Name for my angel?

Pregnancy loss trigger warning:

Over Thanksgiving I had a miscarriage, I’ve thought about it a lot and while I didn’t know the gender I think they still deserve a name. I need something to call them when I grieve.

I would like to use a gender neutral name, maybe something with a strong meaning, and I have a fondness for names with nick names. I dont want to use a name from my list, and it’s ok if it’s a little out of the box.

I dont know where to start. Any help is very appreciated, thank you.

I’m sorry for your loss, I hope you can heal as easily as possible.
[name_f]Aster[/name_f] - Listed by nameberry as female, but it’s basically the Greek word for star which is gender neutral in Greek. The meaning is star obviously, but there’s also a flower called aster that means love and patience.
[name_u]Ari[/name_u] - It means “lion of god”, I don’t know if you’re religious though.
[name_f]Briar[/name_f] - It means “thorny patch”, which I took not as in they themselves were a thorny patch, but this period in your life was a thorny patch but you’ll move forward.
[name_f]Clover[/name_f] - It means “key” but there is obviously the good luck association
[name_f]Clarity[/name_f]
[name_u]Dove[/name_u] - Associated with peace, purity etc
[name_u]Echo[/name_u]
[name_u]Ever[/name_u]
[name_u]Finch[/name_u] - This is just what I found online, but this bird is associated with liberty and good luck
[name_f]Fawn[/name_f] - Same as [name_u]Finch[/name_u], supposedly associated with grace and beauty
[name_f]Hope[/name_f]
[name_u]Hero[/name_u]
Harvest - The first thing that came up when I looked up its symbolism was “a harvest is a type of a resurrection to eternal life—birth into the Kingdom of God!”
[name_f]Honor[/name_f]
[name_u]Indigo[/name_u] - the color is associated with wisdom and honesty
[name_f]Joy[/name_f]
[name_u]June[/name_u] - “[name_u]June[/name_u] is named after the [name_m]Roman[/name_m] goddess [name_f]Juno[/name_f] who is the goddess of marriage and a married couple’s household. It is considered good luck to get married in this month.”
[name_u]Juniper[/name_u] - “The juniper tree is believed to possess the ability to cleanse and make us pure and true to ourselves. The juniper berries are commonly used to remove evil spirits and they also help to protect people from evil.”
[name_f]Liv[/name_f] - means “life”
[name_f]Laurel[/name_f] - associated with victory because of the laurel wreath
[name_f]Lilac[/name_f] - the color is associated with purity and calmness
[name_f]Lux[/name_f] - means “light”
[name_u]Lior[/name_u] - means “I have a light”
[name_u]Linden[/name_u] - “[name_u]Linden[/name_u] trees have a special place in symbolism (sacred tree, the tree that is a symbol of love, fertility, prosperity, fidelity, friendship, peace, justice, altruism, good luck) and also in the popular traditions due to the positive aspects (healing trees, protective trees)”
[name_f]Maple[/name_f] - “[name_f]Maple[/name_f] trees are a symbol of strength and endurance.”
[name_f]Mercy[/name_f]
[name_f]Nell[/name_f] - means “bright, shining one’
[name_f]Opal[/name_f] - the stone " has always been associated with love and passion, as well as desire and eroticism. It is a seductive stone that intensifies emotional states and releases inhibitions. It can also act as an emotional stabilizer. Wearing an opal is said to bring about loyalty and faithfulness.”
[name_u]Rowan[/name_u] - “Since ancient times people have been planting a [name_u]Rowan[/name_u] beside their home as in Celtic mythology it’s known as the Tree of Life and symbolises courage, wisdom and protection.”
[name_f]Saga[/name_f]
[name_f]Sparrow[/name_f] - “Sparrows symbolize many things. They symbolize power, regardless of size. They are also a symbol of persistence, diligence, productivity and hard work. Sparrows also symbolize courage and caution.”
[name_f]Soleil[/name_f] - means “sun”
[name_f]Saffron[/name_f] - 'In Sanatan [name_f]Dharma[/name_f] (Hinduism), the deep saffron color is associated with sacrifice, religious abstinence, quest for light and salvation."
[name_u]Seren[/name_u] - means ‘star"
[name_u]True[/name_u]
[name_f]Verity[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] - means “evening star”
[name_u]Wren[/name_u] - ‘“According to the Celts, the wren symbolizes action, accuracy, watchfulness and enthusiasm in life”
[name_m]Arrow[/name_m] - “direction, force, movement, power and direction of travel. When an arrow pointed to the left it meant warding off evil, pointing to the right meant protection”
[name_u]Cedar[/name_u] - "[name_u]Cedar[/name_u] is especially associated with prayer, healing, dreams, and protection against disease. "
[name_m]Frey[/name_m] - the Norse god of fertility, crops, peace, and prosperity
[name_u]Florian[/name_u] - means “flowering”
[name_u]Ira[/name_u] - means “watchful one”
[name_u]Jem[/name_u] - sounds like gem
[name_m]Jasper[/name_m] - “[name_m]Jasper[/name_m] [name_f]Crystal[/name_f] is used to manifesting qualities like strength, wisdom, and courage. Because of its earthy appearance and powerful grounding energy, [name_m]Jasper[/name_m] crystal is considered a healing stone.”
[name_u]Jude[/name_u] - means ‘praised’
[name_m]Noble[/name_m]
[name_u]Nikita[/name_u] - means “unconquered”
[name_u]Orion[/name_u] - "the light of heaven’
[name_m]Oren[/name_m] - means laurel which like we said means victory
[name_u]Ocean[/name_u] - “The ocean is the beginning of life on [name_f]Earth[/name_f], and symbolizes formlessness, the unfathomable, and chaos. The ocean can also be seen as a symbol of stability, as it can exist largely unchanged for centuries.”
[name_m]Prosper[/name_m]
[name_m]Peregrine[/name_m] - " victory, success, and rising above challenging situations; and it is similar to the worm animal spirit. At its core, the falcon meaning signifies wisdom, vision, and protection" but there’s also the meaning of coming from abroad/traveller
[name_m]Quest[/name_m]
[name_u]Ren[/name_u] - means “waterlily” so "The Nymphaea waterlilies perfectly symbolise innocence, purity, fertility, pleasure, celebration, hope, rebirth, wellness, and peace’
[name_u]Reese[/name_u] - means ardor aka “great enthusiasm or passion”
[name_m]Rhodes[/name_m] - “where roses grow”
[name_u]River[/name_u] - “The river is typically used to symbolize the power of nature. A river is also often used as a symbol of fertility, as it fills the soil surrounding it with moisture. The river is also used as a symbol of the passage of time. The symbolism of the river is centered around its nature as a moving body of water.”
[name_u]Robin[/name_u] - “the [name_u]Red[/name_u] [name_u]Robin[/name_u] celebrates spring with mellow song and symbolizes renewal, fresh beginnings, and hope. The [name_u]Red[/name_u] [name_u]Robin[/name_u] bird is also a symbol of pleasure, joy, contentment, satisfaction, clarity, rejuvenation, bright future and happiness.”
[name_u]Fable[/name_u]

