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 don’t think Cash is left out, after all, Daddy’s name starts with a C 🙂 Seems to me that Mama is the lone ranger. What all of your kids’ names have in common is that they are non-traditional for sure. So no matter what name you choose, I don’t think that a traditional girly name will fit in with what you’ve got going on already. I personally kind of like it when little girls have a name that is usually used for boys, although perhaps spelled girly. I’ve known little girls name Kylee (pronounced Kyle), Ryann (pronounced Ryan), and Dylan (which can also be associated with a singer – Bob Dylan). I also like Caden (or one of it’s various spellings: Cayden, Kaden, Kayden).
Caelyn – means loved forever. Carissa – the most beloved one.
I love the name Cree Iris or Cree Violet and I love Crystal.
How about Ivy? Being your 4th child like in Roman numerals IV for #4:)
I like the sound of Cadee or Calee with the other kids names.
I’d go with a “C” name, because I think it’s cute that your kids would each be part of a pair. I love the name Claire Raegan Powell for a little girl, partly because it’s pretty and partly for its meaning – Claire means bright or clear, while Raegan is Irish for spiritual strength. So you’d be giving your little girl a name that signified a bright strength – which she’s obviously going to be getting from both her mommy and her daddy!
Good luck with the naming and your newest little addition!
I don’t think you need to worry about it starting with a C or an M… I’m the only one in my family that doesn’t start with C!! Doesn’t ever cross my mind. Girl name suggestions Harper Olivia Powell, Finley Marie Powell, Hadley Elise Powell, Taylor Marie Powell, Olive Adelaide Powell
I think you should go with Haley (or some other spelling for it if you prefer) or Hadley. I picked this b/c Matix and Marley are both “M” & Cash and Chris are both “C” … now you and baby girl can both be “H”
I also liked ending it in a “ley” sound/spelling b/c the two girls can end the same … Marley and Haley or Hadley
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Whatever you pick, she will grow into it & both she and her name will be beautiful! Congrats! xo,emily
What about another name with X in it? Like Xara(Zara) or Lexi. Then when number 5 comes along you don’t feel obligated to still with M and C. 🙂
I like these two names and I think they would go with your other 3 children. 🙂 Cadence or Cailean