So I already know this name is not most of your style (as it wasn’t even mine until like 3 weeks ago). I have ditched [name]Ryanne[/name] since most people I said anything to said they met girls named [name]Ryanne[/name] pronounced like [name]Ryan[/name] instead of [name]Ry[/name]-anne. My husband was trying to push [name]Ryland[/name] for a girl, because he knew one and they were good friends. I veto’d that, but him suggesting to honor my brother was so sweet I had to try to salvage it… He NEVER recommends names. SO if you HAD to spell it to honor [name]Ryan[/name] would you go with
Rylinn or Rilynn
We all have 6 letter first names, so I’m trying to continue that. I’d love to use a classic middle to balance it out since it sounds a bit trendy, honestly that doesn’t bother me too bad but whatever it kinda does… Oh well! It has meaning and everyone in my family would love if we used it. I wanted a nature name middle, but I’ve scrapped that and am back to the drawing board. The following I like but husband has veto’d. Help me with some fresh ideas berries!
If someone forced me to spell Rylinn at knifepoint, then I’d definitely go with ‘rylinn’.
Far too trendy for me though. Have you looked at [name]Bryony[/name] (breye-uh-nee)? I think it’s perfect for what you want. You’ve got the ‘rye’ sound like [name]Ryan[/name], it’s not overly trendy, it’s six letters and it’s a girl’s name!
Either that or just do [name]Ryan[/name] as a middle name.
Thank you, Lineska. I love the suggestion of [name]Elizabeth[/name] and [name]Magnolia[/name].
[name]Do[/name] you think Rilynn would be mispronounce “Rill-yin”? I was thinking the Rylinn would be more upfront with pronunciation.
[name]Bryony[/name] has always been “[name]Brian[/name]-ee” to me, it just looks so butch.
My sons name is [name]Archer[/name], and it was not on the top 1000 when we named him. It was also a tie in to family in many many ways. Now people say his name is “trendy”. What can you do? I’m more into the thought of honoring my family member than whether the name will strike some as “trendy” or “made up”. SSA says people have been using this name for years, so it’s not really that “out there”.
Thank you for your input. I didn’t ask if you thought it was “a mess”, but thanks for sticking your opinion in there! I don’t need to point out all the names you like that I feel are “a mess”, so we’ll just agree to disagree. My wounds are still healing from a tragic sudden loss, please if you can refrain from bashing me for my decision I’d really appreciate it.
It’s obviously not a “normal” nameberry name. It’s not fluffy or vintage or whatever you people like. But it’s something that MEANS something, genuinely. I don’t see any reason why a Rylinn can’t fit in with the [name]Kaylyn[/name], Annalyn, girl Aidens, and Coopers I’ve seen running around my town.
I think if it has meaning to you, then who gives a F what anyone else thinks? I mean, clearly you’ve thought the whole thing through, and you’re making an informed, thoughtful name choice here. That being said, I think Rylinn would be the way to go, although I have to say I personally prefer [name]Ryland[/name]. Or even [name]Ryanne[/name]–people will pronounce it the way you and she pronounce it, you know? I actually loved the name [name]Ryanne[/name] with that [name]Ry[/name]-anne pronunciation when I was a child/tween (Yes, I’ve always been a name nerd.)
As for middle names, I also vote [name]Elizabeth[/name].
I agree with littlebrownpony. Who gives an F what others think as long as this name means something to you. Pick which spelling looks the most appealing to you I like your choice of [name]Cecilia[/name] as a middle name.
I hadn’t thought about Rylann, which I actually really like. I just thought Rylynn was too y heavy and the “i” worked better. Thanks!!
[name]Ryland[/name] is in the top 400 or 500ish as a boys name. I’ve met little boy Rylands and it just seems so maculine to me. With [name]Archer[/name] around the same place on the charts as [name]Ryland[/name] it just feels odd to me. But the husband likes it, so it’s not completely off the list. I’m not sure why the “d” on the end makes it feel so boy to me.
And thank you ladies for support <3 My tops used to be more like my choices middles, but I just HAVE to do this for him.
I think [name]Ryland[/name] or [name]Rylan[/name] would both be the best ways to honor [name]Ryan[/name]. Or, like others have said, use [name]Ryan[/name] as a middle. When faced with [name]Rylan[/name] or Rylin, [name]Rylan[/name] is more reminiscent of [name]Ryan[/name]. [name]Ryland[/name] is cute, too! Best of luck.
