please pick apart my list..i need some help BERRY MUCH!

General Name Discussion
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Hello Berries…I need help the following list are names that my boyfriend agree on so far…I would like some middle name help and for you to generally pick apart what is good and what is not so good…suggestions are totally welcome…
He has a pretty tough last name…it is finnish and 4 syllables and starts with N.some of the names seem incomplete on their own.
Ok here we go

Girls
[name]Rowan[/name]- my absolute favorite name
[name]Lola[/name]
[name]Ruby[/name]
[name]Dahlia[/name]
[name]Delilah[/name]
[name]Violet[/name]
[name]Zoe[/name]
[name]India[/name]
[name]Hazel[/name]
[name]Alice[/name]
[name]Sage[/name]
[name]Phoebe[/name]
[name]Sasha[/name] I like it spelled [name]Sascha[/name]. I have one daughter already and her name is [name]Maya[/name] [name]Isabel[/name]

Boys

[name]Bear[/name] I had a post on this before and it would be his first name…not a nickname
[name]Bodhi[/name]
[name]Ronan[/name] I love this name!
[name]Rufus[/name]
[name]Miles[/name]
[name]Oscar[/name]
[name]Jasper[/name]
[name]Levi[/name] I just got him to let me add this one
Other favorites of mine that I can’t get him to agree on are [name]Soren[/name],[name]Simon[/name],[name]Alistair[/name]
Also [name]Oliver[/name]
Thanks Berries! I really appreciate your help…just be honest even if its brutal…I will not be offended I swear

[name]Molly[/name]

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I really like most of the names on your lists! For that reason, it would be easier to just mention the ones I’m not crazy about lol. That includes [name]Bear[/name] (its just not meant for humans!), [name]Oscar[/name] (some other Berries love it, and I think its alright but at the same time… still grouchy to me), [name]Rufus[/name] ([name]Rufus[/name] the dufus teasing seems inevitable). For girls, I really think most of your names are stunning and go nicely with [name]Maya[/name]! [name]Rowan[/name] isn’t bad, but I think there are other names that go better with [name]Maya[/name] from your list. Also, I feel that if you used [name]Sasha[/name] you would sort of be getting yourself into a pattern (short multi-cultural names that end in “a”) and that might be problematic if you have another child.

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Girls
[name]Rowan[/name] - Too masculine [name]IMO[/name]. I like it for a boy.
[name]Lola[/name] - [name]Don[/name]'t like it. Too nicknamey.
[name]Ruby[/name] - [name]Love[/name] it!
[name]Dahlia[/name] - [name]Don[/name]'t like most flower names. Really don’t like this one.
[name]Delilah[/name] - I used to hate this name because of that song, but it’s grown on me. A friend named his daughter this and she’s adorable! BTW one of her sisters is [name]Ruby[/name] :slight_smile:
[name]Violet[/name] - [name]One[/name] of the few flowery names I kinda like.
[name]Zoe[/name] - [name]Love[/name] it!
[name]India[/name] - Hate it. I don’t like most well known place names (as in more known as a place than a name).
[name]Hazel[/name] - [name]Love[/name] it!
[name]Alice[/name] - Like it.
[name]Sage[/name] - [name]Don[/name]'t like.
[name]Phoebe[/name] - [name]Love[/name] it.
[name]Sasha[/name]/[name]Sascha[/name] - It’s ok. Not a huge fan but it’s not terrible. I think I like it better on a boy though.

Boys

[name]Bear[/name] - No. [name]Just[/name] no.
[name]Bodhi[/name] - I hate all the “bo” names. They sound like dog names or something to me.
[name]Ronan[/name] - [name]Love[/name] it!
[name]Rufus[/name] - I don’t like the sound of it.
[name]Miles[/name] - A good name, just NMS.
[name]Oscar[/name] - It’s ok.
[name]Jasper[/name] - Really don’t get the appeal of this name.
[name]Levi[/name] - Not bad.
[name]Soren[/name] - [name]Love[/name] it!
[name]Simon[/name] - It’s ok.
[name]Alistair[/name] - Meh.
[name]Oliver[/name] - [name]Love[/name] it.

Sorry if I was a tiny bit harsh but you wanted honesty :wink:

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I’m going to say that [name]Jasper[/name] and [name]Soren[/name] stood out to me. [name]Jasper[/name] is one of those names that I love, and not everyone can pull it off but with a last name that’s “finnish and 4 syllables and starts with N” I bet it would work. And either name would be great with [name]Maya[/name]. If you must use [name]Bear[/name], it could work as a middle name for sure.

With the girls, I love [name]Sascha[/name] [name]Rowen[/name] and [name]Phoebe[/name] [name]Sage[/name].

