Please help! 32 weeks and no name for our baby girl.

We had a name picked out since we found out the gender. and some people said it didn’t fit with our last name. We wanted to name our girl [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f], but our last name is [name_u]Ellis[/name_u]. They said it sounded off, [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f] [name_u]Ellis[/name_u].

We have been struggling to come up with a name that my husband and I both like. We both love [name_f]Olivia[/name_f], however my sister has already claimed the name and been talking about their future kids, they have two now and possibly want 4 and are currently ttc. [name_m]Even[/name_m] today said their future daughters stocking will have an O on it for [name_f]Olivia[/name_f]. She knows it’s in our top five list.

The names were currently debating are: [name_f]Chloe[/name_f] (it just doesn’t feel right to me) [name_f]Ava[/name_f] (no nicknames we can think of), [name_f]Isla[/name_f] (a short name with no nicknames we like, I don’t like [name_f]Lala[/name_f]) and [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f](however same issue as [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f] but my husband is kind of like it doesn’t matter how it sounds now, but it bothers me) I’m really at a loss and not sure what to do. I’m dialated to almost 2cm and 70% effaced, and the doctors are concerned I could have her anytime. If anyone has an input or other similar name suggestions we would really appreciate it. I’m panicking now that we don’t have a name.

[name_f]Annabelle[/name_f] [name_u]Ellis[/name_u] is a little bit of a tongue twister, but I don’t think it’s complete no-go. Would you mostly call her by the nn [name_f]Anna[/name_f]? That would make it even more usable, in my opinion. Otherwise, instead of [name_f]Olivia[/name_f], maybe [name_f]Mila[/name_f] or [name_f]Julia[/name_f] would appeal to you? [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] also immediately came to mind. Some other suggestions…

[name_f]Sienna[/name_f]
[name_f]Emma[/name_f]
[name_f]Ariana[/name_f]
[name_f]Claire[/name_f]
[name_f]Ella[/name_f]
[name_f]Alana[/name_f]
[name_f]Aleah[/name_f]
[name_f]Jasmine[/name_f]
[name_u]Alexis[/name_u]

[name_f]Hope[/name_f] this was able to help:)

[name_m]Don[/name_m]'t worry! There are so many beautiful names out there and it might take until seeing her in person that something perfect dawns on you. For what it’s worth, I don’t think [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f] [name_u]Ellis[/name_u] sounds bad, but you could always use [name_f]Annabella[/name_f]. I think [name_f]Annabel[/name_f] [name_u]Ellis[/name_u] might make the repetition less noticeable. A few other options:

[name_f]Alana[/name_f] - Similar sound to “[name_f]Olivia[/name_f].” [name_f]Alana[/name_f] [name_u]Ellis[/name_u] has a nice flow, in my opinion.

[name_f]Amelia[/name_f] - You seem to like modern classics ([name_f]Ava[/name_f], [name_f]Chloe[/name_f], [name_f]Olivia[/name_f]) with nickname options, and [name_f]Amelia[/name_f] checks all those boxes. You could nickname her “[name_f]Mia[/name_f]” or “[name_f]Millie[/name_f].” You could also go with [name_f]Emilia[/name_f]. Or you could use [name_f]Amalia[/name_f] with the nickname “[name_f]Mollie[/name_f].” (I’ve really loved this name ever since I heard [name_f]Amalia[/name_f] by [name_f]Melody[/name_f] Gardot…it’s such a beautiful song for a daughter).

[name_f]Annabeth[/name_f] - if the -elle ending to [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f] is the problem, maybe you could consider [name_f]Annabeth[/name_f] instead?

[name_f]Aviana[/name_f] - this feels similar to [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] to me because of the ‘v’ and the four syllables, but it isn’t so close that it’ll seem strange with a cousin. You could use the nickname “[name_u]Avi[/name_u].”

[name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] - like [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f], [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] has a sweet, Southern belle sound, and an elegant silent ‘e’ ending. Possible nicknames include [name_u]Charlie[/name_u], [name_f]Lottie[/name_f], [name_f]Char[/name_f], etc…

[name_f]Cecilia[/name_f] - has sort of a similar look to [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] with the same -ia ending, and “[name_f]Cece[/name_f]” is an adorable nickname.

