Baby name poll

[bearfootzcontinued]

DH is delaying discussion until closer to delivery and we don't discuss names with family - so I'd like some input.   Last name starts with M, both siblings start with C.

All middle names are family names.

Can vote on multiple names and I'd welcome suggestions. 

[tinyjoys]

I think Grace Evelyn would be my favorite on the list if it were Evelyn Grace, but you said middles are family.

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Apr 10, 2019 11:24:02 GMT -6 tinyjoys said:

I think Grace Evelyn would be my favorite on the list if it were Evelyn Grace, but you said middles are family.

Both Evelyn and Grace are family names.  I agree that Evelyn Grace flows better, but Evelyn is out as a first name because it's been used already by DH's cousin (who we do see frequently).   

[Yogurt]

If you got rid of Kenzie, Carson and Tenley the rest are good. Kind of can't go wrong with any of the rest. I wouldn't use another C name unless you are going for the matchy Duggar names.

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Apr 10, 2019 12:22:58 GMT -6 Yogurt said:

If you got rid of Kenzie, Carson and Tenley the rest are good. Kind of can't go wrong with any of the rest. I wouldn't use another C name unless you are going for the matchy Duggar names.

No, pretty much all I have in common with the Duggars is homemade laundry detergent so that is definitely not our plan.

DH thinks that I made up Tenley, which I did not, but I'd have to fight hard if I set my heart on that one.  

[McBenny]

I just hate naming someone with the intent of using another name (nickname) and I hate the NN Libby anyway. I voted accordingly.

I know no one cares. I just felt compelled to explain.

[lupincat]

I’m with McBenny regarding the nicknames. I like to let a nickname come organically.

I voted Elizabeth Mary because it’s a classic.

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Apr 10, 2019 12:46:24 GMT -6 McBenny said:

I just hate naming someone with the intent of using another name (nickname) and I hate the NN Libby anyway. I voted accordingly.

I know no one cares. I just felt compelled to explain.

No, I get it - in fact we chose names for the older two that wouldn't necessarily lead to a nickname. I like Elizabeth on it's own, but if we did a nickname that would be the one I would push vs. Liz/Lizzy. I've also debated if Penny could stand on its own or if we're better off sticking with Penelope.

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Apr 10, 2019 14:52:03 GMT -6 lupincat said:

I’m with McBenny regarding the nicknames. I like to let a nickname come organically.

I voted Elizabeth Mary because it’s a classic.

So here's my cheesy reasoning behind that name. There's a window next to our pew in church with a portrait of Elizabeth and Mary and I'd always find myself looking at it while praying for another baby.  Mary is also my sister's middle name and she's the only one of my siblings that doesn't have children of her own so it could honor her too. 

[McBenny]

Apr 10, 2019 15:32:06 GMT -6 bearfootzcontinued said:

Apr 10, 2019 14:52:03 GMT -6 lupincat said:

I’m with McBenny regarding the nicknames. I like to let a nickname come organically.

I voted Elizabeth Mary because it’s a classic.

So here's my cheesy reasoning behind that name. There's a window next to our pew in church with a portrait of Elizabeth and Mary and I'd always find myself looking at it while praying for another baby.  Mary is also my sister's middle name and she's the only one of my siblings that doesn't have children of her own so it could honor her too. 

I like Mary Elizabeth better.

[joy]

Apr 10, 2019 15:28:06 GMT -6 bearfootzcontinued said:

Apr 10, 2019 12:46:24 GMT -6 McBenny said:

I just hate naming someone with the intent of using another name (nickname) and I hate the NN Libby anyway. I voted accordingly.

I know no one cares. I just felt compelled to explain.

No, I get it - in fact we chose names for the older two that wouldn't necessarily lead to a nickname. I like Elizabeth on it's own, but if we did a nickname that would be the one I would push vs. Liz/Lizzy. I've also debated if Penny could stand on its own or if we're better off sticking with Penelope.

Penelope. Penny can’t stand on its own.

But, I’m firmly in the long, formal name with nickname camp.

[flora]

I saw your post in general discussion, I’ll talk baby names all day.
For a Penelope nickname I love Poppy.

[lildiamondeyes]

I'm of the mind that you start a trend (first initial C), you stick with it because I like patterns.

[elle]

Apr 10, 2019 16:24:39 GMT -6 joy said:

Apr 10, 2019 15:28:06 GMT -6 bearfootzcontinued said:

No, I get it - in fact we chose names for the older two that wouldn't necessarily lead to a nickname. I like Elizabeth on it's own, but if we did a nickname that would be the one I would push vs. Liz/Lizzy. I've also debated if Penny could stand on its own or if we're better off sticking with Penelope.

Penelope. Penny can’t stand on its own.

But, I’m firmly in the long, formal name with nickname camp.

Yes. I don't care for obvious nicknames as given names. I do like a nickname for a long formal name. 

[lupincat]

Apr 10, 2019 15:32:06 GMT -6 bearfootzcontinued said:

Apr 10, 2019 14:52:03 GMT -6 lupincat said:

I’m with McBenny regarding the nicknames. I like to let a nickname come organically.

I voted Elizabeth Mary because it’s a classic.

So here's my cheesy reasoning behind that name. There's a window next to our pew in church with a portrait of Elizabeth and Mary and I'd always find myself looking at it while praying for another baby.  Mary is also my sister's middle name and she's the only one of my siblings that doesn't have children of her own so it could honor her too. 

PDQ but Elizabeth and Mary is a part of my and my sister’s names so I am quite biased.