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[name]Rowan[/name]- it’s nice, and if you love it so much you should consider it. I think it would bump into the last name though, and might be better as a middle for that reason.

[name]Lola[/name] - I really like [name]Lola[/name]. [name]Lola[/name] and [name]Maya[/name] seem a natural pairing to me.
[name]Ruby[/name] - [name]Ruby[/name] is cute, I could see it working for you. More vintage than [name]Maya[/name], but somehow I think they work.
[name]Dahlia[/name] - this is a beautiful name and one of my favorites.
[name]Delilah[/name] - I like this sound, however it seems like it might be getting long with your last name, and I personally haven’t shaken the bad biblical associations, but I know most people have.
[name]Violet[/name] - it is a pleasing name that could work, however I find there is a lot of long I / eye sound in both daughters’ names then
[name]Zoe[/name] - Very spunky and likeable and goes great with [name]Maya[/name]. [name]Love[/name] sisters [name]Maya[/name] and [name]Zoe[/name].
[name]India[/name] - I adore this name, but I feel like it is very off-the-beaten-path compared to [name]Maya[/name], while together too, it sounds like too ancient civilizations…you might keep looking.
[name]Hazel[/name] - I really like [name]Hazel[/name], but it seems mismatched to [name]Maya[/name].
[name]Alice[/name] - similar reaction as to [name]Hazel[/name].
[name]Sage[/name] - I have just never cared for this name much, and don’t like it paired with [name]Maya[/name].
[name]Phoebe[/name] - I adore this name and think it goes nicely with [name]Maya[/name].
[name]Sasha[/name] - it’s all right - with a Finnish last name, I’d find a Russian-sounding first name a little culturally odd, I don’t know if your husband does (I have Finnish heritage so don’t get me wrong, I’m sure tons of people would think nothing of this, maybe your husband doesn’t have a problem either).

Boys

[name]Bear[/name] - I think not.
[name]Bodhi[/name] - I really am bothered by this name, I’m trying to be tactful as you’ve said you are thick skinned (and also, I don’t want to be rude to any readers who have a little [name]Bodhi[/name] - once the baby’s here, I chill out anyway : D - but honestly I find it to be trying to do so many things.
[name]Ronan[/name] - ooh, I like it, and I think it’s better than [name]Rowan[/name] for a girl. Still has the n problem, but, a good contender.
[name]Rufus[/name] - I adore this name, but have learned to back off from it since it does just seem to be asking for trouble.
[name]Miles[/name] - adore this. My favorite from your list.
[name]Oscar[/name] - I can get behind it, but do think it might be a little tricky to pull off…
[name]Jasper[/name] - like it, but seems to be bordering on a heavy trend if you care.
[name]Levi[/name] - very handsome name.
[name]Soren[/name] - I like it too, but the n’s would bump, it sounds like sore, and again, with it being sometimes a Swedish name I feel there are odd cultural things with a Finnish last name.
[name]Simon[/name] - I like it too, but oh well if he doesn’t, [name]Miles[/name] or [name]Ronan[/name] capture some of the feel and seem a better fit for you anyway.
[name]Oliver[/name] - love [name]Oliver[/name]

Here are a handful of Finnish names/names used in Finland I like:
[name]Eva[/name] (used as [name]Eeva[/name])
[name]Vera[/name] (used as [name]Veera[/name])
[name]Johanna[/name]
[name]Oona[/name]
[name]Marika[/name]
[name]Karina[/name]
Aila
Venla
Ritva
[name]Minna[/name]

There are some great boys ones too, but they are more out in left field so I’ll leave you to look rather than trying to suggest. Well, I do love Otso, which reminds me of [name]Oscar[/name] and means [name]Bear[/name], so I just have to suggest it.

Good luck!

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[name]Rowan[/name]- I don’t like [name]Rowan[/name] for a girl. I like [name]Ronan[/name] or [name]Rowan[/name] for a boy, though.
[name]Lola[/name]- I only like it as a nickname.
[name]Ruby[/name]- Not my taste.
[name]Dahlia[/name]- [name]Love[/name]
[name]Delilah[/name]- Too rhymey with [name]Maya[/name]
[name]Violet[/name]- For me, it’s too close to “violent.”
[name]Zoe[/name]- I like it a lot.
[name]India[/name]- I much prefer [name]Indira[/name].
[name]Hazel[/name]- I like it.
[name]Alice[/name]- I like this a lot.
[name]Sage[/name]- It’s alright.
[name]Phoebe[/name]- Meh.
[name]Sasha[/name]- I like this spelling more than [name]Sascha[/name]. I don’t think it’s a great match with [name]Maya[/name], but it’s a nice name.

