Help me name myself!

Girl Names
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Okay, I know this is a little bit different, but I’m trying to find a new name for ME.

A little background: My father named me. He was abusive and every time I use my name, I think of him. I have wanted to change it for years but haven’t ever had the courage until now. The only problem is, I can’t think of a name that fits. I’ve tried imagining what I’d name a daughter should I have one (I have two boys) but I’m still coming up blank! It’s a very different thing naming a sweet baby vs a grown woman. :slight_smile:

I thought I’d check here and see if anyone had any beautiful girl names that would fit a 30 something nature lover. I have a list of names that I love but can’t seem to settle on one. I want something that will age well and also not stick out too much, but would still be uncommon. My name is currently [name_f]Amanda[/name_f] (super trendy in the 80’s!) and last name is [name_m]Anderson[/name_m].

Anyways, if anyone has any nice names that they could throw my way, I would appreciate it! <3

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Aw, this is a sad story :(. [name_f]Glad[/name_f] you’ve plucked up the courage to make the change, and hope it helps to cover some sad memories. Timeless names for nature lovers:

[name_f]Linnea[/name_f]
[name_f]Thea[/name_f]
[name_u]Carmen[/name_u]
[name_f]Karen[/name_f]
[name_f]Lucy[/name_f]
[name_f]Ria[/name_f]
[name_f]Sophie[/name_f]/[name_f]Sophia[/name_f]
[name_f]Violet[/name_f]

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Very interesting! I hope you find a name that you love and feel like represents you well. Some suggestions:

[name_u]Eden[/name_u]
[name_f]Serena[/name_f]
[name_f]Seraphina[/name_f]
[name_f]Cora[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f]
[name_u]Demeter[/name_u]
[name_f]Persephone[/name_f]
[name_f]Willow[/name_f]
[name_f]India[/name_f]
[name_u]Aspen[/name_u]
[name_u]Everest[/name_u]
[name_f]Flora[/name_f]
[name_f]Ivy[/name_f]
[name_f]Jade[/name_f]
[name_f]Laurel[/name_f]
[name_f]Lily[/name_f]
[name_f]Luna[/name_f]
[name_f]Rose[/name_f]
[name_u]Ruby[/name_u]
[name_u]Sage[/name_u]

[name_f]Hope[/name_f] you like some of these!

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[name_f]Amy[/name_f] [name_m]Anderson[/name_m]
[name_u]Ariel[/name_u] [name_m]Anderson[/name_m]
[name_f]Mariel[/name_f] [name_m]Anderson[/name_m]
[name_f]Blythe[/name_f] [name_m]Anderson[/name_m]
[name_f]Camille[/name_f] [name_m]Anderson[/name_m]
[name_f]Adele[/name_f] [name_m]Anderson[/name_m]
[name_f]Maeve[/name_f] [name_m]Anderson[/name_m]
[name_f]Romilly[/name_f] [name_m]Anderson[/name_m]
[name_f]Margot[/name_f] [name_m]Anderson[/name_m]
[name_f]Melody[/name_f] [name_m]Anderson[/name_m]
[name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] [name_m]Anderson[/name_m]
[name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] [name_m]Anderson[/name_m]
[name_f]Pearl[/name_f] [name_m]Anderson[/name_m]
[name_f]Cleo[/name_f] [name_m]Anderson[/name_m]

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I hope you find the perfect & empowering name. A couple that I love are

[name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] - from the forest, woodland
[name_f]Celia[/name_f] - heavenly
[name_f]Sonia[/name_f] - wisdom
[name_f]Estelle[/name_f] - star
[name_f]Elena[/name_f] - shining light, bright one
[name_f]Mira[/name_f] - admirable; or peace, world; or female ruler; or ocean
[name_f]Vivienne[/name_f] - life
[name_f]Adele[/name_f] - noble
[name_f]Neve[/name_f] - snow
[name_f]Elowen[/name_f] - elm tree
[name_f]Celeste[/name_f] - heavenly
[name_f]Rhea[/name_f] - a flowing stream
[name_f]Maya[/name_f] - water