Vision, Favor, Meritt, and . . . 🫐

[readingreverie]

Hello, friends!

Since the lovely @snowmaiden began mentioning [name_f]Vision[/name_f] (and [name_f]Favor[/name_f] and [name_f]Meritt[/name_f] at times), she’s been running around in the back of my mind. And after going through my lists, these three girls have jumped to the forefront, and I can’t stop thinking about them! Both in complete adoration (and the childish hope that I might use them, despite knowing I probably will never) and questioning.

Right now, I am sure of the combos:

[name_f]Vision[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f], [name_f]Favor[/name_f] [name_f]Elouise[/name_f], and [name_f]Meritt[/name_f] [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f].

They combine my love of the timeless classics and my new adoration of gender-neutral virtue names (are these even technically considered virtue names…I’m not sure)! Even though I was very adamant about creating two middle combos, I really appreciate the simplicity and spunk of these three girls. All of them are relatively uncommon words (although I think that could be disagreed upon; I don’t personally hear them often in real life) that sound like names while still being clearly unique and having a vibe of children’s literature and the wonder their eyes hold.

While I am completely and utterly obsessed by my Vis, Fizzy, and Merry, I do have several questions regarding them.

On the usability: of course I know these names are funky and would get raised eyes, but I have more specific worries. If miss [name_f]Vision[/name_f] [name_]Kate[/name_f] needed glasses, would she be destined to get teased with “[name_f]Vision[/name_f] with bad vision”? Would [name_f]Favor[/name_f] be constantly looked at as the favorite child, asked if her mama and dada favored her over her sisters? Do you think these comments could be easily annoyed or brushed off, or would they lead to insecurity about the girls and their names?

On the style: I absolutely love these three paired together; I think they match perfectly and have a lovely lilt when said aloud: “[name_f]Vision[/name_f], [name_f]Favor[/name_f], and [name_f]Meritt[/name_f].” I do worry that I cannot find more names for future siblings (particularly girls, as I wouldn’t be opposed to changing the style slightly if I had a son, say, [name_m]Alcott[/name_m] or even [name_m]Bravery[/name_m]). What are some unique virtue names you’d suggest as siblings to [name_f]Vision[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f], [name_f]Favor[/name_f] [name_f]Elouise[/name_f], and [name_f]Meritt[/name_f] [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f]? Ones that are undeniably words but don’t sound too odd as names.

On the imagery: these girls to me are undeniably playful and family-oriented, cheeky smiles, paint covered hands, brightly colored mismatched clothes, playing in muddy puddles while wearing yellow rain boots that are too big, chasing after kites in the sky, purple plastic purses that play music and carry shiny coins and glittery glasses, sunny dresses and cheesy grins, comfy jumpers and outfits with seven pockets, hand-me-down crocheted sweaters and baby bonnets, corduroy bears missing a button on their shoulder strap, and baby blankets that they drag around everywhere they go, oftentimes forgetting them in the car or store when they get too excited to go to the playground or to eat sugary snacks. Although this imagery is exactly what I desired from the trio of girls, I want to know what vibes you get from [name_f]Vision[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f], [name_f]Favor[/name_f] [name_f]Elouise[/name_f], and [name_f]Meritt[/name_f] [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f]. How do you feel about these combos, and if you have any reasoning at all, I’d love to hear it!

Thanks, everyone!

[EagleEyes]

1. Usability – Meritt is 100% usable to me. As for [name_m]Vision[/name_m], unfortunately, when you said “all of them are relatively uncommon words” my first thought was “that’s funny, I use the word vision all the time when explaining how terrible mine is” So I do think that it could be awkward if a little [name_m]Vision[/name_m] has poor vision. Not only because of potential outside comments, but because of a personal feeling of irony or frustration that could arise even without any teasing. I also only associate the name with the male [name_f]Marvel[/name_f] character, so it has a sort of futuristic sci-fi vibe to me that doesn’t quite match the other two names. As far as [name_f]Favor[/name_f], I didn’t consider the “parent’s favorite” thing. I suppose it could be a source of teasing but I think it would be easy to ignore, so long as the parents explain to the kids why they did choose the name [name_f]Favor[/name_f] and that it obviously wasn’t a favoritism situation. I think [name_f]Favor[/name_f] is brave but usable.

