Opinions on girl name list

Our second daughter is due in [name_f]May[/name_f] and we are having a hard time with names. Our first born is [name_u]Cassidy[/name_u] [name_f]Anne[/name_f] and we would like something similar in feel. We don’t like anything too popular in the top 100 (though I know a couple of the below break that rule), but also don’t like anything too out there. Trying to avoid names that are too trendy and won’t age well (I know some of the below probably fall in this category too) without picking something old fashioned. Trying to put it simply, I’m looking for something spunky, sassy, and unique(ish), but not unusual. Need your opinions! Which names do you like best, which do you not like, any first middle combos that stand out? Any other suggestions that are long the same lines? Middle names we’re considering are all honor names, but we aren’t married to any.

First names:

[name_u]Kendall[/name_u]

[name_u]Mackenzie[/name_u]

[name_f]Kenley[/name_f]

[name_f]Sienna[/name_f]

[name_u]Brooke[/name_u]

[name_u]Presley[/name_u]

[name_f]Chloe[/name_f]

[name_f]Sabrina[/name_f]

Maybe middles:

[name_f]Lauren[/name_f] or [name_u]Lane[/name_u] after [name_f]Laura[/name_f]

[name_u]Kelly[/name_u]

I really like [name_f]Sienna[/name_f] or [name_f]Sabrina[/name_f], maybe paired with middle name [name_u]Lane[/name_u]? I think [name_f]Sabrina[/name_f] sounds a bit better as a sister for [name_u]Cassidy[/name_u] than [name_f]Sienna[/name_f].

Like:
[name_f]Sienna[/name_f]
[name_u]Presley[/name_u]

Dislike:
[name_u]Mackenzie[/name_u]: Too common; but it goes well with [name_u]Cassidy[/name_u].
[name_f]Kenley[/name_f]: The name sounds made up and I don’t think it will age well.
[name_u]Kelly[/name_u]: Out dated.

Instead of…
[name_f]Chloe[/name_f]… how about: [name_f]Cora[/name_f], [name_f]Clara[/name_f], [name_f]Cleo[/name_f], [name_f]Callie[/name_f]
[name_f]Sabrina[/name_f]… how about: [name_f]Sadie[/name_f], [name_f]Serena[/name_f], [name_u]Sasha[/name_u]
[name_u]Brooke[/name_u]… how about: [name_u]Blair[/name_u], [name_f]Brynn[/name_f], [name_f]Belle[/name_f]

Other Suggestions:
[name_f]Madelyn[/name_f] [name_u]Lane[/name_u]
[name_u]Everly[/name_u] [name_u]Brooke[/name_u]
[name_f]Audrey[/name_f] [name_u]Mackenzie[/name_u]
[name_u]Sydney[/name_u] [name_f]Lauren[/name_f]

What about [name_f]Sienna[/name_f] [name_u]Lane[/name_u] or [name_f]Chloe[/name_f] [name_f]Laurel[/name_f]?

[name_f]Sienna[/name_f], [name_u]Brooke[/name_u] and [name_f]Sabrina[/name_f] are my favorite from the list.

[name_f]Alaina[/name_f] came to mind. [name_f]Alaina[/name_f] [name_f]Lauren[/name_f] or [name_f]Alaina[/name_f] [name_u]Kelly[/name_u] would sound great with [name_u]Cassidy[/name_u] [name_f]Anne[/name_f].

[name_f]Sabrina[/name_f] or [name_u]Brooke[/name_u] I think

[name_f]Sabrina[/name_f] [name_u]Kelly[/name_u]
[name_f]Sabrina[/name_f] [name_u]Lane[/name_u]
[name_u]Brooke[/name_u] [name_f]Lauren[/name_f]

I LIKE:
[name_u]Kendall[/name_u] - it’s unusual and spunky.
[name_f]Sienna[/name_f] - feminine and elegant. [name_f]Serena[/name_f] or [name_f]Selena[/name_f] could also be a nice alternative!
[name_u]Brooke[/name_u] - grounded and strong; reminds me of [name_u]Brooke[/name_u] [name_m]Davis[/name_m]!

