It's a Girl!

[PhillyGirl]

So two girls for us, hooray!!! We are so excited to be having another girl. Our girls will be almost exactly three years apart. It is so nice that the clothes will be the right size for the right season.

Now I just need lots of help with names. With our 2 year old we knew what her name was even before we knew she was a girl. Now we are totally stumped. So any help would be greatly appreciated. We are pretty sure that we are going to use Rae as her middle name so anything that goes with that would be great. Thanks.

[Erudite]

oohhh we LOVE naming babies on this site! Someone here said that "refreshingly old fashioned" was in right now so we're seeing a lot of "Ava" and "Emma" and "Isabel" and "Sadie" at the moment. But there are lots of those names that aren't over-used too, like "Charlotte" and "Camille" and "Susan". Is that your style?

Or do you want something with historical weight like "Rachel" or "Elizabeth" or "Victoria"?

Or maybe you're looking for new and hip... "Kandace" or "Zoe" or "Kayla"?

Yep...just loving naming.

[PhillyGirl]

All those names are great. Keep 'em coming so we have lots to choose from. As you probably know it is hard to convince the hubby of one so I need a big pool for him to choose from. Thanks again. I am loving this.

[Meticulous madness]

Yaaay! A little girl. Congratulations!!!

[Erudite]

LOL well let's see...

Biblical = Rebekah, Miriam, Sarah, Mary, Naomi

Spaceage = Marel, Jendara, Imogen, Bayta

Musical = Aria, Melody, Harmony

Cities as names = Bethany, Milan, Brooklyn

Names from great literature = Arwen, Jane, Catherine

[runamyrun]

Congratulations! That is nice that you have the right season of clothes. I have three girls (and one boy) with all different seasons. Here are some names that were listed as the top 20 for 2007.
# 1 AVA
# 2 ABIGAIL
# 3 CAILYN
# 4 MADELINE
# 5 ISABELLA
# 6 EMMA
# 7 CAITLYN
# 8 OLIVIA
# 9 CHLOE
# 10 BRIANNA
# 11 HANNAH/HANNA
# 12 LILY/LILLY
# 13 SOPHIA
# 14 KAYLEE
# 15 HALEY
# 16 ELLA
# 17 ADRIANNA
# 18 ISABELLE
# 19 ARIANNA
# 20 GRACE

Good luck deciding. That gets tricky!

[missypoohsticks]

Congratulations! I really like Makenna (or McKenna if you prefer), Hailey, Emily, Jade, and Ella. Of course have to mention my girls, b/c I obviously liked those names , Makenzie and Emma.

[Erudite]

OK, don't laugh...no, actually do, lol, because I came up with another couple of lists for you...this time in the "probably not" category:

Names from family history (seriously) that should stay there:
Mehitable, Grizel, Dorcus, Bertha,

Names pasted together from two other names:
Margene (Margaret and Eugene),
Daneen (Daniel and Darlene),
LaFaye (Lawrence and Faye)

Feminine versions of their father's name:
Allene (Allen), Roberta, Josephina

Words that if they weren't what they are would make pretty names:
Latrine, Sucretia, Olive

Just having fun now...

[5ft Diva]

Of all the names I've read, I like Milan the best. They're all pretty, but I love how that sounds. Anyway, that's my two cents.

[PhillyGirl]

Hey, thanks guys. Sorry for the late reply, I have been up at youth conference. I love so many of the names. I love that you guys would care so much to come up with all of those wonderful names. I am going to have to run a few of those by my guy and see if we can agree on anything. Thanks again. And can I say I am so glad to be home!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Big_Sissy]

I just wanted to say congratulations! Having only boys up until now, I can not tell you now precious little girls are. Mine melts my heart so often that I thank God on a daily basis for sending her to me (us). Don't get me wrong, I love my boys, but they are so ... tough -- little girls are just so ... AWESOME!!

Anyway -- congrats.

[Erudite]

Well, let us know if you need more! I've been having fun coming up with categories for them...here's a few more:

Popular names from when YOU were born:
Jennifer, Lisa, Amy, Dana, Wendy, Tina

Popular names from when your Mother was born:
Bonnie, Sylvia, Lynda, Darlene, Shirley

Months as names:
June, April, May, and there's Summer, Spring, and Autumn too.

Names from antiquity:
Helen, Eve, Penelopy, Arcadia

Names that end in "belle" (which is french for "beautiful"):
Isabel, Annabel, Maybelle

Flowers as names:
Iris, Rose, Lily, Hyacinth, Lavender

Words with good meanings that are used as names:
Joy, Faith, Hope, Charity, Grace

[PhillyGirl]

You guys really know how to come up with some awesome names. I love all the categories. Here are some of the names that we like best....

1. Hanna Rae

2. Ava Rae

or 3. Hinley (this one my husband doesn't really like) It is actually my great grandfather's name but I think it is cute for a girl.

We are still not decided on any one name but these are our favorites.

[Erudite]

I just came across such a lovely name, I had to share...that baby isn't here yet, right? The name is Eliana. I think it's pronounced "el ee AH na" short "e" to start. And I even thought it went well with "Rae" because it has 3 syllables...say it out loud...doesn't it just roll off the tongue beautifully?

Eliana Rae

Hanna and Ava are lovely too, of course. I can't say that "Hinley" would be high on my list, but if you like it, it's wonderful.

[runamyrun]

So have you decided on a name? Of course I love Ava, because we almost used it for our baby. All of the names are cute. When are you due? Good luck!

[PhillyGirl]

We have decided. Her name will be Hanna Rae. We are so excited. Thank you for all of the wonderful suggestions. Our daughter Hailey got really attached to the name Hanna and we just couldn't let it go. All day long she says "this is baby Hanna's blanket or clothes" etc She also tells everyone that baby Hanna is in mommy's tummy. We just thought it fit real well in our family. Now we just have to wait until December 15th or sometime around there for her arrival.

[natickgirl]

Hailey & Hanna...that's really cute! My girls are 2 1/2 years apart and they are such good friends. You'll love having two girls (especially in about 2-3 years when they can actually play together).

[PhillyGirl]

Thanks! We are really excited about having two girls. They also will be almost exactly thee years apart so the clothes are on the right season. I just can't wait until she is here.

[5ft Diva]

Congratulations, PG! I'm so excited for you.

[Erudite]

Our two girls are 26 months apart and also are wonderful to play and have a good time together. Hailey and Hanna are very cute names together!!