Strong myth or nature based names for my January baby

I posted a while back about naming my daughter [name_f]Hazel[/name_f]… well her father hates the name [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] (but for really awful reasons saying people will make fun of her… call her a witch… etc…“[name_f]Do[/name_f] you KNOW anyone named [name_f]Hazel[/name_f]?”). I’m not [name_m]Christian[/name_m] and actually prefer “pagan” or myth/nature based names, and was naming her after witch hazel because it blooms in winter (she’s a [name_u]January[/name_u] baby). I would still use it, and refuse to take it off the list, but its more so a middle name at this point.

So, I’m back to the drawing board for the most part, though I get the final call on her name. My boyfriend’s suggestions have been things like [name_f]Cynthia[/name_f] (which made my list after he suggested it and is fairly useable to me), [name_f]Samantha[/name_f], [name_f]Sue[/name_f] (I told him I’m mildly okay with [name_f]Suzanne[/name_f]) and oddly… [name_u]Jet[/name_u]. In general, he seems to want something ordinary and not out there or uncommon… the opposite of what I’m going for!

This has been an emotionally difficult and at times traumatic (while physically easy!) pregnancy, I want to bestow upon her a name that indicates strength, has a history behind it, or an epic meaning. For example, while one of the more “common” names on my list, [name_f]Clara[/name_f] [name_f]Lucille[/name_f] was an idea I liked as it means “clear, bright light” when combined. Something I hope she will bring to my life. Plus, [name_f]Lucy[/name_f] is a character in my favorite film (Stealing Beauty).

So, here is my list and why I chose them. Not all meanings are the same as they are on nameberry either. I’m looking for similar suggestions, as well as something that might work with both our tastes that I’ve somehow overlooked… I have a baby shower [name_f]Sunday[/name_f] and I’m hoping to be able to print a list and use it in a game. Names with very definite meanings (like night rain, or morning star) I’d reserve for if she is born at a certain time or with a certain event going on. So having a few to pick from is somewhat my ideal as well.

[name_f]Athena[/name_f] - wise woman, goddess of wisdom
[name_f]Althea[/name_f] - [name_f]Goddess[/name_f]; with healing power; Grateful Dead song
[name_f]Cynthia[/name_f] / [name_f]Cynthea[/name_f] - moon goddess, epithet of [name_u]Artemis[/name_u], would try to call her [name_f]Thea[/name_f] rather than [name_f]Cindy[/name_f] as a NN
[name_f]Dianthe[/name_f] / [name_f]Diantha[/name_f] - [name_f]Divine[/name_f] flower
[name_f]Lucinda[/name_f] - [name_m]Light[/name_m]
[name_f]Suzanne[/name_f] - [name_f]Lily[/name_f]; [name_m]Leonard[/name_m] [name_m]Cohen[/name_m] song
[name_f]Adamina[/name_f] - child of the red earth
[name_f]Amaryllis[/name_f] - blooms in winter; to sparkle
[name_f]Danica[/name_f] - morning star
[name_f]Cerys[/name_f] - love (prounounced Ker-iss)
[name_f]Eira[/name_f] - snow (pronounced [name_m]Ah[/name_m]-ra)
[name_f]Amaya[/name_f] - [name_m]Night[/name_m] [name_u]Rain[/name_u]
[name_f]Ceridwen[/name_f] - goddess of poetry
[name_f]Brigid[/name_f] - goddess of fire, poetry and wisdom
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] - [name_f]Goddess[/name_f] of the rainbow (also the name of my cat so I’m iffy)
[name_f]Nina[/name_f] - [name_f]Grace[/name_f]; Babylonian goddess of the oceans, and an Incan goddess of fire; [name_f]Nina[/name_f] [name_u]Simone[/name_u]
[name_f]Thea[/name_f] - [name_f]Goddess[/name_f] ; shining light of the clear blue sky
[name_f]Alina[/name_f] - [name_m]Light[/name_m]
[name_f]Yara[/name_f] - [name_m]Little[/name_m] butterfly
[name_f]Lucille[/name_f] / [name_f]Lucy[/name_f] - [name_m]Light[/name_m]; Character from Stealing Beauty
[name_f]Clara[/name_f] - [name_u]Bright[/name_u], Clear
[name_f]Hazel[/name_f] - winter blooming tree

I definitely prefer your taste in names to his, but… it sounds like [name_f]Cynthea[/name_f] nn [name_f]Thea[/name_f] could be a good way to compromise and both get a name you love!

