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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I think it would be great to have another H in the family! You already have two Ms and 2 Cs. Cash has the C like Chris. This sweet little girl could have an H like you! I think a name like Hayley Marie Powell would be nice. Harper is also cute. You could still add a nod to music and to the Ms with the middle name Michelle (Beatles song). Hayley Michelle Powell? Harper Michelle Powell? I also think you could name her after you Heidi! Maybe choose a totally different letter for the first name but middle name for mom? I always loved the names Eloise and Audrey. Eloise Heidi Powell?? Good luck! Love to you guys!
My favorite girl name if I ever had a daughter is Elianna Grace Powell. Simple love it. You can go with Eli for short or anna. I simply think it is a very pretty name
Powell Pack, two pack, pairs…..2 m’s, 2 c’s so following suit we need another “h” with 2 sylables and Heidi is German while both Chris and Cash are English….so Holle – meaning Beloved. I also like Hollyn and I think Maeve as a middle name. Hollyn Maeve Powell or Holle Maeve Powell
I named my daughter Gracie after my uncles mother. She was an elegant, lovely woman who was caring and so thoughtful and a positive influence in my life. Being a teacher, Gracie was and still is not too common of a name. I wanted her to have a name where hopefully there wouldn’t be 2 or 3 in every class. It’s sweet for a little girl. My Gracie is very much a little lady and loves wearing dresses, but she sure can hold her own when it comes to her big brother. We won’t be having more children, but I’ve always loved the name Olivia too. I don’t think you have to follow the first name rule. If you do, Charlotte with the nick name Charlie would be perfect. Best wishes.
I Love this C name Carina Jo Powell, I also like the suggestions of using Colbie Rose Powell but I like the Idea of using Callet even Better Callet Amaya Powell, I Love the Idea of using an H Name for her to round the family out as well Hunter Eden Powell, Haden Marie Powell; Henslee Quinn Powell,
Carina Jo Powell
Colbie Rose Powell
Callet Amaya Powell
Hunter Eden Powell
Haden Marie Powell
Henslee Quinn Powell
and the names I always liked
Catalina LeeAnn
Lillian Margaret
Brooklyn Irene
Paisley Dawn
my granddaughters names
Emily Elizabeth Marie
Zyleigh Mai
Cant wait to hear what you choose, everyone has given you some amazing suggestions and information.
Names are so powerful. We have 3 children.Tommy, not short if Thomas, Kendra and Charles. I didn’t find out with my third if it was a boy or girl, I wanted to be surprised. Had 2 names picked out. I was wavering a little on the girls name, so was glad it was a boy. Here are the names Kerie Dawn( sounds like erie but with a k) the second I had picked out was Cherokee Dawn. Both were good I thought but now I like the name Lindsey Lorain, my hubby says LiLo for short. Good luck, it will be great no matter what u choose.
I agree with the people who think that the baby’s name should start with H. It makes things even. I love the name Holly it is simple and pretty. I also love Hannah. I think Holly Christine is awesome!!! You could also get the two older kids involved by letting them choose the middle name.
I always loved the name Savannah Rae! I’m done having my children so feel free to use it 🙂
My mom would always share a story about my name, she said from the time they told her she was expecting she wanted to name me Veronica Nyree, it was a name she just loved but after I was born she took one look at me and decided to name me Claudia Michelle as she felt it fit me better. My daughter has a very unique name she is Nazeneen Marcela with a nickname of Nazee. Good luck on finding that perfect name for your wonderful blessing.
I vote for Paisley Powell!