name that’s been getting unwelcome comments by a family member? If so, you could look at it as a trial of sorts, one you could persevere through and feel stronger on the other side, or decide it’s not worth the struggle.

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[name_f]Hadassah[/name_f] is a beautiful name but one I don’t
[name_f][/name_f]think I’d use as a non-Jewish person. I know it isn’t straightforward and there are many nuanced perspectives on the topic of Jewish names and names that overlap with [name_m]Christian[/name_m] usage. But for this name, I would be on the side of appreciating without using.

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I hope this helps clarifies some things for you or gets you closer to a decision. All the best!

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For a girl, I am absolutely in love with Hadassah Salomé “Haddie”!!! :heart_eyes: She blends so well with your other children’s name – from the biblical connections, easy & cute nickname, & the accented middle name.
I do think Love flows wonderfully with Hadassah, but at the same time she doesn’t have that significance that Salomé does with the message of healing (which is sort of a form of love, in a way). Also, I feel like I remember you mentioning at some point that you had a close family member (mother or grandmother??) whose name was Sarah – Salomé is a lovely way to honor her, from Sally, a nickname for Sarah.
Jaél Agape is beautiful, but there will definitely be a lot of confusion around pronunciation. I will suggest maybe Hadassah Jaél? But then, of course, there won’t be that meaning of love/healing incorporated into the name, so it really depends on how much you want to incorporate that theme.

For a boy, I think generally Tekoa Jabez Kephas is really the best of both worlds – your husband can use the name he loves and so can you, but there’s less sound overlap in the boys’ names. Koa is a lovely nickname as well! However, I can also see the advantage of Jabez Kephas – which probably isn’t helpful but I’m super torn :joy:
Ultimately, I would say the decision here depends mainly on how much the similarity between names bothers you & your husband personally. At the end of the day, there will be very few people who say all the names in a row (ex. at school, Jabez will just be Jabez. He won’t be Jabez, brother of Job & Boaz). You & your husband would likely be the only ones who might get a little tongue twisted if trying to call all three at once. But, since you mostly call Boaz “Bo” and Job “Joby”, that sets the names apart even further imo.

As another note, I would block out the unwanted opinions/commentary of family members – easier said than done, I know, but at the end of the day, this is your baby. There is so many amazing and meaningful thoughts behind each and every one of your name options, and I know no matter what your baby will be named lovingly. And that’s really all that matters :blush:

TLDR; My final vote is for Hadassah Salomé & Jabez Kephas!! But, of course, you can’t go wrong with any of your options, they’re all stunning!

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I really like [name_m]Tekoa[/name_m]. It is a place name, but it is a legacy in honoring your mother.

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The pronunciation issues with [name_f]Jael[/name_f] are putting me off from recommending it.

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I think your family could pull off [name_f]Salome[/name_f] in the first name spot.

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I am also hesitant about using [name_f]Love[/name_f] itself as a middle name unless this will be your last child. Being the literal translation of the others feels like the last of a set.

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Hesed and [name_f]Hadassah[/name_f] are close. It isn’t that big of a deal as one is a middle name, but it is something I noticed.

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[name_f]Mabel[/name_f] might be a little too common for you but seems worth suggesting as a middle as it is 5 letters and means “lovable”. [name_f]Aziza[/name_f] means “beloved”

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[name_f]Hadassah[/name_f] [name_f]Love[/name_f] or [name_m]Tekoa[/name_m] Kephas

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:blue_heart:[name_f][/name_f]: [name_m]Tekoa[/name_m] Kephas
[name_f][/name_f]:pink_heart:[name_f][/name_f]: Jaél [name_f]Hadassah[/name_f] or Jaél [name_f]Agape[/name_f]

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I do think [name_m]Jabez[/name_m] is too similar to [name_m]Job[/name_m] and [name_m]Boaz[/name_m] :confused:[name_f][/name_f] it almost feels like a smoosh name of the two. I like the idea of just one middle name since everyone else has one middle name too.

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I think the Jaél spelling is a lot more likely to get the pronunciation you want, with the added benefit of matching your other girls’ names! Without the é, I think she would get “jail” a lot. I also think Jaél matches your kid’s names better than [name_f]Hadassah[/name_f]

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That is[name_f][/name_f] a lot to balance and consider!!

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For a boy, I find [name_m]Jabez[/name_m] is a bit close to J and B’s names for my liking, so my vote would go to [name_m]Tekoa[/name_m] [name_m]Jabez[/name_m] Kaphas. That gets you the -s middle and the legacy significance, gives your husband the name that’s important to him, and a name with an O sound that’s distinctive from his sibs.