2. Style – I would suggest:

Suggestions

[name_m]Peace[/name_m]
[name_f]Dove[/name_f] (not quite a virtue but I’d say it represents [name_m]Peace[/name_m] obviously enough to count?)
[name_f]Honor[/name_f]
[name_m]Bright[/name_m]
[name_f]True[/name_f]
[name_f]Haven[/name_f] (too close to Favor?)
[name_f]Sage[/name_f] (too common?)
[name_m]Harbor[/name_m] (again not a virtue exactly but I think it represents safety/comfort pretty clearly?)
[name_f]Liberty[/name_f]
[name_f]Laurel[/name_f] (representing victory?)
Candor
[name_m]Valor[/name_m]

3. [name_f]Imagery[/name_f] –

[name_m]Vision[/name_m] [name_f]Kate[/name_f] – As I mentioned earlier, I get very sci-fi, futuristic vibes from [name_m]Vision[/name_m]. It also sounds a bit like a technology company to me. I do think [name_f]Kate[/name_f] helps bring it closer to what you described above. As a combo, [name_m]Vision[/name_m] [name_f]Kate[/name_f] feels lively and smiley, a girl with a big grin and a witty sense of humor. I would expect her to be creative and artistic, maybe a little introverted, and very clever. A big music fan, always wearing her headphones, and into graphic design and technology.

[name_f]Favor[/name_f] [name_f]Elouise[/name_f] – [name_f]Favor[/name_f] [name_f]Elouise[/name_f] feels pink and golden to me, fields of wheat waving in the wind. It’s hand-knitted sweaters, two long braids in hair ribbons, and mary jane shoes. [name_m]Ice[/name_m] cream cones, giggling in the backseat of the car, and running around the carnival or state fair. For some reason [name_f]Favor[/name_f] [name_f]Elouise[/name_f] is definitely blonde in my mind.

Meritt [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] – Meritt [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] is sweet and elegant. [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] gives me a bit of a gothic elegance. I would expect a Meritt [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] to be kind but reserved, sweet and loyal. She loves all animals, especially cats, and has a flower garden. I imagine her to have dark hair and big brown eyes.

[OctaviaMay]

Usability
Honestly, this one is tough for me…I do see teasing potential with [name_m]Vision[/name_m] and [name_f]Favor[/name_f], but at the same time I question whether that would really be an issue a child with that name would face? I think that, as you put it, comments like this could be brushed off, and the girls would be proud to have the names they do, especially if you explain the story and the meaning and why they are names that you love. I also think they would get just as many compliments as teasing!
Personally, I wouldn’t feel super comfortable using them on my child, but I would be overjoyed to see them on others and would not make comments or assumptions about them.

Style
They do match perfectly!! I would suggest the following names as another sister, going anywhere from unisex to virtue to clunky vintage names that I still think fit!:

Summary

[name_m]Chase[/name_m]
[name_f]Glory[/name_f]
[name_f]Hero[/name_f]
[name_f]Joyce[/name_f]
[name_m]Parker[/name_m]
Poem/a
[name_f]Trudy[/name_f] “True”
[name_f]Winsome[/name_f]
[name_m]Royce[/name_m]
[name_m]Alcott[/name_m] (a bit too similar to Meritt but I love the nn Lottie!)
[name_f]Pepper[/name_f]
[name_m]Sparrow[/name_m]
[name_m]Watson[/name_m] “Sunny”
[name_f]Darcy[/name_f]
[name_f]Zinnia[/name_f]
[name_f]Bronte[/name_f]
[name_f]Greta[/name_f]
[name_f]Haven[/name_f]
[name_f]Scout[/name_f]
[name_f]Blythe[/name_f]
[name_f]Honor[/name_f]
[name_f]Reverie[/name_f]
[name_f]Alma[/name_f] - means soul so sort of a virtue name?
[name_f]Inez[/name_f]- again, means pure/chaste
[name_f]Clarity[/name_f] “Clarrie or Clare”
[name_f]Joan[/name_f]
[name_f]Clover[/name_f]
[name_m]Golden[/name_m] “Goldie”
[name_f]Tatum[/name_f] “Tate”
[name_f]Greer[/name_f]
[name_f]Briar[/name_f]
[name_f]Eliza[/name_f]
[name_f]Paige[/name_f]

[name_f]Imagery[/name_f]

I totally agree with you on imagery, although I also get a more muted tone, nostalgic summer feel Here’s a quick moodboard!

