Dilemma 1
[name_f][/name_f]One of my childhood pet’s names happens to be a nickname for one of my favorite names. I’m hesitant to use that full name for a future child because I fear that, initially, I would constantly associate the name with my beloved pet, whom I lost a few years ago, even though the full name offers other nickname options. While I appreciate when others use honor names, I think it would be too overwhelming for me to use the exact names of my loved ones (humans or pets). I prefer subtle honors and like to let my imagination preserve the original association. I also believe that each being is unique and deserves their own identity. For example, I tend to avoid repeating pet names, just as I look for sibling names with distinct sounds. But not everyone feels the same way and I comprehend all perspectives. I know many people who always give their dogs and cats the same names (or very similar alternatives), for example. And I’ve also encountered many siblings with identical names (e.g., [name_m]John[/name_m] and Joanna) and/or the same middle names. In my opinion, reusing a name is a very personal decision. If the name still feels right after weighing the pros and cons, it may be the perfect choice for that person or family, even if it was used before. However, considering the thousands of wonderful names that exist, I also believe there is always another beautiful new option waiting to be discovered.
[name_f][/name_f]In this particular case, using the exact name wouldn’t work for me, even as a middle name—unless it’s an intentional honor name for the pet. Otherwise, a variant or full form might be the solution, because having a living pet and a child go by [name_f]Poppy[/name_f] could be confusing.
[name_f][/name_f]Perhaps [name_f]Penelope[/name_f], with the nickname [name_f]Poppy[/name_f], would be the best choice for [name_f]Alice[/name_f] and her husband? Eventually, they could also consider a full name that works with similar nicknames like Pop, [name_f]Polly[/name_f], [name_f]Pippi[/name_f], [name_f]Penny[/name_f], [name_f]Pippa[/name_f] or [name_f]Lolly[/name_f].
Other ideas:
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Peony[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Pansy[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Perla[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Petal[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Primrose[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Paisley[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Polly[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Paloma[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Petra[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Philomel[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Prairie[/name_f]
[name_f]Clover[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Willow[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Birdie[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]June[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Rose[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Zinnia[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Malva[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Sage[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Flora[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Maisie[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Iris[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Avery[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Jasmine[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Hyacinth[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Dahlia[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Bonnie[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Hazel[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Anise[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Winnie[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Fern[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Briar[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Meadow[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Goldie[/name_f]
Dilemma 2
[name_f][/name_f]I love Kate’s list! All options are enchanting. [name_f]My[/name_f] favorites are [name_f]Wren[/name_f], [name_f]Prairie[/name_f], [name_f]Birdie[/name_f], [name_m]Ever[/name_m], [name_f]Gaia[/name_f], [name_f]Story[/name_f] and [name_f]Juno[/name_f].
[name_f][/name_f]Suggestions for baby girl:
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Azure[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Lark[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f]Etherea
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Delta[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Vega[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Islet[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Lazuli[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Aster[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Bloom[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Nyx[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Poesy[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Elysia[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Iskra[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Dream[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Liriel[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Bronte[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Fauna[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Aella[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Vesper[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Halo[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Nyssa[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Opal[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Bliss[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Reverie[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Dove[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Ember[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Aura[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Twila[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Fable[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Viva[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Salvia[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Ianthe[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Apricity[/name_f]
Dilemma 3:
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Theodore[/name_m] is a wonderful name! [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] and [name_m]Sebastian[/name_m] are classic choices and excellent pairs. I also adore [name_f]Emilia[/name_f], [name_m]Tobias[/name_m], [name_m]Jasper[/name_m], [name_m]Felix[/name_m] and [name_f]Delilah[/name_f]. [name_f]Evelina[/name_f] nn [name_f]Eva[/name_f] / [name_f]Lina[/name_f] would be so refreshing and sweet! The current list is amazing.
I think Theodore’s parents may approve:
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Alexandra[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Annabella[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Angelina[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Araminta[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Beatrice[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Belinda[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Caroline[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Cecilia[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Celeste[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Clarissa[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Cordelia[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Delphina[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Eleanor[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Eliana[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Estelle[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Evangeline[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Felicity[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Florence[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Genevieve[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Georgiana[/name_f] (too similar to George?)
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Gwendolyn[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Harriet[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Isabelle[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Josephine[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Katherine[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Letitia[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Lucinda[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Lavinia[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Magdalena[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Margaret[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Matilda[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Meredith[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Millicent[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Miriam[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Natalie[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Octavia[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Penelope[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Philippa[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Rosalie[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Rosamund[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Scarlett[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Simone[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Susanna[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Theresa[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Victoria[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Vivienne[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Willa[/name_f]
[name_m]Anthony[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Archibald[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Augustine[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Balthazar[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Benedict[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Benjamin[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Bernard[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Carlisle[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Christopher[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Desmond[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Donovan[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Ezekiel[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Finnegan[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Gabriel[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Garrett[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Harrison[/name_m] (Maybe not the best idea as if means Henry’s son, but it would be great with Theodore!)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Jeremiah[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Jonathan[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Laurence[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Leonard[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Lincoln[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Malcolm[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Marshall[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Matthew[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Maximilian[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Nathaniel[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Nicholas[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Oliver[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Patrick[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Percival[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Raphael[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Randall[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Raymond[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Roderick[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Russell[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Solomon[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Spencer[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Stuart[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Sullivan[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Sylvester[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Vincent[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]William[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Xavier[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Zachary[/name_m]