I’m not sure where you live, but my middle name is [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] and I’ve never had any teasing! I didn’t even know it could be related to a witch…? Whenever I’ve told my middle name, people have loved it so hopefully, wherever you are, it will be the same story for you.

As for your name list; [name_f]Amaya[/name_f] stood out for me straight away. [name_f]Amaya[/name_f] [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] sounds really pretty to me.
I also love [name_f]Cerys[/name_f] and [name_f]Athena[/name_f], which could also get that [name_f]Thea[/name_f] nickname! To be honest, all of your list has wonderful names so I’m sorry I’m not much help! [name_m]Just[/name_m] didn’t want to read and run, and then had to give my opinion on [name_f]Hazel[/name_f].
Good luck!!

I love [name_f]Danica[/name_f]! [name_f]Danica[/name_f] [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] :smiley:
[name_f]Cynthia[/name_f] is lovely too! [name_f]Cynthia[/name_f] [name_u]Clare[/name_u] is pretty
[name_f]Suzanna[/name_f] [name_f]Cerys[/name_f]
[name_f]Lucy[/name_f] [name_f]Athena[/name_f]

A few more common mythological names:
[name_f]Daphne[/name_f]
[name_f]Juno[/name_f]
[name_f]Luna[/name_f]
[name_f]Indira[/name_f]
[name_f]Natalia[/name_f]
[name_f]Bianca[/name_f]
[name_f]Diana[/name_f]
[name_f]Lilith[/name_f] (despite the crazy myths around it, means ‘of the night’ and is beautiful!)
[name_f]Selena[/name_f]/[name_f]Selene[/name_f]
[name_f]Aurora[/name_f]

I have NEVER thought that about [name_f]Hazel[/name_f]…and I use witch hazel regularly as a toner! No, I don’t think anybody will tease her…kids don’t even know what witch hazel is. But your daughter will know, because you will tell her about the tree she was named for (if that’s what you choose!). [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] is also a symbol of reconciliation. Off the top of my head, [name_f]Holly[/name_f] is another winter-blooming name to consider, but I really love the concept and think maybe a quick Google search for “winter-blooming [plants/trees/flowers/shrubs/etc.]” might lead you to some neat options.

A name of strength that I just “discovered” is [name_f]Louise[/name_f]/[name_f]Louisa[/name_f], which means “renowned warrior.” [name_f]Madeline[/name_f]/Magdelen[a] means “high tower,” which is an image of strength as well. [name_f]Constance[/name_f] “steadfastness,” [name_f]Selah[/name_f] “rock”, [name_u]Juniper[/name_u] (botanical name and symbol of protection).

I’m going through my personal names list, and realizing that how you define strength can be so unique to the individual and the circumstances. There’s lots of cool war-related names for girls ([name_f]Louisa[/name_f], [name_u]Destry[/name_u], [name_u]Corin[/name_u], [name_f]Alexandra[/name_f] [another L.C. song!]), or you might define strength as more of a virtue ([name_f]Constance[/name_f], [name_f]Verity[/name_f], [name_f]Mercy[/name_f], wisdom-related names), or you might relate it to how you hope your daughter to provide strength for you ([name_f]Clara[/name_f], and your typical “gift from God” names).

I’m also noticing, for you, a combination of light/dark, which is so potent–especially for a [name_u]January[/name_u] baby! (at least in the Northern hemisphere). [name_f]Clara[/name_f] and [name_f]Lucille[/name_f]/[name_f]Lucy[/name_f] are great names, but they are essentially the same meaning, so you might find more satisfaction with a name that sets up a little more contrast or depth.

I love your naming style so I was pleasantly surprised to see my only daughter’s first and middle names on your list.

I never thought to use nn [name_f]Thea[/name_f] for [name_f]Cynthea[/name_f] but I am loving that! [name_f]Cynthea[/name_f] [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] is beautiful.

