Lately I’ve been thinking about using one of my middle names rather than taking on a brand new name.
The one in mind is [name]Laurel[/name].
Pros:
- elle sound at the ending
- My grandfather is fond of the name
- It’s already legally mine, therefore I already feel partial to it
- Nicknames of [name]Ari[/name], and [name]Elle[/name].
- L initial
Cons:
- Only two syllables
- Also my great-aunt’s name, who I’m named for. Which takes away from the personal feeling
- I’m not sure it particularly fits me
- Has a bit of a boring air and feel to it I think.
The combos in mind are:
[name]Laurel[/name] [name]Alena[/name] [name]Charlotte[/name] V.
[name]Laurel[/name] [name]Ashleigh[/name] [name]Charlotte[/name] V.
[name]Laurel[/name] [name]Lesley[/name] [name]Charlotte[/name] V.
[name]Laurel[/name] [name]Aubrey[/name] [name]Charlotte[/name] V.
[name]Laurel[/name] [name]Alena[/name] has been me running favourite for a while now, thoughts?
I adore [name]Laurel[/name]! I think out of the ones you listed I like it paired with [name]Aubrey[/name] the most.
I really do love [name]Laurel[/name]! The name feels like (and this will sound corny and probably not make much sense): a child wandering through a forest.
It feels fresh and pure. I think of a summer sunrise between the trees. [name]Laurel[/name] is really a stunning name!
I like [name]Laurel[/name] [name]Alena[/name] best.
Some suggestions:
[name]Laurel[/name] [name]Aviva[/name] (meaning springlike, fresh, dewy.) I think [name]Aviva[/name] livens up [name]Laurel[/name]. I really love [name]Laurel[/name] [name]Aviva[/name] [name]Charlotte[/name].
Also, you mentioned that you share a name with your great-aunt. I also like name connections. When you stop to think about how they lived their life and the things that they’ve gone through, you don’t feel so alone. The world has a way of bringing you to your knees. So when I hear the name I share with my grandmother, I feel a lot stronger. As though nothing could bring me down. Try as they may. [name]Just[/name] a thought.