We’re still whittling down our list, but we’ve also added a few new names. Go figure. Please let me know what you think of them and if you have any combos for them, we’d appreciate the help.
Lirienne - We’ve had [name_f]Liriel[/name_f] on our list for a long time, but I recently discovered Lirienne and I’m in love with it.
[name_f]Gustava[/name_f] - I really love the “stava” part, but I’m unsure about the Guh. I love [name_u]Gus[/name_u] for a boy, but the husband doesn’t. However, he’s really taken with [name_f]Gustava[/name_f] at the moment.
[name_f]Faustine[/name_f]/Faustina - this has been on our possible middle name list for a while, but recently, I’m more attracted to it as a first. It still doesn’t beat out my beloved [name_f]Fauna[/name_f], but I’m liking it more each time I say it (both ways).
[name_f]Nidia[/name_f] - We recently eliminated [name_f]Lydia[/name_f] from our list and maybe I’m just unconsciously looking to replace it, but I do like this.
Ephyra - I’m really loving this lately, too. It seems magical to me, and we’d use [name_f]Effie[/name_f] as a nickname.
Eustella - I’m sure this will inevitably turn to [name_f]Stella[/name_f], which I’m not loving because of its popularity, so this may just work its way onto the middle name list. I still really like it.
Estelle is a similar name to Eustella which I happen to think is very classy/elegant in a way, but she doesn’t have to be known as [name_f]Stella[/name_f] that way as it’s a stand alone name.
Lirienne: I love the look and spelling of the name, and the way it’s pronounced is lovely. I’m not sure I like the meaning though. Lirienne [name_f]Fauna[/name_f] is amazing.
[name_f]Gustava[/name_f]: While I like the meaning, I’m not sure I like the name itself.
[name_f]Faustina[/name_f] / [name_f]Faustine[/name_f]: I’m in the US and Dr. Fauci didn’t come to mind for me. I would say this one depends on who you are. Both the meaning and the history of both are spectacular, but I’m really liking the idea of a baby [name_f]Fauna[/name_f].
[name_f]Nidia[/name_f]: I really love the meaning of this one.
Ephyra: I love the meaning of this one (if you can’t tell, I’m attracted to hidden nature names). How would you pronounce it?
Eustella: This is beautiful. I love the meaning and the name itself. I do agree that [name_f]Stella[/name_f] may be a default for some, but you could easily stave it off and correct people if you want to use it. [name_f]Aristella[/name_f] would also be beautiful.
I like your list, so unique! I also did not think of Dr. Fauci at all but I don’t think it’s a bad association if people do. I would love to be named after him!
@Alix2016 Thanks! I don’t really have that immediate reaction. I think of [name_m]Faust[/name_m] more, but I get you. [name_m]Even[/name_m] if others do, I don’t mind. Dr. Fauci isn’t a bad association.
@shells15 Thank you so much for the feedback! I’m not usually one to dwell on meanings too much (I love [name_f]Claudia[/name_f] and its variants) but “reads aloud” was part of what really drew me to Lirienne. Call me weird, but I love it. Then again, I’m an [name_f]English[/name_f] teacher, editor, and writer. I really love [name_f]Aristella[/name_f] too! The problem is that we know so many little [name_f]Stella[/name_f]’s already…
@KaiLun I agree with you. Thanks for the combos! I love [name_f]Liriel[/name_f] [name_f]Faustine[/name_f]. That’s so pretty!
@Greyblue Thank you! I’m so glad you appreciate some of these, as I love your unique naming style. [name_f]Gustava[/name_f] is one that my husband is more keen on than me…I totally get your take. Ephyra is pronounced more like: EH fer uh. Kind of like a shortened version of ephemera. That said, I’m sure it can be pronounced Eh FEER uh, like [name_f]Ophira[/name_f]. Lirienne [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] is really sweet. [name_f]My[/name_f] husband would love Lirienne [name_f]Maia[/name_f]. I also really like [name_f]Nidia[/name_f] [name_f]Primrose[/name_f] and Lirienne [name_f]Daisy[/name_f]. Super sweet. Thank you!
@tfzolghadr Thank you so much! Doesn’t Ephyra feel magical? I’m loving it.
Please let me know what you think of them and if you have any combos for them, we’d appreciate the help.
I really love [name_f]Aristella[/name_f] too! The problem is that we know so many little [name_f]Stella[/name_f]’s already…