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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Caitlyn is a beautiful name beginning with C. It is the american twist on an Irish name that means Pure. If you are wanting it to flow well then Caitlyn Lily Powell, I think is beautiful. If this isnt what you are looking for good luck on your search!
Camdyn Briar Powell
It’s my girl name but I’ve only had boys and haven’t gotten to use it
I love the name Meta (mayta) which means pearl. And I love Cora. I like that all of your names are 2 syllables! I’m not sure what you might want as a middle name. Not very good with those. But I think Ruth goes well with both names! Meta Ruth Powell? Cora Ruth Powell? Good luck!
Emmaline…personal fav. 🙂
I love the name Teddy or Teddi. Theodora for long. Best of luck to you and your beautiful family!
I always think meaning in names are fascinating. Are there any particular words or mantras that have specific meaning to you currently? I like the name Audrey Hope Powell. Audrey means “noble strength” and of course Hope means hope. It’s the message that you and Chris provide to the lives you touch, the hope that by harnessing our own “noble” strength, anything can be accomplished. By the meaning of her name, she would go through life, knowing that the power “to do” is first within her. It’s kind of cool. Happy baby name picking – I think it’s one of the most fun and important jobs of being a new parent. Congrats!
Kensey
Now here is something that growing up, I never thought I would do… CHERYL means “Cherished one” and while I wasn’t fond of my name as a child I always loved the derivative, CHERRI. Kids will ALWAYS find something to tease about a name (Cheryl Barrel was the most common for me), but Cherri Merry or even Berry isn’t such a bad thing!
I chose the spelling Cherri as it is the spelling of my oldest friend. Actually she prefers if I say, ?her friend of longest duration,? which truly is more accurate! LOL We met at age 3, and are still good friends! You can use any spelling that appeals to you!
So here they are: CHERYL ANN POWEL, CHERYL LYN POWELL, (both can have nicknames of CHERRI or Cher if you want the musician vibe). Or just use CHERRI ANN POWELL or CHERRI LYN POWELL or CHER ANNETTE POWELL.
CARA LYN POWELL or CARA ANNE POWELL (I like the look of the e at the end here – Like Anne of Green Gables)
CATHRYN ANNE POWELL, CATHRYN LYN POWELL, or CARA LYNN POWELL, CARA ANNE POWELL
I do like the idea of another “H” name for your family.
HOPE MELISSA POWELL, HOPE AINE (pronounced Anya – it’s Irish) Powell, HOPE LEIA POWELL (Yes, that is like Princess Leia… what girl wouldn’t want a kickass princess name???)
Best of luck to both of you!
I love the name Savannah. This way, no one is left out, everyone is different! I like to use the middle name of someone in my family, so pick one of your moms names or aunt or best friend.
Matrix is a famous movie : ) Of course you don’t want to use Carrie or Christine since hey are scary Stephen King movies! I came across Carlin which means “little champion”. Your baby girl is destined to be a champion with such amazing parents! Carlin Marie Powell sounds nice…but you may have a family name you’d like to use. My daugter is named my maternal grandmother’s maiden name, Courtney and her paternal grandfather’s first name, Lee. It is a hard decision and this blog is a fun idea. Your three children have great names so whatever you choose, I’m sure it will be perfect.