I have a serious soft spot for this name. I think it’s lilting and could work as a name, but I wanted second opinion, because I fear I’m suffering from name fatigue.
Although I would never use it myself I do think it’s a beautiful word and would make a great middle name. Not sure I would use it for a first name but as a middle name it’s great.
Oh, please tell me you’re joking!!! Lullaby is a word not a name for human being. Think about your child’s future: Would anyone take a woman named Lullaby seriously in a dating enviroment or the job market? If you like it so much, keep it for a middle name so only close family and friends know it.
Please tell me YOU are joking! I find your comment rude and condescending. You need to watch the way you say things.
^ This. Lullaby isn’t a name, sorry. I didn’t see this comment as rude or condescending, just caring about the poor kid who may be saddled with this word as a name.
^ This. Lullaby isn’t a name, sorry. I didn’t see this comment as rude or condescending, just caring about the poor kid who may be saddled with this word as a name.[/quote]
Words have doubled as names for centuries and virtue word names are especially popular, along with nature names. This site was recommended to me, but you all seem very closed minded. (Except calypso, who didn’t like it, but was CONSTRUCTIVE).
Thank you for your support, Elowen. My first thought was for a child named Lullaby. Foodie, my opinion isn’t rude or condescending, just too brutally honest for you I guess. This site was probably recommended to you because Nameberries are creative, passionate and yes, OPEN MINDED about names. You may find that most people on this site care so deeply about choosing the ideal name, either for themselves or for total strangers, that bluntness is the path they’ll follow if they feel a name is just not usable. Most posters are grateful for the honest feedback.
Why not something a little kinder, i.e.
Hmm, I can't picture Lullaby as a name. To me it's not a word that translates well into the name world. Have you checked the music names list? Maybe there's something on there that you would like, if music names are your thing. Good luck!
See, a little courtesy goes a long way. As a single woman expecting my first child, I’m terrified enough. I don’t need your rude, self-entitled responses masquerading as passion and care.
I agree that it’s a lovely sounding word, and I see the appeal of it as a name, but I would definitely not use it as a first. I think it could make a really interesting middle, but I think it’s a little too “out there”- it’s a shame, but people are judged by their names, even though they shouldn’t be, and something as unique and avant-garde as Lullaby might prove challenging in certain situations. That being said, I still think it’s a very pretty word!
[name]Daisy[/name], you are amazing. I totally “get” you comment, it’s kind and constructive. I like that you appreciate avant-garde names. I also think that you and calypso are probably right. Maybe better for a middle spot. Thank you for your comment!
When I think of a lullaby, I think of a night sky. Stars, the moon, planets…that kind of stuff. Maybe instead of Lullaby, you could choose something astronomical. [name]Luna[/name] or [name]Venus[/name] or another star/planet/moon related name could work.
Also, I noticed that the beginning of Lullaby is [name]Lulla[/name]. [name]Lulla[/name] is basically the middle part of [name]Talullah[/name] or even, [name]Tallulah[/name]. [name]Do[/name] you like that name? It sort of has the same sound… 
Lullaby is one of those words that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside – I love hearing it, I love saying it, I love thinking about it
It is one of those words that only has positive associations for people, but as a first name I don’t think it would age very well. But it is very sweet and very feminine…I think it would be a unique and lovely choice as a middle name. To me, it really isn’t that far off from [name]Aria[/name], [name]Melody[/name], [name]Willow[/name], [name]Luna[/name], etc. Although at the same time, I don’t see Lullaby getting used as a first name by too many people. 
My first instinct is to say no this name is really not appropriate BUT what about Peekaboo [name]Street[/name]! Peekaboo is very similar to Lullaby. Peekaboo has had a career and is now a mother in a fairly normal city (colorado i think). As a word I do think Lullaby is very pleasing.
A child named Lullaby will start to have some serious social issues after the age of five.
I agree completely. Maybe even before that.
I’m sorry foodie, but not everyone is going to share your opinions or have nice things to say about your name decisions online or in the real world. You can’t come to place like nameberry, where many people are obsessed with names (such as I) and expect to only have positive comments. People are going to be critical. That’s because we don’t all have the same tastes, and we care about the children being stuck with these names. We are not being ‘condescending and rude’. We are being honest. If you don’t want honesty maybe you should go elsewhere.