I also agree with the others, if you are using the name to honor someone special to you then who cares what other people think. I let people get to me when I was naming my daughter and I ended up using a completely different name from the one I wanted to use originally. Of your choices, I prefer the Rylinn spelling but I also liked someone else’s suggestion of Rylann. I know you were looking for a 6 letter name but I also found the names [name]Rayna[/name], [name]Riane[/name] and [name]Rylie[/name] to also be cute names. And regarding your original name, [name]Ryanne[/name], I think that is a wonderful name and I definitely though “rye-anne” when I first say it! People will pronounce it however you tell them to pronounce it, though you may have to correct people now and then. I’ve spent my entire life correcting people on how to spell my name ([name]Laurie[/name]), and its not that bad. As for middle names, I like your idea of [name]Beatrice[/name] the most, and [name]Elisabeth[/name] is good too. Good luck with your daughter’s name though! Naming is always stressful, no matter how common or uncommon the name you choose is!
Good luck with this one! Rilynn was one of my choices as well until recently. My husband wasnt too fond of it. I was stuck on whether to spell it Rylinn or Rilynn. I think I was leaning more towards Rilynn. I think something girly for a middle name: [name]Claire[/name], [name]Grace[/name], etc…
I REALLY, REALLY hope I am not offending you. Please know that I am writing this from a good place.
After reading your post, I just want to say to you that if you can’t find a Ryan inspired name that you love, there may be other ways to honor your brother. I only say this because you say that the middle names you’ve selected are actually your favorite name. I remember you said that your brother really loved birds. Names like Beatrice Starling or Cecilia Wren are gorgeous and still include your brother. I love how you named your son Archer as a play on your brother’s middle name Hunter. If you aren’t 100% satisfied with the names you’ve come up with so far, maybe you could consider doing something like that again. This is going to be your baby girl, and she needs a name that you are absolutely in love with. Like I said earlier, I find Rylinn quite cute, but if it s not your favorite name on earth, you might have other options you could consider. Again, I sincerely hope I am not offending you.
Thank you for your post Whimsey! It is in no way offensive. I actually really appreciate where you’re coming from and the fact you’ve read my other posts and remembered some key details! So thank you!
Since my husband has literally NEVER given a name option, I find myself falling more and more for the sound of “[name]Rylan[/name]/d”. You’re absolutely right, this is a tough decision and I should REALLY love her name. You all have given me a lot to think about, and I truly appreciate the genuine comments I’ve been a sucker for “girly” sounding names forever, so it’s been (and probably will continue to be) a very long thought process of whether to change that. I’ve seriously considered the classic fn with a bird middle, but it just doesn’t do him enough justice. I’ve got time and in the midst of hormones my thought pattern could change 180 degrees (haha). I’ll be glad I have pages and suggestions like these to fall back on!!
If I were to write it down, I’d be more inclined to spell it Rilynn. However, Rylinn is more reminiscent of Ryan to me. I think it depends what you think is more important - honouring someone important to you, or how often your daughter may have to correct people on her name.
As for middles, since Rilynn/Rylinn is rather boyish-sounding, I think something strong with roots and obviously feminine. Rilynn Elizabeth, Rilynn Adelaide, Rilynn Amelia…
EDIT I also meant to ask if you’d considered Rhiann (or whatever spelling you choose)? One of my cousins was going to name her baby Rhianne if it was a girl (which he wasn’t) to honour a Ryan. It also means “Great Queen”, and since Ryan means “Little King” it also ties to the name that way. Just a thought.
To answer one of your earlier questions, I would hesitate on how to pronounce Rilynn - I think I might think rill-inn instead of rye-lin. I’m not sure if you’ve moved away from [name]Ryanne[/name] (rye-anne) only because of pronunciation or for other reasons as well but if it was only pronunciation concerns, I much prefer [name]Ryanne[/name] to Rylinn or Rilynne. It is more similar to [name]Ryan[/name], I would say rye-anne, and to others who might say ryan it is only a quick correction. Adding the L seems to take away from the connection to [name]Ryan[/name], in my opinion.
I’m a female [name]Sydney[/name] and have been spelling my name to people forever. [name]Sydney[/name] is a family name, and has been tossed to girls and boys (spelled [name]Sidney[/name]) in my family for generations. It never really has bothered me, and I get “[name]Cindy[/name]” when introducing myself atleast 50% of the time. It’s really NOT as big of a deal as people make it out to be. So yeah, her having to spell her name for people isn’t a big deal at all.
[name]Archer[/name] has gotten mixed up as [name]Asher[/name], [name]Arthur[/name], Orchard, and suprisingly “[name]Thatcher[/name]”
