mom2agang Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 We are naming our daughter Hadassah and can't find a middle name. Help??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 How about Ruth? Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Grace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 We are naming our daughter Hadassah and can't find a middle name. Help??? Miriam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 (edited) Jane? oooooh how about Linn? Edited August 20, 2009 by newlifemom thought of another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnPrairieMuffin Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Leigh Hadassah Leigh sounds kind of like Anabelle Leigh, sort of lilting and lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 WOW! Ten children in 11 years?! What a lovely family--- yours must be a happy home! Astrid (no suggestions on names, but wanted to pat you on the back, Mom!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 How many syllables is your last name? Hadassah Rose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicAnn Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I was going to suggest Rose too. I would pick something short, feminine and goes well with anything. Ann or Anna is another good one :) Or Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I was going to say Grace. I would stay away from anything starting with the "uh" sound since that would make it sound like a stutter. Ann would be ok, but I think Anna would be a bit odd since it sound like you may have tried to make the names rhyme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2agang Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 Ok I should have gave more info. We already used faye,grace, anne and rose. We don't like joy or hope. Our last name is 2 syllables. My husband is kinda liking madeleine or madison but it doesn't catch me when he says them. I kinda like Liberty. My one dd likes Elizabeth but I grew up on Elizabeth St and I'm not to fond of it. So can someone Help??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I always thought middle names were to be after relatives. that is what my family has done for generations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2agang Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 We don't name our kids after family. My family HATES my dh and DH doesn't get along with my mom either. But neither do I.and my DH family is all drunks. DH had a terrible up bringing (mom had a different guy everynite) and she was never home (she worked 2nd) their babysitters were local drunks too. So we stay away. My DH can't stand his mom (I can't either she's one of those loud mouth drunks) so no family names here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pooh bear Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 What about Star or Myrtle? Hadassah means "myrtle" in Hebrew and the name Esther is most likely related to the Median word for myrtle, astra, and the Persian word setareh meaning star- the myrtle blossom resembles a twinkling star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Hadassah Pearl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camibami Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Oooh, I like Pearl a lot. How about Camille? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Oh, you picked Hadassah! :001_smile: I just LOVE that name! I know the sweetest little girl named Hadassah... I was gonna suggest Grace, but I see you already have one of those. :001_smile: I can't think of anything off the top of my head; I wish I could remember what 'my' Hadassah's middle name is! Hmm, what about Abigail? Or, if I may be so bold, I think Hadassah Bethany would be beautiful. ;) Some other ideas: Charity Mercy (I really like this one!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I think you might try to stick with one syllable for a middle name -- Hadassah Spring Hadassah Chai (meaning life in hebrew - pronounced with the 'k' sound) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I agree - find a one-syllable, simple middle name. Any family member need honoring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I third the "Pearl" suggestion. :) Or maybe Lily? May? Joan? Leah? Louise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I'd suggest a very normal middle name, in case they want to use it later. I took care of a "Gertrude" and while at one time that might have been popular, it isn't now. She was kinda looked at like she was joking when she said her name, but her middle name was Alexandra, and so as an adult she had many choices. Carrie:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2denj Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Hadassah Nichole or Hadassah Jordyn. Those are very pretty names! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2denj Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 and I do love Hadassah Liberty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I don't think I would choose a middle name that is too drastically removed from the first name's style. IOW, nothing too modern. I second the suggestions that are simple, one-syllable names. How about "Kate"? Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loupelou Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 How about: Tamar Elyse Salome Raquel Eden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachGirl Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 How about Helen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 How about Ray (or Rae)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 What about Luz which means light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 How about Noelle or Caeli (ch a(long) lee)? Caeli means heaven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtroad Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I agree about the one syllable idea. It makes the name sound more poetic. But some names may roll together better than others. I love Salome but looked it up & it was the daughter of King Herod who wanted John the Baptist' head on a plate.... other meaning also... but that one popped out. Joy Althea (the name for the rose of sharon) Ruth We are trying to find a name for our baby (due in Oct) and it is difficult b/c we are trying to use family names. If that fails, we will use a biblical heritage name. Hadassah is beautiful.... good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 That's what my dd chose as the middle name for the youngest - yes, we let the kids pick names. I was opposed to it at first, but it has turned out to be a great middle name especially with a longer first name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Call her Beth? Hadassah Beth sounds really nice to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenadina Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Hadassah Chai (meaning life in hebrew - pronounced with the 'k' sound) :iagree:I like this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennC Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Hadassah Johanna I am biased as Johanna is my dd. Her middle name is Eliese. I like the longer names together. To me nothing sounded right, until it was RIGHT. kwim. I loved a lot of names, but even Johanna was Eliese Johanna for 3 weeks, til we changed our mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Mia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Elaine Fawn Elle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 (edited) What does Hadassah mean? I like Hadassah Ann-- Ann means "grace," and it's my middle name! Edited August 21, 2009 by Chris in VA oops--I see someone already answered my question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I don't know about middle names, but this is the 5th baby in the last few weeks that I have heard who are going to be named Hadassah! Wow. I am so looking forward to seeing the top 100 baby names next year. In the past, I have only known a couple of Jewish girls named this, but it looks like it is becomming a very popular Christian name! So interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCA Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I agree that it definitely needs to be a one syllable traditional name. I like: Mae, Kate, Pearl, Ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cera Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I vote for Mae or May. I also like Beth, Ruth and Marie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loupelou Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I agree about the one syllable idea. It makes the name sound more poetic. But some names may roll together better than others. I love Salome but looked it up & it was the daughter of King Herod who wanted John the Baptist' head on a plate.... other meaning also... but that one popped out. Well, that definitely isn't the one I was thinking of. Salome is in the book of Mark. She is among those who come to anoint the crucified Lord. She was Mary's sister and the wife of Zebedee. She was a follower of Christ who stood with the others as He was crucified. The name is Hebrew and means "Peace". I love this name, can you tell?, but it just didn't fit our last girl so I had to let it go!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Lynn Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 How about Michelle(Who is like God)? or Rochelle (little rock)? or Richelle (rest)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Frankweiler Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 FWIW, We always (half jokingly) choose middle names on how well they can be yelled, as in "MICHAEL JOHN, GET OUT OF THE STREET!" Otherwise, they aren't usually said in regular conversation or attention getting. (At a quiet dinner, it's just, "Michael, please pass the milk.") So, I also vote for a one sylable name, mainly because "HADASSAH ELIZABETH GET OUT OF THE STREET!" doesn't exactly roll off the tongue as well as "HADASSAH ANN" or "HADASSAH BETH" (Feel free to disregard this if yelling isn't an issue in your family! ;)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2agang Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 (edited) Lol!!! I also yell their name to make sure it rolls off! Lol! I like jane but dh wants a up to date name. Edited August 21, 2009 by mom2agang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatinLover Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 What about Hadassah Claire? That sounds so pretty together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j9_shooter9 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Hadassah Rose. Hadassah Eve Hadassah Marie Hadassah Joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 LOL! I think your DH has got the wrong first name if he wants an "up-to-date" middle name!:D I think Jane is good! But, IMNSHO, Hadassah would sound silly followed by a trendy, up-to-date name. Classic goes better with classic. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coralloyd Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 My dd's name is Pearl Esther. So I like Pearl also.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 LOL! I think your DH has got the wrong first name if he wants an "up-to-date" middle name!:D I think Jane is good! But, IMNSHO, Hadassah would sound silly followed by a trendy, up-to-date name. Classic goes better with classic. :) :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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