snowmoon
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Post by snowmoon on Jan 24, 2018 13:41:51 GMT -6
We're expecting our second baby at the end of March. We both really like the nickname Edie but feel like she needs a formal full name to go on the birth certificate. Edith is the obvious choice but our last name ends in "th" so it sounds a little lisp-y. Does it matter if she goes by Edie anyway? The other name SO suggested was Eden but I'm not a fan. Are there any other suggestions for a full name? Or can Edie stand on it's own?
Maeve is the other name on the table and SO loves Marigold and Juniper but I don't think I could do that to a human baby. Possibly a kitten.
And for a boy, Silas or Cyrus? I like Silas better. Help me win.
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Post by imapenguin on Jan 24, 2018 15:00:47 GMT -6
My friend has an Edie who is just Edie. No longer name.
And I’d vote Silas for a boy all day every day. But that name is very sentimental for me. I love it!
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hangry
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Post by hangry on Jan 24, 2018 19:47:22 GMT -6
I love love love the name Edith and Edie is such a cute nn. I've never considered the -th sound. It wouldn't fete me personally from using that name.
And I love Silas as well. I have a family member Silas and I love it every time I say his name.
Great options!
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valiente
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Post by valiente on Jan 24, 2018 20:30:09 GMT -6
Love it! Maybe Edita if you aren’t sure about Edith.
And Silas for the win!
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Post by tarheelmom on Jan 24, 2018 21:46:23 GMT -6
Perhaps a middle name starting with D, so the nickname is initials instead of specifically short for the first name.
I agree with using a more formal given name to give her more options when she is older. Love Edie as a nickname though!
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Post by sunshiney on Jan 26, 2018 7:55:46 GMT -6
I'd give Edie a formal name. Love tarheelmom 's idea to give her E-D as initials! Other options are Edele and and Edna. I'd also consider names that lean toward just the "E" sound or spelling (Irina, Imogen, Eileen) because they could lend themselves to Edie as a nickname. I like Cyrus better than Silas so I'm no help there, sorry!  |
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snowmoon
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Post by snowmoon on Jan 26, 2018 8:15:40 GMT -6
I'd give Edie a formal name. Love tarheelmom 's idea to give her E-D as initials! Other options are Edele and and Edna. I'd also consider names that lean toward just the "E" sound or spelling (Irina, Imogen, Eileen) because they could lend themselves to Edie as a nickname. I like Cyrus better than Silas so I'm no help there, sorry! SO suggested Edna after his Grandma and mine was Eileen! I like the idea of using initials too tarheelmom, thanks! |
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girlmom
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Post by girlmom on Jan 27, 2018 7:42:54 GMT -6
Maybe Eden?
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Post by ladynemesis on Jan 28, 2018 19:02:43 GMT -6
I am team E.D. initials, nn Edie. Cyrus is much better than Silas.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2018 11:00:16 GMT -6
I love Maeve. I would go with Edith since she would go by Edie and there aren’t a lot of setting where you say your first and last name together anyway.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2018 11:01:04 GMT -6
I like Silas a lot more.
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