Sophie Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 The name should - have less or more than 6 letters - not contain a 'B' in the name The name we really like is Miriam (6 letters!:glare:) but I don't like the meaning. Thank you for helping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Miriam can be thought of as a good meaning, if you look.... :) I love the Miriam, homeschooled 18 year old that I know :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punchie Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Esther? Judith? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 MY dd's name is Hadassah, after Queen Esther. ;) She goes by Dasa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Leah Noa (I have a close friend in Israel who named her fourth dd 'Noa') Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 My dd is Peninah, which means pearl. The Biblical Peninah isn't very nice, but mine sure is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Our last little guy would have been Magdalene/Magdalena (from Magdela, which means "Tower") if he'd been a girl, and the nickname would have been Maggie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidiyaDawn Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I have to ask. :p What is it about the number six that has you :glare: glaring? :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeaganS Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Lydia. That's our little girl and she gets compliments on it all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 We have a Hannah. Look here http://www.babynamesgarden.com/biblical-baby-names.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I was thinking Miriam before I finished your post. It still has my first vote, but I also like Esther. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophie Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 (edited) Keep them coming please :D I'm making a list to give to DH tonight. No 6 letters, because we all but one have a name with 6 letters. Edited February 22, 2011 by Sophie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 The name should- have less or more than 6 letters - not contain a 'B' in the name The name we really like is Miriam (6 letters!:glare:) but I don't like the meaning. Thank you for helping Lydia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I like Lydia a lot :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophie Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 Lydia would definitely be an option but my father's wife has a sister called Lydia. Can I use that name? What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyhappypeople Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Leah, Eve, Sarah, Ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeaganS Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I'd say go for it. Unless you hate her or something. My mom named my brother the same name my aunt (her sister) named my cousin 4 months before. So I guess I just come from a family where that doesn't really matter. I'd do it, if it were me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Lydia would definitely be an option but my father's wife has a sister called Lydia. Can I use that name? What do you think? Sure, why not? You can't avoid every name used by every in law you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 The name should- have less or more than 6 letters - not contain a 'B' in the name The name we really like is Miriam (6 letters!:glare:) but I don't like the meaning. Thank you for helping Janae / Janai / Janay It means "God has answered." Eliana Also means "God has answered." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Oh and then decorate her room in all purple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophie Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 :lol: that's a good one! Or a purple birth announcement. hmmm...I think I like Lydia just as much as Miriam. I want twins :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Lydia. That's our little girl and she gets compliments on it all the time. :iagree: My daughter's name is Lydia as well. She loves it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophie Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 What do you all think of Dorcas? I know it's 6 letters... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 What do you all think of Dorcas? I know it's 6 letters... My least favorite of all mentioned so far. But nearly any Bible name makes my heart warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Jemima Keilah Tirzah Susanna ETA -- Apologies. I thought it said "6 letters or more." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamom Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Maria, German for Mary, same meaning as Miriam Rebekah, you could call her Becci or Beka Rachel Elizabeth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 We have a Miriam. We found an alternate meaning listed: "The hoped for child". It fit perfectly since I had waited a long time for her. That is the meaning we stick with. It is a great name and no so popular that when you call her at the playground 4 little girls turn around.:D Mim is the cutie in my avatar, but she isn't that little anymore. Oh. my. noodness. That is the cutest! I like Lydia, Naomi, Ruth, Jael, Priscilla, Sarai, Candace, Phoebe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Eden (though technically not a Biblical woman name, but a place - I really like it though) Jesca Havilah (unisex Hebrew name for stretch of sand - kind of odd definition but very pretty) Kezia (daughter of Job) Tabitha - the other name for Dorcas Susannah Jemima or Yemima (Hebrew form of ancient Arabic Jemima and means dove) Anna Candace (owner of a Eunach that became a convert) Julia (mentioned in greeting by Paul) Joannah (some spell without the h but the h is typical of hebrew names and without the h is more Greek - with the h, seven letters). Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Rachael Ruth Sarah Lois Eunice Priscilla Leah Hannah Anna Mary Martha Charity Chloe Eden Judith Naomi Tamar Tirzah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Avigail (gets rid of the b that way) means father's joy Eliana (I know it is 6 letters that way but you could put in an extra l or an extra n) is more of a Hebrew/Israeli than Biblical but it means God has answered. Another Hebrew/Israeli Nava means beautiful. Also Ziva which means splendor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 What do you all think of Dorcas? I know it's 6 letters... I'm sorry, but I always picture a "Dorcas" as a frumpy, slovenly, middle-aged woman. It's one of those "Bertha" names, KWIM? I like Hadassah, Jemima, Johanna, Judith, Kezia, Leah, Lydia, Naomi, Rachel, Ruth, Sapphira, Sela, Shoshannah, Tabitha, and Zillah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Me too. I'm pretty open-minded about names, but that name in particular is one of the ugliest names I've ever heard. It just doesn't sound pretty or feminine to me. Not to mention the obvious tie-in with the derogatory term "dork." I always cringe when I hear of little girls named "Dorcas." Just my opinion, but you did ask. :001_smile: astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Elliot Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I have a niece named Selah (pronounced SAY-leh). I love that name. Although it's not technically a Biblical name, it is Hebrew and in the Bible and it does have a lovely meaning. And of course I love Jordan, Hannah, Rachel, and Sarah (see my siggie :)). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*lifeoftheparty* Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I like Sarah :) It's not so common anymore either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialmama Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Another vote for Selah. I also like Bethany, Natanya, Phoebe and Hannah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Eden Leah Naomi Lydia Hannah Ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Dinah! Love that name. Also Judith, Elizabeth, Susannah,Jemima. Soooo many. Not Dorcas or Eunice though.:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Aholibamah hasn't been over used. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Eden (though technically not a Biblical woman name, but a place - I really like it though) Faith :) My youngest dd is Eden - a little name for a little girl. All five have Hebrew middle names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Aholibamah hasn't been over used. Bill :D astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Aholibamah hasn't been over used. Sadly, she asked for no "b" in the name ... :lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokotg Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Susanna is my most mourned unused girl name (nicknamed Sukie). Susanna Grace. Sukie G. I need a girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Leah. Liora. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Beautiful suggestions! This site might be helpful. http://www.learn-hebrew-names.com/listnames.aspx?GenderID=Girls I personally like: Tovah Amiya Talia Kyra Sarai Aliana Lydia Lucia (or other feminine form of Luke/Lucius) Melea Elia Anna Ariel Charis/Caris (Greek for grace) Jada Jael Lael Chaya/Eve Neah Naomi Phoebe Selah If you like Miriam but its too long, you could always go for a diminutive form (Miri or Mira). I liked Judah, my husband didn't, so we settled on Jude for one of our sons. Thanks for posting this. I have all boys so it was really fun for me to visit all these possibilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2denj Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I LOVE Lydia and Leah!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Sarah :D;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyB Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Naomi - means pleasant, gentle. It's pretty and not overused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLDoll Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 We named our daughter Lily after my husband and I did a study of Song of Songs together. I also really like Chloe, which I would use if I had another little girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowWhite Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Susanna is my most mourned unused girl name (nicknamed Sukie). Susanna Grace. Sukie G. I need a girl. :iagree: But our nickname was Susie after my grandmother Susan. I also love Ruth, Naomi, Rachel, Sarah, Lois, Esther, Eden, and Hosanna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silliness7 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I love Esther and would seriously consider it if I ever had another dd. I might have to talk my dh into the name. I don't like Dorcas...since you asked. :001_smile: I like Naomi and Lydia too. And I don't think that father's wife's sister is close enough relation to influence you one way or the other. Go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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