Thoughts on these names? 🦋

[namenerddoglover]

[name_m]Hi[/name_m] everyone! I’ve been thinking about a few. names recently and I’d love your thoughts on them if you don’t mind! What do you think of when you see these names? What imagery do they give you? Any suggestions for middle names or sibling names? Some of these you know I love and others I haven’t talked about much!

[name_f]Audrey[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f] (or is [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] better without a double name?)

[name_f]Georgia[/name_f] (I’m in the US, and this is probably the only name of a state that I would use for a child.I think it’s beautiful, but is it too much for a baby!)

[name_f]Tessa[/name_f] ()

[name_f]Julia[/name_f] (Is this too dated? I think it’s beautiful and unexpected, but I know that’s not the case for everyone!)
[name_u]Reese[/name_u] (I know everyone thinks of [name_u]Reese[/name_u] Witherspoon, which is a great connection. But there is also a family on YouTube whose daughter is named [name_u]Reese[/name_u]. I think she is around 20, and I love the name on her!)

[name_f]Naomi[/name_f] (I feel like this one is just so joyful in both sound and meaning, and I love it!)

[name_f]Brielle[/name_f] (I know I shouldn’t like this name because it doesn’t flow very well with my last name, but I love it so much!)

[name_f]Maren[/name_f] (I love the sound and meaning, and that it is a form of [name_f]Mary[/name_f]. I would use the Mare-in pronunciation.)

[name_f]Evie[/name_f] (One of my absolute favorite names!)

[name_f]Gracie[/name_f] (This is so sweet!! 🩷)

[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] (This name makes me happy because of an incredible person I met who has it.)

[name_f]Madeline[/name_f] (I don’t know, I’ve just always loved this name!)

Any suggestions or feedback you can provide would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you so much!

[MalibuBrie]

I love your list!
[name_f]Audrey[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f]- I think of [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] Hepburn, and I like the vintage, glamorous feel of this name, but I don’t love the “odd” syllable, and [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f] feels very 90s to me. I would like [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] a lot more if it were paired with a more vintage name (Audrey [name_f]Alice[/name_f], [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] [name_f]Grace[/name_f], [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] Eleanor). I also like the alternative of [name_u]Aubrey[/name_u]!
Siblings for [name_f]Audrey[/name_f]: [name_u]Marlowe[/name_u], [name_m]Oliver[/name_m]

[name_f]Georgia[/name_f]- I love it! Great nicknames (Georgie, [name_f]Gia[/name_f], [name_f]Gigi[/name_f], etc), and timeless. [name_f]Georgia[/name_f] [name_f]Marianne[/name_f], [name_f]Georgia[/name_f] [name_f]Estelle[/name_f], and [name_f]Georgia[/name_f] [name_f]Vivienne[/name_f] would be the combos I’d use.
Siblings for [name_f]Georgia[/name_f]: [name_f]Verity[/name_f], [name_m]Nathaniel[/name_m]

[name_f]Tessa[/name_f]- Underused and lovely For middle names, maybe [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f] or [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] [name_f]Mae[/name_f]?
Siblings for [name_f]Tessa[/name_f]: [name_f]Maeve[/name_f], [name_m]Thomas[/name_m]

[name_f]Julia[/name_f]- definitely beautiful and unexpected! [name_m]Classic[/name_m], not dated at all in my opinion! I also like [name_f]Juliana[/name_f] as an alternative.
Siblings for [name_f]Julia[/name_f]: [name_f]Cara[/name_f], [name_u]Edward[/name_u]

[name_u]Reese[/name_u]- now this one feels dated to me, unfortunately. Also Reese’s peanut butter cups. [name_f]Paige[/name_f] and [name_u]Sloane[/name_u] give me similar vibes without the datedness and chocolate association!