I [name_m]DON[/name_m]'T MIND:
[name_u]Mackenzie[/name_u] - it’s alright, but seems a bit plain.
[name_f]Chloe[/name_f] - it’s sweet, but quite common.
[name_f]Sabrina[/name_f] - I really like the witchy, cool vibe I get from this name… but I know a [name_f]Sabrina[/name_f] that I can’t stand! If it weren’t for that, I’d probably like this name.

[name_m]DON[/name_m]'T LIKE:
[name_f]Kenley[/name_f] - I like the tough, strong vibe, but the actual name seems made up to me.
[name_u]Presley[/name_u] - I don’t like the sound or vibe at all (feels pretentious), it feels more like a surname. If it had to be a first name, I’d think it was a boy’s.

[name_u]Cassidy[/name_u] [name_f]Anne[/name_f] is such a beautiful name!!

Some thoughts
[name_u]Kendall[/name_u] - trendy but i do kind of like it. There’s something strong and cool about it

[name_u]Mackenzie[/name_u] -it’s okay but not wow

[name_f]Kenley[/name_f] - quite cute but i find it slightly awkward. [name_u]Keeley[/name_u] or [name_f]Kinsley[/name_f] came to mind

[name_f]Sienna[/name_f] -gorgeous, warm and funky!

[name_u]Brooke[/name_u] - precise, strong and sweet

[name_u]Presley[/name_u] - it’s okay. I like the surnamey, musical vibe

[name_f]Chloe[/name_f] -sweet and lively, versatile but popular

[name_f]Sabrina[/name_f] -bubbly, unexpected and quite nice

[name_f]Sabrina[/name_f] [name_u]Kelly[/name_u], [name_u]Kendall[/name_u] [name_f]Laura[/name_f], [name_f]Sienna[/name_f] [name_f]Lauren[/name_f] (or [name_f]Sienna[/name_f] [name_f]Laurel[/name_f]) and [name_u]Brooke[/name_u] [name_f]Laura[/name_f] came to mind!

Some other suggestions that I thought of:

[name_u]Delaney[/name_u] [name_f]Kate[/name_f]/[name_u]Kaye[/name_u]
[name_u]Keeva[/name_u] [name_u]Lane[/name_u]
[name_u]Monroe[/name_u] [name_f]Louise[/name_f]
[name_f]Kaia[/name_f] [name_u]Lane[/name_u]
[name_u]Sierra[/name_u] [name_f]Jane[/name_f]
[name_u]Sierra[/name_u] [name_f]Lily[/name_f]
[name_f]Liliana[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f]
[name_f]Cadence[/name_f] [name_f]Aurora[/name_f]
[name_f]Brynn[/name_f] [name_f]Eleanor[/name_f]
[name_f]Harlow[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f]
[name_f]Zoe[/name_f] [name_f]Lauren[/name_f]
[name_u]Reagan[/name_u] [name_f]Laurel[/name_f]
[name_u]Piper[/name_u] [name_f]Lauren[/name_f]
[name_f]Mallory[/name_f] [name_f]Jane[/name_f]
[name_f]Nola[/name_f] [name_f]Catherine[/name_f]
[name_f]Alyssa[/name_f] [name_f]Violet[/name_f]
[name_u]Wren[/name_u] [name_f]Lorelei[/name_f]
[name_f]Lorelei[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f]
[name_u]Hadley[/name_u] [name_f]Lauren[/name_f]

I think all of them work pretty well with Cassidy, but for quite different reasons. I would categorise them like this, which might help you a little to locate exactly what you’re looking for:

