River is here!

Our littlest babe was born last week! Boy number 5 we ended up naming River Gabriel.

I agonized over his name for so long, but went with my gut instead of trying to reason him into another name and it really fits him perfectly. Names like Florian, Silvan, Finley, Asher, and Finnian, and other middles like Nektarios or Sophrony or David. We also considered Gabriel as a fn but the nickname Gabe would haunt me…

The last few years have been extremely chaotic so river being a spiritual symbol of peace and renewal, the meaning resonated with me. Gabriel after the archangel and God’s messenger for his middle name and patron saint in our religion, was also the angel at the annunciation of Mary, and of her parents Joachim and Anna (my own patron and namesake) that they would also bear a miracle child. This is relevant because after my 3rd (Rowan) was born with major health complications we weren’t sure about more children.

Thanks for all the reassurance and advice berries! I’m so pleased with his name! :blue_heart:

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aaaah congratulations!! river gabriel is such a meaningful name!!

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[name_u]River[/name_u] is such a lovely choice! Congratulations!

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Congratulations – what a charming name! :heart:

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[name_u]River[/name_u] [name_u]Gabriel[/name_u] is a beautiful name! Congratulations!

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Such a wonderful name!! Wishing health and happiness for you and the family :green_heart:

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Aww congratulations! I’m glad he’s here safely and that you went with a name you love!

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He has a gorgeous name! Congratulations!

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Congratulations :tada:

Absolutely love [name_u]River[/name_u] [name_u]Gabriel[/name_u] such a gorgeous name.

Wishing you all the best with your latest addition!

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Congratulations!!! What a lovely name :green_heart:

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Congratulations!! [name_u]River[/name_u] [name_u]Gabriel[/name_u] is a lovely name!

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Congratulations, I’ve been waiting to see what you’d choose! [name_u]River[/name_u] [name_u]Gabriel[/name_u] is so gorgeous :white_heart:

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Congratulations! What a wonderful name :two_hearts:

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[name_u]Welcome[/name_u] to the world, [name_u]River[/name_u] [name_u]Gabriel[/name_u]!
I love his name!!
:otter::seedling::nest_with_eggs:

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[name_u]River[/name_u] [name_u]Gabriel[/name_u] is amazing and so perfect for your gang! Many congratulations :blue_heart:

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[name_u]Love[/name_u] love loveeeee the name [name_u]River[/name_u] :heart_eyes::heart_eyes::heart_eyes:

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congratulations! such a lovely name! welcome to the world, river :heart:

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