[name_f]Daphne[/name_f] - similar bright, vibrant appeal that [name_f]Chloe[/name_f] and [name_f]Ava[/name_f] have, but has a bit more substance.

[name_f]Delilah[/name_f] - sort of a drawn out version of [name_f]Isla[/name_f], for which you could use [name_f]Isla[/name_f] (or [name_f]Lila[/name_f]) as a nickname.

[name_f]Juliette[/name_f] - [name_f]Juliette[/name_f] feels sweet and romantic the same way [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f] does, with plenty of nickname options ([name_u]Jules[/name_u], [name_u]Julie[/name_u], etc.) You could also spell it [name_f]Juliet[/name_f] so that the E doesn’t run on with your last name.

[name_f]Lucy[/name_f] - I’m mostly recommending this because [name_f]Lucy[/name_f] [name_u]Ellis[/name_u] just sounds so sweet to me. But it also does have some of the elements of the other names you like, like the -e ending from [name_f]Chloe[/name_f]. You could also use [name_f]Lucia[/name_f] to get the -ia ending from [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] and nickname her “[name_u]Luce[/name_u]” or “[name_f]Lucy[/name_f].” For both, you could use the nickname “[name_f]Lu[/name_f].”

[name_f]Madeline[/name_f] - [name_f]Madeline[/name_f] just sounds sweet and lively, the same way [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f] does. [name_f]Madeleine[/name_f] is another option.

[name_u]Ruby[/name_u] - like [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f], this name is feminine and beautiful but has a lot of personality.

[name_f]Savannah[/name_f] - again going off of the “Southern belle” appeal, and it has “[name_f]Ava[/name_f]” in it. [name_f]Savannah[/name_f] [name_u]Ellis[/name_u] sounds/looks so perfect to me. [name_f]Savannah[/name_f] has quite a few nickname options as well. It also has that “anna” sound in it.

[name_f]Scarlett[/name_f] - similar appeal to [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f], but a bit more romantic; tradeoff is you have fewer nickname options.

[name_f]Violet[/name_f] - [name_f]Violet[/name_f] is a personal favorite of mine and I think it has similar appeal to some of the names on your list. [name_f]Violet[/name_f] and [name_f]Isla[/name_f] have similar sounds, it has the “v” from [name_f]Ava[/name_f] and [name_f]Olivia[/name_f], and a pretty, feminine ending.

[name_f]Vivienne[/name_f] - [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f] and [name_f]Vivienne[/name_f] are both romantic and feminine, with sweet nicknames ("[name_f]Annie[/name_f]" or “[name_f]Vivi[/name_f]”). Actually, if you were hoping for the nickname “[name_f]Annie[/name_f],” you could get it through this name by spelling it [name_f]Vivianne[/name_f].

Good luck!

My first thought for you was [name_f]Annalise[/name_f]. I also like the suggestion of [name_f]Annabeth[/name_f]. Other ideas:
[name_f]Juliana[/name_f]
[name_f]Genevieve[/name_f]
[name_f]Evangeline[/name_f]
[name_f]Lucienne[/name_f]
[name_f]Penelope[/name_f]
[name_f]Oriana[/name_f]
[name_f]Georgianna[/name_f]
[name_f]Christianna[/name_f]
[name_f]Rosamund[/name_f]
[name_f]Rosalie[/name_f]
[name_f]Rosalind[/name_f]
[name_f]Antoinette[/name_f]
[name_f]Emilia[/name_f]
[name_f]Millicent[/name_f]
[name_f]Ginevra[/name_f]
[name_f]Clarissa[/name_f]
[name_f]Coraline[/name_f]
[name_f]Susanna[/name_f]
[name_f]Adelaide[/name_f]

I love [name_f]Annabel[/name_f]. I think it’s fine with [name_u]Ellis[/name_u].

