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HelpIs finally pregnant, but...
I am actually pregnant now, yeah!
I have a bit of a problem though. I have been testing out the names I love with close family and on baby name boards, but my favorites are not receiving great feed back at all.
People say they sound too old or too out there or that my baby will hate me in the future for choosing a certain name. Normally I don't take much stock in other people's opinions, but I don't want my child to resent me, and I don't want my family to hate my child's name.
I have tried out some new ideas, but most of them have either not gone over well, or I am torn about using them because of their similarity to a popular name.
I am looking for feed back on my old favorites, and my new ideas as well as any new suggestions. I am open to anything at this point. Middle names will be family names, so at this point I only want to focus on first names. I am also just going to focus on girl names for this post. I will do another for boys.
Oh, and my son's name is Lennon Clayton, so I would like a name I love as much as his.
My list:
Sybil - long time favorite and family name. Thought NN of Liby. Everyone seems to hate this one. They say she will be picked on, and it is not a "pretty name" and Liby is a dogs name. My mom hates this name.
Eva - I think it is gorgeous and sweet. I have received good feedback, but am worried it is too similar to Ava which is very popular.
Aoife - I life in the states, I have been told no one will be able to pronounce her name on paper. It would be bad for interviews and school. Also concerned about its similarity to Ava.
Charlotte - Pretty, family name, NN Lotte. I have gotten good feedback, but I am worried about its popularity.
Audie - Bad feed back. I have been told to use Audra (which doesn't really sound good with our last name). I have also been told it is the name of a car so it sounds cheesy.
Beatrix - I don't know if I love this or not. I have gotten mixed feedback. NN Bea. I just can't picture myself calling "Lennon! Beatrix time for dinner!" I don't know.
Here are some names I have not run by anybody yet, but discussed with my DH and need some outside feed back.
Mina - DH's idea, he like the character from Dracula
Celeste (NN Celie) - I love Celie, I don't know how I feel about Celeste
Eveny - Feels like Eva, but not as close to Ava.
Thank you for reading my rant. PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!
I have a bit of a problem though. I have been testing out the names I love with close family and on baby name boards, but my favorites are not receiving great feed back at all.
People say they sound too old or too out there or that my baby will hate me in the future for choosing a certain name. Normally I don't take much stock in other people's opinions, but I don't want my child to resent me, and I don't want my family to hate my child's name.
I have tried out some new ideas, but most of them have either not gone over well, or I am torn about using them because of their similarity to a popular name.
I am looking for feed back on my old favorites, and my new ideas as well as any new suggestions. I am open to anything at this point. Middle names will be family names, so at this point I only want to focus on first names. I am also just going to focus on girl names for this post. I will do another for boys.
Oh, and my son's name is Lennon Clayton, so I would like a name I love as much as his.
My list:
Sybil - long time favorite and family name. Thought NN of Liby. Everyone seems to hate this one. They say she will be picked on, and it is not a "pretty name" and Liby is a dogs name. My mom hates this name.
Eva - I think it is gorgeous and sweet. I have received good feedback, but am worried it is too similar to Ava which is very popular.
Aoife - I life in the states, I have been told no one will be able to pronounce her name on paper. It would be bad for interviews and school. Also concerned about its similarity to Ava.
Charlotte - Pretty, family name, NN Lotte. I have gotten good feedback, but I am worried about its popularity.
Audie - Bad feed back. I have been told to use Audra (which doesn't really sound good with our last name). I have also been told it is the name of a car so it sounds cheesy.
Beatrix - I don't know if I love this or not. I have gotten mixed feedback. NN Bea. I just can't picture myself calling "Lennon! Beatrix time for dinner!" I don't know.
Here are some names I have not run by anybody yet, but discussed with my DH and need some outside feed back.
Mina - DH's idea, he like the character from Dracula
Celeste (NN Celie) - I love Celie, I don't know how I feel about Celeste
Eveny - Feels like Eva, but not as close to Ava.
Thank you for reading my rant. PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!
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Not really a fan of Sybil, Aoife and Audie. They really lack appeal.
Charlotte's nice, but super-popular right now, I agree... Charlene /Charleen or Charissa might be some other possibilities to consider. Honestly though, If I were a child (or adult) w/ the name, I wouldn't want to be lumped w/ Lotte as a nn... esp. since I live in Japan and Lotte is a common chocolate brand among the Koreans and Jpns.
Beatrix doesn't thrill me, but it's ok and gets points for not being overused. I like Beate (bee-AH-tay).
Mina for me makes me think of Jpns. little girls- not any Dracula character, but I don't watch vampire movies. Mina, Minami and Minako are kinda normal names here.
Celeste is nice. Celestina is another name along that line that I've encountered.
Eveny isn't doing it for me.
Other suggestions:
Rayael
Amaryillis
Jolene
Esperanza
Trudene
Joelle
Jacinta
Jerusha
Xavia
Antonia
Jael
Laurelle
Jenna
Jessilyn
Jessamine
Tehilah
Rosalie
Roselle
Rosella
Rosetta
Rosa
Annette
Annetta
Nadia
Oceana (osheena)
Amity
Charlotte's nice, but super-popular right now, I agree... Charlene /Charleen or Charissa might be some other possibilities to consider. Honestly though, If I were a child (or adult) w/ the name, I wouldn't want to be lumped w/ Lotte as a nn... esp. since I live in Japan and Lotte is a common chocolate brand among the Koreans and Jpns.
Beatrix doesn't thrill me, but it's ok and gets points for not being overused. I like Beate (bee-AH-tay).
Mina for me makes me think of Jpns. little girls- not any Dracula character, but I don't watch vampire movies. Mina, Minami and Minako are kinda normal names here.
Celeste is nice. Celestina is another name along that line that I've encountered.
Eveny isn't doing it for me.
Other suggestions:
Rayael
Amaryillis
Jolene
Esperanza
Trudene
Joelle
Jacinta
Jerusha
Xavia
Antonia
Jael
Laurelle
Jenna
Jessilyn
Jessamine
Tehilah
Rosalie
Roselle
Rosella
Rosetta
Rosa
Annette
Annetta
Nadia
Oceana (osheena)
Amity
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Sybil - agree that with the family on this one, except about Liby but I think using the nickname Liby for Sybil is quite a stretch.
Eva - I like it but popularity doesn't bug me much. I only know one Ava.
Aoife - I don't think anyone here (states) would know what this was.
Charlotte - love it. I know it is getting high on the charts but I've never met one.
Audie - does make me think of cars. I kind of like Auden that could have the nickname Audie.
Beatrix - I don't love it but I don't really see any problem with it.
Mina - it's cute
Celeste - I really like this
Eveny - I'm not sure how to say this. Eh-veh-nee or Ee-ven-ee. I think it's too confusing.
Eva - I like it but popularity doesn't bug me much. I only know one Ava.
Aoife - I don't think anyone here (states) would know what this was.
Charlotte - love it. I know it is getting high on the charts but I've never met one.
Audie - does make me think of cars. I kind of like Auden that could have the nickname Audie.
Beatrix - I don't love it but I don't really see any problem with it.
Mina - it's cute
Celeste - I really like this
Eveny - I'm not sure how to say this. Eh-veh-nee or Ee-ven-ee. I think it's too confusing.
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Congratulations!
It's never fun when your family and peers dump on a name you love, but it's important to remember that personal opinions like "it's too old" or "S/he'll hate having that name!" are just that--the speaker's personal opinions. You don't have to agree and you don't have to listen. Trust yourself. You did a good job naming Lennon. I'm sure you won't give your next child some train wreck of a name.
Now that I've told you to ignore others' opinions, I'll give you mine, and, of course, you should listen to me. ;)
Sybil - I prefer Sibyl but, either way, it's a name that has grown on me a lot over the last year. No, it's not conventionally pretty, like Isabella or Katelyn, but it's still pretty in a deep, dark, interesting way. I'd be happy to meet a little Sybil, and I don't consider it too old lady at all.
Eva - I'm one of those who intuitively pronounces Eva more or less identically to Ava, so I can't argue against your Ava concerns. I prefer Eve, Evelyn, and Evelina.
Aoife - Aoife always makes me think of The Vicar of Dibley when an Aoife spells her name for Geraldine who says, "Don't bother saving any vowels for anyone else" in response. While I don't think it's too similar to Ava, I do think a US Aoife will be dealing with pronunciation issues all her life. To Americans who aren't name lovers or interested in Ireland beyond green beer and shamrocks on St. Patrick's Day, Aoife just looks like a bunch of random vowels and an F. It's like the worse Scrabble hand you could get. I question whether it's worth the trouble, especially since you already love Eva.
It's never fun when your family and peers dump on a name you love, but it's important to remember that personal opinions like "it's too old" or "S/he'll hate having that name!" are just that--the speaker's personal opinions. You don't have to agree and you don't have to listen. Trust yourself. You did a good job naming Lennon. I'm sure you won't give your next child some train wreck of a name.
Now that I've told you to ignore others' opinions, I'll give you mine, and, of course, you should listen to me. ;)
Sybil - I prefer Sibyl but, either way, it's a name that has grown on me a lot over the last year. No, it's not conventionally pretty, like Isabella or Katelyn, but it's still pretty in a deep, dark, interesting way. I'd be happy to meet a little Sybil, and I don't consider it too old lady at all.
Eva - I'm one of those who intuitively pronounces Eva more or less identically to Ava, so I can't argue against your Ava concerns. I prefer Eve, Evelyn, and Evelina.
Aoife - Aoife always makes me think of The Vicar of Dibley when an Aoife spells her name for Geraldine who says, "Don't bother saving any vowels for anyone else" in response. While I don't think it's too similar to Ava, I do think a US Aoife will be dealing with pronunciation issues all her life. To Americans who aren't name lovers or interested in Ireland beyond green beer and shamrocks on St. Patrick's Day, Aoife just looks like a bunch of random vowels and an F. It's like the worse Scrabble hand you could get. I question whether it's worth the trouble, especially since you already love Eva.
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Congratulations! I don't think any of these names would make your child resent you. Whether your family likes them is more delicate, ultimately it's your child and whatever you choose, names become lovely when they're associated with someone you love. Haha sappy I'm sorry.
I love Sibyl / Sybil, it's sharp, clear and intelligent. I think it's the kind of name that grows on people once they hear it enough, it becomes fresh. And Sybil nicknamed Billy would be pretty amazing, I prefer that to Liby. I suppose it's not a conventionally pretty name, or as easy to wear as some of your other favourites, but I don't think she'd ever get picked on for it. It's beautiful.
Eva is gorgeous, it's one of my favourite names, so much power in 3 letters! I don't know how you say it, I would say Eeva and I don't think that's too close to Ava, Eva's a familiar, classic name that people will recognise. But if you're saying Eyva or similar, that would be confused with Ava. Maybe Eve would avoid the similarity, it's still beautiful but not so sweet. Eva is probably my favourite from your list.
Aoife would cause difficulties for you, it's not that uncommon in the UK and I've met Aoifes who weren't at all Irish but people have trouble with it here too. It's not hard to say, the pronunciation is just unintuitive so once people hear it said there shouldn't be a problem, but you'd have to be prepared to spell / say it for people a lot. I don't think it's too similar to Ava but it's very close to Eva, and out of the two I prefer Eva (however you choose to pronounce it). Similar sound, none of the difficulties, it's also got a strength and simplicity that Aoife lacks.
I love Sibyl / Sybil, it's sharp, clear and intelligent. I think it's the kind of name that grows on people once they hear it enough, it becomes fresh. And Sybil nicknamed Billy would be pretty amazing, I prefer that to Liby. I suppose it's not a conventionally pretty name, or as easy to wear as some of your other favourites, but I don't think she'd ever get picked on for it. It's beautiful.
Eva is gorgeous, it's one of my favourite names, so much power in 3 letters! I don't know how you say it, I would say Eeva and I don't think that's too close to Ava, Eva's a familiar, classic name that people will recognise. But if you're saying Eyva or similar, that would be confused with Ava. Maybe Eve would avoid the similarity, it's still beautiful but not so sweet. Eva is probably my favourite from your list.
Aoife would cause difficulties for you, it's not that uncommon in the UK and I've met Aoifes who weren't at all Irish but people have trouble with it here too. It's not hard to say, the pronunciation is just unintuitive so once people hear it said there shouldn't be a problem, but you'd have to be prepared to spell / say it for people a lot. I don't think it's too similar to Ava but it's very close to Eva, and out of the two I prefer Eva (however you choose to pronounce it). Similar sound, none of the difficulties, it's also got a strength and simplicity that Aoife lacks.
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Yay, Congratulations!!
My biggest hugest most gigantic advice is to stop talking to your family (besides your husband, of course) about names. Ignore everything they have said about the names you have suggested and do not tell them another word about what you are considering. You will be a lot further ahead! :)
Let's see if I can brainstorm some problem-solving ideas for you:
Eva - yes, it is close to the popular Ava. But what about some of these alternatives:
Evadne
Evaline
Eve
Evelia
Everild
Evette
Evita (How awesome is that?!)
Everly
Audie - I agree that it's a little odd and cheesy as a full name. But what about these:
Audrey
Audrea
Auda
Autumn
Mina is interesting. I'd use it as a nickname. Maybe for one of these:
Carmina
Adamina
Thomasina
Jamesina
Emelina
Emina
Jasmina
Malina
Marina
Samina
Anything in there catch your eye?
Good luck.
My biggest hugest most gigantic advice is to stop talking to your family (besides your husband, of course) about names. Ignore everything they have said about the names you have suggested and do not tell them another word about what you are considering. You will be a lot further ahead! :)
Let's see if I can brainstorm some problem-solving ideas for you:
Eva - yes, it is close to the popular Ava. But what about some of these alternatives:
Evadne
Evaline
Eve
Evelia
Everild
Evette
Evita (How awesome is that?!)
Everly
Audie - I agree that it's a little odd and cheesy as a full name. But what about these:
Audrey
Audrea
Auda
Autumn
Mina is interesting. I'd use it as a nickname. Maybe for one of these:
Carmina
Adamina
Thomasina
Jamesina
Emelina
Emina
Jasmina
Malina
Marina
Samina
Anything in there catch your eye?
Good luck.
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Sybil: It sounds like a toddler trying (and failing) to pronounce the word "Civil," to me. Beyond the strange (almost like a lisp) sound, I suppose that I simply do not find it attractive in contemporary life.
Eva: I foresee a difficulty in pronunciation. Some people will utter the name as EE-vah, and others as AYH-vah. That being said, there is little distinction from Ava (a name that I find childish, itself.) It is not a name that I feel drawn to title as beautiful, as a note.
Aoife: There will be a hideous amount of people struggling with the pronunciation, I warn you. The resemblance in sound to Eva and Ava is very near, as well. And as a personal view... because it is so ethnic, I cannot imagine it on anyone without Irish blood and an Irish surname to balance (if you possess at least the lastname, I would be kinder on it being used in the United States.)
Charlotte: I have never personally found an appeal in it. Charlie is a nice nickname, though. Popularity is rising, as you've noticed-- so that is something to pay mind to.
Audie: Very infantile, very incomplete, very unprofessional in sound and sight. All that pushed aside, the namesake that it shares with a car (Audi) is much too strong for it not to be noticed (and mentioned often, most likely.) As a nickname it would function better, though, if you are very attached to it.
Beatrix: This is my favorite name out of your list by far. Beatrice is the better form, in my eyes, however. Both are uncommon, unexpected, professional, and considerably beautiful (in a way appropriate for a child and a grown woman.)
Congratulations, I must add!
- Francesca
Eva: I foresee a difficulty in pronunciation. Some people will utter the name as EE-vah, and others as AYH-vah. That being said, there is little distinction from Ava (a name that I find childish, itself.) It is not a name that I feel drawn to title as beautiful, as a note.
Aoife: There will be a hideous amount of people struggling with the pronunciation, I warn you. The resemblance in sound to Eva and Ava is very near, as well. And as a personal view... because it is so ethnic, I cannot imagine it on anyone without Irish blood and an Irish surname to balance (if you possess at least the lastname, I would be kinder on it being used in the United States.)
Charlotte: I have never personally found an appeal in it. Charlie is a nice nickname, though. Popularity is rising, as you've noticed-- so that is something to pay mind to.
Audie: Very infantile, very incomplete, very unprofessional in sound and sight. All that pushed aside, the namesake that it shares with a car (Audi) is much too strong for it not to be noticed (and mentioned often, most likely.) As a nickname it would function better, though, if you are very attached to it.
Beatrix: This is my favorite name out of your list by far. Beatrice is the better form, in my eyes, however. Both are uncommon, unexpected, professional, and considerably beautiful (in a way appropriate for a child and a grown woman.)
- Francesca
This message was edited 4/9/2012, 10:57 AM
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My approach to baby names lately is to imagine them on one of my daughter's kindergarten classmates. Imagine her, or one of the neighbor's older kids, calling one of their peers the name.
Sybil is usable, nice, and nobody would pick on her. I would prefer it spelled Sibyl because that is more "correct." If I'm going to have to correct people, I want them to be able to look it up and confirm that I have it "right." I think Sibyl / Sybil is the most "statementish" name on this list. That is a good thing, however it means you would want to be extremely into it, so that you'd be immune to negativity about it.
Aoife is over the top and overwrought, if you're not actually an immigrant from Ireland. Eva is alright, not too similar to Ava. There are bazillions of names that sound similar to other names and it just does not matter. I personally think Eva sounds a little stuckup.
Charlotte is nice. You should use Charlotte only if you really like the name Charlotte. Use Lotte, if what you really want is to call her Lotte. Nicknames do not always work out. They can, but they don't always. I had chosen Charlotte for my daughter - or it was on a shortlist at the time of her birth. I decided it sounded too coldly pretty for my taste. Maybe because of Charlottes I've known. For whatever that's worth. I still like the name.
I would not worry about popularity of Charlotte. If it's out of the top ten you are fine - less than 1 in 200 girls have the name. In 1980, you had to name out of the top 30 to get one that rare. Check the popularity in your state and if it is #1 or #2, then avoid it. Only the very most popular names are common enough to be annoying. I have seen/heard of only two Emilys and maybe two Avas, among the hundreds of kids I've encountered while frequenting parks and kid classes in the six years I've had kids. They're just not that common where I live. (Sophie and Sophia though - the schools are teeming with those.)
Sybil is usable, nice, and nobody would pick on her. I would prefer it spelled Sibyl because that is more "correct." If I'm going to have to correct people, I want them to be able to look it up and confirm that I have it "right." I think Sibyl / Sybil is the most "statementish" name on this list. That is a good thing, however it means you would want to be extremely into it, so that you'd be immune to negativity about it.
Aoife is over the top and overwrought, if you're not actually an immigrant from Ireland. Eva is alright, not too similar to Ava. There are bazillions of names that sound similar to other names and it just does not matter. I personally think Eva sounds a little stuckup.
Charlotte is nice. You should use Charlotte only if you really like the name Charlotte. Use Lotte, if what you really want is to call her Lotte. Nicknames do not always work out. They can, but they don't always. I had chosen Charlotte for my daughter - or it was on a shortlist at the time of her birth. I decided it sounded too coldly pretty for my taste. Maybe because of Charlottes I've known. For whatever that's worth. I still like the name.
I would not worry about popularity of Charlotte. If it's out of the top ten you are fine - less than 1 in 200 girls have the name. In 1980, you had to name out of the top 30 to get one that rare. Check the popularity in your state and if it is #1 or #2, then avoid it. Only the very most popular names are common enough to be annoying. I have seen/heard of only two Emilys and maybe two Avas, among the hundreds of kids I've encountered while frequenting parks and kid classes in the six years I've had kids. They're just not that common where I live. (Sophie and Sophia though - the schools are teeming with those.)
This message was edited 4/9/2012, 10:44 AM
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Sybil is a name that until your post I've never given any thought to....So, I looked it up, and it has an awesome meaning! It peaked in popularity in 1919, which puts it in the target range of "due to be recycled." I bet the ones saying it's an old lady name are all over 40 or 50, because to them it would be. But so are Oscar and Millie. But to people of child-bearing age, Sybil is fresh. I'm thinking I really like the name Sybil--it is beautiful, clear, and poetic. Using it will take some courage, but I'm sure you mustered some for Lennon, as well. (A home run name, btw). My only hesitation is that it isn't a superb fit with Lennon.
Eva I like but I prefer Eve. Actually, I prefer Maeve, followed by Niamh. But I put all these names in a similar category. Eve is a great fit with Lennon.
Aoife is also a wonderful name. But, as with Niamh, there will be spelling and pronunciation issues in the US.
Charlotte. Way popular, one of the fastest rising names in 2010. Of all your names, this one is the most stylistically removed from Lennon. (It actually sounds more masculine to me than Lennon).
Audie. Way back I knew a woman who called her dd Ottie. Would you consider Ottalie? (That would raise some eyebrows with your family--he he. Maybe soften them up toward Sybil).
Beatrix. Also on the rise in a big way. A good fit with Lennon, but it doesn't sound as if you love it enough.
Mina. Don't like the "mean" in it. What about Milla or Camilla or Millicent?
Eva I like but I prefer Eve. Actually, I prefer Maeve, followed by Niamh. But I put all these names in a similar category. Eve is a great fit with Lennon.
Aoife is also a wonderful name. But, as with Niamh, there will be spelling and pronunciation issues in the US.
Charlotte. Way popular, one of the fastest rising names in 2010. Of all your names, this one is the most stylistically removed from Lennon. (It actually sounds more masculine to me than Lennon).
Audie. Way back I knew a woman who called her dd Ottie. Would you consider Ottalie? (That would raise some eyebrows with your family--he he. Maybe soften them up toward Sybil).
Beatrix. Also on the rise in a big way. A good fit with Lennon, but it doesn't sound as if you love it enough.
Mina. Don't like the "mean" in it. What about Milla or Camilla or Millicent?
This message was edited 4/9/2012, 10:04 AM
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I like all your names, especially Beatrix and Audie, the only one I woul really disadvise using is Sybil, because it does sound like an old ladies name, but I think with the nickcame Liby it could seem quite fresh and cute, and if yuo daughter did have a problem with Sybil, she could just go by Liby instead.
Maybe you could use Audie and Eva as nicknames for longer names if you're concerned about using them. Maybe Audrey for Audie, and Evelyn or Evelina could be used for Eva.
Maybe you could use Audie and Eva as nicknames for longer names if you're concerned about using them. Maybe Audrey for Audie, and Evelyn or Evelina could be used for Eva.
This message was edited 4/9/2012, 9:34 AM
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I apologize for the length of this post...
but I have a lot to say :)
Honestly, I wouldn't even worry about what your family thinks. From now on, don't say anything else about names, even if you've made a decision. Then, once the baby is born, you've chosen the name YOU want, not one that they like and that they've influenced you to use. They'll just have to get used to it. I know a couple who didn't tell anyone the name they chose for their daughter until she was born, and they're much happier for it. My own family is difficult, too - I don't have kids, but when I decided to get a new middle name and use it I didn't say a word until it was legalized. (I did feel that I needed to compromise a bit by keeping my first name, but even if I eliminated it they'd still call me that anyway. I've already had a few tell me flat-out "I'm not calling you Fiammetta." Ugh.)
Name boards are good places to get inspiration and second opinions, but you really have to take everything with a grain of salt. I've seen boards where nothing but positive comments are allowed (I hate that!) and others that have strict rules on legitimacy. I believe in honesty, but everyone has different taste, so a name that you think is horrendous may be beautiful to me. As long as the name isn't going to cause serious problems (like Ecstasy or Hitler), it's largely a matter of opinion.
Now that I've written a novel about that, here's my input:
Sybil: I've always found it interesting. I'm not sure whether I prefer Sybil or Sibyl, but both are fine. I'd be thrilled to see it on a little girl, it's something you don't hear much.
Eva: Pretty and short and simple, but that's exactly why Ava is popular and Eva is getting there. It depends on how much you care about popularity. Eve is lovely too, but I don't know where it stands popularity-wise.
but I have a lot to say :)
Honestly, I wouldn't even worry about what your family thinks. From now on, don't say anything else about names, even if you've made a decision. Then, once the baby is born, you've chosen the name YOU want, not one that they like and that they've influenced you to use. They'll just have to get used to it. I know a couple who didn't tell anyone the name they chose for their daughter until she was born, and they're much happier for it. My own family is difficult, too - I don't have kids, but when I decided to get a new middle name and use it I didn't say a word until it was legalized. (I did feel that I needed to compromise a bit by keeping my first name, but even if I eliminated it they'd still call me that anyway. I've already had a few tell me flat-out "I'm not calling you Fiammetta." Ugh.)
Name boards are good places to get inspiration and second opinions, but you really have to take everything with a grain of salt. I've seen boards where nothing but positive comments are allowed (I hate that!) and others that have strict rules on legitimacy. I believe in honesty, but everyone has different taste, so a name that you think is horrendous may be beautiful to me. As long as the name isn't going to cause serious problems (like Ecstasy or Hitler), it's largely a matter of opinion.
Now that I've written a novel about that, here's my input:
Sybil: I've always found it interesting. I'm not sure whether I prefer Sybil or Sibyl, but both are fine. I'd be thrilled to see it on a little girl, it's something you don't hear much.
Eva: Pretty and short and simple, but that's exactly why Ava is popular and Eva is getting there. It depends on how much you care about popularity. Eve is lovely too, but I don't know where it stands popularity-wise.
