Ombeline - thoughts?

Girl Names
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Our baby is now approaching 2 weeks and we haven’t chosen a name, it’s getting harder each day. [name_m]Fate[/name_m] seems to have chosen Ombeline for us, but anytime I share it with a relative they react with a disappointed “how do you spell that?” It is weird, but is it too weird?

I may just be attracted to this name because it suits all chubby babies.

What middle would you give it?
[name_m]How[/name_m] many syllables, and what sort of sounds compliment it?

Was thinking of Ombeline Tendra/[name_f]Tindra[/name_f] [name_f]Lucero[/name_f] Scholze - meaning tender/twinkling thunderstorm.

Maybe just Ombeline [name_f]Lucero[/name_f] Scholze ([name_f]Lucero[/name_f] is her dad’s last name, Scholze is mine)

Ombeline Scholze just looks so weird on paper to me. Originally I had my heart set on [name_f]Aurelia[/name_f] Scholze, but I think I built too much of an image for it that it didn’t seem to suit my baby.

[name_u]Baby[/name_u] has blonde hair, white eye brows and eyelashes, very dark blue eyes. Rosebud lips. Generally calm and happy. She’ll grow up to be very tall, likely skinny and nordic looking. She seems like she’ll be a listener like her dad. What name fits that description?

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I have never heard of the name before. Its not even listed on this site. I had to google it. And a bunch of [name_m]French[/name_m] sites came up, so I’m guessing its [name_m]French[/name_m]. I’m guessing a lot of other people have also not come across this name before as well…which is why they might have hard time with pronunciation/spelling.

Personally it makes me think of “[name_m]Cymbeline[/name_m]”. Like the shakespeare play.

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I still like Ombeline. [name_f]Do[/name_f] you like [name_f]Ondine[/name_f] or other -ine endings? I think the name [name_f]Delphine[/name_f] is beautiful, and sounds very serene.

If you go with Ombeline, I would do a one-syllable (or maybe 2-syllable) middle name if you use both last names: Ombeline [name_f]Elise[/name_f] [name_f]Lucero[/name_f] Scholze (for example). If you just go with Scholze, (which I am saying in my head like “schultz” but with an “o”), then I think a 2- or 3-syllable middle sounds good: Ombeline [name_f]Althea[/name_f] Scholze sounds fabulous, I think. But I also really love [name_f]Lucero[/name_f]–is it an option to have that as the last name?

I wrote this on the last post but I’m not sure you saw it: if you are re-thinking Ombeline, consider [name_f]Paloma[/name_f]! It’s a beautiful, peaceful name (means “dove”) AND it has an “om” in the middle of it!!! :slight_smile: It also makes me think of the palm of one’s hand… so much beautiful imagery. And it works internationally, too.

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Ombeline is pretty and unusual, but you seem to have some serious reservations about it. Like pp, I was also going to suggest [name_f]Ondine[/name_f]–or maybe Sabeline/[name_f]Isabelline[/name_f]? For what it’s worth, I also really like [name_f]Aurelia[/name_f] and think it fits your image of what she’ll be like when she’s older.

Whatever you decide, I’d definitely keep [name_f]Tindra[/name_f].

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Oh, and I also love [name_f]Aurelia[/name_f]. [name_f]Aurelia[/name_f] [name_f]Tindra[/name_f] [name_f]Lucero[/name_f] Scholze sounds wonderful!!

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I much prefer [name_f]Aurelia[/name_f] which means “golden”. I think this name fits the description of your daughter. Ombeline reminds me of the Thumbelina doll. Ombeline is better suited for fairy tales rather than real life.

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I don’t think you should let your relatives scare you off Ombeline if you truly love it. It’s hard to tell if you really have your own reservations or if your relatives just made you doubt yourself with their negativity. Why does Ombeline Scholze look weird? Maybe it’s just letting go of [name_f]Aurelia[/name_f] and realizing that even though you like it, it just doesn’t suit your baby.

I’m not trying to push Ombeline (although I do like it!) but it seems to be working its way into your family! Maybe it’s the right name for your daughter. Ombeline [name_f]Tindra[/name_f] is really lovely. Good luck with whatever you choose.

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I had never heard of this name before, but I think there are enough familiar sounds to make it feel distinct but not absurd. I have read your other posts and it really seems like your gut is telling you she is Ombeline, and who can argue with that? Relatives can call her [name_f]Lina[/name_f] possibly if it’s just too much for them. Ombeline Tendra is strikingly beautiful!

