New to Nameberry - Expecting

Hello there!

I’m new here, my name is [name_f]Anya[/name_f]. I’m expecting my first child in [name_u]November[/name_u]!

The past couple weeks I’ve thought a lot about what I might name my child (we aren’t finding out the gender, we want it to be a surprise). It’s especially difficult for me to choose girl names because I haven’t found much that I really love.

Here’s our very short list (we really only love the top 3):

[name_f]Audrey[/name_f]
[name_f]Charlotte[/name_f]
[name_f]Aria[/name_f]
[name_u]Finley[/name_u]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] - my husband dislikes this name but I quite like it

Please let me know what you think of these names and if you have any suggestions. I’ll also be posting in the boy forum.

I love [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f]. It’s such a beautiful name. I also like [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] - very classic and elegant.

I’m terrible at making suggestions. If it wasn’t for the amazing Berries on this site I don’t think my son would ever have gotten a name! They will help you out I’m sure :slight_smile:

Thanks so much for replying! I’m also concerned that [name_f]Aria[/name_f] is too similar to my name, [name_f]Anya[/name_f].

I think [name_f]Aria[/name_f] is a very pretty name. It just makes me think of [name_u]Arya[/name_u] [name_m]Stark[/name_m] from Game of Thrones currently.

I think it’s lovely to have your child’s name be similar to yours. I’m actually planning to name my daughter a name that is similar to my husband’s name.

I am not a huge fan of [name_f]Aria[/name_f], it is very popular where I live.
[name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] is classic and elegant but, it is popular. I’m not sure if that is an issue for you.
[name_f]Audrey[/name_f] is a beautiful name and has a beautiful sound!
Suggestions:
[name_f]Eliza[/name_f]
[name_f]Araminta[/name_f]
[name_f]Noelle[/name_f]
[name_f]Alana[/name_f]

Good luck! :slight_smile:

I also love your top three! [name_f]Aria[/name_f] and [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] are two of my favorites, and I also recently added [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] to my list! Great names! [name_u]Finley[/name_u] and [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] are also cute! I love the names you’ve chosen, but since you asked for suggestions:

[name_f]Violet[/name_f]
[name_f]Lila[/name_f]
[name_f]Rosalie[/name_f]
[name_f]Olivia[/name_f]
[name_f]Aurora[/name_f]
[name_f]Ella[/name_f]
[name_f]Eliza[/name_f]
[name_f]Scarlett[/name_f]
[name_f]Hazel[/name_f]
[name_u]Ruby[/name_u]
[name_f]Luna[/name_f]
[name_f]Adeline[/name_f]
[name_f]Adelaide[/name_f]
[name_f]Penelope[/name_f]
[name_f]Alice[/name_f]
[name_f]Grace[/name_f]
[name_f]Mirabelle[/name_f]
[name_f]Eloise[/name_f]
[name_f]Luella[/name_f]
[name_f]Lillian[/name_f]
[name_f]Juliet[/name_f]/[name_f]Juliette[/name_f]
[name_f]Arabella[/name_f]
[name_f]Stella[/name_f]
[name_f]Ivy[/name_f]
[name_f]Isla[/name_f]
[name_f]Amelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Genevieve[/name_f]

[name_f]Audrey[/name_f] is pretty but kind of bland to me. [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] is lady-like and elegant. As popular as it is I don’t know any [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f]'s. [name_f]Aria[/name_f] sounds dark and romantic. I imagine a dark haired beauty. I like [name_u]Finley[/name_u] on a girl. I think it fits in with today’s trend of gender bender names. [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] isn’t my style. Here’s a few suggestions:

[name_u]Aubrey[/name_u]
[name_f]Audra[/name_f]
[name_u]Avery[/name_u]
[name_f]Ariana[/name_f]
[name_f]Adrianna[/name_f]
[name_f]Eliana[/name_f]
[name_f]Cora[/name_f]
[name_f]Corinne[/name_f]
[name_f]Libby[/name_f]
[name_f]Lily[/name_f]
[name_f]Myla[/name_f]
[name_u]Eliot[/name_u]
[name_f]Elowen[/name_f]
[name_u]Everly[/name_u]
[name_u]Dylan[/name_u]
[name_u]Piper[/name_u]
[name_u]Hartley[/name_u]
[name_f]Tenley[/name_f]
[name_u]Rowan[/name_u]
[name_u]Tatum[/name_u]

I love [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] and [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] best of your list.

[name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] is definitely going to be even more popular this year, given the [name_f]Princess[/name_f] born a month ago.
[name_f]Aria[/name_f] is ok, but getting overused atm. [name_f]Alia[/name_f] ([name_m]Ah[/name_m]-lee-ah) could be a less popular alternative.

