It'll probably be a while before we even start discussing names for this little lady. Ross likes unique names, while I prefer "old lady" names. We have such different taste, it really is the compromise of all compromises.
With Claire, we each made a list of twenty names we liked. From the list, we pulled the ones we had in common, 5 from Ross' list I liked, and he was supposed to pick out five from my list, but he honestly HATED every name I came up with.
From the new master list, we researched where the name was from, the meaning, paired it with potential middle names and eliminated them one by one. Typing out the baby naming process makes me feel a tad ridiculous, but it really was fun!
Growing up, I knew a family where the mom got to pick all of the kids' names. I'm starting to think this is a grand idea.
I'm going to start writing up my list of names. And you can bet I'm going to include Beatrice, Eleanor, Lucy, Alice, and Penelope. All of the ones I like, but will probably end up being pet's names through the years. Wish me luck!
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eleanor is in my top 3 girl names
ReplyDeleteGood luck! I love "old lady" names, too.... and "old man" names, haha. So excited for you guys to have another girl, congrats!
ReplyDeleteWe have a Claire too and have super similar naming styles. I love Penelope, Eleanor, etc.
ReplyDeleteWhen I read that your husband likes unique names and you like old fashioned names, I immediately thought of Hazel. It's an old name but is still unique. Just an idea :)
BTW, I am Amy Goodman's cousin, which is how I found your blog.
I'm all for Eleanor, but Ben won't go for it either. :-/
ReplyDeleteThere is a lady in my ward who named her girls Amelia and Eleanor, but calls them Millie and Ella so that their names don't sound so old while they are little girls. She really likes the idea of naming her kids after people they can look up to, who have done great things.
ReplyDeleteI love Lucy. :) Haha! I love the name Lucy.