[name_f]Naomi[/name_f]- So lovely and gentle, great meaning and associations too! The only downside is the pronunciation challenges… nay-o-mi or ny-o-mi? Middle names: [name_f]Naomi[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f], [name_f]Naomi[/name_f] [name_f]Elise[/name_f]
Siblings for [name_f]Naomi[/name_f]: [name_f]Olivia[/name_f], [name_m]Matthew[/name_m]

[name_f]Brielle[/name_f]- I really like it, although I slightly prefer [name_f]Gabrielle[/name_f] or [name_f]Briella[/name_f]. [name_f]Brielle[/name_f] sounds so elegant and sleek, and I don’t hear it often! Middle names: [name_f]Brielle[/name_f] [name_u]Rose[/name_u], [name_f]Brielle[/name_f] [name_f]Chloe[/name_f]
Siblings for [name_f]Brielle[/name_f]: [name_f]Madeleine[/name_f], [name_u]Owen[/name_u]

[name_f]Maren[/name_f]- calm-sounding and pretty! It makes me think of warm colours and sunshine. Middle names: [name_f]Maren[/name_f] [name_f]Hope[/name_f], [name_f]Maren[/name_f] [name_u]Louise[/name_u]
Siblings: [name_f]Valerie[/name_f], [name_u]Owen[/name_u]

[name_f]Evie[/name_f]- I really like it (super cute!), but I don’t like it as much as a full name. Maybe name her [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f], [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f], or [name_f]Yvette[/name_f], and use [name_f]Evie[/name_f] as a nickname? Middle names: [name_f]Evie[/name_f] [name_u]Willow[/name_u], [name_f]Evie[/name_f] [name_f]Joelle[/name_f], [name_f]Evie[/name_f] [name_f]Colette[/name_f]
Siblings for [name_f]Evie[/name_f]: [name_f]Lily[/name_f], [name_u]Leo[/name_u]

[name_f]Gracie[/name_f]- this is one of my favourites! One of the few perfect names to me. How about… [name_f]Gracie[/name_f] [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f], [name_f]Gracie[/name_f] [name_f]Faith[/name_f], [name_f]Gracie[/name_f] [name_f]Margaret[/name_f].
Siblings for [name_f]Gracie[/name_f]: [name_f]Millie[/name_f], [name_u]Liam[/name_u]

[name_f]Bridget[/name_f]- this one isn’t my style, but there’s nothing wrong with it! Middle names: [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Faye[/name_f], [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Helena[/name_f], [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Melody[/name_f]
Siblings for [name_f]Bridget[/name_f]: [name_u]Harper[/name_u], [name_u]Arthur[/name_u]

[name_f]Madeline[/name_f]: one of my favourites as well! Middle names: [name_f]Madeline[/name_f] [name_f]Sophie[/name_f], [name_f]Madeline[/name_f] [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f], [name_f]Madeline[/name_f] [name_f]Ruth[/name_f]
Siblings for [name_f]Madeline[/name_f]: [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f], [name_m]Ethan[/name_m]

[name_f]Hope[/name_f] this helped! 🩷

[nameblossom]

just doing this, hope this helps!

love
evie (love love love)
gracie (yesss )
bridget (vintage and kinda unexpected)

like
audrey-kate
georgia
julia (not outdated! although i prefer julie)
brielle (not the biggest fan, but not bad)
maren

lose
tessa (just never really been a huge fan!
naomi (same here)
madeline (very common)

[Greyblue]

[name_f]Audrey[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f]: cosy, warm and earthy, with a hint of sleekness and glamour too. I think she’d probably get called [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] by a lot of people unless she really pushed for [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f].
Middles: [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f] [name_f]Lyra[/name_f], [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f] [name_f]Mavis[/name_f], [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f] [name_f]Margot[/name_f], [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u]

[name_f]Georgia[/name_f]: strong, solid and versatile, with a hint of the literary, a hint of ‘posh’ and a hint of cowgirl too.
Middle names: [name_f]Georgia[/name_f] [name_f]Lois[/name_f], [name_f]Georgia[/name_f] [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f], [name_f]Georgia[/name_f] [name_f]Faith[/name_f]

[name_f]Tessa[/name_f]: warm, earthy, cosy and sparky - a bit of mischief to it.
Middles: [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] [name_f]Leonie[/name_f], [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] [name_f]Mirabel[/name_f], [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] [name_f]Eulalie[/name_f], [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f]

[name_f]Julia[/name_f]: strong and sort of regal, but a bit dowdy where I am. Still, I feel like it would change my opinion to meet a young [name_f]Julia[/name_f].
Middles: [name_f]Julia[/name_f] [name_f]Carys[/name_f], [name_f]Julia[/name_f] [name_f]Violet[/name_f], [name_f]Julia[/name_f] [name_f]Francine[/name_f]

[name_u]Reese[/name_u]: sweet and sassy - I like it!
Middles: [name_u]Reese[/name_u] [name_f]Adeline[/name_f], [name_u]Reese[/name_u] [name_f]Ginevra[/name_f], [name_u]Reese[/name_u] [name_f]Elodie[/name_f]

[name_f]Brielle[/name_f]: bright and zippy, sweet too
Middles: [name_f]Brielle[/name_f] [name_f]Delilah[/name_f], [name_f]Brielle[/name_f] [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f], [name_f]Brielle[/name_f] [name_f]Lucia[/name_f]

[name_f]Maren[/name_f]: warm but strong and rugged - love this name and pronunciation
Middles: [name_f]Maren[/name_f] [name_f]Saskia[/name_f], [name_f]Maren[/name_f] [name_f]Penelope[/name_f]

[name_f]Evie[/name_f]: sweet and gentle, with kick too. It is popular though and I have met many (might not bother you)
Middles: [name_f]Evie[/name_f] [name_f]Clara[/name_f], [name_f]Evie[/name_f] [name_f]Estelle[/name_f], [name_f]Evie[/name_f] [name_u]Camille[/name_u]

[name_f]Gracie[/name_f]: it’s like [name_f]Grace[/name_f] but with a bit more spark.
Middles: [name_f]Gracie[/name_f] [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f], [name_f]Gracie[/name_f] [name_f]Elspeth[/name_f], [name_f]Gracie[/name_f] [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f]

[name_f]Bridget[/name_f]: strong and clunky-vintage-cute
Middles: [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Matilda[/name_f], [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Eliza[/name_f], [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Gwen[/name_f]

[name_f]Madeline[/name_f]: sleek, strong and versatile
Middles: [name_f]Madeline[/name_f] [name_f]Sophie[/name_f], [name_f]Madeline[/name_f] [name_f]Stella[/name_f], [name_f]Madeline[/name_f] [name_f]Josette[/name_f]

[Mary_Rose]

[name_u]Love[/name_u]
[name_f]Brielle[/name_f] - I probably wouldn’t use it but it’s so froofy & sweet I love it on other people!
[name_f]Gracie[/name_f] - [name_f]My[/name_f] favourite by a country mile, I love love love [name_f]Gracie[/name_f] & could use it in a heartbeat
[name_f]Naomi[/name_f] - I fell in love with this one due to the beautiful [name_f]Naomi[/name_f] Campbell; lovely underused biblical classic
[name_f]Julia[/name_f] - I would be surprised to meet a tiny [name_f]Julia[/name_f] but in such a good way! So elegant & classic
[name_f]Evie[/name_f] - where I am (uk) there are a loooot of these but it’s still a lovely name, so sweet, soft & gentle
[name_f]Maren[/name_f] - big love for any form of my own name
Like
[name_f]Georgia[/name_f] - a bit harsh & clunky to me but I am just absolutely obsessed with nn [name_f]Gigi[/name_f]
[name_f]Tessa[/name_f] - Elegant & unexpected but something about the ‘Tess’ sound just isn’t that pretty to my ears! I would be excited to meet a little [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] tho
[name_u]Reese[/name_u] - purely for the peanut butter cups & Ms Witherspoon
[name_f]Madeline[/name_f] - I used to be obsessed with this name until I met so many it just lost its spark, I also really don’t like [name_f]Maddie[/name_f]. But it’s a lovely name & I adore the children’s book (my favourite variation is where it’s spelled [name_f]Madeleine[/name_f] and pronounced with a ‘-Lyn’ sound)
Lose
[name_f]Audrey[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f] - I’ve talked a bit about not liking [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] so I won’t get into it, [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f] is an improvement to me!
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] - I just think of the words ‘Bridge’ & ‘It’. Sorry.

[namenerddoglover]

@MalibuBrie Thank you so much! I really appreciate all the thought and fetal you put into this reply!

I agree that [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] [name_f]Grace[/name_f] and [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] [name_f]Eleanor[/name_f] sound much much better than [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f]. I probably wouldn’t make a double name with [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] [name_f]Eleanor[/name_f], but possibly with [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] [name_f]Grace[/name_f]. I don’t know, [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] has just always been one of my favorite names!

For [name_f]Georgia[/name_f] I love your suggestions of [name_f]Georgia[/name_f] [name_f]Estelle[/name_f] and [name_f]Georgia[/name_f] [name_f]Vivienne[/name_f], and the nicknames [name_f]Gia[/name_f] and [name_f]Gigi[/name_f].

I just love [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] and I’ve never met anyone with the name! [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] [name_f]Mae[/name_f] is adorable and I love [name_f]Maeve[/name_f] as a sister. [name_m]Thomas[/name_m] is on my list for boys too!

[name_f]Juliana[/name_f] is a beautiful alternative to [name_f]Julia[/name_f], I love it so much! Both names are beautiful and they make me happy! I actually have a cousin who used both [name_m]Thomas[/name_m] and [name_f]Juliana[/name_f] for two of her children. However, I haven’t seen her in person in over ten years, and I only met the kids once. So I don’t think that would deter me from using [name_f]Juliana[/name_f]. I also LOVE [name_f]Eliana[/name_f]! I definitely should have included that here!

I do understand what you mean with [name_u]Reese[/name_u]. I don’t know that I love it enough to eliminate any of the more classic options.

The multiple pronunciations of [name_f]Naomi[/name_f] may be problematic. I hadn’t thought of that. Maybe it would be better as a middle name?

What I like about [name_f]Brielle[/name_f]:
The meaning and the sound and that I rarely hear the name and don’t know anyone with it. And yet it’s still not so out there that it would potentially cause issues or confusion in the future.

You have nailed the reason I love [name_f]Maren[/name_f]. It feels so peaceful to me! And I also love the name [name_u]Owen[/name_u] for a boy.

I genuinely love the nave [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f], but I don’t like the way I personally pronounce it. [name_f]Evie[/name_f] [name_u]Willow[/name_u] and [name_f]Evie[/name_f] [name_f]Joelle[/name_f] are so cute!

[name_f]Gracie[/name_f] brings me so much joy when I think of it or say it aloud! I love [name_f]Gracie[/name_f] [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f]! And I think it would be easy for her to go by [name_f]Grace[/name_f] instead if she prefers that when she’s older.

I completely understand what you mean about [name_f]Bridget[/name_f]. I love it because I met a wonderful woman who has the name!

Thank you again!

[namenerddoglover]

@nameblossom Thank you so much! I LOVE [name_f]Evie[/name_f] and [name_f]Gracie[/name_f]. And I think [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] is sweet and fun. I’ve only encountered a couple in my life!

I also love [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f], but I’ve started to think maybe it would be prettier with another middle or second half of a double name.I am thinking I may eliminate [name_f]Naomi[/name_f]. I like it, but the more I think about it, the more I realize I have better options on this list.
I understand what you Mean with [name_f]Tessa[/name_f]. I usually don’t care for T names for girls, but somehow this one is different!

Thank you again!

[namenerddoglover]

@Greyblue Thank you so much!

I agree that [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f] would probably be shortened to [name_f]Audrey[/name_f], which I don’t mind, especially if it is what she prefers to go by. I think it’s important to choose two names you like if you plan to use a double name. A hyphen seems like it makes it easier to make it clear that she goes by both names, but I like that without it, she would have more options for what she wanted to go by. Although I wouldn’t ever make her use both if she didn’t want to. [name_u]Forever[/name_u] undecided on this! I love [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f] [name_f]Margot[/name_f] and [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u]!

I like that [name_f]Georgia[/name_f] seems to fit so many styles. [name_f]Georgia[/name_f] [name_f]Faith[/name_f] is so cute!

[name_f]Tessa[/name_f] does have spunk and mischief to it, and I love that! I like [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] [name_f]Mirabel[/name_f].

I’ve never met any young [name_m]Julias[/name_m], and the thought of it makes me happy! I love [name_f]Julia[/name_f] [name_f]Violet[/name_f]!

Reese’s sass is what I love about it! I love [name_u]Reese[/name_u] [name_f]Adeline[/name_f] and [name_u]Reese[/name_u] [name_f]Elodie[/name_f].

I really like the sweetness of [name_f]Brielle[/name_f]. And [name_f]Brielle[/name_f] [name_f]Delilah[/name_f] is fun.

I love [name_f]Maren[/name_f] because it seems peaceful. [name_f]Maren[/name_f] [name_f]Saskia[/name_f] is sophisticated!

I know one person who named their daughter [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] nn. [name_f]Evie[/name_f], but no one who is just [name_f]Evie[/name_f]. I may eliminate the name because I think it will become even more popular where I am. Popularity really isn’t a deciding factor for me at this point, but I also don’t mind something a little different, but still classic that I don’t hear very often. [name_f]Evie[/name_f] [name_f]Estelle[/name_f] is cute!

I love [name_f]Gracie[/name_f] so much, it makes me very happy! [name_f]Gracie[/name_f] [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f] is adorable!

I like [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] because it’s unexpected while still being classic. [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] [name_f]Eliza[/name_f] is very cute!

I agree that [name_f]Madeline[/name_f] goes well with many different styles, and I love [name_f]Madeline[/name_f] [name_f]Sophie[/name_f]!

Thank you again!

[Greyblue]

@namenerddoglover

but I like that without it, she would have more options for what she wanted to go by.

yes, that’s a good point - there if she wants it and adds something distinctive to the name, but she’s not tied to it!

@namenerddoglover

but no one who is just Evie.

ah, that’s interesting! I think ‘just Evie’ is more of a UK thing!

[namenerddoglover]

@Mary_Rose Thank you so much! I agree with so much of what you’ve mentioned here.

I think other people pull off [name_f]Brielle[/name_f] better than u could now that I think about it. It’s still a name I love though!

I would love to have a little [name_f]Gracie[/name_f] of my own or at least meet one!

[name_f]Naomi[/name_f] is a beautiful name on paper, and I do love it! The more I think about it the more unsure I am that I would like my own pronunciation of it in real life!

I agree that I would love to meet a little [name_f]Julia[/name_f]. It’s just a happy name to me!

[name_f]Georgia[/name_f] is harsher than many of the other names on my full list, so I definitely see what you mean there.

I think [name_f]Evie[/name_f] is so sweet, and I really love it! While popularity wouldn’t deter me from using a name I love, I can also see [name_f]Evie[/name_f] becoming more popular than it already is in my area. I think there are also a few names on my long list that I like more.

I know what you mean with [name_f]Tessa[/name_f]. I’m usually not big on T names, but I do think this one is sweet!

[name_f]Maren[/name_f] is just so peaceful to me, and I love that it would honor my grandma!

Valid point on [name_u]Reese[/name_u]. I love the peanut butter cups and Witherspoon both!

I know the popularity is [name_f]Madeline[/name_f] should bother me. I met several in school, but not really as an adult, so maybe that’s why it doesn’t? I also prefer it with the -lyn sound! I think it sounds much prettier that way.

I remember you saying something about not liking “aud” in [name_f]Audrey[/name_f]. I would have thought that would bother me too. I don’t know why it doesn’t!

I absolutely see your point about [name_f]Bridget[/name_f]. No need to apologize! I love learning about why people like and dislike names. No worries at all Now I see it and it bugs me too!

Thank you again! I really appreciate the time you put into this!

[namenerddoglover]

@Greyblue That’s very possible! I think in the US, we generally feel like there should be a formal name for everything. I definitely see the beauty in using a formal name (I have one and appreciate having options). But I also love the idea of a parent naming their children what they’re actually going to call them. [name_u]Or[/name_u] maybe they don’t like the formal name, but they fall in love with the nickname!

Thank you again!

[MichelleM]

[name_m]Hi[/name_m] there.

Here are my thoughts-

[name_f]Audrey[/name_f] Kate-I like [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] a lot. It’s glamourous yet kind & sweet. It’s a little bit popular, but not to bad at all. Plus, it feels vintage & not trendy. I like the fn/mn combo of [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f] (although I prefere Cate), but am not a fan of double names in general. I think they’re just a little confusing.

Georgia-I go back & fourth on this. I don’t dislike it, but I just don’t like the sound all that much when said out loud. It’s a nice old fashioned [name_u]Southern[/name_u] charm sounding name. And the nns [name_u]Georgie[/name_u] & [name_f]Gigi[/name_f] are fun.

Tessa-I’m completely in love with [name_f]Tess[/name_f]. [name_f]Tess[/name_f] seems so short, & sometimes I feel like I should love [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] instead, but can’t get into as much. It’s still a great name though. Feminine yet sporty. Simple & well known but not popular.

Julia-I don’t think it’s too dated. I don’t know why I don’t love it as much as I think I would, but it’s a perfectly nice name. Well known yet not over done.

Reese-Reese Witherspoon is cute, so I don’t mind that. But I just don’t like this on a girl.

Naomi-Totally a name I should like because it’s Hebrew & bouncy & feminine without being frilly. [name_m]Way[/name_m] my style, but something about the sound that I don’t like. It’s a perfectly nice name though.

Brielle-I understand the pretty sound, but it’s not my favorite. I think it feels too modern for my tastes.

Maren-So lovely. Another name that’s kind of sporty & clever and feminine but not frilly. [name_m]Easy[/name_m] to say & spell & well known but not popular.

Evie-Super cute & pixie-ish, but sooooo over done. [name_f]Every[/name_f] other kid I meet is some sort of ‘Ev’ name. In any case, I prefer [name_f]Eve[/name_f] or [name_f]Eva[/name_f] nn [name_f]Evie[/name_f].

Gracie-I also think that this is too nick-name-y on its own, but I don’t like it as much as [name_f]Evie[/name_f]. It’s a bit too precious somehow.

Bridget-I love it! Totally fits your vibe of well known but not popular, pretty but not fussy, bookish & sporty & just lovable.

Madeline-I like it too. It has a pleasant sound. Are you saying it Mad-uh-line? That feels much prettier to me than Mad-uh-lyn & makes more sense with the spelling. I don’t like [name_f]Maddie[/name_f], but I do love the nn [name_f]Maisy[/name_f] here.

[name_f]Hope[/name_f] this helps.

[tori101]

[name_f]My[/name_f] thoughts

[name_f]Audrey[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f] ~ I love [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] she’s so elegant, strong, classic and has this old school Hollywood glamour vibe to her. [name_f]Kate[/name_f] is a very classic name but I do prefer as first middle combination rather than hyphenated first name.

[name_f]Georgia[/name_f] ~ I’ve never been a fan of [name_u]George[/name_u] and his variants including [name_f]Georgia[/name_f]. I can completely see the appeal however she isn’t my cup of tea.

[name_f]Tessa[/name_f] ~ personally I prefer just [name_f]Tess[/name_f] however the name [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] is sweet with fun cottagecore feels.

[name_f]Julia[/name_f] ~ I think she’s lovely romantic, strong, elegant with a refreshing spunky feel. [name_f]Julia[/name_f] evokes summertime imagery that I love and I think paired with something of a more modern feel would squash any worries of the name being dated. Maybe [name_f]Julia[/name_f] [name_f]Daylily[/name_f] or [name_f]Julia[/name_f] [name_f]Sunday[/name_f].

[name_u]Reese[/name_u] ~ i really like [name_u]Reese[/name_u] she’s soft, sweet, relaxed and has a southern flair. I also like the [name_u]Reese[/name_u] Witherspoon connection as I do absolutely love her.

[name_f]Naomi[/name_f] ~ she’s gorgeous very elegant, timeless and has an overall tranquil feel. [name_f]Naomi[/name_f] for me radiates peace and I think is lovely. I also like the biblical connotations as well she’s a great all rounder.

[name_f]Brielle[/name_f] ~ I’m not sure on [name_f]Brielle[/name_f] part of me thinks she’s gorgeous, oozing femininity and feels fashionable. However the other part of me thinks she’s a little mean girls I’m not sure I just feel undecided.

[name_f]Maren[/name_f] ~ I think this name is gorgeous she’s elegant, strong and polished with the beautiful meaning ‘sea’. I also like the connection to your Grandmother.

[name_f]Evie[/name_f] ~ so we have a mutual favourite! I adore [name_f]Evie[/name_f] she’s so sweet, whimsical, bright and has lovely cottagecore imagery. I think [name_f]Evie[/name_f] is a fabulous name.

[name_f]Gracie[/name_f] ~ another truly adorable choice! I think [name_f]Gracie[/name_f] is so fun, sweet, sparkly and just adorable. She again has the cottagecore feels and is so darn cute.

[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] ~ strong, elegant, classic and timeless. [name_f]Bridget[/name_f] is a refreshing option that I think would be so unexpected and a lovely option.

[name_f]Madeline[/name_f] ~ I can completely see why you love this name she’s elegant, soft and has delicate imagery. I prefer [name_f]Madeleine[/name_f] though just because she visually looks prettier.

[name_f]Hope[/name_f] this helps

[namenerddoglover]

@MichelleM Thank you so much! I have always loved [name_f]Audrey[/name_f]. I don’t know why, it just sticks out to me. I just love it!

[name_f]Georgia[/name_f] is a harder name than many of my others, so now that I’m thinking and talking about it more, I don’t like it as much as others.

I get what you mean with [name_f]Tessa[/name_f]. I don’t usually like T names, but I think [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] is sweet!

[name_f]Julia[/name_f] is a name I have recently considered, and I’d love to meet a little [name_f]Julia[/name_f] or have one of my own, but I absolutely understand what you mean.

[name_u]Reese[/name_u] is so cute, and I love it! I don’t know if I’d be brave enough to use it though.

I love [name_f]Naomi[/name_f], but the pronunciation can be confusing so I don’t know if I could use it.

[name_f]Brielle[/name_f] also doesn’t fit what I now think of as my typical style. I know I shouldn’t like it because it doesn’t go very well with my last name, but I love it!

[name_f]Eva[/name_f] is beautiful and one I hadn’t considered as much! Adding to my list, thank you!

[name_f]Maren[/name_f] just feels so peaceful to me! I like that it’s easy to pronounce and spell. And like you said, I like that it isn’t frilly.

I’ve considered [name_f]Grace[/name_f] nn. [name_f]Gracie[/name_f] too. Is it too weird that my aunt’s middle name is [name_f]Grace[/name_f]? I wouldn’t be honoring her, I just really like the name. I think names like [name_f]Grace[/name_f], [name_f]Katherine[/name_f], and [name_f]Kate[/name_f] are classic enough to use without necessarily honoring someone, so it seems like maybe I could get away with it.

[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] is so sweet, unexpected, and fun!

All the pronunciations of [name_f]Madeline[/name_f] are beautiful. I prefer the -lyn pronunciation and a more timeless spelling. I feel like when I see the name [name_f]Madeline[/name_f], it’s hard to know how old she is, which is one of the things I love about it!

Thank you again for all the time you put into this!

[namenerddoglover]

@tori101 Thank you so much!

I love [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] for all of these reasons! I see what you are saying about [name_f]Kate[/name_f]. I think it works better as a first and middle combination. I’ve also thought about [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] and [name_f]Kate[/name_f] as sisters!

I agree that [name_f]Georgia[/name_f] is not my favorite in comparison to other names on my list. It seems harsh.

I didn’t think I’d like [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] because I’m not the biggest fan of T names, but I think this one is sweet!

I absolutely agree with your description of [name_f]Julia[/name_f]! I think it is strong and elegant, but also spunky. [name_f]Julia[/name_f] [name_f]Sunday[/name_f] is beautiful! I’d love to meet a baby [name_f]Julia[/name_f] someday too!

[name_u]Reese[/name_u] is so relaxed, spunky, and joyful.

I agree with you on the peaceful feeling of [name_f]Naomi[/name_f] 100%

I don’t know anyone named [name_f]Brielle[/name_f], but I absolutely see what you mean and why you’re torn. I know I shouldn’t like it because it doesn’t flow well with my last name, but I love it anyway!