I will offer these suggestions.
[name_f]Thora[/name_f]
[name_f]Dahlia[/name_f] (my current front runner)
[name_f]Bronwyn[/name_f]
[name_f]Agatha[/name_f]

[name_f]Persephone[/name_f]
[name_f]Briony[/name_f]
[name_f]Luna[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassia[/name_f]
[name_f]Solstice[/name_f]
[name_u]Ember[/name_u]
[name_f]Tempest[/name_f]

Please, please, please, PLEASE PLEASE name your daughter [name_f]Clara[/name_f] or [name_f]Hazel[/name_f]!!! [name_f]Clara[/name_f] is a beautiful name with a beautiful meaning. It’s not too popular, but not unheard of. [name_f]Clara[/name_f] goes grest with some of the other names on your list, and you even said you personally love [name_f]Clara[/name_f] [name_f]Lucille[/name_f] (which is so pretty and amazing!). Please, you really need to use [name_f]Clara[/name_f]! :smiley:

If you don’t use [name_f]Clara[/name_f] (but you still should!!!), your second best choice would be [name_f]Hazel[/name_f]. It’s pretty, you already love it, and it’s perfect for a cute little girl.

Overall, it’s your decision. But please take my opinion into consideration. Good luck deciding!

[name_f]Clara[/name_f] [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] is utterly gorgeous, but you should use whatever feels right to you.

I love your list, and I think we probably have a similar overall style. I really like names with weight, history, and powerful meanings. At the same time, nature themes are very important to me, and I love the lightness of flower/botany names. Overall I want the combo to be recognizable as a name (an extremely subjective requirement, but oh well), easy to spell and remember.

It’s not a simple order to fill! When you throw in other people’s criticisms as well, it becomes nearly impossible. My advice to you would be to make a list of possibles and share them with just your boyfriend. Narrow it down to a few to choose from at the time of birth, based on events or what feels right. And don’t share said list with anyone (except us, maybe :smiley: ). It’s your baby, and this name is your precious gift to her-- no one else’s.

[name_m]Don[/name_m]'t worry about things like teasing; you are obviously a thoughtful and conscientious namer. I really really doubt you’d saddle her with anything that’d be detrimental in life. [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] is about as teasing-proof as they come these days.

Now that I’ve got my lecturing out of the way :slight_smile: I offer hugs, elaborations on your choices, and a few of my own favorites.

[name_f]Amaryllis[/name_f] - one of my favorites for a winter or [name_u]Christmas[/name_u] baby; the meaning “to sparkle” is just gorgeous, and the associated Greek myth is pretty, if bloody. In the late 19th century, [name_f]Marilla[/name_f] was used as a short form/given name to reference [name_f]Amaryllis[/name_f]. ([name_f]Marilla[/name_f] is a main character in the [name_f]Anne[/name_f] of [name_u]Green[/name_u] Gables books.) I love possible nicknames [name_f]Amy[/name_f] (which means loved) and [name_f]Rilla[/name_f].

[name_f]Charis[/name_f] - said exactly the same as [name_f]Carys[/name_f]/[name_f]Cerys[/name_f], but this is a Greek name referring to one of the three Graces, and also referring to the concept of charity/love/kindness in general.

[name_f]Alina[/name_f] - “bright” is one meaning, but this is a name with many many potential origins - Arabic, [name_m]German[/name_m], Slavic - potentially all different names that wound up in the same package. It has a beautiful, light sound. According to the comments on behindthename.com, it is also Romanian for “to heal, soothe” (especially in an emotional context). Incidentally, [name_f]Eleanor[/name_f]/[name_f]Alienor[/name_f] may have come from a similar root (again, to heal/soothe), though that’s just one of many potential origins.

[name_f]Alina[/name_f] [name_f]Hazel[/name_f]? It can also be the short form of [name_f]Adelina[/name_f], little noble one.

Other ideas:

[name_f]Briony[/name_f] - a flower/plant name which came into use a couple of hundred years ago, I believe?; it refers to a medicinal Eurasian vine. The Greek root means “to swell,” which is quite sensual and makes me think of swelling with joy, strength.

[name_u]Juniper[/name_u] - mentioned already, but I like it because it’s associated with protection ([name_f]Mary[/name_f] and [name_m]Joseph[/name_m] rested under a juniper tree with baby [name_m]Jesus[/name_m] on their flight from Bethlehem). Also a wintry kind of tree, and very useful. Cute nn possibilities.

