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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Cherish, Ciyana, Camilla, Cedar, Cecily, Clementine,
Congrats. We have four girls and each band starts with an “A” I think a “c” name would be good. Maybe Candance?
I have 3 girls and love their names: Lylee (lie +lee), Alona but we call her Lona (lawn+a), and Tenley.I’m into unique but not too weird. I also love the names Adeline, Onika, Audrey ( although I don’t think it should be a famous person for Matix.) Hmmm, good luck. I don’t have middle name suggestions because I like them to be special. Like your middle name, mother or grandma’s middle or first name…
Cree Madison Powell
Whether the name has a connection to a famous musician or just to something that makes you smile, what is important is that it is one you love and believe your child will as well.
When I was previously engaged and we were talking about children I came across the name Teeghan for a little girl and fell in love with it. If I were to have a little girl and be able to name her it would be Teeghan Grace or Teeghan Leighann.
My suggestion for you, Heidi and Chris, is just that: either
Teeghan Grace Powell
or
Teeghan Leighann Powell.
I hope I was able to help you both in making this difficult decision!
With love,
Melissa
Zoa..which means life in Greek.
Hello! My suggestion is Carrie Mae Powell.
Carrie – comes from Carrie Underwood, country music singer which kind of goes with Cash (Johnny Cash) so that he doesn’t feel left out. 🙂
Ella Grace Powell
We named our daughter Rylan Marie. Rylan is an Irish name which means “island meadow.”
It is considered a “boy name” but we thought it was perfect for our little girl. We off-set the tomboy-ish first name with a feminine middle name (which is also my middle name so that is special too.)
I love that it is different but not too “out there.” It also isn’t too popular, which I think is a good thing. Many people have complimented our name choice, which makes any parent feel good!
I hope our daughter likes her name as she grows up. She’s 2 1/2 now and goes by “Ry Ry.” Good luck with this big decision and congratulations!
How about: Pasiely Powell?