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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Callistra (Calli for short), Caelee, Carlisa,Carliegh.
Hi Heidi!
First I really love you guys. I am on week 2 of my transformation and feel great! I picked out four or five names and let my coworkers vote. . It was fun! I chose from family names to names I liked. I planned to name my sweet girl after my grandfather Julian (Julianna) but when I went in to be induced I decided to wait to see what struck me when I first laid eyes on her. ..I named her Aniesa (which was a client’s name) Michele (her auntie’s middle name).
Mayson Grace, just think this is a lovely name for a precious little girl that will grow into a powerful name that will stand alone, but will also remind you daily of the Lords amazing grace…. Love you guys…. You inspire so many of us….. May The Lord Bless you and keep you and your family always…..
I don’t think you need to go with a C name…Cash already has the musician name in common with Marley. I have always been partial to the name Savannah…but spelled Savanna. I don’t have kids but I always thought if I ever did that would be my daughter’s name. Congrats you guys!
And you could do Hope as the middle name with any of those first names 🙂 Since y’all give people Hope!!
The Supreme Court justice test lol. Could you imagine a person in high ranking position with the name you provide? Make it strong and timeless
I think it should be a “C” name so Cash isn’t left out, nor should it be famous so Matrix is left out. My suggestions are Constance Leona Powell(Connie for short and very old fashioned), Cassia Lynn Powell, Cecilia Marie Powell (Cece or Cici for short), and Chloe Rain Powell. There are so many beautiful names to choose from, no wonder you’re having a hard time. I had a name chosen for my first daughter, and when she arrived, I changed it completely! Just seeing her I knew she was a Jacquelyn.
I have 2 names. Camdyn -means powerful and Chloe – means blooming
You could name her LudaChris, then she could be named after someone famous in music and she could be named after her Daddy… and and original to her…(im totally kidding) We went with Elizcia ( Ee-lee-seeah ) for our daughter because my husband liked Alicia Silverstone’s name, and we wanted to spell it a different way for family reasons. We’ve had some funny mispronunciations over 5 years but nothing too offensive. She is as unique and as beautiful as her name. Hope you find something that means something to all of you! God bless you and baby!
I think a “C” name. How about Cheyanne Christine Powell?
Best of luck to you! I am always in awww of you and your strength.