Help:) I'm trying to honor grandmas, Eva & Angela!

[gwensmom]

I wouldn’t bother changing the spelling to get the lyn pronunciation since it’s a middle name. It’s prettier written out as [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] imo, rather than [name_f]Evangelyn[/name_f].

[victoriana88]

What about [name_u]Vega[/name_u]? It has the V & E from [name_f]Eva[/name_f] and G & A from [name_f]Angela[/name_f].

[meyera4]

I adore [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f]! I like [name_f]Nadia[/name_f] as well, but actually prefer [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] as a first name because I think it’s so lovely I think it’s elegant, poised, and beautiful but also is fun and fresh. I think it is the perfect combination of your mothers’ names. I much prefer the “leen” pronunciation and actually have only ever heard it pronounced this way. As I said, I think [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] is too pretty to hide in the middle, but if you are set on [name_f]Nadia[/name_f], [name_f]Nadia[/name_f] [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] is really lovely!

[bryn88]

@sheena_beena

I would pronounce it -leen, but if you want the -lyn ending i would definitely spell it phonetically (unless you don’t mind correcting most people). So, Evangelin, Evangelinn, [name_f]Evangelyn[/name_f], [name_f]Evangelynn[/name_f], etc. I personally prefer the original pronunciation/spelling. Have you considered [name_f]Evangelica[/name_f] (E-van-gel-i-ca), Avangelica or Avan (Aevan, Aven)? I have to agree with all the pp that [name_f]Nadia[/name_f] [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] is pretty perfect though. If you aren’t finding anything eye-catching with an angel meaning, you could expand the angel theme to include anything celestial/heavenly. Good luck! (but it already sounds like you have a winner!!)

Thank you, I’m loving [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] more and more. My husband said he wouldn’t put up a fight over the lyn/leen thing since it’s her middle name anyway.

[CarysMarie]

Its pronounced Evange LEEN

[bryn88]

@meyera4

I adore [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f]! I like [name_f]Nadia[/name_f] as well, but actually prefer [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] as a first name because I think it’s so lovely I think it’s elegant, poised, and beautiful but also is fun and fresh. I think it is the perfect combination of your mothers’ names. I much prefer the “leen” pronunciation and actually have only ever heard it pronounced this way. As I said, I think [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] is too pretty to hide in the middle, but if you are set on [name_f]Nadia[/name_f], [name_f]Nadia[/name_f] [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] is really lovely!

Thank you, Meyera4 A lot of my first name choices got cut because my husband is not a “cutesy nickname” person (his words lol) and some names lend themselves to nicknames so easily even if we’re not the ones to start it and I see that with [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] ([name_f]Evie[/name_f], [name_f]Vangie[/name_f], [name_f]Lina[/name_f], etc.) It is very beautiful though. BTW, I love your little one’s name.

[bryn88]

@c@29

I like it spelled [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] and pronounced with -leen. I have it on my own short list soooo I’m totally biased. personally I won’t be too worried about a slightly different pronunciation, especially since this will be her middle name.

I once know a girl whose middle name is [name_f]Evangelista[/name_f], I think it can be a nice alternative as well. Or maybe [name_f]Evangelina[/name_f].

Thank you! I’m considering them all but of all the variations, I’m really into the original, [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f]
and I love the names in your signature.

[opelle]

I think [name_f]Nadia[/name_f] [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] is gorgeous. It sounds as though your husband is coming around to the idea of the LEEN pronunciation! That’s cool. Honestly, when I read the title of your post “[name_f]Evangeline[/name_f]” was the first name on my mind. It is the most intuitive way to honor both your mom and his. Plus it’s beautiful paired with [name_f]Nadia[/name_f]. I really think you found a winner!

[oregano7]

When I saw the subject line of your post, [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] came to mind right away. I’ve always heard it pronounced with a “leen” ending by English-speakers and more of a “lin” ending by [name_m]French[/name_m]-speakers. I’d stick with the traditional spelling - I’ve seen it spelled this way so much that the “-lyn” spelling looks really odd to me.

[name_f]Nadia[/name_f] is a gorgeous name! [name_f]Nadia[/name_f] [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] is a little bit of a mouthful, but it works absolutely fine and I think this is a case where it makes SO much sense to use [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] that that supersedes whether it flows perfectly aesthetically.

[bryn88]

@opelle

I think [name_f]Nadia[/name_f] [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] is gorgeous. It sounds as though your husband is coming around to the idea of the LEEN pronunciation! That’s cool. Honestly, when I read the title of your post “[name_f]Evangeline[/name_f]” was the first name on my mind. It is the most intuitive way to honor both your mom and his. Plus it’s beautiful paired with [name_f]Nadia[/name_f]. I really think you found a winner!

Thank you so much, Opelle:) He really is coming around… And I never imagined I’d love it because honestly, it was just the only thing I could think of to honor both grandmas but the more I say it and see it written/typed the more I love it. You have all been so helpful!!