There are some lovely suggestions above. I love:

[name_f]Lucy[/name_f] [name_u]Ellis[/name_u]
[name_f]Violet[/name_f] [name_u]Ellis[/name_u]
[name_u]Ruby[/name_u] [name_u]Ellis[/name_u]
[name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] [name_u]Ellis[/name_u]
[name_f]Scarlett[/name_f] [name_u]Ellis[/name_u]
[name_f]Juliet[/name_f] [name_u]Ellis[/name_u] (names ending in t seem to go really well with your surname)
[name_f]Daphne[/name_f] [name_u]Ellis[/name_u]

Otherwise maybe:

[name_f]Annaliese[/name_f] [name_u]Ellis[/name_u]
[name_f]Natalie[/name_f] [name_u]Ellis[/name_u]
[name_f]Clara[/name_f] [name_u]Ellis[/name_u]
[name_f]Hazel[/name_f] [name_u]Ellis[/name_u]
[name_u]Evelyn[/name_u] [name_u]Ellis[/name_u]
[name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] [name_u]Ellis[/name_u]
[name_f]Zara[/name_f] [name_u]Ellis[/name_u]
[name_f]Gwendolyn[/name_f] [name_u]Ellis[/name_u]

I don’t think there is anything wrong with [name_f]Annabel[/name_f] [name_u]Ellis[/name_u]. I do prefer the [name_f]Annabel[/name_f] spelling but I think both work fine. [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f] is a little more repetitive since it also repeats the IS part. As for [name_f]Olivia[/name_f], if that is your favorite you should just use it. Your sister has two kids already and hasn’t used it yet. It is in the top 3 names, so she will have to get used to hearing it around.

Other ideas:

[name_f]Abigail[/name_f]
[name_f]Angelina[/name_f]
[name_f]Emmeline[/name_f]
[name_f]Isadora[/name_f]
[name_f]Juliana[/name_f]
[name_f]Liliana[/name_f]
[name_f]Lillian[/name_f]
[name_f]Lydia[/name_f]
[name_f]Natalie[/name_f]
[name_f]Ophelia[/name_f]

[name_m]Don[/name_m]'t search for a nickname for [name_f]Ava[/name_f] - extend it to Avaline. Avaline [name_u]Ellis[/name_u] is beautiful.

[name_f]Sophia[/name_f]
[name_f]Sadie[/name_f]
[name_f]Vivienne[/name_f]
[name_f]Kinsley[/name_f]
[name_f]Audrey[/name_f]
[name_f]Charlotte[/name_f]

[name_f]Isla[/name_f]
[name_f]Ayla[/name_f]
[name_f]Aura[/name_f]
[name_f]Flor[/name_f]
[name_f]Nora[/name_f]
[name_f]Nomi[/name_f]
[name_f]Cora[/name_f]
[name_u]June[/name_u]
[name_u]Wren[/name_u]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f]
[name_f]Frances[/name_f]
[name_f]Gwen[/name_f]
Sola
[name_f]Margot[/name_f]
[name_f]Alina[/name_f]
[name_f]India[/name_f]
[name_f]Cressida[/name_f]
[name_f]Ana[/name_f]
[name_f]Willow[/name_f]
[name_u]Holland[/name_u]
[name_f]Opal[/name_f]
[name_f]Ophelia[/name_f]

Aww, I don’t think [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f] [name_u]Ellis[/name_u] is that bad- definitely my favourite out of the names you’ve given. For what it’s worth, though, the name [name_f]Susannah[/name_f] has always had a similar vibe to [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f] imo.

It’s a tongue twister, but not a deal breaker. I think [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f] [name_u]Ellis[/name_u] is lovely. Some other ideas:

[name_f]Georgia[/name_f]
[name_f]Violet/name_f
[name_f]Colette[/name_f]
[name_f]Fiona[/name_f]
[name_f]Anneliese[/name_f]
[name_f]Magnolia[/name_f]
[name_f]Annika[/name_f]
Avaline - I second this
[name_f]Emmeline[/name_f]
[name_f]Coralie[/name_f]
[name_f]Lucia[/name_f]
[name_f]Isaline[/name_f]
[name_f]Helena[/name_f]