Thank you and thank you so much for the very detailed list, those are some really good ideas

I really like [name_u]Rowan[/name_u], [name_u]Vesper[/name_u], [name_u]Cedar[/name_u], [name_f]Sparrow[/name_f], and [name_f]Saga[/name_f] so far.

I’m terribly sorry for your loss.

I think it’s wonderful of you to give your child a name, an identity you can call them by, a coming-together of all your memories of pregnancy with this child in the form of a namesake that brings you some peace and happiness when you say it and remember your baby.

Keilani and [name_f]Leilani[/name_f] are two unisex Hawaiian names which mean “heaven”. [name_f]Lani[/name_f] is a nn for both.

[name_u]Hollis[/name_u] is a lovely unisex name with the nickname [name_f]Holly[/name_f] which means “dweller of the [name_f]Holly[/name_f] trees”; a gorgeous mental picture for every time you think of your baby.

[name_u]Eden[/name_u] is unisex and means “place of Paradise” a nice name especially if you’re religious.

[name_m]Cielo[/name_m] is Spanish for “sky”; another beautiful visual.

[name_u]Denali[/name_u] is another lovely unisex name that means “the great one”. [name_u]Denali[/name_u] Mountain in [name_f]Alaska[/name_f] is the highest mountain in the US. I imagine standing at the top of the mountain and reaching toward the heavens and knowing I am as close as I can get to them (within my own country). That could have significant meaning to you.

I also love the above suggestion of [name_f]Sparrow[/name_f] or anything else that evokes a naturistic or peaceful feeling for you when you speak it.

I’m so sorry for your loss. Take your time grieving and make sure you look after yourself

[name_u]Shiloh[/name_u] ([name_f]Lolo[/name_f], Shy) means peace - there’s something gentle and soothing about it

[name_u]Pax[/name_u] - also means peace

[name_u]Ariel[/name_u] - means lion. It sounds angelic, it symbolises bravery, it’s a moon meaning it’s always there in the sky. [name_u]Ari[/name_u], [name_f]Elle[/name_f] could be nn

[name_u]Lior[/name_u] - means light or light for me

[name_u]Harbor[/name_u] - a place of safety, a place to rest, a place to stay temporarily, a place where a journey begins and ends

[name_m]Cove[/name_m] - a small, sheltered beach that usually looks out and opens out into the wide sea

[name_u]Sky[/name_u] -there’s something all encapsulating, ever present and infinite about it

[name_u]Azariah[/name_u] -not sure if you’re religious but it means helped by God which might bring help/healing

I am so sorry for your loss…

Naliah : the one who Success
Eletra : it means “Shining”
[name_u]Zion[/name_u] : it means “the highest point”
[name_f]Persephone[/name_f] : Greek Mythology name
[name_f]Violette[/name_f] : means “purple” in [name_m]French[/name_m]

[name_m]Maximus[/name_m] : means the “greatest”
[name_u]Antoine[/name_u]/[name_m]Anthony[/name_m] : means " priceless one"
[name_m]Finnian[/name_m] : means “fair”
[name_m]Brenton[/name_m] : means “town near the burnt land” (I don’t like the meaning much, but it has a good sound)
[name_m]Lazarus[/name_m] : “God is helper” (the same as tje the previous one)

Thank you everyone, and thank you for your help, it really means a lot to me.

After looking at all your ideas I keep going back to [name_u]Rowan[/name_u] for some reason. I really love the meaning and imagery.

[name_u]Rowan[/name_u] [name_u]Phoenix[/name_u] “[name_u]Wynn[/name_u]” keeps sticking with me so I think that that’s their name.

Thank you again <3

I’m so sorry for your loss.

The name that jumped into my thoughts was [name_m]Asher[/name_m].

[name_u]Rowan[/name_u] has such a soft and lovely sound, next to the fiery and empowering meaning of [name_u]Phoenix[/name_u]. Such a great combination. [name_f]May[/name_f] you find a little bit of peace thinking of little [name_u]Wynn[/name_u] by name. :heart: