… and I’m going to try not to add to it anymore! Please do not suggest any other names unless you really really think it’ll hit the mark. I’m trying to narrow it down.
Family and friends are not much help in regard to names as most – while might voice a preference – generally say that they are happy with whatever name I choose.
I have decided a couple of things. After some serious thought I’ve decided that popularity and/or trendiness doesn’t bother me. Naming has become far more creative than in generations past, so even popular names don’t seem nearly as abundant (thinking of all those Johns and [name_f]Marys[/name_f], Michaels and Sarahs). My lil’ one will make her name hers regardless of who else bears it.
Looking for pros and cons of names, general comments. Anything really. Here I go:
[name_f]Ava[/name_f] / Avalynn
[name_u]Harper[/name_u]
[name_f]Calla[/name_f]
[name_u]Sequoia[/name_u] – nn Seeka or Quoia
[name_f]Briar[/name_f]
[name_f]Io[/name_f] – prn Eye-o. Nordic variation of this name with same prn is Ayo / Ayoe (my heritage is Norwegian and Swedish).
[name_f]Kaya[/name_f]
[name_f]Aya[/name_f] – lots of wonderful meanings from various cultures on this one!
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] – No way on [name_u]Clemmie[/name_u], [name_u]Clem[/name_u] or [name_f]Tina[/name_f]. Nn [name_f]Em[/name_f], Eme or [name_f]Mina[/name_f].
[name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] – with ‘lyn’ ending. Nn [name_f]Evie[/name_f] is quite adorable.
[name_f]Luna[/name_f]
And two boys names I just can’t shake:
[name_m]Bodhi[/name_m] – Before I knew that I was going to have a girl, I was settled on this one for a boy. I love the meaning behind this name and was in search of a longer version for [name_m]Bo[/name_m]. I think [name_m]Bo[/name_m] would be equally adorable for a girl. Not a fan of any girl names with [name_m]Bo[/name_m] nn possibilities.
[name_m]Levi[/name_m] – Not a traditional girls name and may rise some eyebrows among religious folk, however I think it has the potential to be wonderful. It would be to honor someone very important to me who has passed and so it sticks in the back of my mind.