Nova vs Espyn

We’re having our first child due in two months, a daughter, but we’re still stuck on a name. We’ve decided she’ll only have a first name and his last name, [name_m]Foster[/name_m]. Since both our names are peculiar as well, we wanted her to have somewhat of a different name too. I really like [name_f]Nova[/name_f] (from [name_f]Noa[/name_f]) and he is set on Espyn as derived from [name_m]Espen[/name_m].

We both like either name but can’t choose.

I prefer [name_f]Nova[/name_f] as it’s more feminine and although it’s rare it’s easy to pronounce and won’t seem too out there!

I adore [name_m]Espen[/name_m], it is special to us through meaning. Although I only like it for a boy/man. I am also not personally fond of made-up spellings. Sorry.

[name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_m]Foster[/name_m] is sweet and beautiful. Definitely my favorite choice.

I prefer [name_f]Nova[/name_f].

Another vote for [name_f]Nova[/name_f]. I might have chosen Espyn but I’m not fond of the spelling and prefer [name_m]Espen[/name_m]. I think to feminise a name it’s better to use a feminine middle name, I.e. [name_m]Espen[/name_m] [name_f]Isabella[/name_f], or a nickname like [name_f]Essie[/name_f].

I prefer [name_f]Nova[/name_f], as the “y” in Espyn looks off to me.

I prefer [name_f]Nova[/name_f].

I prefer [name_f]Nova[/name_f]. It’s much more feminine and keeps the spunky feel. When I see Espyn, I automatically see the sports network ESPN.

[name_f]Nova[/name_f] is much cuter imo

The first thing I thought of when I saw Espyn was ESPN! If you’re not set on no middle name, I think [name_f]Nova[/name_f] Espyn [name_m]Foster[/name_m] is lovely. Plus, every body I know without a middle wishes they had one. ”

[name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_m]Foster[/name_m]! I love it. Spunky, fresh and feminine.

I hate the made-up spellings, especially -yn instead of -on or -en, to make it “more feminine” (Cameryn, [name_f]Emersyn[/name_f], Masyn, [name_u]Aspyn[/name_u], etc). I only see [name_m]Espen[/name_m] on a boy. Sorry!

I like them both! I would pick the name that has more meaning to you personally…

I love [name_f]Nova[/name_f]. I’m not big on the spelling Espyn. I do like some “made up” spellings but Espyn looks too complicated imo.

I love both these name! However, I only like [name_m]Espen[/name_m] for a boy.
I think you should go with [name_f]Nova[/name_f].

I like [name_f]Nova[/name_f] better. :slight_smile:

[name_f]Nova[/name_f] is beautiful, I would definitely go with that. Espyn is not my style and the minute I laid eyes on it I thought of the sports channel ESPN, just because I really don’t care for sports channels! I do rather like [name_u]Aspen[/name_u] and think it would be less problematic, I have a feeling it’s a more common spelling.

This was my exact thought.

If you like the sound of Espyn, perhaps consider [name_u]Aspen[/name_u]?

To me Espyn is a boys name. I love [name_f]Nova[/name_f], and like the suggestion of [name_u]Aspen[/name_u] as well.

Wow… our last name is [name_m]Foster[/name_m] and [name_f]Nova[/name_f] is our first pick also… small world!
So I say go with [name_f]Nova[/name_f]!

I much prefer [name_f]Nova[/name_f]. If you go with [name_m]Espen[/name_m], I would say go with the original spelling, even for a girl.