Name for First Baby - First / Middle Combos!

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[name_f]My[/name_f] husband and I are expecting our first baby in a few weeks. We do not know the sex of the baby and are planning to go to the hospital with a short list. We have some top names, but are struggling with full names and narrowing further! Here is our top baby names.

Girls:
[name_f]Juniper[/name_f]
[name_m]Miller[/name_m]
[name_f]Mabel[/name_f]
[name_f]Mavis[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f]
[name_m]Murphy[/name_m]

Boys:
[name_m]Otis[/name_m]
[name_m]Linus[/name_m]
[name_m]Milo[/name_m]
[name_m]Gibson[/name_m]
[name_m]Alden[/name_m]
[name_m]Memphis[/name_m]

Any additional names that fit a similar vibe? What are potential middle names?

Some middle names we have liked so far: [name_f]Lark[/name_f], [name_m]Finch[/name_m], [name_f]Marais[/name_f], [name_f]Scout[/name_f], [name_f]Faye[/name_f]

Last name is one syllable and starts with D.

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Hugest Congratulations :tada:

Choosing a name is really hard especially when you have a long ever expanding list of names so I’m just going to focus on your shortlist rather than bombard with more names! However please let me know if you want more ideas :yellow_heart:

Looking at your list there are some clear favourites for me personally for girls these are [name_f]Juniper[/name_f], [name_f]Mavis[/name_f] & [name_f]Clementine[/name_f].

[name_f]Juniper[/name_f] ~ such a pretty bohemian nature name that feels sparkly and sweet. I love the nickname [name_f]Junie[/name_f] and I think she’s joyous. I think [name_f]Juniper[/name_f] [name_f]Scout[/name_f] would be adorable.

[name_f]Mavis[/name_f] ~ a lovely vintage name with the gorgeous meaning songbird. [name_f]Mavis[/name_f] feels warm with cottagecore imagery. I love the idea of [name_f]Mavis[/name_f] [name_f]Lark[/name_f] with all the bird imagery.

[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] ~ my absolute favourite from the three. [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] is elegant, bohemian Christmassy choice that evokes colourful imagery and feels classic. I love the idea of [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Faye[/name_f].

For boys my favourites are

[name_m]Otis[/name_m] ~ such a lovely classic that feels very cool you can imagine [name_m]Otis[/name_m] being a saxophone player in a cool downtown jazz club. I think [name_m]Otis[/name_m] is gorgeous. [name_m]Otis[/name_m] [name_f]Lark[/name_f] would be very cool.

[name_m]Milo[/name_m] ~ gorgeous name! [name_m]Milo[/name_m] feels sweet, handsome, friendly and sweet. [name_m]Milo[/name_m] is a lovely choice with an overall melodic sound. I love the idea of [name_m]Milo[/name_m] [name_f]Scout[/name_f].

[name_m]Alden[/name_m] ~ so the final choice was a very tricky decision between [name_m]Alden[/name_m] & [name_m]Linus[/name_m] but I went with [name_m]Alden[/name_m]. I think the attractive sound of [name_m]Alden[/name_m] he’s handsome, feels peaceful and I like the meaning wise old friend. I think [name_m]Alden[/name_m] [name_m]Finch[/name_m] would be adorable.

[name_f]Hope[/name_f] this helps

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Congratulations on your 1st baby!

For a girl, I would choose:
[name_f]Mabel[/name_f] [name_f]Juniper[/name_f] / [name_f]Juniper[/name_f] [name_f]Mabel[/name_f]
[name_f]Mabel[/name_f] [name_f]Clementine[/name_f]
[name_f]Mavis[/name_f] [name_f]Clementine[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Scout[/name_f]

For a boy, I suggest:
[name_m]Milo[/name_m] [name_m]Otis[/name_m]
[name_m]Alden[/name_m] [name_m]Finch[/name_m]
[name_m]Alden[/name_m] [name_f]Scout[/name_f]

[name_m]Alden[/name_m] [name_m]Murphy[/name_m] and [name_m]Milo[/name_m] [name_m]Murphy[/name_m] would be cool. I also like the idea of [name_m]Murphy[/name_m] [name_m]Miller[/name_m] for a boy.

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My gal faves are: Juniper, Mabel, Mavis & Murphy
My boy faves are: Otis, Alden & also Murphy! I like Milo but prefer it as a nickname for Miles - Milo is a little too cute/pet-name to me.