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Yes, it’s different. I’d never heard it before until I encountered it through you. That said, it does have the extremely common “line” ending that is shared by all kinds of names, regardless of style, usage, what-have-you, which automatically makes it way more accessible and wearable in my opinion.

I think it’s really neat that the universe (or however you want to see it) has guided you toward Ombeline. It just sounds like you’re struggling to accept it! Understandable. :slight_smile: I think Ombeline and [name_f]Aurelia[/name_f] are both pretty and prefer Ombeline just slightly, though obviously [name_f]Aurelia[/name_f] is a little more established. I think they both sound just fine with Scholze – don’t think Ombeline looks weird with Scholze at all. I like [name_f]Tindra[/name_f] / Tendra as well, so I hope you keep that!

I think too that if you decide to go with Ombeline and fully accept it, make it official, people will then be able to start accepting the name as well. In no time it’ll be like she couldn’t go by any other name. This gray area that you’re in probably hinders people from accepting the name too.

Not sure how you feel about nicknames, but there is always the potential [name_u]Bell[/name_u] or [name_f]Lina[/name_f] in there.

Good luck!

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I think that if you and your husband look at your daughter and feel that Ombeline is her name, then it’s her name. While it’s a little unusual in it’s spelling I think that with potential nn’s of [name_f]Bel[/name_f] and [name_f]Line[/name_f] ([name_u]Lee[/name_u]-nuh) and even [name_f]Mellie[/name_f].

I personally prefer [name_f]Aurelia[/name_f] (it is afterall in my signature) but that doesn’t mean its the right name for your kid. I feel like sometimes one just knows.

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[name_m]Saint[/name_m] Ombeline might make it a bit more accessible too - people have been digging for rare saint names for forever. With my family specifically, if I say “it’s a saint’s name” they seem to accept whatever that name is, even if they didn’t originally like it.
I love [name_u]Ollie[/name_u] and [name_f]Belle[/name_f] as nicknames. [name_m]Even[/name_m] Omber/Ombre. And I also think it is beautiful with either last name option.

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Okay, I love the name Ombeline. Ombeline means to Sparkle, so does [name_f]Tindra[/name_f], Perfect pairing.

Now,having more than one and even more than two middle names is completely exceptable. I have a long history or family lineage whom had more than two middle names and did well with their lives and appreciated their FULL names. I’m going to copy and paste some info and source it down below on Ombeline.

You did say that she has a sweet calm disposition. This is another attribute that would reflect her name. Ombeline is known as a saint. Omeline and [name_f]Tindra[/name_f] is her disposition, [name_f]Lucero[/name_f] is her father, Scholse is her mother.

So I say go for Ombeline [name_f]Tindra[/name_f] [name_f]Lucero[/name_f] Scholze, it is her 100%

It seems to me that modern parents in the U.S. only fawn over a select few [name_m]French[/name_m] names. [name_f]Noelle[/name_f], [name_f]Madeline[/name_f] ([name_f]Madeleine[/name_f]), [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f], [name_f]Natalie[/name_f], [name_f]Sophie[/name_f], [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f], [name_f]Elle[/name_f], [name_f]Claire[/name_f] and [name_f]Caroline[/name_f] can all be found high on the top 1000, but where are the unique and uncommon [name_m]French[/name_m] names? Where’s [name_f]Jessamine[/name_f], [name_f]Felicienne[/name_f], [name_f]Marcheline[/name_f] and [name_f]Emmanuelle[/name_f]? Where are [name_f]Corisande[/name_f], [name_f]Melusine[/name_f] and [name_f]Chantal[/name_f]? Where’s Ombeline?

Ombeline (ohm-bell-een, om-bell-een) saw no U.S. births in 2011, and remains unheard of here. In [name_f]France[/name_f] in 2000 the name ranked at #375. Similar sounding and sea-sweet [name_f]Ondine[/name_f] fared only a bit better with 7 births. Ombeline is also connected to water, as Greek philosopher Pliny claimed it was one of the stones that fell from heaven during rain and thunderstorms. Known then as Ombria, the “rain stone,” Notia, meaning “south wind,” and occasionally the [name_f]Scirocco[/name_f]-stone, and Brontia, meaning “thunder-stone,” even the gemstone is hard to find information on. Ombria was used to prevent offerings from being “burnt away” or eaten after placed on an alter, according to Pliny the [name_m]Elder[/name_m], “gemstone philosopher.” Ombeline is the [name_m]French[/name_m] variant of Ombria, transferred to use as a female given name.

