Heart_Mom Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I just had my mid-pregnancy ultrasound today and found out that we're having a GIRL! (We didn't find out ahead of time for our other children, so this has been fun to find out ahead of time.:)) Anyway, I'm looking for a baby girl name that is: 1. From the Bible 2. Distinctive, but not terribly unusual 3. Not too complicated (we have a somewhat long and unusual last name) Here are the ones we're considering now: Abigail Naomi Lydia Julia Bethany So, are there any names here that seem too unusual sounding? For instance, are Naomi and Lydia names that some people will not have heard of? Which name do you like the best? I'd also love to hear your suggestions for other names! Thanks so much! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIE! Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Those are all great - but I'm partial to Esther :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Those are all great - but I'm partial to Esther :001_smile: My best friend's daughter is named Hadassah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 36 And there was a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years and had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, 37 and then as a widow to the age of eighty-four . She never left the temple, serving night and day with fastings and prayers. 38 At that very moment she came up and began giving thanks to God, and continued to speak of Him to all those who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem. I love the witness of Anna, who recognized Jesus the Messiah when He was presented in the Temple. Your other choices are very nice, too. Congratulations and best wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I have an Abigail. Almost had a Sarah Bethany, but we opted for Hannah at the last moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I think they're all beautiful names. I'm a little partial to Rebecca. ;) (Yes, I know it was spelled differently in the Bible.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4everHis Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Lydia is my all time favorite but dh had met some tattooed, multi-pierced girl with that name before we got married and would never consider it. Have you thought of Leah? Elizabeth? Judith? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Marmalade Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I have an Abigail so I am partial to that one. :) I love the name Abbi as a nickname, and the name Abigail means "Father's source of joy". It was the meaning that sold us on her name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I like Naomi pronounced.... "Nie omi" :) I like all of your names.... I do know that the meaning of Bethany sets some off of it... (poor house) But, it's beautiful, in my opinion. I know a little girl who was named "Bethany" and they changed it... due to Gothard influence. They "renamed" her Mary Beth. (so they must have been ok with "bitter"?) ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I think they're all beautiful names. I'm a little partial to Rebecca. ;) (Yes, I know it was spelled differently in the Bible.) How it's spelled is dependent on which Bible you pick up :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2denj Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Anna Victoria ♥ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I like Naomi. Dislike Julia and Lydia. Lydia makes me think of P&P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Our next girl will be Lydia I know several little girls named Naomi and Lydia. So no. Not too "out there" Personally, I used Abigail for our Ruth's middle name but it is too common for a first name for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeOnTheRanch Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I like Lydia. It was my first choice name for one of the pregnancies, but DH didn't want it. DH really wanted Rachel or Rebekah, but I knew people with those names, and didn't want them for my baby. Other names we considered/chose: Miriam, Abigail, Elisabeth (I like the KJV spelling, but most everyone else spells it wrong, lol), Susanna/h, Hannah, Esther, and Leah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica in OR Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Couldn't decide what to vote for as top choice. Lydia, Naomi, and Julia were all on our short list for twin babies last year. Another one to consider: Leah. Erica in OR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_Mom Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 I love the witness of Anna, who recognized Jesus the Messiah when He was presented in the Temple. Your other choices are very nice, too. Congratulations and best wishes. I love this name too, but I already have a close family member named Anna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_Mom Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 I have an Abigail so I am partial to that one. :) I love the name Abbi as a nickname, and the name Abigail means "Father's source of joy". It was the meaning that sold us on her name. I love the meaning too! I'm thinking that of the names I'm considering, it has the meaning I like the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_Mom Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 Our other children all have names from the Bible: names that are easily identified as such. (Unlike, say, Jason which is mentioned in the Bible, but I don't think it's generally associated with the Bible.) I really like Julia, but I think it's the only one that's not obviously a Bible name. I'm still not sure if I would like that. Hmmm... must keep thinking! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I have a Peninah, but I suppose that falls into the unusual category. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5wolfcubs Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I do know that the meaning of Bethany sets some off of it... (poor house) When we were expecting #5 I wanted Bethany and dh liked it until he read it meant "house of poverty" in some baby name book. He felt that was too potentially prophetic. :glare: Baby turned out to be a boy anyway. We named baby #6 something in Elvish. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daffodil Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I really like Naomi and Lydia. And I know little girls by both names, so not too unusual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Isle Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Love love love Bethany! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stayseeliz Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I love them all but Abigail is pretty popular. We almost went with Naomi for our youngest but we have a very Southern sounding name and the two names together sounded like a country singer. Think outside the box for biblical names. We have all biblical names. Our girls are Noel, Joanna and Hope. Love them all! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I voted for Lydia. I think it's lovely. If you're looking for something that isn't common, I would skip Abigail. It has been in the top ten names since 2001, and it's currently sitting at #7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca VA Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 How about Eve, or Eva? Ruth? Tabitha? Abi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 All are great :) I do think you may need to consider popularity. Past that, whatever you like best :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 (edited) I love Leah - it is my dd31's middle name. And, I love Noa. And, we have an Eden. Edited May 18, 2012 by MariannNOVA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hope in God Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I like Julia but it means "bearded'. This is why we didn't go with it for our last girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 My favorite girls' name in the Bible is Jemimah (one of Job's daughters), but in the US people only associate it with pancakes, so we didn't use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandymom Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 (edited) What about Zoe? It's not a person in the Bible, but it the Greek word used for "eternal life" in the New Testament (one example "I am the way. the truth, and the life (zoe)". If my last had been a girl, this would have been the name we would have chosen. Edited May 18, 2012 by mandymom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_Mom Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 I like Julia but it means "bearded'. This is why we didn't go with it for our last girl. Hmmmm... that would be quite an interesting meaning for a little girl's name! I think it's time for me to go look up the meanings of all these names, although it seems like I get different meanings depending on where I look. Anyone know of a reliable name meaning source (online or otherwise)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 People have heard of Naomi and Lydia. Our other girls have more unusual names. No one ever hasn't heard them. I voted Naomi. That said, from your list, I have a Naomi, will have a Lydia, and in the family we have an Abigail, a Bethany and a Juliana. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Well, I'm somewhat biased as I have a Bethany and a Julia. :) I could only choose one name from your list so I voted for Bethany. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I like Julia but it means "bearded'. This is why we didn't go with it for our last girl. What?!! I've never seen that meaning for it before. :eek: I read that it is a feminine form of Julius - as in Julius Caesar - and was a popular Roman name. I'm going to forget I read your post. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theYoungerMrsWarde Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 If ds#2 had been a girl I would have named her Naomi! But no one else liked the name :glare: I LOVE Julia, but dh doesn't like it because it reminds him of several actresses. And I love Lydia, but I can't because of Pride and Prejudice. I voted for Naomi, but any of the above three are good with me! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyobu Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Abigail is a top ten name right now, so there may be quite a few Abigails out there. I voted for Bethany, but I love all your options! I would not consider Naomi or Lydia an unusual name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Oh! Oh! I vote for Bethany! :D Seriously, I love my name. Always have. I love how it's unique (I knew a few Bethanys as a child, but none in adulthood), but not so unusual that people haven't heard of it before. FYI, I do NOT, EVER go by the nickname Beth, because I like my full name so much. No one that knows me well at all ever calls me Beth. If someone were to call out 'Beth!' in a crowd, it wouldn't even get my attention, since I don't recognize it as my name at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hope in God Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 What?!! I've never seen that meaning for it before. :eek: I read that it is a feminine form of Julius - as in Julius Caesar - and was a popular Roman name. I'm going to forget I read your post. :tongue_smilie: It is a beautiful name and the only people that ever know the meaning of names are expecting moms with baby name books in their hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hope in God Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I tend to really like Hebrew names and it seems that most of them end in the 'ah" sound. Consequently 3 of my kids names rhyme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Most Abigails end up being called Abby. I love Julia, Naomi, Moriah, and Eden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirstenH Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I voted for Naomi. I love the name and I think it stays pretty stable in popularity ... not trendy, not weird. I like the name Lydia, too, but I have seen a LOT of new parents naming their daughters that the last few years. I think it's about to be the next trendy name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiopianFood Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Julia :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElaineJ Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 What about Evangeline? It isn't in the Bible as a girls name, per say, but I think it is a pretty name with Christian significance. Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Would have used Naomi if dh had let me. Lydia is very pretty too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I don't think any of those names are too unusual. Julia and Bethany have both been on my short list for all of my boys, but of the five you listed, Abigail is my favorite. Had DS3 been a girl, he'd probably have been either Abigail or Katherine. I also love Susannah, Elizabeth (actually, I prefer Elisabeth, but it's a much less common spelling), and Anna (but my DD's middle name is Anne). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_Mom Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 (edited) I don't think any of those names are too unusual. Julia and Bethany have both been on my short list for all of my boys, but of the five you listed, Abigail is my favorite. Had DS3 been a girl, he'd probably have been either Abigail or Katherine. I also love Susannah, Elizabeth (actually, I prefer Elisabeth, but it's a much less common spelling), and Anna (but my DD's middle name is Anne). I forgot about Susannah!:001_smile: I think my only reluctance would be that she might have to hear people singing "Oh, Susannah ... Oh, don't you cry for me ..." all the time. Anyone here with that name who could confirm or deny this? :) Edited May 18, 2012 by Heart_Mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I've always loved Abigail, so that's what I voted, but Lydia would be my second choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homebody2k Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I love Sara Naomi - so i voted for Naomi but you can't go wrong, they are all lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_Mom Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 I've always loved Abigail, so that's what I voted, but Lydia would be my second choice. I do love Abigail too. I guess my only reluctance is that it's pretty popular right now. I think at this moment I'm leaning toward Lydia. Maybe Lydia Claire? Lydia Faith? Lydia Evangeline? Want to give me some middle name suggestions for Lydia? (Pretty please!) The middle name wouldn't have to be a Bible name. Thanks so much for all your help, everyone. :grouphug: I really want to decide on the name soon, so we can start referring to her by her name. (This is just all so novel and fun to me, since we've never found out the gender ahead of time before!!!) ETA: I love Naomi, maybe the best of all of them, but I think it sounds a little funny with our last name. It just sounds forced or stilted or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Here's some middle names: http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=381589 :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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