Favorites, in order: [name]Dahlia[/name], [name]Zoe[/name], [name]Alice[/name]

Boys

[name]Bear[/name] I had a post on this before and it would be his first name…not a nickname- No. I don’t care for it at all as a first.
[name]Bodhi[/name]- I like this a lot. Very Buddhist-feeling with [name]Maya[/name], which may or may not be a positive thing for you.
[name]Ronan[/name] I love this name!- Me too! My favorite on the list.
[name]Rufus[/name]- I can’t take this name seriously.
[name]Miles[/name]- Too close to [name]Maya[/name].
[name]Oscar[/name] - Not a fan.
[name]Jasper[/name]- I just think of [name]Casper[/name] the friendly ghost. And the word “Jeepers.”
[name]Levi[/name]- I like it
Other favorites of mine that I can’t get him to agree on are [name]Soren[/name],[name]Simon[/name],[name]Alistair[/name]- I like all three
[name]Oliver[/name]- I like it a lot.

Favorites, in order: [name]Ronan[/name], [name]Bodhi[/name], [name]Oliver[/name], [name]Levi[/name]

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Wow… awesome response already
[name]Bear[/name]…so many hesitations it is kind of aggressive
[name]Bodhi[/name]… today bf told me it sounds like a surfer :frowning: so maybe no
[name]Rufus[/name]…kids are so mean and this names is just begging for it
[name]Oscar[/name] is on the list because my bf liked it and he vetoes almost all of the names I like…
To be cont.

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A lot of your names are on our list too! Here are the ones I like best and that I think go along with [name]Maya[/name]:

[name]Lola[/name]
[name]Ruby[/name]
[name]Dahlia[/name]
[name]Zoe[/name]
[name]India[/name]
[name]Hazel[/name]
[name]Phoebe[/name]

Boys

[name]Bodhi[/name]
[name]Rufus[/name]
[name]Oscar[/name]
[name]Jasper[/name]
[name]Levi[/name]
[name]Oliver[/name]

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[name]Rowan[/name] - I don’t love it. Sounds too masculine, especially next to [name]Maya[/name].
[name]Lola[/name] - Spunky and funky.
[name]Ruby[/name] - Lots of spunk here, too. It might age better than [name]Lola[/name].
[name]Dahlia[/name] - Not bad.
[name]Delilah[/name] - I like this a lot, though some will think of the biblical connotations.
[name]Violet[/name] - [name]LOVE[/name]
[name]Zoe[/name] - Fairly popular, but I love the name. It would sound great with [name]Maya[/name].
[name]India[/name] - I’m neither here nor there on this one.
[name]Hazel[/name] - I like this more than I used to, but I’m not sure it sounds good with [name]Maya[/name].
[name]Alice[/name] - Pretty and a classic.
[name]Sage[/name] - I’m lukewarm. It’s a unisex name, and it sounds off next to a girly name like [name]Maya[/name].
[name]Phoebe[/name] - [name]LOVE[/name]
[name]Sasha[/name] I like it spelled [name]Sascha[/name] - This one is nice.

Boys

[name]Bear[/name] - It’s a cute nn, but as a fn? Not wearable in the real world unless your parents are celebrities.
[name]Bodhi[/name] - I’ve never understood the appeal of this name. I can see how it would blend with [name]Maya[/name], though.
[name]Ronan[/name] - This is a good, strong name.
[name]Rufus[/name] - Quirky and cute.
[name]Miles[/name] - [name]Love[/name] it, and I love the nn [name]Milo[/name]. But it’s a bit matchy with [name]Maya[/name].
[name]Oscar[/name] - Funky. I love it.
[name]Jasper[/name] - My favorite name for a boy!
[name]Levi[/name] - This is a good, solid name.

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[name]Rowan[/name]- I dont like how popular it is getting… and I feel it is more a boys name
[name]Lola[/name] - cute but i cant picture a grown up professional [name]Lola[/name]…
[name]Ruby[/name]- [name]LOVE[/name] IT
[name]Dahlia[/name] -Nice
[name]Delilah[/name]- I cant help but think of samson and delilah but i love the nn. lila… cute!
[name]Violet[/name] - Very nice i think it is a name that ages well!
[name]Zoe[/name] - ok
[name]India[/name] - This name is a guilty pleasure of mine… i like it but would never use it (maybe in the middle)
[name]Hazel[/name] - I dont mind it
[name]Alice[/name] - I adore [name]Alice[/name]… i think of [name]Alice[/name] in wonderland…
[name]Sage[/name] - not a fan
[name]Phoebe[/name] - I like the way it looks and sounds…
[name]Sasha[/name]- WELL… this is my favorite ( it is my name!!) But i spell it [name]Sacha[/name]! I get nothing but compliments on it!