Apart from [name_f]Aria[/name_f], your names tend towards the classic and chic. Names that seem to fit with that style

[name_f]Maude[/name_f]
[name_f]Eleanor[/name_f]
[name_f]Adrienne[/name_f]
[name_f]Colette[/name_f]
[name_f]Delphine[/name_f]
[name_f]Claudia[/name_f]
[name_f]Emmanuelle[/name_f]
[name_u]Arden[/name_u]
[name_f]Coco[/name_f]
[name_f]Daphne[/name_f]
Raphaëlle
[name_f]Genevieve[/name_f]
[name_f]Jemima[/name_f]
[name_u]Carmen[/name_u]
[name_f]Nadine[/name_f]
[name_f]Xanthe[/name_f]
[name_f]Blanche[/name_f]
[name_f]Pernille[/name_f]
[name_f]Veronique[/name_f]
[name_f]Virginia[/name_f]

I love, love [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f]!

[name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] is sooo popular now, it’s like every time a baby girl is born, this is her name. So if popularity bothers you, that that might be something to consider. Also, both [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] and [name_f]Scarlett[/name_f] are names that rhyme with Harlot (that’s the first thing other people say to me when we talk about this name- so not just my personal opinion).

I love your name. My Grandmothers name was [name_f]Anja[/name_f] - I adore it. I don’t think [name_f]Aria[/name_f] is too close to your name, but again, it’s quite popular.

I also like [name_f]Audrey[/name_f]- I think it’s a lovely choice.

[name_u]Finley[/name_u] is all boy to me, but I know it’s fast becoming ‘unisex’, but it just sounds masculine to me.

My pick is [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f], I love it, fresh and feminine.

[name_f]Audrey[/name_f] is nice, you may have an issue with people mistaken it for [name_u]Aubrey[/name_u] however.
[name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] is very elegant and girly. It reminds me of lace and pearls.
[name_f]Aria[/name_f] is probably my least favorite.
[name_u]Finley[/name_u] or [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] is my favorite. [name_u]Finley[/name_u] is so cute and fun.
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] is just not my style, I don’t hate it, but I don’t like it either.

[i][name_f]Welcome[/name_f] [name_f]Anya[/name_f] & congratulations :slight_smile:

My favorite from your list is [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f]. Its a gorgeous, classic name. My second choice is the lovely [name_f]Audrey[/name_f]. The only name that I dont like is [name_u]Finley[/name_u] which I find to be quite odd from your list. It doesnt fit with your other classic names.

Some suggestions (I apology for any repeats):

  • [name_f]Lulu[/name_f], [name_f]Lucy[/name_f], [name_f]Lula[/name_f], [name_f]Lucia[/name_f]
  • [name_f]Olive[/name_f]
  • [name_f]Evie[/name_f], [name_f]Ivy[/name_f]
  • [name_f]Margo/name_f
  • [name_f]Elena[/name_f], [name_f]Helena[/name_f]
  • [name_f]Harlow[/name_f], [name_u]Harper[/name_u]
  • [name_f]Eliza[/name_f]
  • [name_f]Fern[/name_f], [name_u]Sage[/name_u]
  • [name_f]Marlo[/name_f], [name_u]Marlowe[/name_u]
  • [name_f]Arianna[/name_f]
  • [name_f]Penelope[/name_f]
  • [name_f]Suki[/name_f]
  • [name_f]Willa[/name_f], [name_f]Willow[/name_f]
  • [name_f]Felicity[/name_f]
  • [name_f]Juno[/name_f]
  • [name_f]Nova[/name_f]
  • [name_f]Aurelia[/name_f]

Best of luck :)[/i]

I really like [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] but as they say it is popular
[name_f]Audrey[/name_f] is a bit lack lustre but is fine as a middle name
I’m still getting used to [name_f]Aria[/name_f] but it feels light & playful
[name_f]Phoebie[/name_f] is a cute, dear type name, to me.
[name_u]Finley[/name_u] I see as a boy’s name.

I also like [name_f]Scarlett[/name_f], [name_f]Miranda[/name_f], [name_f]Amber[/name_f], [name_f]Elena[/name_f], [name_f]Elaine[/name_f], [name_f]Alise[/name_f], Alira, [name_u]Eden[/name_u], [name_f]Hayley[/name_f]

[name_f]Audrey[/name_f] – [name_u]LOVE[/name_u]! This is in my top ten. I think it’s so sweet.
[name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] – I like this a lot, but it is very trendy and in right now. However, it doesn’t really sound overly trendy or dated. I think it’s sweet.
[name_f]Aria[/name_f] – Fast rising up the charts, so will get more and more common, but such a cute name!
[name_u]Finley[/name_u] – I have some really bad associations with this name.
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] – I think it’s really cute, but not as awesome as your top three.

[name_f]Audrey[/name_f] [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] would make a great combo. Beautiful!

[name_f]Audrey[/name_f] and [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] are my favorite!

[name_f]Audrey[/name_f]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f]
[name_f]Charlotte[/name_f]

Thank you all for your comments and suggestions!