Torn on boys name & 2 girls names

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Registered: 02-28-2006
Torn on boys name & 2 girls names
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Tue, 02-28-2006 - 4:45pm

We currently have 2 little boys, both with one syllable names (Trent & Bryce.) It's been hard enough to think of another boys name that we like, but we tend to graviate toward one syllable boys names. I am leaning toward Tate, but recently learned that my brother's girlfriend (possibly future wife) just got a dog by that same name. Is this a big deal, because now that the laughter & initial shock has worn off, I think I'm okay with it. Also, does Tate sound too much like Trent? What do you think? Also, if you have any other suggestions for one syllable boys names, I would REALLY appreciate it.

As far as girls names go, I think we've narrowed it down to Kennedy Nicole & Sadie Nicole. I would also like your opinion on which you like better.

Thanks so much!!!!

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Registered: 09-21-2004
Tue, 02-28-2006 - 5:00pm
oh gosh, does THAT stink?!! That dog could be around for a long time! I'm not sure if that would bother me... will you see them all the time??! I don't think it's too close to Trent. On the girls I would DEFINITELY go with Sadie. It's very cute and feminine. Kennedy has "kenny" potential, which I would not like for my little girl. I think Sadie sounds cuter with the boys too.
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Registered: 12-09-2005
Tue, 02-28-2006 - 5:17pm
Well, I'll start with girls. I think that Kennedy is far too trendy, and also masculine. I would think that with two boys, you would want the girl's name to be purely feminine. I definetly prefer Sadie.
As for boys, I do think that Tate is too similar to Trent. Here are some other ideas:
Scott
Ross
Shane
Gage
James
Leif
Beau
Cade
Cain
Zane
Wade

                             
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Registered: 06-26-1999
Tue, 02-28-2006 - 6:08pm

Hi there. Congrats on #3!

I really like Trent & Bryce. Those are both rather handsome. Tate is nice too. It's really a matter of your comfort level wheather or not Tate is too close to Trent. Personally, I wouldn't do it. But if that's the only name that both you & your dh really love, then go for it. Here are a few one syllable boy suggestions:

Cole

Colm

Cash

Clark

Drake

Flynn

Finn

Graham

Grant

Gray

Hugh

Kurt

Kent

Luke

Max

Mac

Marc

Noel

Pierce

Quinn

Rafe

Roy

Rhys

Ross

Stewart

Saul

West

Zane

Zeke

Zev

As far as Sadie vs. Kennedy goes, definitly Sadie! Kennedy is masculine, trendy, & just not good. Sadie is sweet, girly, & classic. I'm sorry to be so negative. Hope this helps. :)

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Registered: 09-01-2005
Wed, 03-01-2006 - 9:27am

If you don't mind your Ds having the same name as the dog then I think it's fine. I don't think it would both me. Trent & Tate aren't too similiar, I'd go for it.

As for the girl names, I think I like Sadie Nicole a little better than Kennedy, although I like that name as well. It was close.

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Registered: 10-23-2004
Wed, 03-01-2006 - 9:55am

I love the name Kennedy for a girl. I like Sadie, too, but I prefer Kennedy.

Boys 1-syllable names:

Finn
Flynn
Cole
Colt
Gage
Tage
Blade
Blaze
Cruz
Dade
Drae
Bray
Bram
Kierce
Pierce
Lathe
Quade
Wade
Reeve
Reid
Reese
Race
Raitt
Rhett
Ridge
Slade
Jayce
Chaz
Nash
Zane
Dane
Kyle
Ford
Jett
Kade
Kai
Storm
Trace
Teague
Van
Yale
York
Zeus
Tripp
Britt
Brandt
Seth
Chase
Chance
Blaine
Beau
Boyd
Cale
Cash
Gabe
Rex
Todd

Yes, I do think that Tate is too close to Trent. My favourites:

Trent, Bryce, and Nash
Trent, Bryce, and Kade
Trent, Bryce, and Zane
Trent, Bryce, and Dane
Trent, Bryce, and Seth
Trent, Bryce, and Quade

Terra.
Mommy to Ethan Robert and Logan Ryley

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Registered: 02-24-2006
Wed, 03-01-2006 - 9:59am

Kennedy is a really cute name, but IMO Sadie is a nn and doesn't sound good for a full names.

Lisa

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Registered: 05-29-2003
Wed, 03-01-2006 - 10:40am

Boys name: I think Tate is way too close to Trent (the dog issue doesn't bother me). How about Nate instead?

Girls name: To me, Sadie is a nickname and I wouldn't choose it for a given name, so I guess I choose Kennedy although it is not a favorite of mine.

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Registered: 06-14-2003
Wed, 03-01-2006 - 1:41pm

1st of all, I like Sadie better than Kennedy.

As for a boy name, I think Trent & Tate is way too much in the T department! It's not that they're too similar, just too many Ts.

Here are some one-syllable names to consider...
-Lee
-Max
-Jay
-Cole* (my fav)
-Sam

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Registered: 06-14-2003
Wed, 03-01-2006 - 1:44pm
A couple more...
-Luke
-Gregg
-Craig
-Mark
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Registered: 10-24-2005
Wed, 03-01-2006 - 1:54pm

I personally like Sadie Nicole over Kennedy. Very feminine and not heard very often! And I love the name Tate! I don't think it's too close to Trent at all. Do you have a middle name for Tate?

Good Luck!

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