Boys

[name]Bear[/name]- no sorry
[name]Bodhi[/name] -not a fan
[name]Ronan[/name] - better than [name]Rowan[/name]…
[name]Rufus[/name] - I think of the dog in cinderella
[name]Miles[/name] - [name]LOVE[/name] it! A classy name! perfect for little and big boys!
[name]Oscar[/name]- I like it
[name]Jasper[/name]- I love the sound of this name
[name]Levi[/name]- one of my favs although it is gaining a lot op popularity!

So my FAVS… for girls… [name]Sacha[/name], [name]Ruby[/name], [name]Violet[/name] and [name]Alice[/name]. For Boys… [name]Miles[/name], [name]Levi[/name] and [name]Jasper[/name]!

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So nobody thinks [name]Rowan[/name] can work on a girl? Sad face…even [name]Maya[/name] doesn’t love this one and she is 6…
[name]Rowan[/name] [name]Aurora[/name]? That’s girly…

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What names [name]DO[/name] go with [name]Maya[/name]? Besides the ones I listed…maybe I just need new ideas to throw at my bf…he has shot down some of my faves…

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A sister for [name]Maya[/name] [name]Isobel[/name]

[name]Hi[/name] and it is wonderful that he has a Finnish name because then we can go to town and choose some wonderful Scandinavian names.

Here are some comments on the names you have chosen and not in connection as a sibling name which may change my view.

Is popularity an issue for you if so the following names are out:

[name]Ruby[/name], [name]Violet[/name] and [name]Zoe[/name] (who is also slightly dated) better to choose [name]Chloe[/name] instead.

I would only put [name]Rowan[/name] in the middle name spot as your first daughter has a beautifully soft and pretty feminine name.

[name]Lola[/name] [name]Lola[/name] is a good choice either as a full name or as a nn for [name]Penelope[/name]. She is a modern girl with lots of energy and personality

[name]Dahlia[/name] A pretty flower but a hard name to get right if you think the sound is dar lee ah, not dale ya. I prefer [name]Magnolia[/name].

[name]Delilah[/name] This is becoming more popular despite its biblical reputation and it is a pretty name and as a nickname [name]Lilah[/name] is a delightful is somewhat popular.

[name]India[/name] I like it paired with something like [name]Clementine[/name] and this has the modern vintage feel to it which is lovely

[name]Hazel[/name] Another pretty name that is gaining in popularity and I see her as a cool, calm and collected young lady.

[name]Alice[/name] A beautiful name that is now rising in popularity and is a great choice.

[name]Sage[/name] [name]Pleasant[/name] but a little more suited in my opinion as a middle name.

[name]Phoebe[/name] A beautiful name that would pair well with a sister named [name]Alice[/name].

[name]Sasha[/name] I like [name]Sasha[/name] spelt only as [name]Sacha[/name], but I do feel that the full name of [name]Alexandra[/name] is much more substantial and indeed a wonderful name and the nn of [name]Sacha[/name] is lovely.

Suggestions

[name]Linnea[/name] [name]Rose[/name]
[name]Alexandra[/name] [name]Katherine[/name]
[name]Katarina[/name] [name]Rowan[/name]
[name]Elin[/name] [name]Annabel[/name]
[name]Anya[/name] [name]Elizabeth[/name]
[name]Anneke[/name] [name]Ruby[/name]

Boys

[name]Bear[/name] is one of those names that one has to be very brave and sure of to use for your baby boy’s name. Why not go with a name that means bear?

I did a little research on Finnish names and these are ones that I felt may be a good fit.

The first one is the Finnish word for polar bear which is Jaakarku so my interpretation of that word would be the English boy’s name of [name]Jake[/name] which would fit well with a long Finnish surname.

[name]Kari[/name] I have always liked this name it has such charm and it means pure.

[name]Matti[/name] Of course this is the Finnish name for [name]Matthew[/name] and it is very cute a lovely choice.

[name]Levi[/name] Spelt with two “e’s” in Finland and a good fit as it is trendy and short

[name]Arne[/name] (or Aarne) another charming name, very manly and has the great meaning of eagle power.

Then there is the Finnish version of [name]Elijah[/name] spelt as Eljas but I would translate that to [name]Elias[/name] or [name]Eli[/name] for you.

I can’t leave out this version of [name]Alexander[/name], it is [name]Aleksi[/name], always handsome and known by everyone a true winner imo

[name]Frederick[/name] is becoming more popular these days and the Finnish version is [name]Fredrik[/name]

Last but not least is [name]Jaako[/name] which of course is the Finnish version of [name]Jacob[/name] or you could use [name]Jack[/name].

A favourite name of mine is last [name]Harry[/name] spelt as [name]Harri[/name] in Finland.

