I thought we had come up with the perfect name for baby 2- [name_f]Ramona[/name_f] [name_f]Marigold[/name_f]. But really it’s a compromise. I chose the first name, DH chose the 2nd. We both really like the nn [name_u]Romy[/name_u] and DD is already familiar with the name
But my husband has told me on several occasions that he doesn’t really care for [name_f]Ramona[/name_f]. I didn’t mind are first, but it’s been bugging me lately…
So should I stick with [name_f]Ramona[/name_f] and hope hubby comes around? I recently found out he wasn’t even aware of the [name_f]Ramona[/name_f] children’s books!
What do you think of [name_f]Ramona[/name_f]/[name_u]Romy[/name_u]?
Other contenders that we both like- [name_u]Eloise[/name_u] “[name_f]Elsie[/name_f]”, [name_f]Amelie[/name_f], [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f], [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f], and a few others on my signature that mostly I like.
Be honest but kind, thanks!
[name_f]Ramona[/name_f] is lovely, but since your DH isn’t a fan, have you considered [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] or [name_f]Romilly[/name_f] as a way to get to [name_u]Romy[/name_u]?
I actually like a lot of your other names as well. [name_u]Eloise[/name_u]/[name_f]Elsie[/name_f], [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f], [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f]/[name_f]Beatrice[/name_f], and [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] are my favorites. Good luck!
About the other names:
[name_u]Eloise[/name_u] nn, [name_f]Elsie[/name_f]- I’m concerned she’d be stuck in a sea of [name_f]El[/name_f] names. Particularly [name_f]Ellie[/name_f] and and [name_f]Ella[/name_f] which we already know a few. But this name would honor a relative
[name_f]Amelie[/name_f]- Almost chose this for my first daughter and DH and I have loved for a long time. But there is flow issues, especially since our last name is 3 syllables. I wonder if she would get confused with popular [name_f]Amelia[/name_f] and [name_f]Emily[/name_f]. And no nickname
[name_f]Genevieve[/name_f]- would honor a relative. No nickname that I like- don’t want her to be called [name_f]Evie[/name_f] and certainly not [name_f]Gen[/name_f]. Doesn’t go great with [name_f]Marigold[/name_f].
I should have mentioned: [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] is taken by a relative, and I think [name_f]Romilly[/name_f] is too close to [name_f]Tilly[/name_f], which my first daughter is mostly called. Such beautiful names though!
[name_m]How[/name_m] about just [name_u]Romy[/name_u] on its own? I think its lovely and its strong enough just to stand by itself. [name_f]Amelie[/name_f] is also nice but really not a fan of [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f], feels a little old for a child imho.
[name_f]Ramona[/name_f]/[name_u]Romy[/name_u] is cute and goes well with [name_f]Matilda[/name_f], but if one of you isn’t on board with it, that’s kind of a dealbreaker.
As far as other ways to get to [name_u]Romy[/name_u], my sister has a friend named [name_u]Roma[/name_u]. There’s also the more elaborate [name_f]Romola[/name_f] if you’re willing to go even more outside the box.
[name_u]Eloise[/name_u] is very cute (and perfect with [name_f]Matilda[/name_f]/[name_f]Tilly[/name_f]) but I share your concerns about the popularity of [name_f]El[/name_f]- names. Ditto [name_f]Amelie[/name_f]. [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f], though—I think it actually goes fine with [name_f]Marigold[/name_f]. I know a [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] who only ever goes by the full name, so nicknames aren’t as inevitable as people seem to think.
I agree with PP that [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] feels a bit odd on a child (and to me it always sounds like “sickly.”) It also shares a lot of sounds with [name_f]Tilly[/name_f], which it sounds like you want to avoid.
From your sig, I think [name_f]Beatrice[/name_f] or [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] would be perfect with [name_f]Matilda[/name_f]/[name_f]Tilly[/name_f]. I’m also a big fan of [name_f]Guinevere[/name_f] since my name is [name_f]Gwen[/name_f] and I really like it.
And finally, have you considered moving [name_f]Marigold[/name_f] up to the first name spot? That’s assuming you both like it enough, of course.
I love [name_f]Ramona[/name_f] and it’s perfect with [name_f]Matilda[/name_f]! However, he doesn’t love it. I would suggest getting him a copy of a [name_f]Ramona[/name_f] book. If he isn’t convinced, I love [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] and [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f].
