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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Clementine (clemi) Paige Powell !
How about the name Christine(a) ~ for daddy!
For no apparent reason, I like the name Paisley Marie Powell, I like Jade Roma Powell
I LOVE the name CARLY for a girl. It does start with a C like Cash and it can be after the singer Carly Simon. Classic and beautiful! Its not too crazy like celeb baby names but it’s not boring either. I am also born in November! November girls are always the best! Good luck! And I’ll pray that no matter what you name her, she will be born healthy. Love you guys and the show!
My father chose the name Cynamon, just as my parents chose me (I was adopted). Dad said that he wanted a name as unique and special as I was. Sure I got teased a little bit on the playground, but it wasn’t extreme by any means. Now, I love it. When you mention the name Cynamon to anyone who has ever known me, they no EXACTLY who you’re talking about. Choose something unique and special, and it will be perfect!
Patience Joy Powell. Because,like in getting fit and healthy,which you both promote as a family,Patience can lead to great Joy.
I’ve always liked my name,…it was uncommon but not unusual like some. Not trendy either. My mom read the name Holly in a book and liked it so much that choosing my name was not a choice at all. She gave me her middle name of Kathryn which is more traditional if I had ever chosen to go by that (which I didn’t). I like the idea of something you really like for the first name but giving a more traditional name for the middle so if her middle name would be more suitable for her future endeavors, she still has that to use. I was never blessed with children, but like all girls, I had my names all chosen. This first one I’ve only heard one time, but I’ve always thought it was beautiful.
Carissa Joy Powell (Just makes me smile. Also works well as C.J Powell for a power name, example: The Law Offices of CJ Powell)
Harmony Brooke Powell (I love music too.)
Maybe an H to balance the C and M family members, perhaps Hannah or Holly. A cute C name is Charlotte which could be called Charlie. I have an Ashley Marie. I also like Amy Lynn, Avery, Emily, Emma and Taylor. Hard to find a first and middle name that flows with the last. Best of luck!
-> Iris Ann Powell
With a play of the sounds of your 2 first names, may I suggest: Iris (pronounce EERis) is the French for a purple flower and the Greek for Rainbow. Characteristics: compassionate, intuitive and humanitarian. And it seems that you like short names, the “ee” sound and nature:) Heidi, Chris, Matix, Marley, Cash and Iris Ann.
God bless you and your family!
I love the idea of an additional “H” name to go with Heidi. We have a Hadleigh and love the unique yet feminine feel to her name. I think Hadleigh Danielle Powell or Hadleigh Rae Powell or Hadleigh Grace Powell would be pretty and sound so nice with your last name. It’s origin is English “Hadley” and also can mean “heather meadow”. Your family spends lots of time outdoors so the meaning of a “meadow” is appropriate. I am a teacher and have yet to have a Hadleigh amongst my students….not a “weird” name but yet very unique and sweet.