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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Harriet, Taylor
Calista Powell “Calli” for short
Novaly
How about the name Lydia?! It’s a beautiful name!
When I had my last child, I didn’t have a name either. I had a c-section and while I was in the operating room, we had an ice storm. As I was coming awake, the sun was just coming up and as I looked out the window, it looked like a “crystal city”…I knew right away her name was Crystal Dawn! Anyway since you asked…my thoughts are you have 2 M’s and 2 C’s (Chris & Cash) so I am running with the “H”. Here is my humble list: (1) Heavanleigh Lyric (sent from Heaven and words of a song) (2) Harmony Jade (A beautiful blending and a precious stone) (3) Honour Isabella (Honorable and God is my oath) (4) Hannah Rayne (favored by God and abundant blessings from above). But whatever name you chose will be perfect. Will be praying for a safe and wonderful delivery. May God Bless you all!
Tyger Lyllie Powell
Cora Elizabeth Powell and call her Cora Beth.
Heidi, thank you for caring about your daughter’s well-being enough not to stick her with a name that she will be bullied about. It’s too bad more parents don’t think things through a little more and be kinder to their kids when choosing a name. I would like to offer the choice of Carrie for the first name. It’s a cute way to link her to her brother, but shouldn’t cause bullying because it is a perfectly normal-sounding girl’s name. You could choose Christine or your own middle name for hers. Of course, her last name is Powell. Thank you for the inspiration that you and Chris give to those of us who need it! I watch Extreme Weight Loss and have begun my own transformation. I am down 30 pounds and found Bob, the Wisconsin Police Officer, to be the contestant who has inspired me the most.
good luck with the decision 🙂
How about Cadence?