Trying to strike the perfect balance

Hello! We are expecting our 3rd child in [name_u]June[/name_u]. We are struggling to find the perfect name for either a girl or boy (we chose to not find out the gender of our baby). I like names that are unique, but that are not difficult to pronounce. I also like names that have a strong, positive meaning. I do like names that have a literary background from poems and stories, but haven’t found any that I love just yet.

It may help to know that we have two daughters named [name_u]Evyn[/name_u] and [name_f]Blythe[/name_f]. We have a very short list so far. It has been difficult because I have been a teacher for 12 years, and when I hear a name I typically associate the name with a kiddo I’ve had in class.

Here is our VERY short list. Looking for feedback and additional name ideas:

Girls:
[name_m]Dempsey[/name_m]
[name_f]Avalon[/name_f]

Boys:
Denmark (the names of the two grandfathers put together)
[name_u]Barrett[/name_u] (love this name, but an acquaintance from college used this name)

Thank you for your feedback!

I love [name_m]Dempsey[/name_m] but it’s all boy to me - it would fit perfectly with [name_u]Evyn[/name_u] and [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] but I’d definitely assume boy!

[name_u]Evyn[/name_u], [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] and [name_f]Avalon[/name_f] sounds lovely, so that is a good option.

Denmark is not a good choice, maybe a middle name but I’d prefer to see the middle names [name_m]Dennis[/name_m] [name_m]Mark[/name_m] (I’m assuming it’s [name_m]Dennis[/name_m] but whatever the name may be). [name_m]Dempsey[/name_m] [name_m]Mark[/name_m] sounds great!

[name_u]Barrett[/name_u] is a good option too, but I still prefer [name_m]Dempsey[/name_m].

Boys…
[name_u]Evyn[/name_u], [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] & [name_m]Ambrose[/name_m]
[name_u]Evyn[/name_u], [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] & [name_m]Beckett[/name_m]
[name_u]Evyn[/name_u], [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] & [name_m]Brogan[/name_m]
[name_u]Evyn[/name_u], [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] & [name_m]Breccan[/name_m]
[name_u]Evyn[/name_u], [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] & Carrick
[name_u]Evyn[/name_u], [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] & [name_m]Cullen[/name_m]
[name_u]Evyn[/name_u], [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] & [name_u]Cassidy[/name_u]
[name_u]Evyn[/name_u], [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] & [name_u]Calder[/name_u]
[name_u]Evyn[/name_u], [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] & [name_m]Fisher[/name_m]
[name_u]Evyn[/name_u], [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] & [name_m]Fenton[/name_m]
[name_u]Evyn[/name_u], [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] & [name_m]Fletcher[/name_m]
[name_u]Evyn[/name_u], [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] & [name_m]Jenson[/name_m]
[name_u]Evyn[/name_u], [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] & [name_u]Landry[/name_u]
[name_u]Evyn[/name_u], [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] & [name_u]Linden[/name_u]
[name_u]Evyn[/name_u], [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] & [name_m]Quinlan[/name_m]
[name_u]Evyn[/name_u], [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] & [name_u]Rowan[/name_u]
[name_u]Evyn[/name_u], [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] & [name_m]Rocco[/name_m]
[name_u]Evyn[/name_u], [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] & [name_m]Samson[/name_m]
[name_u]Evyn[/name_u], [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] & [name_u]Tatum[/name_u]

Girls…
[name_u]Evyn[/name_u], [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] & [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f]
[name_u]Evyn[/name_u], [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] & [name_f]Camille[/name_f]
[name_u]Evyn[/name_u], [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] & [name_f]Daisy[/name_f]
[name_u]Evyn[/name_u], [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] & [name_f]Ferne[/name_f]
[name_u]Evyn[/name_u], [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] & [name_f]Gracia[/name_f]
[name_u]Evyn[/name_u], [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] & [name_f]Hattie[/name_f]
[name_u]Evyn[/name_u], [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] & [name_f]Mollie[/name_f]
[name_u]Evyn[/name_u], [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] & [name_f]Nola[/name_f]
[name_u]Evyn[/name_u], [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] & [name_f]Orla[/name_f]
[name_u]Evyn[/name_u], [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] & [name_f]Pearl[/name_f]
[name_u]Evyn[/name_u], [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] & [name_f]Rosie[/name_f]
[name_u]Evyn[/name_u], [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] & [name_u]Seren[/name_u]
[name_u]Evyn[/name_u], [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] & [name_u]Tierney[/name_u]
[name_u]Evyn[/name_u], [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] & [name_f]Veda[/name_f]
[name_u]Evyn[/name_u], [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] & [name_f]Winslet[/name_f]

Wow! Such great feedback…thank you! I like your [name_m]Dempsey[/name_m] suggestion. I also like the names [name_u]Rowan[/name_u], [name_u]Tierney[/name_u], and [name_f]Winslet[/name_f].

[name_m]Dempsey[/name_m] sounds cool! But as a boys name in my opinion. I think [name_f]Avalon[/name_f] is nice, and so are [name_u]Barrett[/name_u] and Denmark. I think it’s nice that you tried to incorporate the names of family members.
Suggestions:

[name_f]Adelaide[/name_f]
[name_f]Rose[/name_f]
[name_f]Mare[/name_f]
[name_f]Sybil[/name_f]
[name_f]Faye[/name_f]
[name_f]Ophelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Willa[/name_f]
[name_f]Paige[/name_f]

[name_u]Parker[/name_u]
[name_u]Everett[/name_u]
[name_m]Daniel[/name_m]
[name_m]Hugo[/name_m]
Hatcher
[name_m]Benjamin[/name_m]
[name_m]Isiah[/name_m]
[name_m]Fletcher[/name_m]

Thank you! Really like the names [name_f]Mare[/name_f], [name_f]Willa[/name_f], and [name_m]Hugo[/name_m].

[name_f]Calla[/name_f]
[name_u]Cassidy[/name_u]
[name_u]Seren[/name_u]
[name_f]Nell[/name_f]
[name_f]Vera[/name_f]
[name_u]Sorrel[/name_u]

[name_f]Thisbe[/name_f]
[name_f]Maren[/name_f]
Neev
[name_u]Teagan[/name_u]

[name_m]Dempsey[/name_m] for a boy would be handsome. I’ve always loved [name_f]Avalon[/name_f] for a girl and I think it fits well with [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] and [name_u]Evyn[/name_u].
Also, I don’t particularly like Denmark but family names are awesome. I definitely encourage you to use it in the middle spot.

[name_u]Abbot[/name_u]
[name_u]Arlen[/name_u]
[name_m]Bauer[/name_m]
[name_m]Brant[/name_m]
[name_m]Brock[/name_m]
[name_m]Caspian[/name_m]
[name_m]Cassius[/name_m]
[name_m]Cormac[/name_m]
[name_m]Corbett[/name_m] (similar to [name_u]Barrett[/name_u])
[name_m]Deacon[/name_m]
[name_u]Embry[/name_u]
[name_m]Ezra[/name_m]
[name_m]Gideon[/name_m]
[name_u]Grady[/name_u]
[name_m]Heath[/name_m]
[name_m]Keller[/name_m]
[name_u]Kieran[/name_u]
[name_m]Lennon[/name_m]
[name_m]Phineas[/name_m]
[name_u]Rhys[/name_u]
[name_m]Ronan[/name_m]
[name_u]Walker[/name_u]

[name_u]Ainsley[/name_u]
[name_u]Arden[/name_u]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f]
[name_f]Briony[/name_f]
[name_f]Cecily[/name_f]
[name_f]Celeste[/name_f]
[name_f]Esme[/name_f]
[name_f]Felicity[/name_f]
[name_f]Fleur[/name_f]
[name_f]Harlow[/name_f]
[name_u]Holland[/name_u]
[name_f]Ingrid[/name_f]
[name_u]Juneau[/name_u]
[name_u]London[/name_u]
[name_f]Luna[/name_f]
[name_u]Marlowe[/name_u]
[name_f]Nova[/name_f]
[name_f]Vienna[/name_f]
[name_f]Willow[/name_f]

[name_m]Dempsey[/name_m] is beyond perfect for a boy! It’s one of those name where is I met a baby w [name_m]Taft[/name_m] name I would think ‘why didn’t I think if that name for my son.’ I know a little [name_f]Avalon[/name_f] it’s such a sweet name!