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However, do I think [name_m]Jabez[/name_m] is totally unusable? No [name_f][/name_f]- I think that strong JAY sound helps it stand out, and since J and B go by [name_m]Joby[/name_m] and [name_m]Bo[/name_m], if you used nickname [name_m]Jay[/name_m], [name_f]Jez[/name_f], or [name_m]Jaz[/name_m], it could help it stand out more. Plus, if you could[name_f][/name_f] get creative with the nickname and do something like Bek (Jabez Tekoa), [name_m]Abe[/name_m], Ez, Jakey (Jabez Kephas), Joss…

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But ultimately, I think [name_m]Tekoa[/name_m] [name_m]Jabez[/name_m] Kephas / [name_m]Tekoa[/name_m] Kephas win for me?

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(as a sidenote, how do J and B feel about [name_m]Jabez[/name_m] being close to their names [name_f][/name_f]- might be worth asking?)

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I do love [name_f]Hadassah[/name_f] [name_f]Love[/name_f] [name_f][/name_f]- it feels so right for you [name_f][/name_f]- bold and beautiful and fits well with her sibs.

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[name_f]Jael[/name_f] [name_f]Agape[/name_f] is lovey too [name_f][/name_f]- and while I want[name_f][/name_f] to pronounce it ya-ell because I like it that way, I do think JAY-ell would be more people’s go to? though the Jail thing does put me off… Jaël might work though [name_f][/name_f]- if people are used to seeing [name_m]Noël[/name_m]?

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[name_f]Salomé[/name_f] is so pretty too [name_f][/name_f]- love the calm of it! It did join the US Top 1000 in 2024, so it doesn’t feel too[name_f][/name_f] more imo!

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[name_f]Hadassah[/name_f] [name_f]Love[/name_f] or [name_f]Hadassah[/name_f] [name_f][/name_f] [name_f]Salomé[/name_f] [name_f][/name_f] [name_f]Love[/name_f] get my vote, I think [name_f][/name_f]- probably the latter [name_f][/name_f]- then you’ve got a bit of all the elements :slight_smile:

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Ohhh, so close!

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Tekoa is super cool, love the nn Koa and I like that it would fit in with Shiloh! Jabez is lovely but now that you’ve pointed it out, I agree that Job, Boaz, and Jabez are too close for three brothers. I think Tekoa Jabez Kephas “Koa” is the perfect option!

Jael Agape is fascinating but I find it really hard to say Jay-Elle and I think it will be misheard as Jail by quite a lot of people unfamiliar with the Bible character. Love Hadassah and Haddie for you, and agree that Emi and Haddie are the absolute cutest together! My vote as they are would go for Hadassah Love, but love the idea of Hadassah Agape Jael or Hadassah Jael Agape if you’re open to that as a potential option! I think Hadassah Jael Agape makes the transition between Hadassah and Agape easier, and that would give you the 5 letter middle AND then “love” meaning you are looking for?

Good luck! Can’t wait to hear what baby’s name will be :heart:

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I like both [name_m]Jabez[/name_m] and [name_m]Tekoa[/name_m] for you, but I can see the pros and cons of either. I agree that [name_m]Jabez[/name_m] is similar to both J0b and B0az, and I would worry about mixing them up if you’re calling everyone. then again, with 7 kids, I wonder if mixups are inevitable, even without similar sounds. as for [name_m]Tekoa[/name_m], I really like it, but the origin feels more ambiguous. I would’ve assumed it was a Hawaiian name given the sounds, although maybe that wouldn’t be a misconception within your community. or maybe you wouldn’t care lol.

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for a boy, my vote still goes to [name_m]Tekoa[/name_m]. I understand the desire to include all the names you love if this is the last baby, but I can’t get over how a child having an extra middle would’ve caused drama in my family with only 3 kids, so my vote will also always go to staying consistent on the middle name front. I like [name_m]Tekoa[/name_m] [name_m]Jabez[/name_m] or [name_m]Tekoa[/name_m] Kephas for that reason

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I actually love the name [name_f]Salomé[/name_f], and don’t find it clunky at all. maybe because the first time I heard it was in [name_m]France[/name_m] and the way they say it is so flowy and soft. im not religious and I wouldn’t use it for other personal reasons, but I love seeing it used.

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unfortunately, [name_f]Jael[/name_f] still sounds like “jail” to me, even when I say it jay-elle. it also feels harsh next to your other girl names. if [name_f]Salomé[/name_f] is not an option as a first name, I do like [name_f]Hadassah[/name_f]. id have to begrudgingly vote for [name_f]Hadassah[/name_f] [name_f]Love[/name_f] to stick with one middle and a love-related name, but [name_f]Salomé[/name_f] [name_f]Love[/name_f] would be my ultimate pick

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I would go with a single middle name to keep family harmony even if this is lucky baby 7! Kids in big families are sensitive to resource differentials including in name choice.