[name_f]Maren[/name_f] is just such a peaceful name to me. I think that is at least in part because it would be an honor for my grandma. She would have turned 98 last [name_f]Sunday[/name_f], so I think that’s why I have been thinking about the name. Almost three years without her. She lived such a beautiful life and I am beyond grateful to been loved by her.

I love that we both love [name_f]Evie[/name_f]! It feels so much more me than the more formal names that it’s a nickname for. And I agree with your description. I’d love to do something like [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] [name_f]Maren[/name_f], [name_f]Evie[/name_f] [name_f]Maren[/name_f] or [name_f]Maren[/name_f] [name_f]Eve[/name_f].

[name_f]Gracie[/name_f] just puts the biggest smile on my face! You always come up with such beautiful imagery.

I do really love [name_f]Bridget[/name_f]! I met the kindest woman with this name.

I love the [name_f]Madeleine[/name_f] spelling too! It lends itself so well to the nickname [name_f]Elle[/name_f] or [name_f]Ellie[/name_f], which I also love! Would it be strange to spell it that way since I’m not [name_u]French[/name_u]? Trying to decide which spelling is my favorite between [name_f]Madeleine[/name_f], [name_f]Madeline[/name_f], and [name_f]Madelyn[/name_f]. I like the -lyn pronunciation the most.

Thank you again for all the time you spent on this reply!

[tori101]

@namenerddoglover firstly I hope your Grandma’s anniversary is a day full of joy at remembering her joyous life.

I love the idea of [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] + [name_f]Kate[/name_f] as sisters.

[name_f]Evie[/name_f] [name_f]Maren[/name_f]

Finally I do not think using [name_u]French[/name_u] spelling or pronunciation is odd at all people borrow names from different cultures all the time

[namenerddoglover]

@tori101 Thank you so much! It was wonderful. We think of her all the time.

I think [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] and [name_f]Kate[/name_f] as sisters would be pretty cute!

I’m glad you like [name_f]Evie[/name_f] [name_f]Maren[/name_f] too!

It’s good to know it is OK to use [name_f]Madeleine[/name_f].

Thank you again!

[Sailor22]

[name_f]My[/name_f] top 2 favorites are [name_f]Evie[/name_f] and [name_f]Brielle[/name_f], lovely choices!
[name_f]My[/name_f] least faves are [name_f]Julia[/name_f] and [name_f]Bridget[/name_f]. Both are solid names, I just find them a bit dated, that may just be me though. Overall, you have a wonderful list and any name you pick would make a pretty name for any little girl.

[namenerddoglover]

@Sailor22 Thank you so much! I LOVE [name_f]Evie[/name_f] and [name_f]Brielle[/name_f] so much! There is something strong and sweet about both. And I absolutely get your thoughts on [name_f]Julia[/name_f] and [name_f]Bridget[/name_f]. Today, they are not my favorite.

Thank you again!

[loviedovie]

[name_f]Audrey[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f]
Both these names feel overused but together the name stands out. If you use this, I think Audrey-Kate would be better than just [name_f]Audrey[/name_f]

[name_f]Georgia[/name_f]
[name_f]My[/name_f] favorite name on this list, it’s bright and fun. Very happy sounding and just has such good vibes around it.

[name_f]Tessa[/name_f]
Feels too simple but in a kind of bland way? It’s kind of dated to me.

[name_f]Julia[/name_f]
This one is also used a lot but I think it stands out more than [name_f]Tessa[/name_f]. I also like the variation of [name_f]Juliet[/name_f].

[name_f]Naomi[/name_f]
I think this is a cute name, its becoming more popular as of late.

[name_f]Maren[/name_f]
This and [name_f]Georgia[/name_f] are my favorite. It’s very adorable and I think it would be an amazing name, I just love how it sounds.

[name_f]Evie[/name_f]
This is very adorable! Definitely my favorite after [name_f]Maren[/name_f] and [name_f]Georgia[/name_f]. I love how short, and cute it sounds.

[name_f]Gracie[/name_f]
I like this name better than [name_f]Grace[/name_f], but it also feels kind of overused.

[name_f]Bridget[/name_f]
I love this name, it sounds fancy and posh. Definitely would use it.

[name_f]Madeline[/name_f]
It reminds me of the movie, it’s kind of plain to me and feels dated.