A [name_m]French[/name_m] source claims Ombeline was not used much until the 1980’s, and is now given about 150 times a year if I’m reading [name_m]French[/name_m] right. It is well liked in [name_f]France[/name_f]. A possible meaning is “glittering spirit,” from the [name_m]French[/name_m] word for spirit and some Germanic tracings. However, the gem Ombria’s etymology has much more in common with the place name [name_f]Umbria[/name_f], from Ombrii, meaning “people of the thunderstorms,” also according to Pliny. “Of the thunderstorms” or even “thunderstorm” is a simpler way to go, and keeps the connection to the gemstone’s meaning and origin. But [name_f]Umbria[/name_f] is also connected to shadow, as “shadow” is ombre in [name_m]French[/name_m] and umber/ombra in Latin. Italian folk etymology connects [name_f]Umbria[/name_f] to ombra, shadow. In [name_f]Umbria[/name_f], tall hills and mountains cast shadows. [name_u]Umber[/name_u] now refers to a shadowy brown color of earth, and earth is another connected word. And yes, umbrella comes from ombra as well.

[name_m]Saint[/name_m] Ombeline, also known as Holy Ombeline, or Hombeline, only seems to be well known in [name_f]France[/name_f]. She was a 12th century Cistercian nun (prioress), born 1092 [name_m]AD[/name_m] in [name_f]France[/name_f]. She was the sister of [name_m]Saint[/name_m] [name_m]Bernard[/name_m], and was known for giving up a life of frivolous pleasures (and a marriage) for a humble religious life. Oddly, Humbeline is a name sometimes given in her honor. Good luck trying to figure out anything else unless you speak [name_m]French[/name_m] - U.S. searches turn up next to nothing. Thank you Google translator.

Sight source here:HugeDomains.com

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I love Ombeline and it feels like it really fits your baby. I’d go with Ombeline Tendra [name_f]Lucero[/name_f] Scholze. It sounds whimsical, sweet and cool and I actually can picture it on an adult, too.
I wouldn’t pay that much attention to people’s reactions. You’re not going to please everyone and what really matters is that you and your husband love the name and feel like it fits.

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Ombeline is very pretty! The meaning is great and I don’t think you’ll have too many pronunciation problems as it has a similar feel to more popular names like [name_f]Aveline[/name_f]. I think Ombeline suits your middle names better than [name_f]Aurelia[/name_f], even though [name_f]Aurelia[/name_f] is very pretty.

I say go for it! [name_m]Don[/name_m]'t let your family stop you from giving your child a name that both you and her will love. If they don’t like it, there are many tamer nicknames out there like [name_f]Belle[/name_f]/[name_f]Bella[/name_f], [name_u]Lane[/name_u] and [name_f]Lina[/name_f].

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Still haven’t named her, we’re waiting until the last minute. He loves [name_f]Althea[/name_f] (Healer), I love Ombeline. He would be happy with [name_f]Althea[/name_f] Ombeline [name_f]Tindra[/name_f] [name_f]Lucero[/name_f] Scholze.

Thing is that the Freanch cannot say the TH sound, [name_m]Al[/name_m]-tay-uh. [name_f]Thea[/name_f] blows their minds. We live in Montreal, and his family is from [name_f]France[/name_f], we may live there one day.
I prefer Ombeline [name_f]Tindra[/name_f] [name_f]Althea[/name_f] [name_f]Lucero[/name_f] Scholze but I know it doesn’t flow very nicely. She is starting to look more like a [name_f]Thea[/name_f] then a [name_f]Belle[/name_f], but I feel pretty attached to Ombeline.

We’re also considering [name_f]Elthia[/name_f] instead of [name_f]Althea[/name_f], and Tendra for [name_f]Tindra[/name_f].

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Wow, I love Ombeline. I have never heard or read the name before, but my first thought upon hearing it was pure magic. It sounds indeed like a little woodland faerie, something light and twinkling, quite effervescent.

Still, I think going with your gut on your baby’s name is probably best. If it has worked its way into your heart, you must keep it. But if the concerns or dismay of others are able to get in between it and you, perhaps better not.

Surely when you announce your baby’s name officially, no one will question or doubt it again. :slight_smile:

[name_f]Belle[/name_f] is the sweetest nickname.

I think Ombeline [name_f]Tindra[/name_f] is so very lovely! And I agree with your concerns about [name_f]Althea[/name_f] and the [name_m]French[/name_m] language. Ombeline is also a very strong name and could stand on it’s own very well too.

Whatever you decide, you have great taste! [name_u]Love[/name_u] all of your choices – including [name_f]Aurelia[/name_f] and [name_f]Lyra[/name_f] from your signature. :slight_smile:

Good luck!