(btw I love Finland I visited there last year)

[name]Bodhi[/name] This is the name of the headland that I look at everyday, I feel that it is very hippy sounding

[name]Ronan[/name] I love this name! Me too, gorgeous ([name]Ronan[/name] Keating)

[name]Rufus[/name] He is too rough and ready for my taste

[name]Miles[/name] You have the best name ever (my son’s name)

[name]Oscar[/name] A fitting name for a European and literary theme

[name]Jasper[/name] Handsome and a good choice
[name]Levi[/name] I just got him to let me add this one I have already commented above on [name]Levi[/name]

I think [name]Sven[/name] [name]Oliver[/name] would make a good combo

Looking forward to your views on my suggestions.

rollo

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Girls
[name]Rowan[/name]- Like this for both boy and girl - can be made more feminine with a distinctly female mn.
[name]Lola[/name] - Not a fan, prefer [name]Lily[/name]/[name]Layla[/name] alternatives.
[name]Ruby[/name] - Like, but getting quite popular.
[name]Dahlia[/name] - Nice, not my favourite on the list.
[name]Delilah[/name] - I personally love this!
[name]Violet[/name] - [name]Love[/name] this too, my friend’s daughter is named this is she is super cute!
[name]Zoe[/name] - Ok, I prefer the spelling, [name]Zooey[/name].
[name]India[/name] - Like this and the nn [name]Indi[/name].
[name]Hazel[/name] - Ok, not a massive fan.
[name]Alice[/name] - [name]Love[/name] this!
[name]Sage[/name] - I really like this but would only use it as a middle name.
[name]Phoebe[/name]- Like this too.
[name]Sasha[/name] I like it spelled [name]Sascha[/name] - I prefer this as a boys name to be honest.
[name]Isabel[/name] - a bit over it at the moment I personally know heaps of [name]Isabel[/name]'s ranging from birth to school age (so I wouldn’t go there - especially as your first daughter’s name is more on the uncommon side).

Boys
[name]Bear[/name] - Not a favourite, maybe as a middle name I could like it.
[name]Bodhi[/name] - Not a fan.
[name]Ronan[/name] I love this name! - I love this too!
[name]Rufus[/name] - Again not a fan.
[name]Miles[/name] - [name]Love[/name] this, especially the cute nn [name]Milo[/name].
[name]Oscar[/name] - Like this too.
[name]Jasper[/name] - Like this.
[name]Levi[/name] I just got him to let me add this one - I don’t hate it, but I don’t really like it either.

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Girls:
[name]Rowan[/name] - I prefer [name]Rowena[/name] for girls, probably because most of the Rowans I know are boys.
[name]Lola[/name] - I can’t get past the [name]Lolita[/name] association for this name.
[name]Ruby[/name] - [name]Adore[/name] this name! <3
Dahlia - I also like this name, but it’s not my favorite flower name.
Delilah - Gorgeous name, but be prepared for your grandmother to faint. Mine about had a coronary just because I mentioned it in passing
Violet - I feel like this name is getting a lot of attention right now, which makes it a no no for me. Pretty much if my husband suggests it, it’s too popular. haha.
Zoe - This name is a bit old school. Like early 2000s. I like it, but I much prefer Zoey. It feels more complete to me.
India - I do not understand the attraction to this name, I’ve seen it on a lot of list recently. Just not that pretty to me.
Hazel - I love with this name. <3
Alice - I can’t decide if I like Allison or Alice better. I think if I were to ever use it (which I can’t, my niece is called Alice Mae) I’d name her Allison and call her Alice.
Sage - I prefer spice names like Ginger and Saffron to Sage, but it’s still cute.
Phoebe - LOVE this name. If you can get past the Hey Arnold! and Friends references, that is.
Sasha I like it spelled Sascha. I have one daughter already and her name is Maya Isabel - I think Sascha and Maya make a lovely sib-set.

Boys

Bear I had a post on this before and it would be his first name…not a nickname - I’m sorry but no. I can’t imagine a CEO named Bear. IMHO a name like that will hold him back… unless his life long aspiration is to be a lumberjack…
Bodhi - Not a fan of this name, it looks totally made up. I prefer Bowen of Boden.
Ronan - It’s a good Irish name. Also to consider; Rogan, Brogan, Riordan, Torrin, and Calix.
Rufus - If you’re american prepare for endless dog jokes.
Miles - I like it, but it’s sort of gaining speed if that sort of thing bothers you.
Oscar - I have two not so great images of Oscar; Oscar the Grouch and the smelly, jobless, moocher off of Hey Arnold!. However, it is a lovely name with a rich history
Jasper - Blech. So tired of this name even if you’re not considering it after reading Twilight.
Levi - Awesome name. Also to consider: Liam, Ezra, Collin.
Soren - I actually really like this name, because of a book actually.
Simon - This name might not be a good choice because of the recent rehashing of Alvin and the Chipmunks in pop culture, but yet again, if that sort of thing doesn’t bother you.
Alistair - For some reason I picture an old man, which isn’t a bad thing. But it’s what I see in my head.
Oliver - Like it, it’s gaining steam, but not an obnoxious amount or anything. I think it’s more of an ‘in theory’ popular name.