None of this is meant to sound rude, I just think your attitude is completely inappropriate given the setting you’re in. Best of luck to you though, I hope you have a happy and healthy pregnancy and birth.
Names are so super personal so everyone should chill. Everyone has those names that you hear and you go “say what!? what an ugly and funny sounding name”. so one person’s trash can be another’s treasure just be cool. I also know what its like to name a baby on your own and there’s even more pressure. My son’s name is [name]Gabriel[/name] [name]Sol[/name] and while i still love it and it suits my now 3 year old to a tee when i was a single pregnant person choosing a name for him it was very hard. People still tell me its a girl’s name, misprounounce it and think its weird for my demographic but hey who cares i love it!
As for Lullaby my personal opinion is that it is a lovely sounding word and can see the appeal. my only issue is that to me it is associated exclusively with infants. I can imagine a tiny baby called Lullaby but not a teenager. Similarly imagine Bonnet or Bassinette or Nursery (if you liked the sound of those words, what i’m saying they are purely associated with babies). I wouldnt rule it out as a middle name at all. Like [name]Nicole[/name] [name]Ritchie[/name]'s Kids , [name]Harlow[/name] [name]Winter[/name] [name]Kate[/name] and [name]Sparrow[/name] [name]Midnight[/name]??
Other names which may be more viable are Lullabel/lle, [name]Sonnet[/name], [name]Poem[/name], Rhyme, [name]Lyric[/name], Caliope, [name]Cadence[/name]. Good luck and let us know how you go : )
I’ll add my two cents.
I think that Lullaby will make a beautiful, unique and unforgettable middle name. Like others I would not use it for a first name but with the right middle name it would be perfect. It’s really not my style of name since my choices are usually classic (or as I’ve been told “boring”) but it’s still a viable option.
I can see:
[name]Elizabeth[/name] Lullaby
[name]Juliet[/name] Lullaby
[name]Cara[/name] Lullaby
[name]Audra[/name] Lullaby
[name]Laura[/name] Lullaby (if you like the double initials)
[name]Just[/name] a few examples and of those I think [name]Elizabeth[/name] Lullaby is the best.
I agree completely. Maybe even before that.
I’m sorry foodie, but not everyone is going to share your opinions or have nice things to say about your name decisions online or in the real world. You can’t come to place like nameberry, where many people are obsessed with names (such as I) and expect to only have positive comments. People are going to be critical. That’s because we don’t all have the same tastes, and we care about the children being stuck with these names. We are not being ‘condescending and rude’. We are being honest. If you don’t want honesty maybe you should go elsewhere.
None of this is meant to sound rude, I just think your attitude is completely inappropriate given the setting you’re in. Best of luck to you though, I hope you have a happy and healthy pregnancy and birth.[/quote]
Clearly, Elowen, you are the one with the nasty attitude, as all of the other wonderful thoughts and comments I have gotten from your fellow berries have been insightful, well thought out, and tactful. [name]Even[/name] though they didn’t like the name, they showed a little bit of class in their responses, which you lack.
Thank you, thank you, thank you to the other commentors for restoring my faith in this forum! I understand that Lullaby might be a little too out-there. I thank you for taking the time to help me and being the wondeful people that you are. 
Sorry, but I don’t like it. It seems very childish and I have a hard time imagining an adult with that name. A basic rule of thumb that I have heard is that if you cannot imagine a CEO of a major company with that name, then it’s probably not the best choice. I don’t think a Lullaby would get very far in the career world.
As others have said, not everbody is going to agree with you on here and you really have to prepare yourself for that before you post. What you choose to do with what is said on here is your choice though. You can either take it to heart and change things, or you can choose to ignore it if you really disagree. But don’t expect everyone to let you down gently. Sometimes we need that brutally honest reality check anyways. Besides, it’s better to get your criticism on here before you have your child, than to get it to your face afterwards.
Sigh. I’m not asking that people agree with everything I come up with. It’s fine to not like the name. I want people to tell me. I just don’t want people to be bitchy and condescending about it. There are ways to politely and constructively disagree with a choice, as has been proven many many times in the thread by some wonderful, caring people. I do want honesty, but brutality is not needed, especially in this setting.
That said, thank you for your post and happy thanksgiving!