Chloe, Kendall, Brooke, Mackenzie: these all give me quite a 90s, all-American girl feeling. Loud but sweet, fun and preppy, originally unisex. Definitely work with Cassidy but I’d be cautious about using Kelly or Lauren with them, just because they could easily read as a bit dated. Not a bad thing necessarily but it’s something to be aware of. Some that are also in this category I’d suggest:
Ashlyn
Savannah
Shelby
Cameron
Peyton
Brianna
Teagan

Presley, Mackenzie, Kendall: surnames and place names, definitely work with Cassidy on that account. I would be cautious about using Lane or Kelly with these because they could easily became too masculine / surname-y or wordy next to sweet Cassidy Anne. Similar names:
Tierney
Crosby
London
Delaney
Fallon
Kennedy
Lennon
Mara
Madigan
Finley / Finlay

Kenley, Sienna, Presley: these are very on trend right now and quite a bit more so than Cassidy, but they share a similar New American vibe to me. My favourite middle would be just Laura here, to tie them to something a bit more classic. Similar:
Kinsley
Emerson
Scarlett
Parker
Stella
Harper
Paisley
Luna
Spencer
Ellis
Mila
Brinley
Henley
Summer

Chloe and Sabrina are probably my two favourites. They give me the most timeless, feminine, slight-Americana vibe that Cassidy Anne has. Sabrina Lauren or Chloe Lane would be a wonderful sister with Cassidy Anne. Others in this category:
Serena / Selena
Sabine
Miranda
Vanessa
Quinn
Alana

[name_m]Hi[/name_m] there.

Here are my thoughts on your list:

[name_u]Kendall[/name_u]-I had a male friend named this growing up, so it always seems masculine to me. And I’d personally would try to avoid another ‘K’/’(hard)C’ name. [name_m]Just[/name_m] a little cutesy.

[name_u]Mackenzie[/name_u]-This is not my favorite. It’s also kind of boyish in my opinion. I do know a little girl named [name_u]Mackenzie[/name_u] nn [name_m]Mack[/name_m] though, & must admit that it’s kind of cute on her.

[name_f]Kenley[/name_f]-I’d go w/[name_u]Kendall[/name_u] if you’re going to do a ‘[name_m]Ken[/name_m]’ name. [name_f]Kenley[/name_f] is too cutesy w/[name_u]Cassidy[/name_u] & sort of in general.

[name_f]Sienna[/name_f]-This is not my peronsal favorite, but it’s perfectly nice. Simple, feminine, not too over yet recognizable, grows up well. [name_f]Sienna[/name_f] [name_f]Lauren[/name_f] would be lovely. Or even better, [name_f]Sienna[/name_f] [name_f]Laurel[/name_f]?

[name_u]Brooke[/name_u]-Same as above, but I like the the flow of [name_f]Sienna[/name_f] better. [name_u]Brooke[/name_u] is a little abrupt sounding to me.

[name_u]Presley[/name_u]-This is just too trendy & too [name_m]Elvis[/name_m]. If you’re an [name_m]Elvis[/name_m] fan, I’d do [name_f]Priscilla[/name_f]. :wink: .

[name_f]Chloe[/name_f]-Beautiful name. Maybe kind of cutesy w/[name_u]Cassidy[/name_u] though. I do really like [name_f]Chloe[/name_f] [name_f]Lauren[/name_f] or [name_f]Chloe[/name_f] [name_f]Laurel[/name_f]. [name_f]Chloe[/name_f] [name_f]Laura[/name_f] even works.

[name_f]Sabrina[/name_f]-This is perfect. Similar to [name_f]Sienna[/name_f] but less exotic & more preppy. Perfect fit w/big sister’s name. [name_f]Sabrina[/name_f] [name_u]Lane[/name_u] is nice, or [name_f]Sabrina[/name_f] [name_f]Laurel[/name_f].

Other ideas:

[name_f]Daphne[/name_f]

[name_f]Felicity[/name_f]-too fussy? I love it, but may be too frilly w/[name_u]Cassidy[/name_u].

