WDYT about Vesper

Lately I’ve been falling in love with [name_u]Vesper[/name_u] as a possible first name for our baby if it’s a girl. What do you think about it? What middle name(s) would you pair it with? [name_m]Can[/name_m] you think of some similar names I might like as well?

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I like [name_u]Vesper[/name_u] but it makes me think of [name_u]James[/name_u] [name_m]Bond[/name_m]’s girlfriend in Casino [name_m]Royale[/name_m]. I’d pair [name_u]Vesper[/name_u] with a traditional, feminine name like [name_f]Valentina[/name_f], [name_f]Anastasia[/name_f] or [name_f]Anna[/name_f].

You might also like [name_f]Hester[/name_f], [name_f]Esther[/name_f], [name_f]Hespera[/name_f]/Hesperia or [name_f]Viola[/name_f].

Vesper to me sounds more masculine, but that could be because my husband and I have been watching a campaign for a roleplaying game that has a male character named [name_u]Vesper[/name_u]. It isn’t a bad name by any means and I think a girl could pull it off. I would personally pair it with a distinctly feminine middle name to balance the unisex feel. With only [name_u]Vesper[/name_u] to go by, I’m not sure what names to suggest. What do you like about [name_u]Vesper[/name_u]? The sound? The unisex quality? The meaning?

I’m actually surprised to find that I like this! It feels fresh and while I think many people won’t have heard of it, I don’t think it’s a name people will balk at.

Some similar names (I really like @moonstone’s suggestions of [name_f]Hester[/name_f] and [name_f]Esther[/name_f] :
Verity
[name_f]Vivienne[/name_f]
[name_f]Valerie[/name_f]/Valeria
[name_f]Victoria[/name_f]
[name_f]Vienna[/name_f]
[name_f]Rosalind[/name_f]
[name_f]Priscilla[/name_f]
[name_f]Charity[/name_f]/Chastity/Clarity/Temperance/Patience/Blessing/Sincerity

Congratulations!!

Vesper sounds cool! [name_f]My[/name_f] first thought is of Italian [name_f]Vespa[/name_f] motorcycles. It sounds very spunky and fresh.

Thanks. I wasn’t expecting to like it this much either, haha. I do like a variety of different styles, but I usually don’t go for like super unisex names.

Ooh, [name_u]Vesper[/name_u] is really intriguing. It’s outside my usual comfort zone, but it’s one of those names where each time I see it, I like it a little more. The meaning is absolutely lovely. It reminds me of evening church services; not a bad association by any means, just what comes to mind for me! I did Google it and notice that the most prominent result seemed to be a cocktail; I’m not sure how important that is, but just wanted to note it. I do agree with @moonstone and @ChelsAnne22 that I’d be inclined to pair it with a distinctly feminine middle.

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I really love [name_u]Vesper[/name_u]! :heart_eyes:

I wasn’t brave enough myself, partly due to the [name_u]James[/name_u] [name_m]Bond[/name_m] connection @moonstone mentioned, but I have met a little one and it suited her! It’s got a really interesting, enigmatic, super-cool sound and just feels uber-glamorous to me.

I agree about the feminine middle. Maybe…

[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Madeleine[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Josephine[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Clementine[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Eleonore[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Annabel[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Rosamund[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Anneliese[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Guinevere[/name_f]

Similar names…

[name_f]Vita[/name_f]
[name_f]Clover[/name_f]
[name_f]Aster[/name_f]
[name_f]Ingrid[/name_f]
[name_f]Maren[/name_f]
[name_u]Carmen[/name_u]
[name_u]Honor[/name_u]
[name_f]Vada[/name_f]
[name_f]Tamar[/name_f]
[name_f]Ishtar[/name_f]
[name_f]Zeta[/name_f]
[name_f]Azenor[/name_f]
[name_f]Zelie[/name_f]
[name_u]Fable[/name_u]
[name_u]Lumen[/name_u]
[name_f]Ivalo[/name_f]
[name_u]Lux[/name_u]

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It seems kind of harsh to me, like the name of a villain in a kids story. It really just comes down to personal preference though. If you were to go for it, I would pair it with a softer sounding middle name.
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Fawn[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Fern[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_u]Dove[/name_u]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Dawn[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Faye[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Pearl[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Mae[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] Song
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_u]Snow[/name_u]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_u]June[/name_u]

I really like [name_u]Vesper[/name_u] and it’s meaning. It has a cool vibe.

Middle name ideas (sorry for any repeats)
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Amelia[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_u]Shiloh[/name_u]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Serena[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Maxine[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Rochelle[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Natalie[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Frances[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Lillian[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Theodora[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Jordana[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Elodie[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Katrina[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Winona[/name_f]

Other names that I think have a similar feel, [name_f]Celeste[/name_f], [name_f]Lilith[/name_f], [name_u]Solstice[/name_u], [name_f]Soleil[/name_f], [name_u]Harlow[/name_u], or [name_u]Lux[/name_u]?

