WDYT of Phoebe?
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| Tue, 04-12-2005 - 11:20am |
I have Lily Louise and Owen Hendren (Hendren and Louise are family names) and we are pondering having a third.
I'm not thrilled with how popular Lily has become, yet I still adore the name (and her, of course;)
I have a horrible time finding boys names that I like. Owen was the only one I loved--and I still do.
Anyway, I'm thinking of Phoebe Jane if we were to have another girl. What do you think of it? Is it getting popular like Lily did? Does it fit well with the other names? I am also considering Ada Jane and Margaret (nn Greta) Jane. Jane is a family name. Oh, and Frances Jane as well.
Boys are such a problem. I guess we'd consider Charlie, Henry, Calvin, and Graham. But we don't like ANY of them all that much. I like boy names that are BOY names only, that are old-fashioned but that have a somewhat softer sound to them. Owen was perfect for us. We'd do Jackson as a middle name, as it's my maiden name.
OK--that is where I am at. Any suggestion for B or G that you think I should consider? What do you think about Phoebe?
Should I even have a third???? Ha, that's too big a question for any board, I guess--LOL!!!
:) Amy

I think Phoebe would be perfect. I like your other choices too, but Phoebe is my favorite.
For boys:
Simon
Marshall
Curtis
Flynn
Thomas
Adam
Blaine
Bryant
Heath
Emmett
Griffin
Troy
Wade
Lance
Russell
Julian
Norris
Oliver
Pierce
Vaughn
Preston
Reed
Roarke
Ross
Sloan
Tanner
Thane
William
Wyatt
Zane
Todd
Hi Amy,
I *love* your kids names... Lily has always been a favorite of mine and Owen is such a handsome name! I love Phoebe Jane, and think that it fits very well with Lily and Owen...it's not overly popular, it's simple (in a positive way!) but very sweet-just like Lily and Owen are to me...Ada Jane is also sweet, and Margaret Jane is beautiful, but Phoebe Jane has the same "feel" to it as your other kids... a great choice!
From your boy's list I really like Henry and Graham... Charlie I like, but as a nn for Charles... here are some I think fit nicely with your kids:
Gavin
Ian
Connor (might be too popular for you, but I like it!)
Seth
Colin/ Collin
Weston
for girls-but I really love Phoebe Jane :)
Maya
Claire
Chelsea
good luck!
Marguerite
mom to Trevor Mason
HI Amy -
I love the name Phoebe!
We almost named our third daughter Phoebe, but decided against it b/c
of our last name. Phoebe Phillips (initials "PP" ) didn't want to add to the
teasing factor.
As far as having a third child - our third daughter is the easiest baby.
She very mellow and smiles a lot. She didn't even cry when she was born - until they
gave her a bath. We almost named her Melanie instead of Gabriella b/c she's so mellow.
Best of luck deciding!! Going from 2 to 3 children is not like going from 1 to 2.
Best wishes -
Donna
mom to Alexandra, Samantha & Gabriella (9/04)
I love all your names. I think Phoebe is very nice and not too common. I only know one and she's 6.
ITA about boys' names. They are tough!
I like Phoebe Jane very much! Lovely. I think it goes well with your other kids and I do see it becoming more popular but not nearly as popular as Lily.
I also love Graham! Not sure that I LOVE it with Jackson though but I think it would be just fine. Gideon Jackson. Bennett Jackson. Garrett Jackson. I think I like Graham Jackson the best. And it sounds nice with your other 2!
Lily and Owen are perfect names! Phoebe is cute with them. Phoebe Jane is adorable.
Lily, Owen and Phoebe. Very nice. Here are some other suggestions:
(Amelia)Mia Jane, Leah Jane, Ruby Jane, Eliza Jane. I LOVE Lily, Owen and Ruby Jane!!
For boys I love Graham Jackson or Grant Jackson. Lily, Owen and Graham/Grant. Or what about Wyatt Jackson? Logan Jackson? Noah Jackson? Garrett Jackson?
Good luck! I have three and am trying for #4.