[bryn88]

@oregano7

When I saw the subject line of your post, [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] came to mind right away. I’ve always heard it pronounced with a “leen” ending by English-speakers and more of a “lin” ending by [name_m]French[/name_m]-speakers. I’d stick with the traditional spelling - I’ve seen it spelled this way so much that the “-lyn” spelling looks really odd to me.

[name_f]Nadia[/name_f] is a gorgeous name! [name_f]Nadia[/name_f] [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] is a little bit of a mouthful, but it works absolutely fine and I think this is a case where it makes SO much sense to use [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] that that supersedes whether it flows perfectly aesthetically.

Thank you! It is a mouthful for sure

[ashthedreamer]

I thought of [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] straightaway, too! I say eh-[name_u]VAN[/name_u]-jeh-leen, sometimes ee-[name_u]VAN[/name_u]-jeh-leen (but definitely the leen ending!). I think [name_f]Nadia[/name_f] [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] is absolutely stunning, and the perfect way to honor both grandmas! Good luck!

[bellaczh]

Well, if you are going to name your son after his father, why don’t you name your daughter after you?

[tori101]

@bryn88

[name_m]Hi[/name_m], everyone! I’m [name_u]Bryn[/name_u], I’ll be 24 weeks tomorrow and I have so many things on my mind. It would be nice to stop stressing over the baby’s name. I’ve visited a few other name sites but my nephew’s teacher recently told me about NameBerry so I’m hoping you all can help me.

My husband and I have decided to name our baby (If the baby is a boy) after him, painless. But if we have a girl (*fingers crossed) things can get a little tricky. I’ve never come across a name (I like) to honor my mom, [name_f]Angela[/name_f] so I gave up on the idea until my husband told me he wants to honor his mom, [name_f]Eva[/name_f] (pronounced Ay-Va)… There’s no way I can honor his mom and not my own with out her having it out for me lol! So here we go:

We’re almost certain we will choose [name_f]Nadia[/name_f] for the first name. I’m open to two middles but I’m not good with combinations. (*Please share if you have any)

I’ve really been considering [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f]. I see both grandmas names and I love the look but I’m not completely sold on the sound. What do you all think? [name_f]Do[/name_f] you have anything better? And how do you pronounce [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] (Leen, [name_f]Line[/name_f], [name_u]Lynn[/name_u])?

I immediately thought of [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] (using the leen pronunciation) [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] is beautiful really elegant and would honour both your mother and his. [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] is so classy it’s gorgeous. I also think [name_f]Nadia[/name_f] [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] works too. But would prefer [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] [name_f]Nadia[/name_f] as I think the flow is better furthermore with [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] you get so many adorable nicknames such as [name_f]Evie[/name_f], [name_u]Evan[/name_u], [name_f]Eve[/name_f], [name_u]Angie[/name_u] etc.

[ciottolo]

[name_f]Nadia[/name_f] [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] is so lovely - how lucky that your honour name sounds so beautiful, as well as being doubly meaningful. My family names are ‘clunky’, to say the least!

[bettina2]

I think [name_f]Nadia[/name_f] [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] is a lovely name and a brilliant way to honor both grandmothers. I think you can choose to pronounce it either way, so I would go with the one you like.

[Waverly123]

I think [name_f]Nadia[/name_f] [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] (leen) is really pretty! What is your mother’s (and your husband’s mother’s) middle name? Maybe you could use that instead of the first name?
Another idea would be to choose a name that sort of reflects your mother’s personality. A user on nameberry gave her daughter the nickname [name_f]Daisy[/name_f], because her Mom loves to garden and [name_f]Daisy[/name_f]'s are her favourite flower! So you can get creative with honour names.

[bryn88]

@bellaczh

Well, if you are going to name your son after his father, why don’t you name your daughter after you?

My names are so dated and not in a good or classic way lol! And I’m not too keen on creating variations. (Probably because I’m terrible at it😩)

[leadmythoughts]

I love [name_f]Nadia[/name_f] [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f], and I prefer/have only heard it leen, but as a middle I think you could use the lyn pronunciation just fine!

[bryn88]

@waverly123

I think [name_f]Nadia[/name_f] [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] (leen) is really pretty! What is your mother’s (and your husband’s mother’s) middle name? Maybe you could use that instead of the first name?
Another idea would be to choose a name that sort of reflects your mother’s personality. A user on nameberry gave her daughter the nickname [name_f]Daisy[/name_f], because her Mom loves to garden and [name_f]Daisy[/name_f]'s are her favourite flower! So you can get creative with honour names.

My mom’s middle is [name_f]Diana[/name_f], his mom’s is [name_f]Cristina[/name_f]. We didn’t like anything we got from those names but I love hearing all these creative ways to honor people. Clearly, I’m not much of a “name person” I’m so happy I logged on😀 You’re all so helpful!