amy g. Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 I know it is ridiculously early, but a girl has the right to dream, doesn't she? I'm looking for on old fashioned, not popular, feminine, three syllable girl name....preferably French. Oh, yeah and the meaning is important too. I neglected to place enough weight on that with Miss Bossy, and I ended up giving her a name that means Famous Warrior and a middle name that means Mighty in Battle. Poor kid never stood a chance. So far I have: Madeleine Claire Henry Caleb Olivia Anne Louisa Maudie And Vivienne Jackson Each child's middle name is named after a family member. If I have a boy, i'll name him Paul Edward after my dad. Fortunately, Dh's dad had the same middle name, so I'm good there. If I have a girl, her middle name will be Ruth after my MIL. I just haven't found the perfect girl's name yet. We like Emmeline Ruth, but I'm afraid everyone will just call her Emma which is way too popular. I also like Felicity Ruth because it means Happy Companion. I'm going to need a happy companion if I'm going to be 50 when this kid turns 3. I would use Genevieve, my own middle name, but it doesn't sound right with Ruth, and my brother did ask me to save it for him to use. are there another first girls name that would go better with the names of the kids I already have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Alice? That was the first thing that came to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joani Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 My first thoughts are Amelia or Natalie/Nathalie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 I really like Felicity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 I really like Felicity. So do I! It is unique, but timeless, KWIM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Lydia Evelyn (too close to Vivienne?) Delores Eleanor Meredith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanvan Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Alice? That was the first thing that came to mind. Me too! Great minds and all that... ETA: I also love Eleanor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 I also like Charlotte Ava Ella Lillian Scarlet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted July 29, 2012 Author Share Posted July 29, 2012 I love Eleanor. I need to go see what it means. Sun Ray, or Shining Light. that sounds nice. I like Alice, but I think it needs to be longer to fit in with our other girl names. I love Meredith, but I already have a niece named that. Felicity might really be it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Juliet Amelia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 (edited) You could use Emmeline Ruth and either don't let people nickname her (it can usually be done with persistence :tongue_smilie: -- we have a Will that I did NOT want to be called Willy and I had to correct people a bit the first couple of years), OR if you don't mind a nickname, use Lina. It sounds lovely with your other kids' names. I know an Akalina that's called Lina; very pretty. ETA -- Well, that might only work if Emmaline is pronounced emma-leen which I realized after I posted it might not be. More likely emma-line. Edited July 29, 2012 by milovaný Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted July 29, 2012 Author Share Posted July 29, 2012 I love Amelia, but it sounds too much like our last name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 I love Amelia, but it sounds too much like our last name. Bedelia? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted July 29, 2012 Author Share Posted July 29, 2012 Really close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsJewelsRae Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 (edited) I like Felicity Ruth, Emmaline could get Emma but could easily get Emmie (not sure if that's better or worse to you). Evelyn, Gabrielle, Genevieve, I also love the name Violet but it's not very French... Florence, Juliette, Angelique... Btw, your children's names are lovely. :). We are ttc right now (IUI scheduled for next month!) and I've started secretly thinking bà by names. ;) Edited July 29, 2012 by MrsJewelsRae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda in VT Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 (edited) Nymbler suggested Charlotte based on your other kids' names. It means little and strong. Drat. Missed the three syllables bit. Scratch that suggestion. Edited July 29, 2012 by Melinda in VT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Beatrice? My Eleanor's middle name is Beatrice--it's classic, but not weird, and goes with Ruth, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShannonS Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 :grouphug: Congratulations btw.... The name pondering was always my favorite part. Eleanor is beautiful. Coralie: little maiden Aliane: noble and gracious Anais: gracious and merciful Coralie Ruth Felicity Ruth Aliane Ruth Anais Ruth Eleanor Ruth So exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted July 29, 2012 Author Share Posted July 29, 2012 I wanted Charlotte last time, but we know someone named that who Dh is not crazy about. I love Violet. I don't think it is long enough, but I may have to name a goat baby Violet. Miss Good hates the Character of Juliet. She said that I might as well name the baby after Helen of Troy. Those are fighting words coming from her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted July 29, 2012 Author Share Posted July 29, 2012 I love Beatrice too. I wanted to name the last one Beatrix, but dh said I already used that name on a dog. Well, I had already used Henry on a cat, and that did not stop me from naming my son that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Lila Ruth? Lavinia Ruth? Lillian Ruth? I keep channeling a /l/ sound .