[name_f]Isadora[/name_f] - sounds more typical for your boyfriend’s sake, but it means “gift of [name_f]Isis[/name_f]” :smiley:

[name_f]Helene[/name_f]/[name_f]Helena[/name_f] - meaning usually given as “light,” but Wiktionary gives it as “light, torch, corposant.” I didn’t know what corposant meant, so I looked it up. Apparently corposant refers to [name_m]Saint[/name_m] [name_m]Elmo[/name_m]'s fire, one of those crazy and beautiful light phenomena: a vivid blue-violet aura that envelops pointed objects, like the mast of a ship or a blade of grass, when the atmosphere is highly charged. The name may also be linked to Greek [name_f]Selene[/name_f] or moon & was worn by the classic [name_f]Helen[/name_f] of [name_m]Troy[/name_m] and by [name_m]Saint[/name_m] [name_f]Helena[/name_f], mother of [name_u]Constantine[/name_u].

[name_f]Rowena[/name_f] - meaning uncertain; I’ve seen “famous friend,” “fame + joy,” or a feminization of [name_u]Rowan[/name_u]. I like it because the rowan tree is laden with positive associations; it’s symbolic of protection/guidance for travelers and also for the comforts of home. It bears lovely red berries that often linger on the tree until winter, at least around here.

[name_f]Jessamy[/name_f]/[name_f]Jessamine[/name_f] ([name_f]Amy[/name_f], [name_f]Mina[/name_f]) - derived from the Persian name [name_f]Jasmine[/name_f], which means ‘gift from God’; jasmine is a beautiful night-blooming flower which provides tea, fragrance, and flavoring; symbol of grace, attachment, and sensuality

[name_f]Annora[/name_f] or [name_f]Honora[/name_f] ([name_f]Nora[/name_f]) - from honor; one of the oldest virtue names, in use since at least the Middle Ages; the sound also corresponds to Arabic an nura or the light; my favorite way to get to [name_f]Nora[/name_f]

[name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] or [name_f]Rosemarie[/name_f] - herb name derived from Latin ‘dew of the sea’; a favorite herb for cooking; bears beautiful blue flowers; figures in both Greek and [name_m]Christian[/name_m] ([name_u]Marian[/name_u]) imagery; in Medieval times, linked to weddings, love, and strong women

[name_f]Fauna[/name_f]/[name_f]Faunia[/name_f] ([name_f]Nia[/name_f]) - to befriend; [name_m]Roman[/name_m] goddess associated with wooded places, divination, and nurturing; a kind fairy in Disney’s Sleeping Beauty; sounds like the word for a baby deer; to any biologist, fauna will refer to all the Animalia of a given region

[name_f]Maple[/name_f] - such beautiful colors in autumn, and tapped for delicious sap in late winter, not long after your little one will be born

[name_f]Plum[/name_f] - a fruit tree name; ancient domesticated fruit; plum blossoms are beloved and symbolic in Chinese culture; linked with winter and the coming of spring; fruit has traditional medicinal and culinary uses

[name_f]Talia[/name_f] or [name_f]Thalia[/name_f] - Hebrew ‘gentle dew from heaven’ and Greek for ‘to blossom’, respectively; Greek [name_f]Thalia[/name_f] was the muse of comedy and pastoral poetry; also the name of one of the three Graces; [name_f]Talia[/name_f] happens to mean ‘baby sheep’ in Arabic; may also be a short form of [name_f]Natalia[/name_f], or [name_u]Christmas[/name_u] [name_u]Day[/name_u]

Chrysanthe - golden flower/[name_f]October[/name_f] flower

[name_u]Damaris[/name_u] - meaning uncertain, given sometimes as ‘dominant woman’ (for the strong woman theme); also linked to a Celtic goddess [name_f]Damara[/name_f], about whom very little is known (perhaps a spring goddess of nurturing, love, children), but the Celtic word means ‘gentle.’ I love that duality of meaning. [name_f]Lily[/name_f] [name_u]Damaris[/name_u] is a GP of mine because [name_f]Lily[/name_f] is too common for me to use as FN, but [name_u]Damaris[/name_u] can be rather tough to pair.

[name_f]Delphine[/name_f]/[name_f]Delfina[/name_f]/[name_f]Delphina[/name_f] - relating to dolphins, or “from [name_f]Delphi[/name_f]” - since [name_f]Delphi[/name_f] means “womb,” that’d be “from the womb” :slight_smile: There is also a flower called delphinium with gorgeous blue blooms, said to look like dolphins leaping off the plant.

