I really love Liberty but I think Story has a warmer ring to it. I’ve tried a nicknames, Story would be Esy and Liberty would be Libby. I’ve tried calling them both as if I were calling them for dinner or looking for them at the grocery store. Finally, I’ve tried writing them both down as if I was signing them in at the doctor. Story comes off of the pen easier than Liberty does. No middle name ideas yet but sister would be Winter.
DH leans more toward Story while I’m on the fence, leaning more toward Liberty. Thoughts?
[name_u]Liberty[/name_u]! I love [name_u]Story[/name_u] as well, but mostly as a nickname for [name_f]Astoria[/name_f] however, any name that can get to the nickname [name_f]Libby[/name_f] is a big favorite for me, (plus I think [name_u]Liberty[/name_u] and [name_u]Winter[/name_u] happen to make a more cohesive sibset), so that’s where my vote goes.
I definitely prefer [name_u]Story[/name_u]. [name_u]Liberty[/name_u] gives me like founding father vibes, and I’m not a big fan of the nickname [name_f]Libby[/name_f].
Between the full names, I prefer [name_u]Story[/name_u]! Whimsical and warm and full of flair. I know a [name_u]Story[/name_u] (spelled differently) so I think it wears beautifully irl. I do adore [name_f]Libby[/name_f] though, so I’m a little bit torn there!
I prefer [name_u]Story[/name_u], though [name_u]Liberty[/name_u] is more common as a name where I’m from, and I do love [name_f]Libby[/name_f].
I think [name_u]Liberty[/name_u] just comes with some heavy political vibes in the US (libertarian, etc), and [name_u]Story[/name_u] is more neutral, whimsical territory.
I prefer [name_u]Liberty[/name_u]. [name_u]Story[/name_u] is pretty, though I prefer it as a nickname. [name_f]Libby[/name_f] is also the cutest nickname, while Esy … feels a bit unrelated? Agreed about the Easy pronunciation – [name_f]Essie[/name_f] definitely makes it cuter and more doable.
I definitely prefer [name_u]Story[/name_u]. [name_u]Liberty[/name_u] feels too patriotic and I just want to sing the [name_u]Liberty[/name_u] Mutual jingle when I hear it. [name_f]Libby[/name_f] is also a bit overdone to me since I’ve known quite a few (short for Elizabeth). I don’t know what I think about Esy (definitely prefer [name_f]Essie[/name_f], I thought this was a typo for “easy” at first) but [name_u]Story[/name_u] has a prettier sound and a more whimsical meaning to me.
For clarification Esy would sound like the letter S. Rhyming with her dad’s name “Eddie”. Spelling it as [name_f]Essie[/name_f] would make a lot more sense though, actually.
[name_u]Liberty[/name_u] was more so because I was a huge Degrassi fan growing up and always resonated with [name_u]Liberty[/name_u] V. and my birthday is [name_u]July[/name_u] 2nd, while DH’s birthday is in the winter.
[name_u]Story[/name_u] definitely takes the cake for me! I’ve never been able to enjoy [name_u]Liberty[/name_u] because my immediate association is colonial [name_u]America[/name_u] which isn’t a good one of course! [name_f]Libby[/name_f] is a lovely nickname though.
[name_u]Story[/name_u] pairs better with [name_u]Winter[/name_u] imo. Both have a softer feel while also being a consistent “word name” sibset. Best of luck with whichever you choose!
Personally I like [name_u]Liberty[/name_u] more, nn [name_f]Birdie[/name_f].
But it definitely sounds like you like [name_u]Story[/name_u] more, and you ultimately have to choose what you like more and can picture on your daughter.
however, any name that can get to the nickname [name_f]Libby[/name_f] is a big favorite for me, (plus I think [name_u]Liberty[/name_u] and [name_u]Winter[/name_u] happen to make a more cohesive sibset), so that’s where my vote goes.
