Thanks to my inability to filter this mouth of mine, it is now known that the Powell Pack will be bringing a baby GIRL to this world in November ?. While we are beyond excited (who doesn?t love ruffle buns and bows?), I am totally stressing about one of the most important parts of having a baby: choosing the name!
I am asked on a daily basis if we have names picked out yet. I feel bad answering NO each time, but let?s be honest ? there is some pressure to this decision! A name is important. Once we choose this name for our little girl, she is stuck with it for life ? or at least for18 years, at which point she can go change it if she doesn?t like what we chose. LOL.
Let?s face it: humans are judgmental creatures. If a name is tease-worthy, you better believe that little 6 year old is going to get teased on the playground. What parent in their right mind wants to give a child a name that might add to their risk of getting teased or bullied?
As adults, we also judge based on names. Before we get to know a person, the only bit of info we have to judge by is their name. Some names sound powerful, some sound weak. Some sound prissy, and some sound sassy. Some are boring, some are wacko. As a parent, how can I be sure that the name I choose for this little innocent bundle of joy helps her more than it hurts her?
Oh the joys and stresses of parenthood.
I need your help with some suggestions! Please, please, PLEASE comment here with your baby names. Heck, I?ll even throw in a prize of some sort?I don?t know what yet, but if you throw out a winning name, and you’re the first one to suggest it, I will contact you after the baby is born and send you something awesome ;). Be sure to suggest a first, middle and last name!
Other Things to consider:
Matix and Marley both start with M. Cash is a C (obviously). Does baby #4 need to start with a C? If her name starts with an M, will Cash feel left out?
Marley and Cash both have names that come from famous musicians ? Bob Marley and Johnny Cash. Poor Matix is left out. Will we need to make sure NOT to give baby #4 a name that can be related to a famous musician?
So much to think about. When you share your name suggestion, if there is a significance in why you picked it, be sure to let me know!
Comment away!!!!
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We love Cassidy and Cadence
Cassidy Faith
Cadence Delaney (Cadybug Deladybug nickname)
Hello,
First I would like to congratulate you and Chris fo this new baby and God bless her.
I like the name “Mayerline” becuase it is my oldest sister’s name and I have always like it becuase only a few people have it. I have yet to meet someone with that name and the same spelling.
That’s also why my mother picked it and oit was a model’s name.
So I think that Mayerline Powell will be a great name.
Love you guys.
Angelita
My daughters name is Carrington Ashton i loved it sounded professional i’d be willing to share. But have fun with it Congrats on your new little girl on the way =) I also like the names Colbie & Cassidy =)I also found Johara maybe a middle name it means Jewel <3
Ariella, which means “The Lioness of God”….. Ella for short
I have always had the name Alaina picked. I think the name sounds so elegant and pretty. My cousin just recently named her daughter that, so now I have been leaning toward the name Logan for a girl. I haven’t met any girls named Logan. I also thought that the name Austyn was cute too.
Good luck!
Cara! 🙂 (pronounced care-uh NOT car-uh)
My name is spelled with a K, but I love it with a C. Your other children’s names are different but not TOO different. Just like them, Cara is different, but not TOO out there.
Michaja Brielle Powell
Or
Brielle Michaja Powell
(Muh-Kai-uh) just in case 🙂
With all these comments, I doubt you will see mine but I wanted to suggest the name Chloe Hailey Powell. The name represents both you and Chris, C & H. Most importantly Cash is not going to feel left out as his baby sister is going to have a name that also stats with a C. Chloe is a biblical name that means Fresh Blooming. It is said that “People with this name have a deep inner desire to inspire others in a higher cause, and to share their own strongly held views on spiritual matters”. I know she will grow to be an inspiration to many just like you and Chris. All the best!
AS a teacher of young children; I know it is important not to make a name too complicated. The cutsie spelling you come up with now follows through life. Your child needs to learn to spell and write that name over and over. The fancy spellings make it tough for a child. They are always having to “correct” others. Kaylie for example is just fine; Kayleigh, Kayley, Klee, Kaylee, etc. You did great with the other 3 and I am sure you will do great again! Best of luck for a healthy #4.
Marijke