[name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] ([name_f]Evie[/name_f]) - good news; used by [name_m]Longfellow[/name_m] in his gorgeous epic poem [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f], a love story about [name_f]Acadia[/name_f]

[name_f]Acadia[/name_f] ([name_f]Cady[/name_f]) - idyllic place; [name_m]French[/name_m] name for [name_f]Nova[/name_f] [name_f]Scotia[/name_f]

[name_f]Ariella[/name_f] - lioness of god

[name_f]Lorelei[/name_f] - murmuring rock, also a tragic water spirit

[name_f]Maeve[/name_f] - she who intoxicates; the legendary Irish [name_f]Queen[/name_f] [name_f]Maeve[/name_f] demanded that her wealth be equal to that of her husband’s, and started a cattle raid when it was not; also linked to the fairy queen

[name_f]Niamh[/name_f]/[name_f]Neve[/name_f] - former version is Irish for bright; the latter may either be an Anglicized version or from the Latin nivem, meaning snow; in Irish legend, [name_f]Niamh[/name_f] was the daughter of the sea god and lover of the hero-poet [name_m]Oisin[/name_m]

[name_f]Ruth[/name_f] - compassionate friend (the sound just feels strong to me)

[name_f]Magdalen[/name_f]/[name_f]Magdalena[/name_f], as already mentioned, with nn’s [name_f]Maggie[/name_f] or [name_f]Lena[/name_f]

[name_f]Serafina[/name_f] - fiery one

[name_f]Sunniva[/name_f] - sun gift, Norwegian form of Old English elements; patron saint of western Norway— [name_f]Sunniva[/name_f] was an Irish princess who fled to Norway and hid in a cave with her [name_m]Christian[/name_m] followers

[name_m]Will[/name_m] edit to add more in a bit!

I think pp have given you some fabulous well thought out ideas. The name that came to mind after reading your post is [name_f]Lyra[/name_f].

Good luck!

I’m back with more!

[name_f]Lucy[/name_f] and variants - in addition to the “light” meaning, [name_m]Saint[/name_m] [name_f]Lucia[/name_f]'s day is a special winter holiday (a festival of light, continuation of pre-[name_m]Christian[/name_m] solstice traditions, and herald of the [name_u]Christmas[/name_u] season) in Scandinavian countries, so I like it extra-much for a winter babe

[name_f]Iseult[/name_f] or [name_f]Isolde[/name_f] ([name_u]Isa[/name_u], Soli) - meaning uncertain, possibly from Germanic roots, meaning roughly ice princess

[name_f]Elowen[/name_f] ([name_f]Ellie[/name_f], [name_f]Winnie[/name_f]) - from Cornish elowenn meaning elm tree; apparently a more recent name, part of linguistic revival like the Irish [name_f]Aisling[/name_f]; the elm tree is a symbol of strength

Lumi - Finnish word for snow, similar to Latin lumen, which refers to light, daylight, eyes, light of life, etc.

Lupine ([name_f]Lu[/name_f]) - a flower name; very beautiful violet-blue flower which grows in mountain meadows; Victorian symbol of imagination; also an adjective referring to wolf-like qualities

[name_f]Lark[/name_f]* - songbird name, historically associated with daybreak, also refers to a spontaneous, joyful whim

Ostara - dawn goddess, to shine; [name_m]Pagan[/name_m] Germanic goddess of spring, fertility, renewal; the name of the [name_m]Christian[/name_m] holiday [name_f]Easter[/name_f] is derived from Ostara; contains the word star for extra sparkly

Sóley - pronounced much like [name_f]Soleil[/name_f] - Icelandic word for buttercup, among the prettiest and happiest yellow wildflowers; made up of sól, meaning sun, and ey, meaning island

Idonae or [name_f]Idona[/name_f], from Iðunn - ever young, rejuvenating; Norse goddess attested in Poetic [name_f]Edda[/name_f] (said to live in dales) and Prose [name_f]Edda[/name_f]; carries a box of apples which restore youth to the gods when they begin to age

[name_f]Astoria[/name_f] - female version of Astor, meaning hawk; from an Occitan surname; Eastern Americans will think of NYC, while I think of a town in Oregon; the ‘story’ sound is what makes it fun

Melasol - mountain poppy, from Icelandic; makes me think of the sun shining high in the sky as snow-draped mountain meadows shift slowly into a riot of crimson color

[name_f]Virtue[/name_f] names:
Solace ([name_m]Sol[/name_m])
[name_u]Haven[/name_u]

Okay, I think that’s all for now. Sorry if some of these weren’t super relevant; I just included anything I thought might catch your fancy. I really hope all goes well with the rest of your pregnancy. Best of luck to you!

