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!!!!
3,068 Responses
Christina Jessica Powell. I have no idea why, but the name just sounds like it belongs. Congratulations!
First of all congrats on having another girl!! My suggestion is Shayla Lin Powell 🙂 I am partial to the name because that is the name we choose for our beautiful daughter 10 years ago. My parents saw the name on a nurse’s badge and thought it should be in the running for our daughter’s name. My husband and I loved it instantly, however we choose our spelling because her’s was a little difficult to figure out and I didn’t want people to butcher it 🙂 so…it’s a great name, with a spelling that is easy, and it’s not a common name however it’s not a bizarre name either like Apple or North..lol. Best of luck in your name hunt and the best to you, baby girl Powell and the rest of the family. 🙂
I love the name Marcina, it is perfect for a girl! 🙂
I didn’t realize I needed to pick a middle name too. How about Christina Presley Powell. Katherine Haven Powell. Justine Elizabeth Powell. Samantha James Powell. Presley Nicole Powell.
Christina, Haven, James (I have always loved that name for a girl), Andrea.
Christina Joy Powell
Haley Christina Powell
Junia Leanne Powell (Junia was said to be a Apostle??? some scholar argue, not sure if she was or not, but I like the name)
Christa Janae Powell… this one’s my favorite.
Amaya, Grace, Bridgette, Emilia
Congrats!
Hey there! My baby name suggestion is Catherine Marie Powell (more traditional) or Cameron Marie Powell (like Cameron Diaz, a little less traditional). Catherine has always been one of my favorite names and I don’t have kids so of course I never got to pick out their names. Cameron Diaz seems like a great person and would be a fun name for a girl. Congrats!
Marine, a cute french first name coming from the sea
I think you should name her Riley or Rylan. Elaina is a nice name 🙂