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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Not sure if anyone already mentioned it, but I think the name Camille is both beautiful and strong…and I thought this before I ever heard of Camille LeBlanc-Bazinet 😉 (Although she does prove the point haha)
Posted this on the previous wall…but here it is again!
Lilly Powell / Camila Powell / Bianca Powell / Alissa Powell / Elise Powell
or you can just use my beautiful name?Victoria?Victoria Powell!!! hahaha, I will let you pick the middle name…it can be something meaningful to you and Chris…I have 7 names myself and I love all of them…my mom actually had a total of 14 names (1 first name, 12 middle names and 1 last name) I’m her only daughter and she wanted all the names she loved to be carried by moi, and when my dad went to register me he cut in half…so I have 7 names!! It’s awesome and I love, love, love it.
I agree with you that naming your children is a very important thing…it’s what they will carry for life…or 18yrs as you said…I’m with the rule that, though not all need to like the name you choose, some names out there are just a call for having the child be bullied when they grow up…so I say nothing too crazy! hehe…and I don’t think you should stress over matching the initials…just pick a name you love…and practice by saying the name and beautiful feelings towards the belly…maybe she will kick or something and give you the answer you need! = )
Either way (or name), may God bless you and your family?I hope this baby will bring you guys much much HAPPINESS!! You look fabulous pregnant btw?here is to a beautiful and healthy baby girl!! CHEERS!!! Xoxo
Lily is a beautiful name (my Mom’s name was Lily). She was strong in mind and tenacious but also very fair and fragile like a Lily. She lived through World War II while living in England so she was strong and brave. My name is Susan and in Hebrew it means Lily (I am not Jewish but love the connection between the names).
Lilly Green was a fairly famous Christian singer in the 70’s.
“McRae” after jazz singer Carmen McRae. And it encompasses your other children’s initials and themes. Good luck!
How about Claire Elizabeth Powell 🙂
AnnMarie = Ann Murray?
Actually I love traditional girls names.
Mary, Sue, Sarah, Abagail,Elizabeth, Ann,
So many nice C names Cassandra, Catherine, Cathleen, Christina, Carolyn, Cynthia, or C names can be like Cher, Carly(simon), Carol (king), (Sweet) Caroline,
M names Mary, (Anne) Margaret, Melody, Melissa (Ethridge), Maura, Melanie, Matilda, Marissa, Monique,
So many beautiful names to choose from. I love Grace Ann Powell or Christina (Call her Tina) Heidi Powell.
I will pray that you will look at that beautiful little baby and know she her name will bring you great joy no matter what it is.
Hugs,
AnnMarie (ok so I like my own name, always have.)
Carleigh Temperance Powell
She will be beautiful!
Haven Hope
Haven Grace
Haven Olivia
Can u tell I like the name Haven? 🙂
I’m sorry! it sounded too good to be true! lol, named her after her mum ! How about Hilary
( Hilly ) Christina ?
Heidi Christina Powell