[name_f]Gemma[/name_f]

[name_f]Holly[/name_f]

[name_f]Hayley[/name_f]

[name_f]Maisy[/name_f]

[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f]

[name_f]Romilly[/name_f]

[name_f]Tessa[/name_f]

[name_f]Zoe[/name_f]-kind of common, but similar w/[name_f]Chloe[/name_f] w/out being as close to [name_u]Cassidy[/name_u]. Although I like [name_f]Chloe[/name_f] more myself.

[name_f]Hope[/name_f] this helps. :slight_smile:

I think [name_u]Cassidy[/name_u] and [name_f]Chloe[/name_f] sound adorable. The others…not so much

First names:

[name_u]Kendall[/name_u] & [name_u]Mackenzie[/name_u] - very trendy from the 1990’s. No appeal.

[name_f]Kenley[/name_f] - sounds made up

[name_f]Sienna[/name_f] - [name_u]Cassidy[/name_u] & [name_f]Sienna[/name_f] have run-on “s” sounds when said together.

[name_u]Presley[/name_u] - sounds ridiculous, or are you an [name_m]Elvis[/name_m] fan?

[name_f]Sabrina[/name_f] & [name_u]Brooke[/name_u] - they’re ok…just not a fan

First off, [name_u]Cassidy[/name_u] [name_f]Anne[/name_f] is lovely! My favorites from your list are [name_f]Sabrina[/name_f] and [name_f]Sienna[/name_f], they seem to suit the feel of [name_u]Cassidy[/name_u] while standing well on their own, and sound like they fit the criteria for names you were looking for. For combos I would suggest [name_f]Sabrina[/name_f] [name_u]Lane[/name_u] and [name_f]Sienna[/name_f] [name_u]Kelly[/name_u], both are absolutely stunning! (On the same page, what do you think of [name_f]Serena[/name_f]?)
[name_f]Chloe[/name_f] is a lovely name, I just personally am not a fan of repeated initials in sibsets. If that doesn’t bug you though, then it makes a lovely choice! [name_f]Chloe[/name_f] [name_u]Lane[/name_u] is very nice in that case.
The other names on your list ([name_f]Kenley[/name_f], [name_u]Presley[/name_u], [name_u]Mackenzie[/name_u], etc.) feel as though they won’t age well as they are quite a bit on the trendy side. They would be sweet on a child, but I can’t imagine them fitting an adult all that well.

Anyways, congrats on the baby, and good luck settling on a name you love!

From your list I like [name_f]Sabrina[/name_f] and [name_f]Sienna[/name_f] he most.

The first name that came to my mind was [name_f]Tessa[/name_f]. [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] [name_u]Lane[/name_u] or [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] [name_f]Lauren[/name_f] sound great!

I like [name_f]Sabrina[/name_f], [name_u]Brooke[/name_u] or [name_f]Sienna[/name_f] with [name_u]Cassidy[/name_u]. I think [name_f]Lauren[/name_f] or [name_u]Lane[/name_u] work for [name_f]Sienna[/name_f] and [name_f]Sabrina[/name_f], but would go with middle name [name_f]Lauren[/name_f] for [name_u]Brooke[/name_u].

Congratulations! [name_u]Cassidy[/name_u]’s a great name! From your list I think [name_u]Presley[/name_u] is a great fit with [name_u]Cassidy[/name_u]. Other suggestions:
[name_u]Marley[/name_u]
[name_u]Marlowe[/name_u]
[name_u]Eden[/name_u]
[name_u]Blair[/name_u]
[name_u]Campbell[/name_u]
[name_u]Delaney[/name_u]
[name_u]Holland[/name_u]
[name_u]Ellis[/name_u]
[name_f]Greer[/name_f]

I think [name_u]Holland[/name_u] might be my favorite with [name_u]Cassidy[/name_u].