Hubby and I are expecting our first in [name_u]August[/name_u], a little girl. We were sure for quite a while that her name would be [name_f]Julia[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u] (our last name is [name_m]Mackey[/name_m]). We would nickname her JJ.
Although [name_u]June[/name_u] is a definite as middle name (hubby’s grandmother’s name), we are having a little wobble over [name_f]Julia[/name_f]. She has been such a lively little baby, we’re wondering if it will be too sedate a name for her and whether she needs something spunkier! Hubby has suggested [name_f]Norah[/name_f], which I like ok but don’t love (it also sounds quite similar to my first name).
We can’t agree on anything else, but don’t want to feel as though we didn’t explore all our options - after all, this will be her name forever! Suggestions most welcome for names to go with middle name [name_u]June[/name_u]!
Let me start by saying that I really love [name_f]Julia[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u]. I’ve always thought of [name_f]Julia[/name_f] as a really bright, bouncy, happy sounding name, so it absolutely fits the vibe you’re going for to me, plus JJ is an adorable and very spunky nickname.
If you’re still looking for an alternative, I know it’s not exactly what you asked for but how do you feel about [name_u]Juniper[/name_u] as a first name to honour a [name_u]June[/name_u]? It’s pretty close in sound to [name_f]Julia[/name_f] but feels a little fresher and feistier, plus with a J middle you could still nickname her JJ - maybe something like [name_u]Juniper[/name_u] [name_f]Jane[/name_f]?
[name_u]Juniper[/name_u] is a great suggestion. In a similar vein, [name_f]Juno[/name_f] would work well as an honor name for [name_u]June[/name_u] with a modern spin. I also like [name_f]Cora[/name_f] from your signature. Your original is also nice. [name_f]Julia[/name_f] is calm and classic, but the double J makes it a bit more spunky.
I love [name_f]Julia[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u]!! To me [name_f]Julia[/name_f] isn’t sedate or gentle, it’s more firey and plucky, bright and energetic. [name_u]Julie[/name_u] on the other hand is more gentle, buttoned-down and mild. JJ is definitely a spunky and lively.
One of my dearest friends is named [name_f]Julia[/name_f] and she’s the one of the most high energy and put together people I know!
[name_f]Julia[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u] is great, and I love [name_f]Cora[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u] from your signature. [name_f]Norah[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u] is also wonderful, but it’s a red flag to me that your own name sounds similar. (Also you appear to love [name_f]Cora[/name_f] more than [name_f]Norah[/name_f]).
I love [name_u]June[/name_u] as a first name is also, and [name_f]Junie[/name_f] as a nickname is adorable!
As a [name_f]Julia[/name_f] myself, I’ve always loved the history/meaning behind my name:) I love it, and I especially love [name_f]Julia[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u] with the nn JJ! So retro and spunky!
[name_f]Julia[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u] does strike me as spunky and I think it is a a great choice! I also quite like [name_f]Norah[/name_f]. Another name that strikes me as spunky and compatible with [name_u]June[/name_u] is [name_f]Miranda[/name_f]. [name_f]Claudia[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u] is also spunky and I [name_u]LOVE[/name_u] CJ or [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u] nn DJ.
[name_f]Julia[/name_f] is very elegant, [name_f]IMO[/name_f]. And with JJ as a nickname, you original idea gives your daughter two options depending on her (and your) mood — spunky or elegant. I like keeping my options open.
I love [name_f]Julia[/name_f] and think the combo of [name_f]Julia[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u] is lovely. I much prefer [name_f]Julia[/name_f] over [name_f]Norah[/name_f], and [name_f]Norah[/name_f]/[name_f]Nora[/name_f] is very popular if that’s an issue for you. I see [name_f]Julia[/name_f] as elegant but not necessarily sedate, and [name_f]Julia[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u] is definitely feisty!
Thanks for all your replies and suggestions! Feeling much more confident again about our original choice now, but with lots of other great names/combos to consider as well
[name_f]Julia[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u] is lovely. I think [name_f]Julia[/name_f]'s one of those names that works equally well for an energetic/spunky/outgoing woman or a gentle/calm/shy one (or anywhere in between). It gives her plenty of room to grow, and I’ll bet you’ll find it grows perfectly with her.
I wonder whether it might help to look at a couple of the lists on Nameberry that include [name_f]Julia[/name_f] - they might help you see the name in a new light:
Other posters have made plenty of good suggestions, and it can’t hurt to have a backup option. But you can be confident that [name_f]Julia[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u] will be a great name if you decide to go with it.
I really like [name_f]Julia[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u] and don’t find it a sedate, gentle name. I find it cheery and love the option of spunky JJ (or [name_u]Jules[/name_u]) as a nickname.
[name_f]Norah[/name_f] on the other hand, does seem like a quiet, serious child’s name. (I don’t dislike it, but it doesn’t suit the lively, spunky image you mention.)
I agree with the others who have said [name_f]Julia[/name_f] is a lively, bouncy name. Nothing sedate about her at all, she’s all sunshine, laughter, playful winds and butterflies.
[name_f]Julia[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u] is a perfect combo, and I love that you could use Juju or Junebug as nicknames in addition to JJ. Juju is adorable, for a laughing baby