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Hmmm... Cecily Ruth Victoria Ruth Annalee Ruth Adele Ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 I wanted Charlotte last time, but we know someone named that who Dh is not crazy about. I love Violet. I don't think it is long enough, but I may have to name a goat baby Violet. Miss Good hates the Character of Juliet. She said that I might as well name the baby after Helen of Troy. Those are fighting words coming from her. My older sister and I told our mom she shouldn't name our little sister Janet Carol because we would call her Aunt Janet, who was my parents' best friend. My sister's name is Kathleen. I totally get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Angeline (my grandmother's name)/Angelina Valentine Therese (French pronunciation) Marguerite (my great great aunt's name) Magdalena Helene Sabine Christelle Eleonore Aurelie I love Genevieve (with the French pronunciation) and Nathalie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted July 29, 2012 Author Share Posted July 29, 2012 I love, love, love Valentine! I'm afraid I would constantly be getting her confused with Vivienne. I love Verity too, but Im not sure I should use another V name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 I suggest Emery :) I know it can be male, but I think it's beautiful. I also think there's a French Poet with the name. I know a girl named "Emorie" but I think Emery would be the say most think of the spelling. I also like Avery which one origin is French... as well as Amity :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy in TN Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 On the Baby Names website you can search by gender, syllable count, and origin. There are quite a few girl, 3 syllable, French names. HTH- Mandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Bethany is a pretty name. :D (Felicity is quite nice as well. :tongue_smilie:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Well, I'm partial to Evelyn (and Victoria and Kimberly). Caroline? Lillian? So I looked on my family tree.... A longer name for Lena? A longer name for Hattie? One name that caught my eye was Kessiah... Pricilla/pricillia? Margaret? (we've been watching Dennis the Menace so this stuck out) Rebecca/ Rebekah? Or a double name like Mary Kate or Lucy Jane or Lila Mae (not suggesting those specifically, just saying such as). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Marguerite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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juelle Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 I love Felicity, too! But other ideas: Celeste/Celestine Julianne Adrianne Aurore/Aurora Love your family's names:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 Oh, I like Marguerite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter's Moon Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Adela (meaning: Noble; Origin: German) Adelaide (meaning: Of a noble kin; Origin: German) Lydia (meaning: from Lydia, Greece; Origin: Greek) Here are a few French ones... Abrielle (God is my strength) Aveline (Form of Evelyn) Angeline (Messenger) Esmerie (Emerald) Valerie (Strength) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 I have a cousin named Celeste. I've always loved her name. My Yorkie's name is Aurora. I really should not have wasted so many good names on my pets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carriede Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Annemarie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I know two little girls named Evelyn ~ one nn'd Ev-ee and one Ee-vee. Nice, classic name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaTanya Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Helena Annelise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Adelaide and Juliet are nice too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 Adelaide was my first choice last time. It would fit very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AStableBeginning Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Amelia Ruth would be my first choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splash Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Love your kids names. Ideas: Liliane Camille Sylvie Georgia Celina Elodie Jeannine Margot Noemie Josephine Alexandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perogi Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Adelaide was my first choice last time. It would fit very well. I love Adelaide. I have a niece named Adelyn and really like that as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Adeline (long i) German, not French though. means 'noble' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I'm looking for on old fashioned, not popular, feminine, three syllable girl name....preferably French. Clementine or Evangeline? (YMMV but I like the "-een" ending for Clementine and the "-ine" ending for Evangeline, especially with 'Ruth'.) My friend is French, and has daughters named Delphine and Mathilde. Either can be made into three syllables by adding an -a to the end (Delphina, Mathilda). Neither child has been saddled with a nickname. She initially worried about Mathilde becoming "Matty" or "Mady" but she's 12 and it's yet to happen! And not French, but three syllables: Gwendolyn Francesca Josephine I don't know the meanings of any of them, sorry. I don't know the meanings of my own kids' names LOL. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 Evangeline is the name my best friend wants me to use. Dh doesn't like it because of some poem. That doesn't even make sense to me. I may have to use it anyway. It is so beautiful. I like Delphina too. I'll look up what it means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I have always loved the name Felicity. I had many baby dolls with that name. Adelaide is an elegant name. I think I like Adelaide best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Bedelia? :D :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shukriyya Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Congratulations! Here are a few... Jacinthe Ghislaine Annabelle Arabella Constance Elisa Esme Giselle Gwendolyn Guinevere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeritasMama Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Congrats! I have a Henry as well, I love classic names. I love Felicity, but here's another list for you with meanings, some are repeats: Caroline or Carolyn (either "beautiful woman" or "free man") Adeline ("noble") Abigail (I know it's trendy, but I love it, it means "my father's joy") Bernadette ("brave as a bear") Juliana ("youthful") Beatrice ("bringer of joy") Lillian ("lily") These are a few of my favorite names, but I could only use one. My hubby and I have a hard time agreeing, one of our children went a week without a name. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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