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[name]Rowan[/name] - I love [name]Rowan[/name] for both sexes. But I’m not liking how popular it’s getting.
[name]Lola[/name] - In my opinion, [name]Lola[/name] won’t age well.
[name]Ruby[/name] - [name]Ruby[/name] is cute, but I also don’t think it will age well.
[name]Dahlia[/name] - I love [name]Dahlia[/name]! Although, it reminds me of The infamous [name]Black[/name] [name]Dahlia[/name] Murder. Which, for me, isn’t a bad thing…but I’m weird.
[name]Delilah[/name] - I’m iffy about this name. I sometimes like it, sometimes don’t.
[name]Violet[/name] - [name]Love[/name] [name]Violet[/name]!
[name]Zoe[/name] - I think [name]Zoe[/name] is absolutely gorgeous on a little girl, but in my opinion, it won’t age well.
[name]India[/name] - [name]Love[/name] love love [name]India[/name]!
[name]Hazel[/name] - [name]Adore[/name]!
[name]Alice[/name] - Very elegant and classic.
[name]Sage[/name] - [name]Love[/name] [name]Sage[/name] as a girls name! I don’t like it at all on aboy.
[name]Phoebe[/name] - Cute!
[name]Sasha[/name] - [name]Sasha[/name] is adorable! I think the [name]Sascha[/name] spelling makes it feel more masculine.

[name]Bear[/name] - I don’t like it, nor do I hate it. Someone named [name]Bear[/name] goes to my school, so I always think of him.
[name]Bodhi[/name] - [name]Love[/name] [name]Bodhi[/name] but don’t think it would age well.
[name]Ronan[/name] - Not my style at all.
[name]Rufus[/name] - Same as above.
[name]Miles[/name] - Sometimes I love [name]Miles[/name], sometimes I don’t. It’s very hot and cold.
[name]Oscar[/name] - So adorable!
[name]Jasper[/name] - [name]Love[/name] [name]Jasper[/name]!
[name]Levi[/name] - I prefer [name]Levi[/name] as a middle name.
I don’t like [name]Soren[/name] or [name]Simon[/name] at all, but [name]Alistair[/name] and [name]Oliver[/name]!

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[name]Rowan[/name] -I really like [name]Rowan[/name]. I think it needs a really soft feminine middle name. I like it with [name]Grace[/name], [name]Elizabeth[/name], or [name]Violet[/name]. But, I think it works better as a middle name.
[name]Lola[/name] -I love the name [name]Lola[/name]. But it’s rather short and nickname-ish. I’ve thought about using it as a nickname.
[name]Ruby[/name] -My great aunt was actually named [name]Ruby[/name] [name]Lola[/name], which I love. I think [name]Ruby[/name] is a wonderful, fun name. [name]Ruby[/name] [name]Alice[/name], or [name]Ruby[/name] [name]Hazel[/name] could be cute.
[name]Dahlia[/name] -I also really love [name]Dahlia[/name]. I like [name]Dahlia[/name] [name]Rowan[/name] a lot.
[name]Delilah[/name] -[name]Delilah[/name] is gorgeous. I like it has such beautiful flow. [name]Delilah[/name] [name]Rowan[/name] is pretty. I’ve always loved the idea of [name]Delilah[/name] [name]Natalie[/name]. and [name]Lilah[/name] is such a great nickname.
[name]Violet[/name] -Another favorite of mine. [name]Love[/name] [name]Violet[/name] [name]Rowan[/name]. I love the flow of [name]Violet[/name] [name]Mae[/name] or [name]Violet[/name] [name]Austen[/name].
[name]Zoe[/name] -I like [name]Zoe[/name], but it is sort of lacking in substance. I think it would make a wonderful middle name.
[name]India[/name] -[name]Love[/name] [name]India[/name]. So pretty. [name]India[/name] [name]Rowan[/name], [name]India[/name] [name]Sage[/name], and [name]India[/name] [name]Zoe[/name] could all work. I love [name]India[/name] [name]Elizabeth[/name], personally.
[name]Hazel[/name] -[name]Hazel[/name] [name]Grace[/name] is a name that owns my heart right now. I also love [name]Hazel[/name] [name]Sage[/name] or [name]Hazel[/name] [name]Olivia[/name].
[name]Alice[/name] -Great classic. I love it as a middle name. [name]Rowan[/name] [name]Alice[/name] or [name]India[/name] [name]Alice[/name]. As a first name I love [name]Alice[/name] [name]Elizabeth[/name] or [name]Alice[/name] [name]Olivia[/name].
[name]Sage[/name] -I think [name]Sage[/name] is so short it works best in the middle name spot. [name]Alice[/name] [name]Sage[/name], [name]Rowan[/name] [name]Sage[/name], and [name]Phoebe[/name] [name]Sage[/name] all have nice flow.
[name]Phoebe[/name] -[name]Pheobe[/name] is cute, but not my favorite on your list. I like it, but I prefer [name]Violet[/name], [name]Dahlia[/name] etc. [name]Phoebe[/name] [name]Alice[/name] and [name]Phoebe[/name] [name]Sage[/name] do have nice flow.
[name]Sasha[/name] -I really like it. [name]Sasha[/name] [name]Rowan[/name] could work. Or [name]Violet[/name] [name]Sasha[/name]. I love [name]Sasha[/name] [name]Clementine[/name].