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Sybil- interesting, I prefer the Sibyl spelling though.
Eva- sweet, but perhaps too similar to the popular Ava
Aoife- nice, could be difficulties with pronunciation though
Charlotte- not a fan, its too popular where I live
Audie- don't really like it, how about Audrey or Auda nn Audie?
Beatrix- nice :)
Mina- prefer it as a nickname, maybe for Jasmina, Yasmina or Romina?
Celeste- pretty, how about Celestine or Celestina if you're not sure on Celeste, or Celia nn Celie?
Eveny- looks too made up
Other suggestions...
Sylvie
Agnes
Evelyn / Eveline
Anna
Beatrice
Cordelia
Marina
Eva- sweet, but perhaps too similar to the popular Ava
Aoife- nice, could be difficulties with pronunciation though
Charlotte- not a fan, its too popular where I live
Audie- don't really like it, how about Audrey or Auda nn Audie?
Beatrix- nice :)
Mina- prefer it as a nickname, maybe for Jasmina, Yasmina or Romina?
Celeste- pretty, how about Celestine or Celestina if you're not sure on Celeste, or Celia nn Celie?
Eveny- looks too made up
Other suggestions...
Sylvie
Agnes
Evelyn / Eveline
Anna
Beatrice
Cordelia
Marina
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Marina is very pretty. I wonder if I could use Mina as a NN. I am going to think about this one. Thank you.
Anna was on my list. I took it off because I live in upstate NY, and when people say "Anna" around here it sounds very unattractive with the local accent and will annoy me to no end. If I lived anywhere else in the world I would love it!
Anna was on my list. I took it off because I live in upstate NY, and when people say "Anna" around here it sounds very unattractive with the local accent and will annoy me to no end. If I lived anywhere else in the world I would love it!
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Congrats! :)
Sybil - never cared for it, very dull and gray.
Eva - this is popular! it's in the top 100 and rising. I think it's too common but I do like Eve.
Aoife - I agree, you will always have to correct people and it is similar to Ava.
Charlotte - is way too common but I like Charlie.
Audie - is way too nicknamey. But I know an Autumn nn Autie which is cute. I dislike Audra but I like Audrey. Auden is another possibility.
Beatrix - I dislike the -trix part. I like Beatrice better.
Mina - kind of cute
Celeste - I love it, great meaning
Eveny - hmm is it EH-veh-nee or EE-veh-nee? Looks made up.
Suggestions:
Eve, Evalena or Evalore
Ellery or Emery
Mila
Autumn nn Autie
Elaine nn Lainie
Aviva
From your list my favorite is Celeste followed by Mina and Aoife.
Sybil - never cared for it, very dull and gray.
Eva - this is popular! it's in the top 100 and rising. I think it's too common but I do like Eve.
Aoife - I agree, you will always have to correct people and it is similar to Ava.
Charlotte - is way too common but I like Charlie.
Audie - is way too nicknamey. But I know an Autumn nn Autie which is cute. I dislike Audra but I like Audrey. Auden is another possibility.
Beatrix - I dislike the -trix part. I like Beatrice better.
Mina - kind of cute
Celeste - I love it, great meaning
Eveny - hmm is it EH-veh-nee or EE-veh-nee? Looks made up.
Suggestions:
Eve, Evalena or Evalore
Ellery or Emery
Mila
Autumn nn Autie
Elaine nn Lainie
Aviva
From your list my favorite is Celeste followed by Mina and Aoife.
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Eveny - EH-veh-nee -I found it on namenerds.com, under Irish names.Also spelled Aibhne.
I really like Eve, but my DH kept leaning towards Eva. Maybe I will run it by him again. Evalore is kinda cool, but I can't picture myself using it.
Ellery and Emery are masculine names in my mind, I know men with those names.
Mila is cute.
Not a fan of Autumn, but I like the NN.
Elaine is just NMS.
Thank you for your feedback. I am going to run Eve by DH again.
I really like Eve, but my DH kept leaning towards Eva. Maybe I will run it by him again. Evalore is kinda cool, but I can't picture myself using it.
Ellery and Emery are masculine names in my mind, I know men with those names.
Mila is cute.
Not a fan of Autumn, but I like the NN.
Elaine is just NMS.
Thank you for your feedback. I am going to run Eve by DH again.
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