My preferences are:

Kephas Tekoa
Tekoa Kephas
Salomé Hadassah
Salomé Jael
Hadassah Salomé
And I like suggestion of Hadassah Mabel

I get Kephas and Salomé not first name suggestions but I like them in top spot. Salomé could be nn Lomi or Mae (or Solie - SO-lie).

I like Jabez - but how do you feel saying it aloud with a Job and Boaz in the household? Do you like the overlapping sounds or trip up? I do see it as a breezy and cool name, though I also like Kephas in first - nn Fas, Kayf, Kip, Kayo or Rocky (with its meaning) - & Tekoa nn Koa.

I wouldn’t pick Jael unless you’re willing to spell it Jaël and even then it’s a high risk teasing name - “Jail, haha”. Wouldn’t be a risk I’d take.

Edit: I also don’t warm to Agape. I know it’s a rich name but I don’t like that it’s the same spelling as English “agape” (wide open) and reminds me of ape, aghast, grape etc. Your existing girl names are much softer and more melodious.

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Wow!!! :star_struck::star_struck::star_struck::star_struck::star_struck::star_struck:

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Thank you to ALL who are commenting! I have gone round & round with many of these thoughts & reasons— as I do consider myself name-obsessed, especially when choosing a lifelong name for another human being! :sweat_smile:

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Many of these thoughtful suggestions and opinions have helped me clarify some of my thoughts, and one in particular really hit the nail on the head about my inner conflict. That has been so helpful!

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You guys are really the best… The way you think through points and have so many great ideas… And can wade with me enthusiastically through my long paragraphs of explanation and things to consider. :blush:

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One thing that has stuck out to me is that [name_m]Tekoa[/name_m] is actually more of a matching and theme reason… Doesn’t quite have the same legacy significance as we have chosen for the other boys… for example, [name_m]Even[/name_m] though [name_f]Shiloh[/name_f] is a place name, it was very special to us because I had prayed through 1 [name_m]Samuel[/name_m] (when [name_f]Hannah[/name_f] prayed for a son) because I had a very scary pregnancy with him… [name_f]Hannah[/name_f] prayed AT [name_f]Shiloh[/name_f], the place of the first Tabernacle. So, when [name_m]God[/name_m] spared our son’s life, that had special significance as well, although it wasn’t a legacy character. But I do still LOVE [name_m]Tekoa[/name_m] in general, and being a trumpet :trumpet:[name_f][/name_f] meaning is very special to me.

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We love [name_f]Salomé[/name_f] and it may be on the table still for a future daughter, if that would ever happen… But right now I am rethinking the roots of it because if I were to put it in the first spot… It is sort of a combination of [name_f]Selah[/name_f][name_f][/name_f] and Amaré[name_f][/name_f], whom we actually call [name_f]Mae[/name_f] often as a nickname in this home (which evolved from some of our younger siblings, trying to say it when they were young).

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I do believe I would use the diaeresis (Jaël) to distinguish between the two vowels and try to get people to pronounce it the way we want to have it pronounced, if we use this. However, it is a beautiful name, pronounced Ya’el as well, so it would not be the worst thing if that’s how people said it at first. People often mess up our older children’s names, and after one or two corrections, and getting to know them, it never is an issue. They also have the advantage of many siblings around to help people hear it said correctly… And little ones that don’t mind correcting before they have major filters. I have found that people have a hard time even spelling or saying my name at times… And it is just [name_f]Rebekah[/name_f]. So I wonder if we can ever completely smooth that road in life. :laughing:

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[name_f]Agape[/name_f] is well known in [name_m]Christian[/name_m] circles but I do believe this is one time when an accent aigu would be perfect & useful. I would probably add that to the end… Perhaps that would help it not be so tempting to say “a-gape” (Agapé).

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I do not have a problem with using [name_f]Hadassah[/name_f], even if we are not all Jewish… Although I do come from a Jewish background. However, for me, it’s more about fitting with the entire vibe, and what we have both been drawn to during the pregnancy.

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So many things to consider, But I believe all of these suggestions and opinions have really helped me come to a better decision. Last night we prayed about it… And I think we have an answer… :raising_hands:[name_f][/name_f] And—we are agreed!!! :star_struck:

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Perhaps we will wait to completely announce until this baby is born and we can see the little face and see what all fits.

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I am open to any and all continued suggestions and opinions. Thank you so much for taking the time! you guys have been so helpful. :heart_hands:

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