Our baby is due [name_m]New[/name_m] Years, and we have [name_f]Nova[/name_f] as the frontrunner on the list. We do one-syllable middle names for our girls, but I am looking for something with more wow-factor this time around. We already have used [name_f]Rose[/name_f], [name_f]Mae[/name_f], [name_f]Grace[/name_f], and [name_f]Jane[/name_f]–but would like to give a little more wow factor to [name_f]Nova[/name_f], if indeed it could be done in a single syllable.
Anyone got something that could really ZING for [name_f]Nova[/name_f]? My DH is wanting to use [name_u]Jean[/name_u], but I just cant help but think there has to be another choice that might be more hip!!
[name_f]Rose[/name_f], [name_f]Mae[/name_f], [name_f]Grace[/name_f], and [name_f]Jane[/name_f] are all so comfy-classic that I worry if you go with something too bold, it will seem out of place. [name_f]Nova[/name_f] herself brings such style and pizazz to the name that she doesn’t necessarily need a kick in the middle, but I see your dilemma. Here are some one-syllable options to consider:
[name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_f]Belle[/name_f] - [name_f]Belle[/name_f] is feminine and glitzy. I don’t know if I love it with [name_f]Nova[/name_f], but it has a moderate punch appeal to me.
[name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_f]Bree[/name_f]
[name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_u]Blair[/name_u]
[name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_f]Cate[/name_f]
[name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_u]Clare[/name_u] - [name_u]Clare[/name_u] is soft and elegant like [name_f]Rose[/name_f], [name_f]Mae[/name_f], [name_f]Grace[/name_f], and [name_f]Jane[/name_f].
[name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_u]Dell[/name_u]
[name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_u]Jules[/name_u]
[name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_u]Kit[/name_u]
[name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_u]Lou[/name_u] - This has the same nickname-y feel as vintage [name_f]Mae[/name_f]. As does [name_u]Kit[/name_u] above it, actually.
[name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_u]Lee[/name_u]
[name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_f]Lux[/name_f] - This is perhaps the boldest option on my list.
[name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_f]Pearl[/name_f] - [name_f]Pearl[/name_f] is the ultimate in vintage snazzy appeal! She stands out but has the same feel as [name_f]Rose[/name_f], [name_f]Mae[/name_f], [name_f]Grace[/name_f], and [name_f]Jane[/name_f].
[name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_f]Paige[/name_f]
[name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_u]Rue[/name_u]
[name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_u]Sage[/name_u]
[name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_f]Tess[/name_f]
[name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_u]Wren[/name_u]
[name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_u]West[/name_u]
I am sorry if there are any repeats: Here is what I would do with [name_f]Nova[/name_f] (which I love!!!)
[name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_u]Quinn[/name_u] or [name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_f]Lark[/name_f]* love lark
[name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_u]Jay[/name_u] (blue jay) or [name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_u]Kyle[/name_u]
[name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_u]Reese[/name_u]/[name_u]Rhys[/name_u] or [name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_u]Bryn[/name_u]
[name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_f]Bree[/name_f]* love bree or [name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_u]Kay[/name_u] (old fashioned and under-used female choice)
[name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_m]Ace[/name_m] (then you could call her novice as a pet nn ??) (I only thought of ace b/c I like it as a nn for [name_f]Candace[/name_f])
[name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_m]Harp[/name_m] or [name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_f]Ruth[/name_f]* love ruth lately
[name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_u]Kai[/name_u] (has many different meaning depending on its origin)
[name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_u]Bay[/name_u] or [name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_m]Quartz[/name_m]* (clear quartz is gorgeous and one of the most powerful crystals)
What about [name_f]Ruth[/name_f]? It is so classic like [name_f]Jane[/name_f], [name_f]Grace[/name_f] and [name_f]Rose[/name_f] and would go very well! [name_f]Do[/name_f] you consider [name_f]Anne[/name_f] to be generic because that would also work very well!
[name_f]Nova[/name_f] is quite bold that a more traditional middle name may balance it out quite well. That being said, I love the name [name_f]Nova[/name_f]! My favorite suggestion by far is [name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_f]Ruth[/name_f] followed by [name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f]. They’re both a little spunkier but still keep with the traditional feel of the other middle names you’ve already used.
Some assonance ones (playing with the “o” or “v” sounds):
[name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_f]Maeve[/name_f]
[name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_f]Eve[/name_f]
[name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_f]Joy[/name_f]
[name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_f]Viv[/name_f]
[name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_f]Chloe[/name_f] (I know it’s 2 syllables, but it sounds soft)
hmm… I agree most of the choices you listed in the beginning are generic, although I did like most of them especially [name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_u]Jean[/name_u]. Is [name_u]Jean[/name_u] honoring anyone like (a [name_u]Jean[/name_u], a [name_f]Jane[/name_f], or a [name_m]John[/name_m])? I am giving you international variations to look through and I second someone else’s [name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_f]Jeanne[/name_f]. I also like [name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_f]Siobhan[/name_f] although it’s not one syllable.
I would try to decide what direction to go in and then pick a middle name. If you like natural names I like [name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_u]Wren[/name_u], [name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_f]Jade[/name_f], or [name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_f]Fern[/name_f]. If you like modern names, [name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_f]Elle[/name_f], [name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_f]Bree[/name_f], or [name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_u]Shea[/name_u]. If you want a more traditional middle name, [name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_f]Ruth[/name_f], [name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_f]Eve[/name_f], or [name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_f]Pearl[/name_f]. If you want a lovely meaning name, [name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_f]Hope[/name_f], [name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_f]Blythe[/name_f], or [name_f]Nova[/name_f] Heart.
I think thinking about what you want the name to be like will help you find the perfect one!
Good [name_m]Luck[/name_m]!
