Opinions on Alba

Girl Names
1

I am absolutely in love with the name [name_f]Alba[/name_f] meaning dawn in Italian and Spanish but also means white.

It is not as traditional as I thought I would like/pick.

What do you all think of it? :slight_smile:

Would love some honest opinions.

I like these combinations for middle names but am open to any suggestions.

[name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f]
[name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_f]Juliana[/name_f] (Grandmothers name)
[name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_f]Grace[/name_f]
[name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_f]Lucia[/name_f]

2

When I think of the name [name_f]Alba[/name_f] two things come to mind, first that [name_f]Alba[/name_f] is the Scottish Gaelic word for [name_f]Scotland[/name_f] and second the actress [name_f]Jessica[/name_f] [name_f]Alba[/name_f].

I prefer [name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f] or [name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_f]Lucia[/name_f] from your list! :slight_smile:

3

[name_f]Alba[/name_f] is also the ancient name of [name_f]Scotland[/name_f]. Would make a great big sister to an [name_f]Erin[/name_f].

[name_f]Alba[/name_f] reminds me of the little girl from The Time [name_u]Traveler[/name_u]'s Wife, which is my all-time favorite movie and one of my favorite books. I think it’s a great choice.

[name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f] is my favorite combo you’ve suggested; I think the [name_f]Rose[/name_f] pretties up [name_f]Alba[/name_f] nicely. I would avoid a middle that ends in -a. Maybe if you want to honor your grandmother you could choose a variant of [name_f]Juliana[/name_f], such as [name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_f]Julienne[/name_f], [name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_u]Julie[/name_u], [name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_f]Jewel[/name_f], etc.

4

I love [name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_f]Lucia[/name_f] and [name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f].

I also love [name_f]Rosalba[/name_f] which might be another option?

5

Hmm…

I think [name_f]Alba[/name_f] is a lovely name with a cool wholesome sound. It’s quirky and has a great vibe.

[name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f] - A little predictable would prefer [name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_f]Rosalind[/name_f].

[name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_f]Juliana[/name_f] - [name_f]Juliana[/name_f] is a lovely name and I also love the family association but I dislike the run of the letter ‘a’ in this combination. Have you thought [name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_f]Juliet[/name_f]?

[name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_f]Grace[/name_f] - I do love [name_f]Grace[/name_f] just like I prefer [name_f]Rose[/name_f] but I think with a name like [name_f]Alba[/name_f] it’s predictable despite how lovely the names are.

[name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_f]Lucia[/name_f] - I dislike the run of these two names together.

Suggestions:
[name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_f]Margot[/name_f]
[name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_f]Blythe[/name_f]
[name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_f]Elisabeth[/name_f]
[name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_f]Verity[/name_f]

: )

6

[name_f]Alba[/name_f],
noun: alba; plural noun: albas

a shrub rose of a variety with gray-green leaves and pinkish-white, sweet-scented flowers.

I think the above is a lovely definition…Yes [name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f] :slight_smile:
:slight_smile:

7

I like a lot of names like [name_f]Alba[/name_f] such as [name_f]Alma[/name_f] and [name_u]Alva[/name_u] so I do think it’s pretty. I prefer to pair shorter first names with longer middle names. I would suggest something like [name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_f]Josephine[/name_f] or [name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f].

8

[name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f]? [name_f]Rose[/name_f] preferably being a NN for [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f]?

9

I love [name_f]Alba[/name_f] and I totally second the suggestion of [name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_f]Juliet[/name_f] !

10

[name_f]Alba[/name_f] is a favorite. It feels vintage, sleek, and classy; I picture a woman from the Roaring 20s. I would choose a longer, more elegant mn (3+ syllables) to go the chic [name_f]Alba[/name_f]. [name_f]Rosemarie[/name_f] or [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] work better than [name_f]Rose[/name_f], and [name_f]Juliette[/name_f] better than [name_f]Juliana[/name_f].

11

Thank you guys, some really great ideas there! :):slight_smile:

12

I adore [name_f]Alba[/name_f]. It’s my number one girl’s name. The meaning of dawn is so light and happy to me. It’s a fabulous.

I have a few combos of my own. I think the one combo I have that might appeal to you is [name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_f]Violet[/name_f]. Oh, or [name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_f]Joy[/name_f].

13

Oh they are beautiful! [name_m]Will[/name_m] definitely share those with Hubby.

It is such a lovely name isn’t it! :smiley:

14

I think [name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f] is so sweet. I automatically think of [name_f]Jessica[/name_f] [name_f]Alba[/name_f] but I think of the Time [name_u]Traveler[/name_u]'s Wife, too.