Boys

[name]Bear[/name] -[name]Bear[/name] is a tough one. It doesn’t feel like a name. I have a friend who gave her son [name]Bear[/name] as a middle name and it’s what he goes by. I think if you’re going to use [name]Bear[/name], it works best that way because then he has a “professional” first name. [name]Ronan[/name] [name]Bear[/name] or [name]Soren[/name] [name]Bear[/name]. I love [name]Alistair[/name] [name]Bear[/name] or [name]Oliver[/name] [name]Bear[/name].
[name]Bodhi[/name] -I like [name]Bodhi[/name], but don’t [name]LOVE[/name] it. [name]Bodhi[/name] [name]Miles[/name] or [name]Bodhi[/name] [name]Levi[/name] sound nice.
[name]Ronan[/name] -[name]Ronan[/name] is a great option. [name]Maya[/name] and [name]Ronan[/name] look and sound nice together.
[name]Rufus[/name] -I really love [name]Rufus[/name]. [name]Rufus[/name] [name]Levi[/name] or [name]Rufus[/name] [name]Alistair[/name]. [name]Love[/name] them.
[name]Miles[/name] -[name]Miles[/name] is a favorite of mine. I think it works with many different middle names and has a great sound. Might be slightly matchy with [name]Maya[/name]. But I don’t think that’s too much of a problem.
[name]Oscar[/name] -I’m not a huge fan of [name]Oscar[/name]. It just lacks something for me. I prefer [name]Miles[/name] or [name]Ronan[/name].
[name]Jasper[/name] -I like [name]Jasper[/name] a lot, but I feel like it’s such a Twilight trend right now that it kind of turns me off. All in all it’s a great name though.
[name]Levi[/name] -I love [name]Levi[/name]. It’s short, but strong and has really nice flow with most middle names.
I love [name]Soren[/name], [name]Oliver[/name], and [name]Alistair[/name]. Those are actually my favorites of you boy names.

Favorites for a girl- [name]Dahlia[/name], [name]Ruby[/name], [name]Violet[/name], [name]India[/name], [name]Hazel[/name], [name]Delilah[/name].
Favorites for a boy- [name]Oliver[/name], [name]Alistair[/name], [name]Miles[/name], [name]Soren[/name], [name]Ronan[/name], [name]Levi[/name].

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Girls
[name]Rowan[/name]-I have this name on my list too but its on my boys list. Sorry! I like it better for a boy.
[name]Lola[/name]–Not much of a fan this is a dog at a house I clean for. Again Sorry.
[name]Ruby[/name]–I think this is adorable. It would be great on a child with red hair for sure but I think it is super adorable on a burnette
[name]Dahlia[/name]–NMSAA but it is ok
[name]Delilah[/name]–Now I don’t know how religious you are but it is in the bible and she is not known for good things but it is still a wonderful name and I would so use it my self if my last name did not begin with a D and my dh was not as religious, he is more so than me.
[name]Violet[/name]–This is pretty but not my style.
[name]Zoe[/name]–Oh how I have loved this name but my last name ends in EE sound so almost any of those EE ending fn’s are totally out for me but I really hope someone will be able to use it!! It is beautiful.
[name]India[/name]–I love place names but my dh hates them this is one of my favorites!!
[name]Hazel[/name]–This one and the next have family significants to me. I may use this as one of the mn options for my child someday.
[name]Alice[/name]–Same as [name]Hazel[/name]
[name]Sage[/name]–I really liked this one a few years ago but it has lost its luster for me to use it but it is still a lovely name.
[name]Phoebe[/name]–OMG I have been on love with this name for ages but I mentioned it to my dh and he nixed it so I hope someone can use it. I love it!!
[name]Sasha[/name]–This one is not a favorite although generally I love Russian names but I knew a girl with this name once and she totally ruined it for me. Bummer cause it is very pretty. I hope it works for you.