Summary

[readingreverie]

@EagleEyes Thank you so much for the thoughtful reply! I will say, I feel like a fake [name_m]Vision[/name_m] name fan…I’ve never seen the [name_f]Marvel[/name_f] movie (or really any [name_f]Marvel[/name_f] movie for that matter ), but I still love her! I’m glad you think [name_f]Favor[/name_f] and Meritt are usable! From your suggestions I’m really liking [name_m]Peace[/name_m] (I’m surprised how much I like this!), [name_f]Dove[/name_f], [name_f]Honor[/name_f] [name_m]Bright[/name_m], [name_m]Harbor[/name_m], and [name_m]Valor[/name_m]! These descriptions are so incredibly sweet, and I love them so much! Thank you again!

[readingreverie]

@OctaviaMay Thank you for the thoughtful reply, [name_f]Louise[/name_f]! I’m so glad to hear (or read ) that you think these girls would get compliments, and that they’d likely be able to brush the teasing off! That’s a relief! [name_f]Hero[/name_f], [name_f]Winsome[/name_f], [name_m]Royce[/name_m], [name_m]Alcot[/name_m], [name_f]Pepper[/name_f], [name_f]Scout[/name_f], and [name_f]Greer[/name_f] are great! I actually love [name_f]Hero[/name_f] so much with these girls…I’ll have to see if I can make a combo for her! This moodboard is absolutely stunning I especially love the top right, second middle, and bottom left photos. So perfect! Thank you again so much for the reply!

[EagleEyes]

@readingreverie

I’ve never seen the Marvel movie (or really any Marvel movie for that matter ),

I don’t think [name_m]Vision[/name_m] has his own movie, actually! I’m no [name_f]Marvel[/name_f] expert, but I’d say he’s more of a side character except in WandaVision, which I haven’t actually seen but know he plays a more central role in.

And I’m glad you like so many of the suggestions!

[Johannaa]

I think there is some teasing potential in [name_m]Vision[/name_m]. Besides eyesight struggles, I think people could ask her: “Vision, what’s your vision on this?” when discussing a certain problem, in school or work settings but also when talking with family or friends. Such a pun can maybe be funny once, and for the people making them it might be the first time, but I can image [name_m]Vision[/name_m] herself will get tired of it quickly when see constantly hears jokes like that. I expect [name_f]Favor[/name_f] to be less problematic. It might raise some questions but I think nothing dealbreaking. I don’t see issues in usability at all for Meritt.

Other sisters could be named [name_f]Amity[/name_f], [name_m]Quest[/name_m], [name_f]Love[/name_f] or [name_f]Serene[/name_f]. I also like [name_f]Harmony[/name_f] with [name_m]Vision[/name_m], [name_f]Favor[/name_f], and Meritt but it’s not as unique.

I imagine [name_m]Vision[/name_m] to have a leader personallity, while [name_f]Favor[/name_f] and Meritt folow along with her. Probably because [name_m]Vision[/name_m] has a sharper sound and [name_f]Favor[/name_f] and Meritt a softer sound and of course because of the meaning of vision.

[lateaugust]

I agree with previous posters about [name_m]Vision[/name_m] - I have glasses and a close family member is blind so it would definitely be A Thing for us at least. I also haven’t seen any of the [name_f]Marvel[/name_f] [name_m]Vision[/name_m] content so not sure how that association might impact my vision of [name_m]Vision[/name_m].

[name_f]My[/name_f] first thought with [name_f]Favor[/name_f] was a memory of being in middle school and people playfully joking “Will, will you pass me a paper” to a classmate named Will/William. I could see something like “could you do me a favor, Favor?” This was my thought before ‘favoring’ or ‘favoritism’ which didn’t come to mind until you mentioned it. Honestly, any word name will have things like this but we have tons of Graces, Bills, Hopes, Robs, Joys, and Destinys who are doing fine.

To be honest, the only thing that bugs me about this set is that it’s not [name_m]Vision[/name_m], [name_f]Favor[/name_f], and [name_f]Merit[/name_f]. I like the look of the Meritt spelling but with other word/virtue names that alternate (more surnamey) spelling sticks out to me.

