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!!!!
3,068 Responses
Heidi, you & Chris are amazing & trust me baby Powell will not feel left out if she does not have a name to match her siblings. She is your gift. God chose you and Chris to be her parents. Yes everyones name has a great meaning behind it. You & Chris believe in Angels & have great Faith. So since she is your blessing why not name her Angel Faith Powell? Just a thought & blessings to you both!
I love the name braelynne. It is unique and sweet. Whatever you guys choose, good luck and god bless!
I’m due on October 24th with my 3rd son. Was hoping for a girl, I would have named her Charlie Jane. Something to consider…
Lilja Heidi. Powell
Alexandra Caylee Powell – could have nickname of Alex, Lexi, Alexi? Always thought Caylee is a beautiful name, and Alexandra is a versatile name. Gives her a lot of freedom as she grows to choose her own “version” of the name, or use the full Alexandra, also! 🙂 Congratulations on the addition of a lovely princess to the Powell pack!! You guys are amazing!
Caylen Marie Powell
Grace Amia or Scarlett
Avery, Harlow, Grace, Sera,
Tiara Monroe Powell
I got it! … Her name should be …. Iris… HeidI and chRIS… Means “rainbow” in Greek. Iris was the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow. This name can also be given in reference to the English word (which derives from the same Greek source) for the name of the iris flower or the coloured part of the eye.