My general preference is to have honour names in second spot - ie family names or people you admire. But it’s also about syllable count - I tend to not like one syllable middle names with a one syllable last name (which you have). Here are some thoughts with some added names:

Juniper Mavis D
Mabel Juniper D
Murphy Clementine D (needs a girly middle)
Murphy Starling D
Mavis Hartley D
Paloma Hollis D
Fayra Lovella D
Hazel Eirlys D
Florence Navy D
Rainer Emilie D
Ellis Clementine D
Ffion Charlotte D

Otis Gibson D
Otis Hartley D
Alden Rafferty D
Miles Oaklyn D
Miles Winston D
Murphy Charles D (one syllable middle but long)
Westley/Wesley Griffin D
Roan Shepherd D
Robin Arthur D
Emrys Caspian D
Emrys Hawthorne D

(Would advise against Marais unless sentimental as means “swamp”)

Hope that helps!

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Congratulations! :tada:

[name_f]Juniper[/name_f] [name_f]Faith[/name_f]
[name_m]Miller[/name_m] [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f]
[name_f]Mabel[/name_f] [name_f]Juniper[/name_f]
[name_f]Mavis[/name_f] [name_f]Alia[/name_f]

[name_m]Otis[/name_m] [name_m]Oliver[/name_m]
[name_m]Milo[/name_m] [name_m]Donovan[/name_m]
[name_m]Alden[/name_m] [name_m]Linus[/name_m]

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From your current list, I would pick Linus Finch or Mabel Faye!

Other ideas inspired by your list:

Anna
Beryl
Cora
Coraline
Elaine
Elsie
Junie
Kayla
Lily
Lisanna
Mirabelle
Pearl
Pepper
Rose
Sage
Violet
Willow
Zoe/Zoë

Arrow
Basil
Ezekiel
Ezra
Ezzie
Finn
James
Lyle
Max
Maxfield
Maxwell
Rain
Robert
Rory
Uriah
Zeke

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Thoughts on your options:

[name_f]Juniper[/name_f] → bright, playful and lovely

[name_f]Mabel[/name_f] → cosy and warm

[name_f]Mavis[/name_f] → sweet and vintage

[name_m]Murphy[/name_m] → rugged and charming

[name_m]Miller[/name_m] → gentle yet cool and fresh

[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] → elegant, musical and lovely

[name_m]Otis[/name_m] → cool but clunky - love this

[name_m]Linus[/name_m] → sleek with a hint of mystery

[name_m]Milo[/name_m] → playful but vintage

[name_m]Gibson[/name_m] → clunky cool and charming

[name_m]Alden[/name_m] → fresh but earthy

[name_m]Memphis[/name_m] → cool, stylish vibes

In terms of narrowing it down, I think I’d decide which way style you want to lean into - vintage revival or modern and cool

[name_f]Vintage[/name_f]:

[name_f]Mavis[/name_f]
[name_f]Mabel[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f]
[name_m]Otis[/name_m]
[name_m]Linus[/name_m]
[name_m]Milo[/name_m]
[name_m]Gibson[/name_m]

Cool and modern:

[name_m]Memphis[/name_m]
[name_m]Alden[/name_m]
[name_m]Murphy[/name_m]
[name_m]Miller[/name_m]
[name_f]Juniper[/name_f]

Ones that feel like they cross into both:

[name_m]Alden[/name_m]
[name_m]Gibson[/name_m]
[name_m]Milo[/name_m]
[name_f]Juniper[/name_f]
[name_m]Miller[/name_m]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f]

Middle name ideas/combos:

[name_f]Juniper[/name_f] [name_f]Faye[/name_f] / [name_f]Juniper[/name_f] [name_f]Maeve[/name_f] / [name_f]Juniper[/name_f] [name_f]Lilou[/name_f]
[name_m]Miller[/name_m] [name_f]Wren[/name_f] / [name_m]Miller[/name_m] [name_f]Primrose[/name_f] / [name_m]Miller[/name_m] [name_f]Joni[/name_f]
[name_f]Mabel[/name_f] [name_f]Lark[/name_f] / [name_f]Mabel[/name_f] [name_f]Scout[/name_f] / [name_f]Mabel[/name_f] [name_m]Storm[/name_m]
[name_f]Mavis[/name_f] [name_f]Willow[/name_f] / [name_f]Mavis[/name_f] [name_f]Clarke[/name_f] / [name_f]Mavis[/name_f] [name_f]Goldie[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Hero[/name_f] / [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Piper[/name_f] / [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Lark[/name_f]
[name_m]Murphy[/name_m] [name_f]Laine[/name_f] / [name_m]Murphy[/name_m] [name_f]Sage[/name_f] / [name_m]Murphy[/name_m] [name_f]Juniper[/name_f]