I see them with unbrushed hair wearing nap dresses, designing elaborate hopscotch courses going down the sidewalk, board books and picnics, drippy popsicles
, and putting up lemonade stands with hand drawn signage. [name_m]Vision[/name_m] [name_f]Kate[/name_f] as the well-spoken and confident big sister who likes to read, [name_f]Favor[/name_f] [name_f]Elouise[/name_f] as the chatty and brave middle sister who easily charms, and Meritt [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] as the silly youngest who wants to be just like her big sisters. 🫶🏼:rainbow:

I think another tailored word name would work well for a sibling:
[name_f]Amity[/name_f]
[name_f]Bay[/name_f]
[name_f]Bliss[/name_f]
[name_f]Cachet[/name_f]
[name_m]Cardinal[/name_m]
[name_f]Cherish[/name_f]
[name_m]Concord[/name_m]
[name_m]Courage[/name_m]
[name_m]Fortune[/name_m]
[name_m]Glow[/name_m]
[name_m]Golden[/name_m]
[name_f]Honor[/name_f]
[name_m]Justice[/name_m]
[name_m]Luck[/name_m] / [name_m]Lucky[/name_m] (I really like the sound and the essence - [name_m]Lucky[/name_m] [name_f]Girl[/name_f] Syndrome - but I do think that it might be a bad look to have Meritt and [name_m]Luck[/name_m] haha)
[name_f]Mercy[/name_f]
[name_m]Noble[/name_m] !!
[name_f]Patience[/name_f]
[name_m]Peace[/name_m] !! / [name_m]Pax[/name_m]
[name_f]Promise[/name_f]
[name_m]Quest[/name_m]
[name_f]Revel[/name_f] !!
[name_m]Revere[/name_m]
[name_f]Saga[/name_f]
[name_f]Sage[/name_f] (as in sage wisdom)
[name_m]Silver[/name_m]
[name_f]Solace[/name_f] !!
[name_m]Stone[/name_m]
[name_f]Story[/name_f]
[name_f]True[/name_f] / [name_m]Truth[/name_m] !! / [name_f]Truly[/name_f]
[name_f]Vale[/name_f]
[name_m]Valor[/name_m]
[name_m]Victor[/name_m] / [name_m]Victory[/name_m]
[name_m]Win[/name_m] / [name_f]Winsome[/name_f]
[name_m]Wise[/name_m]
Wish !!

[readingreverie]

@Johannaa Thank you for the reply, [name_f]Johanna[/name_f]! [name_m]Quest[/name_m] and [name_f]Love[/name_f] are super sweet as siblings to [name_m]Vision[/name_m], [name_f]Favor[/name_f], and Meritt! I definitely agree with Vis being the leader of the pack, I’m so glad that comes across in the vibe! Thanks so much again!

@lateaugust Thank you for the thoughtful reply, [name_f]Madison[/name_f]! I’m so shocked kids even teased a [name_m]Will[/name_m]! I don’t think name teasing is that common of a thing near me, but I’m always a little worried about it! I definitely understand the spelling thing! I went back and forth on the spelling for a while (both in the set and in general), and even though I prefer that [name_f]Merit[/name_f] is the “official” spelling, I kept wanting to spell it with two ts, hence the Meritt spelling! I absolutely love this description so much! It’s exactly what I was going for [name_f]Bliss[/name_f], [name_m]Cardinal[/name_m], [name_m]Concord[/name_m], [name_f]Honor[/name_f], [name_m]Lucky[/name_m], [name_m]Noble[/name_m], [name_m]Peace[/name_m], [name_m]Quest[/name_m], [name_m]Truth[/name_m], and [name_f]Winsome[/name_f]! [name_f]Bliss[/name_f], [name_f]Honor[/name_f], [name_m]Noble[/name_m], [name_m]Truth[/name_m], and [name_f]Winsome[/name_f] are on my wacky words list, so I like seeing them in the suggestions! Thank you again!

[Yolooo]

I’m sorry all I read was ferrit, visor, mision and I…

But anyway
Vis Fizzy and Merry are absolutely adorable
But yeah I probably wouldn’t use Vision, just kinda cause it reminds me of the superhero and looks kinda silly to me… but maybe you could spell it different? Vizion? Haha idk
Like I honestly kinda like how it sounds as a name aloud, but written it’s not my fav
I love the visuals of the name style!!