I definitely understand your concern about el-names, and with [name_f]Amelie[/name_f]. Have you considered any other nicknames for [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f]? [name_f]Viv[/name_f] or [name_f]Vivi[/name_f] isn’t as obvious as [name_f]Gen[/name_f], but I could see them working. Or what about [name_f]Eve[/name_f], or [name_f]Neve[/name_f]?
If you don’t care for those and don’t want her to go by the full [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f], I’d say [name_f]Ramona[/name_f] might be your best bet at this point as long as your husband can live with it (unless you can convince him of one of the names in your signature, like [name_f]Beatrice[/name_f]). I also liked the suggestion someone had of just naming her [name_u]Romy[/name_u] with no fuller name.
I think since he likes the nickname, he’ll come around to [name_f]Ramona[/name_f]. [name_f]Ramona[/name_f] is my favorite of your options. My husband didn’t love our third daughters name, but he does now. As long as he isn’t vehemently against it I say go for it!
I’m not a fan of [name_f]Ramona[/name_f]- partly because of the sound and partly because the children’s books make me associate it with someone I whom I will always think of as an immature young girl. Of your other names, I really like [name_u]Eloise[/name_u] and [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f]. [name_f]Amelie[/name_f] (pronounced like [name_f]Emily[/name_f], I think?) isn’t bad either, and I’m not a fan of [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f]. [name_f]Hope[/name_f] this helps!
I think the perceptions about [name_f]Ramona[/name_f] depends on where do you live. In my country it’s considered too old fashioned; and when I mean old fashioned in this case I’m not talking about “classic, ready to make a comeback”, but like a rather harsh and cluncky name. However, like I said, this may depend of the country you live in. Personally, I don’t like it (I very much prefer [name_u]Romy[/name_u]), but this is your kid and you should name her whatever you like.
If you should stick or not to [name_f]Ramona[/name_f] depends solely on how much it bothers you that your husband doesn’t care about it. At the end of the day, both of you got a deal and choose one name.
Personally I very much prefer your other choices: [name_u]Eloise[/name_u], [name_f]Amelie[/name_f], [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f], [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f]… are gorgeous and I think all of them go well with [name_f]Matilda[/name_f]. I don’t share the opinion that [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] feels old at all. In my country there is plenty of little girls named [name_f]Silvia[/name_f] and it has been in the top 100 for ages, but I guess it depends of your own country.
In short, I think your choice to keep [name_f]Ramona[/name_f] as her first name depends on how much it bothers you that he doesn’t like the name. If it doesn’t bother you that much, I would still use [name_f]Ramona[/name_f] if you feel it is THE NAME. If it wouldn’t bother you to consider the other choices you mentioned, I would give it a thought. However, if you feel [name_f]Ramona[/name_f] it’s the name and you don’t feel confortable with another one I would keep it as I think it’s fair since he got to pick one of her names. Ultimately, I think it is your choice!
[name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] [name_f]Marigold[/name_f] would be such a gorgeous name! I much, much prefer [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] to [name_u]Romy[/name_u]! That said, [name_f]Rowena[/name_f] [name_f]Marigold[/name_f] would be so pretty, pronounced [name_f]ROE[/name_f]-winna (stress the first syllable), and because of M and I in [name_f]Marigold[/name_f] you could still use [name_u]Romy[/name_u].
What’s funny is that I find I’m forever trying to avoid names that will sound frivolous or childish on a grown woman. I don’t typically run into the reverse, where a certain name sounds, to me, too grown up for a baby or a young woman. [name_f]Ramona[/name_f], to me, sounds lovely for a grown-up but is harder to imagine on a baby or little girl! For that reason, I can see your husband’s hesitation. Personally, I think I would go with [name_u]Eloise[/name_u] [name_f]Marigold[/name_f], which I think is so beautiful, also has a literary element, and sounds right for any age.
Interesting. Another poster said [name_f]Ramona[/name_f] sounded childish and immature to her. I guess it depends on your associations too it. I have also heard both sides regarding [name_u]Eloise[/name_u].
I would much prefer a name you would need to grow into rather than grow out of.
I Am curious as to what country you come from…
I think [name_f]Ramona[/name_f] is still very much old fashioned in the u.s., but I like that. I think it’s cute to put an old lady name on a little girl and watch her grow into it
Aw it’s too bad because I really love [name_f]Ramona[/name_f], especially paired with your first daughter’s name, [name_f]Matilda[/name_f]. But if he really doesn’t like it, it’s probably best to not go with that. You could always wait until you have her and check with him again to see if it’s a good fit. If not, all of the other names are gorgeous