[name_m]Otis[/name_m] [name_m]Mack[/name_m] / [name_m]Otis[/name_m] [name_f]Laurel[/name_f] / [name_m]Otis[/name_m] [name_m]Finch[/name_m]
[name_m]Linus[/name_m] [name_m]Jem[/name_m] / [name_m]Linus[/name_m] [name_m]Finn[/name_m] / [name_m]Linus[/name_m] [name_m]Clark[/name_m]
[name_m]Milo[/name_m] [name_m]Desmond[/name_m] / [name_m]Milo[/name_m] [name_f]Rue[/name_f] / [name_m]Milo[/name_m] [name_m]Cass[/name_m]
[name_m]Gibson[/name_m] [name_m]Finch[/name_m] / [name_m]Gibson[/name_m] [name_m]Fox[/name_m] / [name_m]Gibson[/name_m] [name_m]Dash[/name_m]
[name_m]Alden[/name_m] [name_m]Ferris[/name_m] / [name_m]Alden[/name_m] [name_f]Rain[/name_f] / [name_m]Alden[/name_m] [name_m]Quill[/name_m]
[name_m]Memphis[/name_m] [name_m]Luca[/name_m] / [name_m]Memphis[/name_m] [name_m]Roscoe[/name_m] / [name_m]Memphis[/name_m] [name_m]Kip[/name_m]

Some names that might fit your style:

[name_f]Cleo[/name_f]
[name_f]Pepper[/name_f]
[name_f]Jubilee[/name_f]
[name_f]Romilly[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] / [name_f]Trixie[/name_f]
[name_f]Palmer[/name_f]
[name_f]Heidi[/name_f]
[name_f]Pippa[/name_f]
[name_f]Celine[/name_f]
[name_f]Remi[/name_f]
[name_m]Spencer[/name_m]
[name_f]Amity[/name_f]
[name_f]Ramona[/name_f]
[name_m]Quincy[/name_m]
[name_f]Teddie[/name_f]
[name_f]Estelle[/name_f]
[name_m]Ziggy[/name_m]

[name_m]Casper[/name_m]
[name_m]Denver[/name_m]
[name_m]Rufus[/name_m]
[name_m]Arlo[/name_m]
[name_m]Sullivan[/name_m]
[name_m]Ferris[/name_m]
[name_m]Shepherd[/name_m]
[name_m]Alec[/name_m]
[name_m]Percy[/name_m]

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Some combo ideas I can think of from your list

[name_f]Juniper[/name_f] [name_f]Lark[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Faye[/name_f]
[name_f]Mabel[/name_f] [name_f]Marais[/name_f]
[name_m]Miller[/name_m] [name_f]Clementine[/name_f]

[name_m]Alden[/name_m] [name_m]Finch[/name_m]
[name_m]Linus[/name_m] [name_f]Scout[/name_f]
[name_m]Otis[/name_m] [name_m]Gibson[/name_m]
[name_m]Gibson[/name_m] [name_f]Lark[/name_f]

In general, my faves of your names are [name_f]Juniper[/name_f] and [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] for a girl and [name_m]Alden[/name_m], [name_m]Linus[/name_m] and [name_m]Otis[/name_m] for a boy!

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Congratulations!
[name_f]My[/name_f] favorites from your list are [name_f]Mabel[/name_f], [name_f]Clementine[/name_f], [name_m]Milo[/name_m], and [name_m]Alden[/name_m]!
I like:
[name_f]Mabel[/name_f] [name_f]Faye[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Marais[/name_f]
[name_m]Milo[/name_m] [name_f]Scout[/name_f]
[name_m]Alden[/name_m] [name_m]Finch[/name_m]

[name_f]Hazel[/name_f]
[name_f]Willow[/name_f]
[name_f]Olive[/name_f]
[name_f]Maeve[/name_f]
[name_f]Clover[/name_f]
[name_f]Poppy[/name_f]
[name_f]Evangeline[/name_f]
[name_f]Cordelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Penelope[/name_f]
Beatrix/Beatrice
[name_f]Eloise[/name_f]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f]
[name_f]Adelaide[/name_f]

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[name_f]Mabel[/name_f] [name_f]Scout[/name_f] & [name_m]Otis[/name_m] [name_m]Finch[/name_m] are my faves!!

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