update: Thanks for your comments. After thinking on this, I’ve got a lot of names here that I think would go great with Natalie should this little one be a girl. My top 3 are Natalie Miriam, Natalie Eden, and Natalie Jane and I’m much happier with these choices, thanks to your comments and suggestions. The next three are: Natalie Ada, Natalie Eve, and Natalie Elise.
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Dear berries,
Thank you so much for helping me decide I really adored [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] as a first name even when many of you loved the combo [name_f]Ada[/name_f] [name_f]Natalie[/name_f].
Now I’ve given up on finding the perfect middle name because I have weeks before this babies gender is determined by ultrasound.
So help me create a list. I’d prefer to stay on the shorter side due to the length of [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] and our four syllable double barreled last name.
Names I’ve already added to the list are:
[name_f]Adele[/name_f]
[name_u]Adair[/name_u]
[name_f]April[/name_f]
[name_f]Audra[/name_f]
[name_f]Claire[/name_f]
[name_f]Faith[/name_f] - I’m not sure but this just keeps popping in my head off and on so I’m at least going to consider it
And then I just run out of steam. [name_m]Just[/name_m] really trying to pass the time more then anything else.
I actually quite like [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_f]Ada[/name_f], if you still like the two together, [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_f]Faith[/name_f] and [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_u]Adair[/name_u] are also lovely, as is [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f], but the latter may be a touch on the dull side, since [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] and [name_f]Claire[/name_f] are both universally popular and have been for quite a few decades.
I love the name [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] too, and have thought of:
I completely agree with @lawsonhaley’s comment that if you still like the name [name_f]Ada[/name_f], [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_f]Ada[/name_f] is a stunning combo. [name_f]Ada[/name_f] isn’t as common as [name_f]Emma[/name_f] or [name_f]Grace[/name_f] or [name_f]Eva[/name_f], but has a simple elegance while still sounding unexpected and classic.
If, however, you are no longer into the name [name_f]Ada[/name_f], some other suggestions would be:
[name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_f]Alice[/name_f]
[name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_f]Calla[/name_f]
[name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_f]Cleo[/name_f]
[name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_f]Cora[/name_f]
[name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_f]Coral[/name_f]
[name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_f]Dawn[/name_f]
[name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_u]Eden[/name_u]
[name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_f]Elsa[/name_f]
[name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_f]Eve[/name_f]
[name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_f]Grace[/name_f]
[name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_f]Greer[/name_f]
[name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_f]Hope[/name_f]
[name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_f]Jewel[/name_f]
[name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_f]Joy[/name_f]
[name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f]
[name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_f]Laurel[/name_f]
[name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_f]Lilah[/name_f]
[name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_f]Mae[/name_f] / [name_f]May[/name_f]
[name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_u]Reese[/name_u]
[name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f]
[name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_f]Zara[/name_f]
Oh I do still like [name_f]Ada[/name_f], and it may end up the middle name still, but I figure that looking at all my options wouldn’t hurt.
[name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_f]Clara[/name_f] is a great alternative to [name_f]Claire[/name_f], and I do like [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_f]Eve[/name_f] as well as [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_f]Imogen[/name_f].
I actually quite like [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_u]Adair[/name_u] from my list. But my husband preferred [name_f]Adele[/name_f]. This will take sometime. Thank you for these name suggestions.
I also love [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_f]Calla[/name_f], but I pronounce the double l as a y. Would that be a problem, it is absolutely my favorite flower.
All of these are great. Today I actually woke up with [name_f]Miriam[/name_f] on my mind. I do love the meaning of “wished-for child”. I think [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_f]Miriam[/name_f] is definitely on the list (though it’s said to also mean rebellious or bitter too but I prefer the nameberry meaning).
Out of every ones suggestion [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_u]Eden[/name_u] popped up a few times, and I love it. I also liked that some mentioned [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_f]Jane[/name_f] as well. Meaning “gods gracious gift” this would be a great middle name.
If you like the meaning “wished for child” some similar names to consider are:
[name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_f]Arabella[/name_f] (means “answered prayer”)
[name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_u]Evelyn[/name_u] (means “wished for child”)
[name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_f]Vera[/name_f] (means “true desire”)
I think both of those names are lovely, both are vintage/classic and have history behind it. So if you love the meaning, but aren’t sure of the names, you have some more options.
I actually prefer the sound of [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] with a one-syllable middle name, so the ones that have been mentioned that stand out to me are: [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_f]Jane[/name_f], [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_f]Eve[/name_f] and [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f].
Love Natalie Arabella but I realized the initials are NA like what you write on applications when it’s not applicable. Not too thrilled with that but if it bugs me, I can’t really name a daughter that. Didn’t hit me until Monday, and today I’ve just been grieving since my grandfather passed away.
That would mean all A middle names are out. Natalie Vera is gorgeous too, but it also could be NV (envy or “like Nevada?” Um…)
Actually am quite partial to Natalie Miriam now, my husband likes Natalie Jane.
If anything I sincerely hope this thread helps those considering a name for their daughter. Still too early to tell though for me. Thank you for all your suggestions and help.
Ha, that’s funny, I didn’t even think of the initials. Oh well, it was a valiant effort. Good luck coming to a decision! P.S. Sorry to hear about the passing of your grandfather.
[name_f]Ada[/name_f] is so beautiful! [name_f]Adaline[/name_f], Adalisa, etc are other personal favorites. Maybe also look at [name_f]Vivienne[/name_f]/[name_u]Vivian[/name_u]?
[name_f]Ada[/name_f] is so beautiful! [name_f]Adaline[/name_f], Adalisa, etc are other personal favorites. Maybe also look at [name_f]Vivienne[/name_f]/[name_u]Vivian[/name_u]?
