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 think, Sofie, Megan, Sara, Esmee, Hailey, Jaylinn, Liz, Noa but I’m from The Netherlands.
We wish you and youre family al lot off, love, happiness and health.
Agnes and my boys Pim and Tijn
Hi, definitely start with a C and no musicians. I agree with you thoughts on all that.
So, Matrix is actually a movie title and the new baby could have a movie name as well or you could link them together with Keanu Reeves the actor. He’s also been in Constantine – starts with a C. Here are just a few movie names I found to get you started with your name search. Calamity Jane, Camilla, Candy, Candelaria, Carissa, Carrie, Chanel, Chance……
Can’t wait to see what name you decide on and the story behind it! I hope you get a fast, safe, and smooth delivery. Many blessings to you!
Our 3 year old daughter’s name is Preslie Monroe.
I love either an H or a C!
Some of my favorites are Hadley and Cambria. Or if you don’t want h or c, I love the names Raelyn and Brinna
this may be a little biased but, you mentioned the “M” and “C” thing, and I think you should go with a “C” and it just so happens that Colleen is an awesome C girl name 🙂
Colleen Marie Powell has a nice ring to it!
One more bit of advice. I think giving a name that doesn’t match the others is healthier. This child is unique and there will be none other that matches her.I wouldn’t worry to much about it. The way you parent and engage with your children is the most important character builder for them…Hope is my choice for her name as I stated in my earlier post…Shalom
Cameron Cam for short. 🙂
Here are some name suggestions:
Blessed Aaryan Powell
Willow Elizabeth Powell
Elizabeth Grace Powell
Cailyn Mae Powell
Liliana Powell
Zayna Alexandrya Powell
I love Ariel or Camille 🙂
I absolutely think you need an H name. You guys are the most gorgeous family. Here is my vote.
Marley and Matix
Cash and Chris
Heidi and Halle (Like Halle Berry)