Bouquet “Bo”
Cove
Alcove
Cypress
Cascade “Cade”
Tad
Flick
Flit
Hallow
Lev
Fenna
Banks
Teddy
Festus
York
Nautilus
Davie
Eve
Vesper
Sky
Wynter
Woodland
Skipper “Skip”
Porte
Russet “Russ”
Farrier
Sonnet
Myth
Novella
Bucket “Buck” lol
Some word names?

[readingreverie]

@Yolooo Thank you for the reply! I like Bouquet, [name_f]Flick[/name_f], [name_f]Fenna[/name_f], [name_m]Teddy[/name_m], [name_f]Eve[/name_f], [name_m]Woodland[/name_m], and Bucket (this is surprisingly charming, but unusable…still very fun!!) Anyways, thanks again!

[kachenka]

How lovely to see Meritt [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f]!

It’s impossible to predict every question or comment that may be said. I think what matters most is the name story and the way the child is raised more broadly as this will shape their own perception of their name and build their resilience and skills to manage any such comments.

While [name_m]Vision[/name_m], [name_f]Favor[/name_f] and Meritt clearly share a common thread I actually find the style of each individual name is different so I think the set is very versatile.

For instance, Meritt strikes me as a preppy surname like [name_m]Emerson[/name_m], [name_f]Lennon[/name_f] or [name_f]Clarke[/name_f]. [name_f]Favor[/name_f] reads as a virtue name with faith undertones like [name_f]Praise[/name_f], [name_f]Mercy[/name_f] or [name_m]Blessing[/name_m]. [name_m]Vision[/name_m] has a sci-fi vibe similar to [name_m]Meridian[/name_m], [name_f]Vesper[/name_f] or [name_f]Nox[/name_f]. But any word name or unisex name is going to have something in common with one or more of the sibling set.

So another sister could go in many directions, but I think [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] would be a perfect fit. [name_m]Or[/name_m] something tailored would work too like [name_m]Joss[/name_m], [name_f]Gwen[/name_f] or [name_f]Eve[/name_f].

In terms of imagery, I’m picturing perhaps a large traditional family, a noisy mini van on the way back from weekend soccer, baking in the kitchen and finger painting on a sunny afternoon.

[Audreymb]

I can see a few problems with Visions as mentioned above, and I think there is another potential problem. Visions are used in scripture by prophets and such, so it could be religious sounding, which may or may not be your thing. I think of phrases like, “I had a vision in my dreams.” or about visionaries.

Another thought I had about [name_f]Favor[/name_f] is people asking for a favor, doing someone a favor, s3xual favors, etc. I think that could come up a lot in conversations among peers and siblings. I think this could be more problematic than the favor in favorite.

I think [name_m]Merritt[/name_m] is totally usable! I even know a woman named [name_m]Merritt[/name_m]

[Summs]

All i can think of is gross boys saying to her “Will you do me a Favor”

[OctaviaMay]

Popping in again to add a couple things I forgot to mention.
I just met a little girl named Anna Meritt and she reminded of your Meritt Rosalie which is beautiful, Merry is such a sweet nickname for a girl, as is Fizzy!!
I also met a little girl named Vision a couple months ago and she wore it well and seemed to have no problems with it!
Lastly, suggesting Atticus (for a girl) with the nn Kitty!

[Greyblue]

On Usability

@readingreverie

If miss Vision Kate needed glasses, would she be destined to get teased with “Vision with bad vision”?

Possibly, but then, she might get ‘Vision’ comments anyway - do you have xray vision? did you see a vision? what are you envisioning? does she have good vision*?

@readingreverie

Would Favor be constantly looked at as the favorite child, asked if her mama and dada favored her over her sisters?

If it helps, when I met a [name_m]Favour[/name_m], I just thought unusual but cool and didn’t even think it was about favouritism! Maybe it’s because I like unusual names, maybe it’s because I’ve always worked with kids/teens that I just, roll with it - but, it’s hard to say

@readingreverie

[name_f]Do[/name_f] you think these comments could be easily annoyed or brushed off, or would they lead to insecurity about the girls and their names?

I think it really depends on you, on your kids - and that’s hard to predict!

The thing is, what you’ve listed are the sort of thing people say on first meeting someone, before they adjust to the name - but then, that’s the same with any unusual name - or even common names!

The [name_f]Sunshine[/name_f] I met got weather comments. I’ve met a [name_f]Tiara[/name_f], a [name_f]Diamante[/name_f] and multiple Princesses who’ve got crown and gem comments. On hearing [name_m]Atlas[/name_m], my family have mentioned maps .

‘Grace’ is like, the most basic, commonest, predictable of word names and people still make ‘graceful’/‘amazing grace’/not very graceful of you comments.

I think they’re usable, but then as I say, I’ve met Favours, Honeys, Princesses, Sunshines, Butterflies, Stars etc and just, well, people are choosing more unusual names these days.

"On Style

I think off-beat, charming and sparkly names work with the set - just like [name_m]Alcott[/name_m], as you mentioned!

But if I were to name sibs to [name_m]Vision[/name_m], [name_f]Favor[/name_f] and [name_m]Merritt[/name_m], I’d consider:

Wisely (Wy, Wise)
[name_f]Sunshine[/name_f] (Sunny)
Endeavor (Eddy, [name_m]Dev[/name_m], Ender)
[name_m]Valiant[/name_m] (Vali, Van)
Venture (Ven, Veni, Tura, Tuie)
[name_f]Amity[/name_f] (Ami, [name_f]Mimi[/name_f], Mitzi)
[name_m]Clement[/name_m] / [name_f]Clemency[/name_f] (Clem, Clemmy)
Mellow (Lolo, [name_m]Mel[/name_m], Mo)
[name_m]Tarry[/name_m] (Taz)
[name_f]Tacey[/name_f] (Tay)
Acuity (Attie, Kit)
[name_m]Chauncey[/name_m] (Chance, Cece)
[name_m]Adair[/name_m] (Dare)
[name_m]Silver[/name_m] (Silvie, Silv)
[name_m]Revere[/name_m] (Vere, [name_f]Vera[/name_f], Ree)
[name_f]Revel[/name_f] (Vellie, Vell, [name_f]Elle[/name_f], Rell)
Sentry (Senna, [name_f]Sen[/name_f], Tee)
Wander (Dede)
[name_m]Quill[/name_m]
[name_m]Ignatius[/name_m]
[name_f]Avonlea[/name_f]

On [name_f]Imagery[/name_f]:

[name_m]Vision[/name_m] [name_f]Kate[/name_f], [name_f]Favor[/name_f] [name_f]Elouise[/name_f] and Meritt [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] give me playful but gentle vibes, tea-sets and tea-parties, corduroy dungarees, knitted tights, and chunky boots, collecting seashells, saving bees and flowers, old comics and storybooks, breezy confidence but plenty of kindness.

In terms of vibes, they give me confidence and charm, quirky and bold but not try hard, a balanced between sharpness and softness, classic and unexpected.

[notcinnamon]

Never has there been a better time to stretch the limits of usability with noun names and adjectives, too, so highly favored. I regard virtue names as even lovelier because of the historical nod. Any name has teasing potential no matter how a parent might strive to prevent it. However, there’s no need to put bait out there, which [name_m]Vision[/name_m] and [name_f]Favor[/name_f] both do. Again, though, they have a chance to fit in now more than ever. They likely wouldn’t even be the oddest name in the class at this point. Plus, it goes a long way for a parent to have a great name story about the choice and teach a child to own it with pride. I’ve seen that work plenty.

[name_f]My[/name_f] style is highly creative and obscure and I almost never refer to a name as a GP name because odds are high that I’d use it IRL. All that said, I’m not fond of [name_m]Vision[/name_m], sorry. [name_f]Favor[/name_f], slightly better. I LOVE [name_f]Merit[/name_f], this spelling, and have for many years.

I’d add [name_m]Valor[/name_m], Civility, [name_f]Honor[/name_f].
As far as the combos go, you have the right fn and mn put together. Nice flow!

[snowmaiden]

I can’t actually quite describe the face this post made me make and the way it makes me feel. I adore this. Basically my heart has melted and I’m super excited — both???

I absolutely ask myself similar questions with these names. It’s inevitable, right? [name_m]Vision[/name_m] especially. [name_f]Favor[/name_f] I originally saw on TV (on Supernanny), so there was a real-life little girl with that name. Her siblings had names like [name_f]Hannah[/name_f] and [name_m]James[/name_m], and five kids later, she was [name_f]Favor[/name_f]. So stunning. It helps to know people actually do wear a name! [name_f]Merit[/name_f] is a family name for me, and it seems the most “regular” of the bunch regardless. So, you know, no huge qualms there. [name_f]Gorgeous[/name_f] name, purposeful name, name-y name, check!

But [name_m]Vision[/name_m].
I originally had this name in the middle spot, [name_f]Beulah[/name_f] [name_m]Vision[/name_m], as I’m sure you’ll remember. I didn’t want to be too out-there. Then I switched it up and couldn’t stop thinking about it. Gosh do I love this name! I totally agree with you on the “what if she has bad vision!?” front. That just feels unfair. But also… well, who knows what’ll happen? She could always love it anyway!? And “vision” is more than meets the eye. I love reading the dictionary definitions of the word to remind myself of this. The meanings are so varied and so beautiful—exactly as a child would be.
And a quick note on the [name_f]Marvel[/name_f] of it all: I don’t think I love this name because of the MCU, but it’s been a while and I really don’t remember. I know part of it is a hymn I like, “Be Thou [name_f]My[/name_f] Vision,” part is just adoring the sound, part is nickname Vis, and part must be the MCU—because that’s where the nickname Vis comes from! I absolutely love the character of [name_m]Vision[/name_m]. He’s a good guy, an Avenger, and absolutely full of heart. He’s a lover-not-fighter sort (as much as an Avenger can be, he fits the bill). He finds true, meaningful love and connection with a heartbroken witch (Wanda, who is the only one to nickname [name_m]Vision[/name_m] “Vis”). It’s certainly a positive association!
You’re definitely not a fake fan for loving this name. [name_m]Even[/name_m] I can’t honestly pinpoint my exact reason for loving it either, even I as the resident [name_m]Vision[/name_m] Bringer of the Nameberry sphere. (Side note: I am so thrilled it ever caught on, holy moly!!!)
Some people won’t like it… certainly… but I dunno, some people hate [name_f]Michelle[/name_f] or [name_m]Brody[/name_m] or [name_f]Maeve[/name_f] or [name_m]Jude[/name_m]. So, maybe, why not go with what you love?

Your combos are stunning. I think I’ve toyed with [name_m]Vision[/name_m] [name_f]Kate[/name_f] before, and I just love her. I think [name_f]Kate[/name_f] is so pretty!!! And [name_m]Favour[/name_m] [name_f]Elouise[/name_f] with the U is just too perfect. [name_m]Can[/name_m] I steal that? I’m stealing it.
And the imagery!!! So fun and so real. I picture these girls as dirty little backyard foragers. They make messes and color on themselves with markers and wear torn clothes. They are exciting and poetic, each different to the next but similar in ways they might not notice.

All this to say… I love love love these girls!!!

[OpheliaFlora]

There’s actually a show in the works that’s supposed to come out in like 2025/2026 with vision as the main character.

[readingreverie]

@kachenka Thank you for the thoughtful reply! I do quite like [name_f]Blythe[/name_f], [name_f]Gwen[/name_f], and [name_f]Eve[/name_f] as sisters to them! Your description of the imagery is so sweet!

@Audreymb Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I didn’t think about [name_f]Favor[/name_f] and s3xual favors, what a bummer! As much as I’d like to say I don’t think that would happen, s3xual harassment is unfortunately so common, so I can see it. It’s so cool that you know a [name_m]Merritt[/name_m]! Thank you again!

@Summs Thanks for the reply!

@OctaviaMay Thank you! [name_f]Anna[/name_f] Meritt is brilliant! I’m so glad you like [name_f]Merry[/name_f] and Fizzy. I felt sneakily brilliant when I came up with Fizzy I love her! I would die to meet a [name_m]Vision[/name_m]! [name_m]Atticus[/name_m] is super sweet too! Thanks again!

@Chewy Thank you for the reply (and thanks again for suggesting [name_f]Sissy[/name_f] as a nickname, I can’t stop thinking about [name_m]Vision[/name_m] “Sissy,” [name_f]Favor[/name_f] “Fizzy,” and Meritt “Merry”)! I do wonder more names that we’d ever expect would get teased…maybe it doesn’t even have to be too much of a worry? Anyhow, thank you!