I don’t like it at all. I’m sorry. A really good friend works with bats as he’s a scientist and there’s a species named vesper bat so whenever I think of that name all I can imagine are bats. It just doesn’t sound appealing to me at all, my judgment is probably clouded by that personal connection to the name though.

And the second thing it reminds me of for some reason is The [name_u]Viper[/name_u] Room. That nightclub where [name_u]River[/name_u] [name_u]Phoenix[/name_u] overdosed so yeah I can’t really give a some good feedback on the name.

I looove [name_u]Vesper[/name_u]! She makes me feel all the heart eyes and flutteries :heart_eyes::heart_eyes: Such a cool name!

Similar vibe:
[name_u]Salem[/name_u]
[name_f]Lilac[/name_f]
[name_f]Selah[/name_f]
[name_u]Marlowe[/name_u]
[name_u]Hollis[/name_u]
[name_u]Arden[/name_u]
[name_u]Mirren[/name_u]
[name_u]Merritt[/name_u]
[name_u]Alva[/name_u]
[name_f]Lyra[/name_f]
[name_f]Anouk[/name_f]
[name_u]Holland[/name_u]
[name_u]Fable[/name_u]
[name_f]Holliday[/name_f]
[name_f]Delphine[/name_f]
[name_f]Boheme[/name_f]
[name_f]Hera[/name_f]
[name_f]Leda[/name_f]
[name_f]Maxine[/name_f]
[name_u]Lark[/name_u]
[name_f]Fayre[/name_f]
[name_f]Twila[/name_f]
[name_u]Poet[/name_u]
[name_f]Primrose[/name_f]

Middles:
[name_f]Charlotte[/name_f]
[name_f]Amity[/name_f]
[name_f]Delphine[/name_f]
[name_f]Allegra[/name_f]
[name_f]Suzanne[/name_f]
[name_f]Tallulah[/name_f]
[name_f]Mireille[/name_f]
[name_f]Louisa[/name_f]
[name_f]Delilah[/name_f]
[name_f]Elowen[/name_f]
[name_f]Cecile[/name_f]

It has a nice, whispering quality to it. The meaning of evening prayers is cool, too.

I love [name_u]Vesper[/name_u]! Its such a sweet, zingy name.

Vesper [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Theodosia[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Fern[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Noelle[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_u]Laine[/name_u]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Penelope[/name_f]

Names like [name_u]Vesper[/name_u]:
[name_f]Yvaine[/name_f]
[name_f]Evolet[/name_f]
[name_f]Azenor[/name_f]
[name_m]Kelyn[/name_m]
[name_u]Fallon[/name_u]
[name_f]Luna[/name_f]
Syrinx
[name_u]Zephyr[/name_u]
[name_f]Morrigan[/name_f]
Hylla
[name_f]Elora[/name_f]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f]
[name_f]Ezora[/name_f]
[name_m]Calixto[/name_m]
[name_u]Hero[/name_u]
[name_f]Aura[/name_f]
[name_u]Phoenix[/name_u]
[name_f]Mavis[/name_f]
[name_f]Rosalind[/name_f]
[name_f]Iseult[/name_f]
[name_f]Thea[/name_f]
[name_u]Royal[/name_u]
Medusa
[name_m]Aramis[/name_m]
[name_f]Selene[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f]

Vesper is sleek and lovely

Vesper [name_f]Anastasie[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Lucille[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Alicia[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Gwendolyn[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Harriet[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Corinne[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Lorelei[/name_f]

You might like
[name_f]Jessamine[/name_f]
[name_u]Zephyr[/name_u]
[name_u]Skylark[/name_u]
[name_f]Isabeau[/name_f]
[name_f]Lorelei[/name_f]
[name_f]Lilith[/name_f]
[name_u]Phoenix[/name_u]
[name_f]Maia[/name_f]

Vesper is pretty! You might consider [name_f]Vespera[/name_f] as an alternative option that’s little more feminine.

Some middle suggestions! I love [name_u]Vesper[/name_u]

Vesper [name_f]Aurora[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Athena[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Amelia[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Rose[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_u]Sage[/name_u]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Seraphine[/name_f]

Vesper is one of my favourites!

Some ideas:

Vesper [name_f]Anouk[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_u]Dove[/name_u]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Isolde[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Lourdes[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_u]Marlowe[/name_u]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Ottoline[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Primrose[/name_f]
[name_u]Vesper[/name_u] [name_f]Rosamund[/name_f]