Big brothers are H0rat1o F3lix and [name_f]Ana[/name_f]$ta$io R@z.
We mostly call our children by their full first names. We speak [name_u]French[/name_u] and Japanese at home, but are native [name_f]English[/name_f]-speakers and live in an [name_f]English[/name_f]-speaking community in the US and plan to live here longterm. Having good creative nickname options and trans-lingual usability is important. Meaning is also important.
English nicknames:
H: R0ry, T1o.
A: Sa$ha, T@z.
Japanese nicknames:
H: Re1sh1 (from the Rati syllable of his name)
A: T@tsu (from the Tasi syllable)
French
H: goes by his full first name or H0race;
A: [name_f]Ana[/name_f]$tase.
What is the ONE girl name you would most highly recommend to me? What is the name that when you see brothersâ names you think would be absolutely perfect? What is the name that makes you want to tell me, â[name_m]Even[/name_m] if you donât use this name, youâd be wrong not to strongly consider it.â âŚ? Why?
[name_f]My[/name_f] one idea is an [name_f]Emmy[/name_f] name! You have [name_f]Emi[/name_f] in Japanese, there are many [name_u]French[/name_u] em- names ([name_f]Emmanuelle[/name_f], [name_f]Emilie[/name_f], [name_f]Emeline[/name_f], [name_f]Emeraude[/name_f], etc.?), and I think [name_f]Emmy[/name_f] is great with R0ry and S@sha.
Iâm sorry to say thatâs all Iâve got right now, but it instantly seemed like a great option to me, so.
With H and A, I think Iâd suggest [name_f]Cressida[/name_f]. I love the golden meaning, the boldness of the name and the literary vibe. I think it shares the grandeur of your boys but also feels wearable. I love the potential nicknames of Cress, [name_f]Cressie[/name_f], [name_f]Ida[/name_f], [name_m]Sid[/name_m], [name_f]Essie[/name_f], [name_f]Cressa[/name_f], [name_f]Cece[/name_f] and [name_u]Kit[/name_u]
I think Iâm going to go with [name_f]Cosima[/name_f]. Its old, rare, and Latin-esque â vibes perfectly with your boysâ names. The name is undeniably elegant and would wear so beautifully on a little girl today. Itâs an Italian name, but it comes from the Greek kĂłsmos, which is literally means âworldâ â a meaning that feels rather fitting for a daughter born into a multi-lingual family. The name has ancient roots, much like your sonsâ names, which makes it feel like it goes well with them, despite also being quite distinct. I think I also like that it has the âoâ in it, without ending in -o and seeming too matchy with Hor@tio and Anast@sio.
Overall, that would probably be my pick, but there are already some other really great suggestions, too!
What fun to see everyone else posting variations on this theme, too! I have gotten @jonquils, @Greyblue, and @elanorelle, but let me know if Iâm missing any and Iâll reciprocate!
@ashthedreamer, I will definitely take a closer look at the [name_f]Emi[/name_f] group. I agree that makes a great crossover nickname. [name_f]Emeraude[/name_f] is a longtime fav but my partner isnât a superfan. We know a little [name_f]Emmeline[/name_f] and [name_f]Emilia[/name_f], both daughters of close friends, so we wouldnât use those, but that wouldnât mean I need to throw out the whole group.
@may.rose, I do like [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] a lot. I nannied for a little [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] for 3 years, though, and DH is largely against using names of people we know or were connected to in the past.
@jonquils, I love all the names you mentioned. DH actually approved of Zepherine as a potential sister for [name_f]Chrysanthemum[/name_f] but we havenât talked about her since. Iâll bring her up.
@Greyblue, @elanorelle, yes yes [name_f]Cressida[/name_f]. Yes yes [name_f]Cosima[/name_f]. As Iâm sure you remember these are on the extended shortlist (top 15-20). Iâm trying to work on pairings for them. I love hearing your reasons!
Severine and [name_f]Emeraude[/name_f] are my two favourites for you! Hard to choose between them though! I also have grown to like [name_f]Tisiphone[/name_f] for you as well though from your Ts list, lol. Not sure how youâd nickname that one in other languages though?
I suppose you could do the initials ME nn [name_f]Emmy[/name_f]/Emi, too? If you like [name_f]Emmy[/name_f] in theory, but none of the full names work for your family. [name_f]Magdalen[/name_f] [name_f]Edith[/name_f] or [name_f]Margaux[/name_f] Everild or something like that? Iâm not 100% familiar with your current list, but it might be an option for you.
Kalliope!
[name_f]Kalliope[/name_f] means âbeautiful voiceâ. In Greek mytholgy [name_f]Kalliope[/name_f] was the muse of eloquence, philosophy and epic poetry.
The âioâ gives it a little connection to Hâs and Aâs names and the âliâ to your own name.
A nickname could be [name_f]Kallie[/name_f].
I like all the suggestions given so far and like others have said itâs so hard to only choose one!
I donât know how much help Iâll be as this isnât really a suggestion just an opinion on names youâve already talked about (which I love so many of )
I was going to say [name_f]Cordelia[/name_f]/Cordula because I do think they go with your boysâ names so well and then I thought about [name_f]Thisbe[/name_f] because I like it so much, Especially the [name_f]Thisbe[/name_f] [name_f]Artemisia[/name_f] [name_f]Minerva[/name_f] combo
But I think the name that stands out the most to me as perfect with your boysâ names is [name_f]Proserpina[/name_f]/Proserpine or [name_f]Persephone[/name_f].
I feel like it ties into the meanings of their names perfectly. Hâs means keeper of the hour/time, Aâs means resurrection, and [name_f]Proserpina[/name_f]/Persephone was goddess of the Underworld and changing of the seasons. Kind of fits with the whole time/life cycle/rebirth theme.
Plus, itâs a really cool name.
The other thought I had, which I know has been suggested before, is [name_u]Vesper[/name_u]/Vespertine/Vespera. Again, because of the time thing. And in this case âresurrectionâ reminds me of sunrise and then [name_u]Vesper[/name_u] as sunset. I suppose any other night time or lunar goddess name could potentially work too.
I hope that made some kind of sense.
I totally cheated and gave more than one, sorry.
My first thought was [name_f]Sophronia[/name_f], because there are lots of nicknames for it. Itâs unique enough but not completely obscure, just like your boysâ names. I love the [name_u]French[/name_u] feel of [name_f]Sophie[/name_f], H0race, and [name_f]Ana[/name_f]$tase.
After reading some ofthe comments, however, I thought of [name_f]Esmerelda[/name_f] and [name_f]Esperanza[/name_f]. Both also have huge nickname potential and are more latinate in origin.
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