I love [name_f]Amaryllis[/name_f].
[name_f]Hazel[/name_f] was growing on me til I real the Witch [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] comment. My grandmother loved Witch [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] so it is out a name for me now.

Your taste in names is epic.

[name_f]Cynthea[/name_f] nn [name_f]Thea[/name_f] is amazing. [name_f]Cynthea[/name_f] [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] is also amazing. Great, great choice.
I also really really like [name_f]Adamina[/name_f] with a nn of [name_f]Mina[/name_f]. I think this is super cute. And with the meaning you provided for [name_f]Adamina[/name_f], I picture a beautiful, peaceful, calm and warm child. What a wonderful meaning and a unique name.
I don’t like [name_f]Danica[/name_f] because honestly, [name_f]Danica[/name_f] [name_m]Patrick[/name_m] and her stupid raunchy Go Daddy commercials have ruined it for me.
I always liked the name [name_f]Clara[/name_f], but then a woman I work with recently said “Who in their right mind would name their baby girl [name_f]Clara[/name_f]? It sounds like a 90 year old!”. I think she is wrong, but it has made me think twice about the name…
And [name_f]Hazel[/name_f]. [name_m]How[/name_m] adorable. I love [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] as a first name, but also thinks it makes a great middle for the names you have on the list.

So my favorites from your list are [name_f]Cynthea[/name_f] nn [name_f]Thea[/name_f] and [name_f]Adamina[/name_f] nn [name_f]Mina[/name_f] with a middle of [name_f]Hazel[/name_f].

But like I said, your list is awesome, so you can’t really go wrong with any!!!

Best of luck!

Oh wow, thanks everyone for the wonderful suggestions!

jehsto, capturedcastle & rainierloner - Thanks for the feedback on [name_f]Hazel[/name_f]. I’m extremely reluctant to give up this name, I had it mind for a daughter well before I was pregnant. I’m not worried about the teasing, and maybe if he sees other’s arent either he’ll get over it.

kala_way - Thanks for the suggestions! [name_f]Diana[/name_f] was actually one I considered, I really am drawn toward her as a deity. I wonder what [name_f]Diana[/name_f] type names I could come up with. [name_f]Dianthe[/name_f] is on my list, which to me is close.

capturedcastle - [name_f]Magdalene[/name_f] was a name he suggested, which amazed me. Honestly, I couldn’t tell if he was serious or not. If so that’s fairly amazing, but I am not super fond of how close it is to [name_f]Madeleine[/name_f] which I find to be way too common (and my close friend has a [name_f]Maddie[/name_f])… but, then again, [name_f]Maggie[/name_f] was on my list initially.

Grey56 - I really like [name_f]Thora[/name_f], but several people reacted badly to it. It might be too close to [name_m]Thor[/name_m] for me to feel its as strong as it could be, but I love the thunder aspect. I want her to have a strong voice for herself because growing up with some of her family, it’s going to be necessary :stuck_out_tongue:

mallopuff - adding [name_u]Ember[/name_u] to the list… it was originally on my [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] middle name list but I forgot to add it back to my new list! Thanks! I like [name_f]Luna[/name_f] a lot, but I worry about teasing with it :stuck_out_tongue:

shujayra - Thanks so much for all the thoughtful, researched names! I like the sound and meaning of [name_f]Charis[/name_f] but the spelling/look of it seems cold to me! I’m thinking this might be a name I warm up to though. Thinking about it!
I had NO IDEA [name_f]Isadora[/name_f] had such a great meaning. Going on my list right now!
[name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] is definitely a favorite.
Really like [name_f]Fauna[/name_f] too!
I agree [name_f]Ruth[/name_f] sounds strong - some of my favorite names are simple names that really pack a punch.

Once again, I’m so thankful for the time and effort people put into helping me with ideas :slight_smile:

[name_m]Don[/name_m]'t know if anyone has suggested [name_f]Garnet[/name_f]. But I kind of like it and it’s [name_u]January[/name_u]'s birthstone

[name_f]Garnet[/name_f] was on my list before I knew the sex… for some reason I associate it as a boys name! I’m not sure why I feel that way, but I love the name regardless. Perhaps I should put it back in case my boyfriend loves it :stuck_out_tongue: