Scuff Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 (edited) What do you think of the name November for a girl. DH is *really* stuck on this. Using the nickname Nova. I'm not sold, but want to consider it since he loves it so much. (I prefer Naomi and am toying with Atalie for a middle name.) Edited July 2, 2010 by Scuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 My first thought is "Miss November"-as in a Playboy centerfold. Somehow, that's not the image I'd want my daughter to have to overcome. My second thought is that if he's set on November as a name, I'd be ready to bet on either Halloween or December 1 in the birthdate poll ;)-because you KNOW babies never cooperate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted July 2, 2010 Author Share Posted July 2, 2010 Oh gosh! lol Not an image I want for her either! She's due the 9th. But my others were born on or days within their due date. SO although part of me hopes for an Oct. birthday, I'm not betting on it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 What month was hubby born? Start calling him by it and see how he likes it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I like Naomi. I could live with November if I absolutely had to, but NOVA? I don't think so. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2J112903 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 PLEASE do not give the child a nickname of Nova. This coming from a woman whose middle name is Nova and I HATE it. My ENTIRE life I have used my middle intial. It is a TERRIBLE name and I can not imagine anyone having it as a first name. There are some unique names out there, J has a very traditional name, but we spell it differently since DH's family is from the czech republic. If we would have been able to have anymore children and they were boys (since we are convienced that is all we would make :tongue_smilie:) they would be Jakob and Joshua. We like the J names ;) For girls, most likely another czech name, traditional but spelled the traditional czech way. So, pick a name, spell it differently if you want, but please do not use the nickname Nova. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted July 2, 2010 Author Share Posted July 2, 2010 Well, there are other months that are common names. April, May, June.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted July 2, 2010 Author Share Posted July 2, 2010 Crystal, what do you hate about Nova so much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 'Nova' mean 'does not go' in Spanish - not a nickname I would want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktog29 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I think November is pretty. But I like Naomi too. I'd stick with the full name of November, rather than Nova if you go that route. Best wishes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I too have the "Miss November" thing going on in my head. This may be due to the fact that we refer to our 4-H club kids as "Mr. William" or "Miss Eden", etc. We find that the little title seems to convey a sense of respect from us to the kids and they love it...they rise to meet that expectation of "maturity". So, I it conjures up Centerfold model to me. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikitorch Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I think it is very pretty, certainly unique beacuse I've never heard it before :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Ok, I have to admit that I really like the name November. I have never heard it used as a name, but it would be fine as long as you know it will always be a conversation-starter. My sister named her oldest Ayden, arguing that it would be unique because of it's spelling.... now she is frustrated that she has to spell it for everyone, and that he still has 2 or 3 other kids in his class with the "same" name anyway. At least everyone would know how to spell November! My dd is named Peninah, and we have to spell it and explain how to pronounce it everywhere we go, but since we knew that when DH chose it, it has never really bothered us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2J112903 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Crystal, what do you hate about Nova so much? It is just awful, plain and simple. If others found out my middle name, I was teased like you could never imagine being teased. Children are ruthless, it is sad that you have to take that into account when naming your child, yes, but it is the truth. Maybe Novemeber for a middle name? DH has a close friend with the last name of Shade...his sister's name...Summer.............yeah........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 November is kind of pretty but Nova? No way. Reminds of the Chevy Nova. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2J112903 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 November is kind of pretty but Nova? No way. Reminds of the Chevy Nova. EVERYONE thought this was why I was given the middle name of Nova. It wasn't, my biological Father was an astronomy buff. Trust me though, it is better than another name he had picked out........