Boys

[name]Bear[/name]–No no please no! So Sorry but that is totally an animal to me.
[name]Bodhi[/name]–Nope again this seems [name]Indian[/name] not Finnish.
[name]Ronan[/name]–My dh really likes this name too. Spelled [name]Ronin[/name] though but he likes it because it is a Ninja of sorts. Lol!!
[name]Rufus[/name]–This is all dog to me sorry.
[name]Miles[/name]–Same as [name]Rufus[/name]
[name]Oscar[/name]–Now I am warming up to this one but dh nixed it too so I can’t use it but would love to see some kids in my kids classes someday to have this name.
[name]Jasper[/name]–THis is my ultimate boy name love!!! I probably will not get to use it:( cause dh hates it.
[name]Levi[/name]–I like western names but not this one for some reason. I don’t know why other than it is popular.

[name]Soren[/name]–This is cool but not sure about it. I want to like it though.
[name]Simon[/name]–Too biblical for me to like it.
[name]Alistair[/name]–This is on my fn list and it is pretty high up there on the list probably in the top 10 if I could get dh to help me eliminate names now. Ahhh! lol!!
[name]Oliver[/name]–I like this one too like [name]Oscar[/name].

I really hope this helps you out. Here are some others that you might like too that I can’t use but hope someone can:

Boys:
[name]Boone[/name]
[name]Felix[/name]
[name]Devon[/name]
[name]Deveraux[/name]
Kincaid
[name]Archibald[/name]
[name]Mannix[/name]
[name]Madden[/name]
[name]Flynn[/name]
[name]Finn[/name]
[name]Baxter[/name]
[name]Draven[/name]
[name]Roman[/name]

Girls:
[name]Audra[/name]
[name]Daya[/name]
[name]Afton[/name]
[name]Delanie[/name]
[name]Briony[/name]
[name]Bailey[/name]
[name]Astra[/name]
[name]Fiona[/name]
Novia (Nah-Vee-uh)
[name]Sinead[/name] (sin-aid)
Siorse (sear-cee)
[name]Cordelia[/name]
Mishka
[name]Anouk[/name]
[name]Fallon[/name]
[name]Tatum[/name]
[name]Tatianna[/name]
[name]Gia[/name]
[name]Giavanna[/name]
[name]Brigitte[/name] (bri-gj-ee-t)
Taiga
[name]Della[/name]
[name]Delta[/name]
[name]Opal[/name]
[name]Inez[/name]
[name]Etta[/name]
[name]Danika[/name]
[name]Oakley[/name]
[name]Winter[/name]
[name]Snow[/name]

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Girls
[name]Rowan[/name] - its ok
[name]Lola[/name] - I love [name]Lola[/name]!
[name]Ruby[/name] - cute
[name]Dahlia[/name] - Never liked this name
[name]Delilah[/name] - Very cute! one of my husbands favs
[name]Violet[/name] - [name]Love[/name]!
[name]Zoe[/name] - Dont know why I dislike this name a lot
[name]India[/name] - Its ok
[name]Hazel[/name] - [name]Love[/name] it!
[name]Alice[/name] - NMS
[name]Sage[/name] - No
[name]Phoebe[/name] -NMS
[name]Sasha[/name]/[name]Sascha[/name] - Dislike

Boys

[name]Bear[/name] - No
[name]Bodhi[/name] -NMS but its ok
[name]Ronan[/name] - [name]Love[/name] it!
[name]Rufus[/name] - [name]Rufus[/name] Doofus… NO!
[name]Miles[/name] - cute
[name]Oscar[/name] - [name]Love[/name] [name]Oscar[/name]
[name]Jasper[/name] - [name]LOVE[/name]!!!
[name]Levi[/name] - Another one I love
[name]Soren[/name] - Like it
[name]Simon[/name] - It’s ok.
[name]Alistair[/name] - LOOOOOVE
[name]Oliver[/name] - YES!

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Thank you for the advice…it is helping me weed out the ones that won’t work…
Some more background…he loves [name]Oona[/name] and [name]Olive[/name]…but my sister is [name]Olivia[/name]…I was reading the baby name bible and found out that [name]Lilya[/name] is finnish and that has been on my list for a while… I love [name]Lily[/name] but it is out of control popular…we both like [name]Chloe[/name] too…
He doesn’t want names with more than 3 syllables no double barreled names…and one middle name grr I love 2 middle names…