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 have always loved the name Tessa Elyse. I know it definitely doesn’t follow what everyone else is thinking as far as letters but I’ve always wanted this name for a little girl. We didn’t agree on our son’s name until about 2 weeks before he made his grand debut. Good luck with everything and thank you for being such an amazing inspiration to so many
XOXOX
I like the Alina, (Aleena) it means bright and beautiful!
Miranda is my oldest daughters name. She is a freshman in college her name means ‘admired one’ it has been the case her whole life, everyone just loves her. She is admired. Congratulation on your baby girl. Love your blog.
Emma Caroline Powell – My daughter Kimberly just had a baby BOY so out with the little girl name she had picked out. Emma was my maternal grandmothers name. She didn’t get to meet my 2 daughters and son. On a bright note my new grandsons name is Silas Ian Oliver Fawbush ! WOW ! That’s one mouth full of name for the little guy. Who by the way is georgous !! Good luck Heidi with the new baby and the name challenge.
Congratulations on your new little girl.
Personally I am a fan of the simple classics. I named my daughter Olivia…I wanted just Liv but my Irish Catholic mother wouldn’t hear of it. I love the name Liv and it is was I primarily call her. My name is Caroline and I have been called Carrie since the day I was born. I like both of those names as well. Very “royal” names. I like Sara, Elizabeth, Maura and Nora. You have a great last name so making it flow will be easy.
Good luck in making your choice. It is so very hard.
Chloe !!!! Cassidy… Cade (or Cadie).. Carlie… Camille…. Courtney…. Congrats! Good luck with your precious baby girl!
Harlee Anne Powell is my choice….best of luck to you all
Ciyana
Not trying to toot my own horn but Billie needs to make a come back. The only thing is it can be linked back to Billie Holiday and then Cash may just feel left out 🙁
To stay in the music theme I like Jewel Powell.