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I too have the "Miss November" thing going on in my head. This may be due to the fact that we refer to our 4-H club kids as "Mr. William" or "Miss Eden", etc. We find that the little title seems to convey a sense of respect from us to the kids and they love it...they rise to meet that expectation of "maturity". So, I it conjures up Centerfold model to me. Faith Faith: Do you have an EDEN in your 4-H club? I HAVE an Eden here at home -- Eden Chai (means Beautiful Life). I'm commenting because we so seldom EVER hear or meet another Eden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Yes actually, we do have an Eden in our club...Eden Joy if I remember correctly. I slipped, normally I wouldn't use an identifying name in a post because DH is just hugely careful about online privacy. I have always thought the name was beautiful. She has a cousin named Ava Grace and I think that is very pretty as well. I have not encounted any other girls in our county with either of those two names. That said, we've got a plethora of Mia, Margaret, Sophia, Ashley, Alicia, and Andrea....I'm not certain why the naming fad. Most recently heard unusual girl's name - Alaythia - a Greek derivation of the word for "truth". Patricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaTanya Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I wanted a Naomi. :crying: Had to compromise. Oh, how I love the name Naomi... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I think November is a very pretty name! Nova...not so much. I'd go down swinging over that one, but I really like November. If *I* were going to name a daughter November I'd try like crazy to convince my husband of Rain for a middle name. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJoy Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Most recently heard unusual girl's name - Alaythia - a Greek derivation of the word for "truth". I know a 28-year-old woman with this name, though she spells it Alethia and always has to explain how to pronounce it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJoy Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 (edited) I'm not fond of November as a name, though I have recently heard of several people using it! Somehow April, May, and June work, but not November in my opinion. Edited July 2, 2010 by AndyJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted July 2, 2010 Author Share Posted July 2, 2010 Ok, I have to admit that I really like the name November. I have never heard it used as a name, but it would be fine as long as you know it will always be a conversation-starter. My sister named her oldest Ayden, arguing that it would be unique because of it's spelling.... now she is frustrated that she has to spell it for everyone, and that he still has 2 or 3 other kids in his class with the "same" name anyway. At least everyone would know how to spell November! My dd is named Peninah, and we have to spell it and explain how to pronounce it everywhere we go, but since we knew that when DH chose it, it has never really bothered us. My other 2 girls have unique names, so I'm used to the confusion. Although one of my hesitations in using Atalie as a first name is that it would probably get confused with Natalie all the time. At least Naomi or November won't be confused with other names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I've been thinking about this all morning. I kind-of like it. Not enough one way or the other to vote, though. Otoh, I've always loved the name Autumn, if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Whatever. I know one, and she says she has met a few over the years so while it isn't common, it isn't unheard of either. I wouldn't do it personally as I used to work with a Charity. She was so sick of people having whole conversations about her name or even just commenting on her name. I wouldn't give a child a name like that. I know a: January February (haven't met but had one in my pt files) ~March as a last name April May June July August September October November December Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted July 2, 2010 Author Share Posted July 2, 2010 You've got the whole year covered! And I have a niece names Autumn. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 What do you think of the name November for a girl. DH is *really* stuck on this. Using the nickname Nova. I'm not sold, but want to consider it since he loves it so much. (I prefer Naomi and am toying with Atalie for a middle name.) I like the name November, but dislike Nova. I prefer Naomi or Atalie to November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lailasmum Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Rather than Atalie how about Ottilie. Its German. I do think November is cute though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschooltoone Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I like the name November. I think it's unique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evergreen State Sue Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Well, there are other months that are common names. April, May, June.... I used to work with a gal whose first name was April. I asked her what her middle name was and she said she didn't have one. "What goes with April. . . May? I'm not too fond of November because I can imagine all her life she would be asked the question, "Were you born in November?" And then remember when she gets older she will have to give out her birthdate and be reminded that November was born in November. I like Naomi better. Very feminine sounding. We had a little Naomi Cate born recently in our church. Note: You did ask, but normally I suggest if you really like a name, don't ask people. I loved the name Rebecca or Becky since I was a child and dreamed of having my little girl named that. I mentioned it to my fil and he said it reminded him of Reebok shoes. It spoiled it for me. Fortunately my dd said she likes the name we chose for her instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I used to work with a gal whose first name was April. I asked her what her middle name was and she said she didn't have one. "What goes with April. . . May? I wholeheartedly tried to get my dh to agree to April Mae for several of our daughters (my mom's middle name is Mae and I love the name April). He wouldn't go for it. To the OP -- how about Dagny? I also really, really want to name a little girl Dagny, but I don't think it's going happen now. My husband does NOT like most unusual names, but he LOVES Dagny. That's the only reason I'm bringing it up -- maybe your husband will like it too. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I really like the name November. It's lovely. How about the nickname Novi instead of Nova. I looked up Novi on a baby name site, and the site says Novi means "new" or "bright star." Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted July 2, 2010 Author Share Posted July 2, 2010 I'm glad some people liked it. For awhile I was wondering if everyone just hated it. :) ES Sue- I know I asked :) If I knew I liked it I wouldn't have. I'm just not sure, so I wanted to see what the general public thought. Good advice, though! We were considering Samara with my last, but my sister ruined it by saying it was the freaky girl in the Ring. Cat- Novi is a city near us. I don't think that would work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Cat- Novi is a city near us. I don't think that would work. Do you live near Brighton? I know we're not supposed to give locations, but I used to live in Brighton in the best house EVER and was most put out to have to leave it to come to NC. I was trying to remember Novi the other day because I was trying to explain something to my brother and all I could think of was the place with the big mall. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I voted "Meh." The more I ponder it, the more I think it's really a pretty name, but I do think the nickname "Nova" would be not so good. I don't know. November doesn't turn me on... but have known people with much stranger names. I DO like Naomi. What a pretty name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted July 2, 2010 Author Share Posted July 2, 2010 In MI. So not exactly near Novi with the big mall, but close enough. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3littlekeets Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 It really does have the Playboy ring to it to me. I asked DH what he thought, and his impression was "stripper name." I like Atalie, but thought it was pronounounced A-tall-e. What about Adalaide? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted July 2, 2010 Author Share Posted July 2, 2010 I don't know, I just saw it on a baby names site! I guess I should know how to pronounce the name before giving it to my daughter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 MY dd has that on her list of girls names. I like the nickname. But, mind you she wants to name boys Poe and Verne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagira Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I immediately think of November Rain, and having been a big Guns 'n Roses fan, I would use Rain as the middle name :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I like November, but not the nickname Nova.:) I think November is unique and pretty. Of course my name is Jennifer, so I'm always wishing for a really creative name for myself & I'm drawn to them for others.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorMama Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I think November is a very pretty name! Nova...not so much. I'd go down swinging over that one, but I really like November. If *I* were going to name a daughter November I'd try like crazy to convince my husband of Rain for a middle name. :D :lol: Going to be singing all day now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted July 2, 2010 Author Share Posted July 2, 2010 November Rain popped into my head when DH first suggested it. I forgot about the song, but it must have been in my subconscious somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHASRADA Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I'd like to put in a 3rd vote for Autumn. Serves the same purpose, but much more beautifully. November is fine, but since it is a long name, it will inevitably get shortened, and the nickname will stick, however it evolves and whether any of you like it or not. Since you're not crazy about Nova or Novi, I would tend to think it's not a great idea. How about November as a middle name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I'd be better with the nickname "Ember" if you do it... although that could be for December too I guess. I did meet someone a long time ago... that had girls with different "month" bds. It was like... July was born in June, August was born in July, and June was born in August... or something like that. I'd vote for Naomi, and I like it the kind of Hebrew pronunciation of NIGH OH MEE :) but still spelled Naomi :) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I have to say that "November" is a rather declasse name. Naomi is lovely. Other pretty names beginning with N are: Nadia/Nadya Natalie Natalia/Natalya Natasha Nora/Norah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I don't like the name November because of a personal acquaintance. I also don't associate the month with anything fine or good (pretty season--nope, November here is cold and dreary) except Thanksgiving. Naomi is nice, tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicAnn Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 (edited) I don't like it. It is not pretty or inspiring. I would guess the kids will nickname the child 'Brrrr' Edited July 3, 2010 by OrganicAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisperry Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I like it. I like unusual names though. I have a daughter named Arwyn ;) I know a little girl named March. Nice name too Edited to add: I'd go for it and let her nickname be "Em" or "Ember" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragons in the flower bed Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I may be prejudiced because I had an awesome midwife named September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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