Heather in Neverland Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 No we haven't heard anything for sure but I do not seem to know the meaning of "not getting my hopes up" so I am just going to go with it! :D I need a name for her. But I am really picky so I need your help. Here are the parameters: 1. cannot start with K or hard C sound (our one ds is Kyle and we don't want alliteration) 2. cannot start with A (our other ds is Alex) 3. cannot start with F (our last name starts with F) 4. Not overly fancy with tons of syllables like Isabella or Gabriella. 2 or 3 syllables max. 5. Not overly trendy or unusual 6. It needs to sound pretty for a baby but will also sound professional for a grown woman and look good on a resume. 7. it doesn't have to have a special meaning but it would be nice 8. Her middle name will be Sarah (my mother's name) 9. no unisex names 10. nothing that can be shortened into a nickname like Cassandra-Cassie 11. It would be nice if it had the L sound in it since myboys do but not necessary. I think that's it. The challenge is on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Well.... when you first announced the "Christmas Gift" that I hope you receive:-) I was thinking "Evangeline" which I would shorten to "Ayva" spelled... Eva :-) Of course, I have to say that I think of "Sarah" as a first name:-) Sarah Evangeline:-) Sarah Noelle:-) Sarah was my grandmother's (paternal) name.....I never knew her but it was "Sarah Oma Ellen) and she went by Oma:-) Carrie:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivetails Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Emma? Lindsay? Laura? Emily? Julie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I know you said that this is too long, but...how about Emmanuelle? It'd be Christmas-y and it would imply a miracle, and it would sound good with Sarah. :D Otherwise, maybe Ellen? Emma? Anne? Erika? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 It's so exciting you're getting a baby girl! I always told dh if we had all (up to 3) boys we would have to adopt a girl. I'll have to throw out the obvious Noelle or Natalie for your Christmas baby. :) I may think of something else later - love baby names! I thought the person who suggested Kea from the Malay word was on to a great idea, but I understand not wanting alliteration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Lily? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Hmmm. Helene, Leise, Eva, Lucia, Pearl, Laurel, Nola, Willa... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pongo Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I'll join. How about Azura it means blue sky:) in French. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Jaclyn. She can be Jackie as a cute little kid, Jaclyn when older. I have a Jaclyn ;) Or Jean (Jeanne?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 My suggestions: Emily Grace Natalie Olivia Rachel I pray that this all works out for you. What a special blessing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivetails Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Diana? Amelia? Caroline? (long I sound) Grace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Lily Sarah Lucy Sarah Lilah Sarah Hannah Sarah Iona Sarah Maggie Sarah Molly Sarah Natalie Sarah Nina Sarah Nova Sarah Rosemary Sarah Tabitha Sarah Veronica Sarah Vivian Sarah I like Nova Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Phoebe, Ellen, Paulina, Charlotte, Meghann, ... OH! Christmas name: Natalie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping In Puddles Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I like Maya Sarah :tongue_smilie: I was going to suggest Amy but I don't think that would go well with your last name! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwjx2khsmj Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I'll give another vote for Lily. I love that name! And Lily Sarah means flower princess...how great is that?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I love Anna, Emma, and Cora. :D Their middle names are Kathryn, Caroline, and Elizabeth. None of those will work for you though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Mia Sarah. My princess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConnieB Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Ok, I had suggested in the earlier thread miracle in Malay is keajaiban. How about naming her Kea? It would be pronounced K-ah. Doesn't work with your not wanting a hard K sound, but Kea Sarah has a nice sound to it. A Few other ideas: Sarah is Hebrew for Princess. Celeste and Leilani both mean "Heavenly". So Leilani Sarah would be Heavenly Princess. Nasya (alternate spelling Nasia) means God's Miracle. Nasya Sarah = God's Miracle Princess Lilibeth = God's Promise....so Lilibeth Sarah = God's Promised Princess Levona = Frankinsence....she was born so close to Christmas and that is part of the gifts that the wise men brought to Jesus. Levona Sarah sound lovely, though Frankinsence Princess isn't quite right so you wouldn't want to use both meanings to describe her, lol. Most people don't actually know or care about the meanings of their middle names anyway. Levana was a Roman Goddess and protector of infants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Jasmine or Yasmine. Works with Sarah. It is listed as a Malaysian name and American. Isn't offensive in either language. Means "Jasmine" combined with (Sara) "princess" sounds lovely Is feminine but also isn't too girly. It can be shortened to Jaz but most of the Jasmines I know, go only by Jasmine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetsouthern Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 nicole elizabeth rachel madeline * just a few i thought up :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Joy Ooh, I like. Leah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diann Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Abigail Allison Nicole I hope all goes well! Diann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Phoebe Sarah Anna-Marie Sarah Laurel Sarah Delaney Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSheep Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 How about Talitha? It is a little bit unusual, but not trendy, it has an L in it, doesn't start with a K, A, or F, has only 3 syllables, definitely isn't unisex, and I can't think of any nicknames for it. And I think Talitha Sarah is lovely. Also, it comes from the Bible, which ties in with your family's mission work, and the derivation could make it extra special since she is recieving a new life with your family: Means "little girl" in Aramaic. The name is taken from the phrase talitha cumi meaning "little girl arise" spoken by Jesus in order to restore a young girl to life (see Mark 5:41). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseOwlKnits Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Lauren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Mia Sarah. My princess. Oooh. I LOVE that one! Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 To my ear, a three syllable first name goes best with a middle name of Sarah. My vote would be for something like Natalie Sarah Eleanor Sarah Madeline Sarah Sophia Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Sarah Noelle. That's just so awesome! Just think of the story she can tell about how she got her name!:) I also am partial to Lucy.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3babiesmommy Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I love Natalie and Rachel with Sarah. I have a Sarah Nicole if you decided to go with Sarah as a first name:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSheep Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Sarah Noelle. That's just so awesome! Just think of the story she can tell about how she got her name!:) I also am partial to Lucy.:D Oh I like that. Along the lines of Christmas names there's also Hope Joy Faith Gloria (to God) Christine (Christ-ine) Beth (lehem) Mary Josephine Gabrielle Carol (as in Christmas Carol) Nichole (Jolly old Saint Nicholas instead of a stork) Holly Ivy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in AUS Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Here are some that spring to mind - Lydia Lyn Linda Lola Danica Taylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katemary63 Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Sarah is just not a very natural sounding middle name. You could name her Sarah something and then call her by her middle name? Lisa is a beautiful name and is seldom used anymore. It is #600 something on the list of most popular names, so you WON'T have a bunch of Lisa's in her age group. The meaning is the same as Elisabeth: Consecrated to God. Sarah Lisa Lisa Sarah I like my DD's name: ClaireAnna ClaireAnna Sarah sounds pretty, but Sarah ClaireAnna sounds better. In fact, every name I try sounds better if Sarah is first. Good luck choosing and God Bless you. I hope and pray this works out for you and the dear little one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylou Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Noelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill- OK Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Mia Sarah. My princess. :iagree: Not many names go easily with "Sarah"...but this one really sounds great with it. But take my advice with a grain of salt; my culture and heritage (redneck) insists that both names be easily shouted together, either into the backyard, or the backseat of the car. "Mia Sarah!!" See? Works! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFwife Claire Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 My new favorite name is Elia (pronounced "El-ee-a"). It's a feminine form of "Elijah" and means "God has answered. My brother and sister-in-law named their new baby this, and I think it is so pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffinmom Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Ellen Elinor/Eleanor Caroline (wait...you said no C) Elizabeth Emily Genevieve Jillian Jordana Lauren Lily Lillian Lindsay Madeleine Meredith Mallory Natalie Olivia Rebekah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babysparkler Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I love the name Haven (my dd's name!) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 What is her birth mom's name? Maybe you might consider using her name for a 2nd middle name or even first name if it's something you like. Otherwise, for your consideration Noel Robyn (Robin) Angel / Angelina / Angelica - all names for Angel Holly Merry Ivy Carol or Carolle Belle Gloria Hope Maria And my favorite - Renee. It means reborn. There are different ways to spell this too. Renae, Renai, Rayna, Rena, http://www.zelo.com/firstnames/findresults.asp?name=Renae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I liked the suggestions of Ellen and Leah. Also fitting your restrictions: Mallory, Helen/a, Alannah/Lana, Julie/Julia, Lauren, Emily, Elaine, Rachel, Eileen, Lynette, Shelby, Janelle Not with an "L" sound but not-easily-nicknameable: Dawn, Wendy, Meg/Megan, Beth/Bethany Throwing others out there: Eleanor, Lillian, Michelle, Meredith, Jaclyn, Rachelle, Danielle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 OK, I've run the names by dh and here's where we are right now: Grace Natalie Noelle Lily Lilah Leila Some of them go better with Sarah as a first name (which is fine too). I think Sarah Noelle might be my favorite right now. But I also like Grace, Natalie and Leila (Leila means dark-skinned beauty! and she is Indian in ethnicity). Decisions decisions. Any more ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd293 Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 What is her birth mom's name? Maybe you might consider using her name for a 2nd middle name or even first name if it's something you like. :iagree:That's a lovely idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnL Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Well, my daughter's name is Daphne, so of course, I love that name. I think it's a beautiful name. The other girl name we had was Naomi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie in VA Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Charlotte Lucy Daphne (we used this one for dd#2) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2denj Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 OK, I've run the names by dh and here's where we are right now: Grace Natalie Noelle Lily Lilah Leila Some of them go better with Sarah as a first name (which is fine too). I think Sarah Noelle might be my favorite right now. But I also like Grace, Natalie and Leila (Leila means dark-skinned beauty! and she is Indian in ethnicity). Decisions decisions. Any more ideas? With her Indian ethnicity I think that Mia Sarah sounds beautiful! With Sarah as a first name I love Sarah Noelle and Sarah Nichole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmosis Mom Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 With her Indian ethnicity I think that Mia Sarah sounds beautiful!With Sarah as a first name I love Sarah Noelle and Sarah Nichole. Yep. These three are my favorites as well. BTW Laila is my oldest's name. It must be pretty international because it is an old Arabic name as well as a Danish name!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I vote for Sarah Noelle! My daughter is charlotte Noelle and we call her Noelle. She was not my Christmas baby, but, my son, Nicholas, was and if he were a girl he would have been Noelle and I just loved that name sooo much. And if if makes a difference - she is an absolute angel and lives up to her name, bringing us joy throughout the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! I just went and saw the other thread! How EXCITING!!!!! I never knew how much I wanted a girl until I got my dd. And, it is SO.MUCH.FUN!!!!! These names are great! I really like Pearl. But, I also like Mia because of its meaning. Sarah Noelle is my fav from the list you have though!! A couple others we were considering: Margaret (and we used this one!) Elizabeth Grace Eden (okay - this one is actually the name my sister is going to use for a girl, but I like it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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