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Thu, 02-16-2006 - 3:16pm

Expecting a daughter, already have two sons. They are named Matt and Ben. We like traditional names and are considering for our daughter Mary, Grace or C?(K?)atherine or Hannah, or Margaret. Wonder if Hannah is too popular these days? I suppose that doesn't matter as both of my boys have extremely popular names. I really like Mary (doesn't seem over-used these days as it once was) or Hannah, husband likes Catherine. Any suggestions-for middle names as well. We do not have much time left to decide.

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Registered: 02-02-2006
In reply to: mali2006
Thu, 02-16-2006 - 3:26pm
Hi!
I like your choices in traditional names. I think Hannah is a beautiful name (I have a cousin Hannah Austin) and I really don't think it is TOO popular. I think Mary is way too old fashioned. And, Katherine is absolutely adorable, I love the nn's Katie and Kate (I like it spelled with a "K")! So there's my two cents! Hope it helps!
Vicki
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Registered: 02-15-2006
In reply to: mali2006
Thu, 02-16-2006 - 3:37pm

I really like the name Hannah. It is a popular name, and I don't think it is too overused. I really like Grace as a middle name. You could use Hannah Grace or maybe Sarah Grace. Personally, I am not a big fan of Margaret. A couple other traditional names that I like are Julia, Rachel and Emily.

But some mn to go with your current choices:
Katherine Elizabeth, Katherine Anne, Katherine Elaine
Mary Elizabeth, Mary Anne, Mary Kate, Mary Beth

Not sure if this is much help. Good Luck!

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Registered: 12-09-2005
In reply to: mali2006
Thu, 02-16-2006 - 7:55pm

I think Hannah sounds perfect with Matt and Ben. It is fairly popular, but gorgeous. I would say Catherine would be more popular if you use the nn Katie. I know SO many people with this name! Hannah or Mary would be beautiful. Margaret isn't really my style, sounds a bit TOO old to me, but I LOVE the possible nn's- Maggie, Greta, etc.

Hannah Faye
Hannah Catherine
Hannah Grace
Hannah Margaret

Mary Alexis
Mary Rose
Mary Grace
Mary Savannah


                             
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Registered: 09-29-2005
In reply to: mali2006
Thu, 02-16-2006 - 9:56pm

Grace and Hannah are both VERY popular where I live - not sure if that's true everywhere else or not (although I think Hannah's been really popular for a while now, and Grace is one of the more popular mns I've heard lately). And while Margaret isn't my favorite from your list, I do love the possible nns Maggie or Maisie (not sure if you'd use one, but I do think they're adorable).

Mary is by far my favorite from your list, both in general style/feel and with your boys' names. Incidentally, I know two little girls named Mary, and it works very well on them (I think someone mentioned it sounded too "old" or something, but I can't remember for sure LOL). Definitely a classic, and not nearly as popular as it has been in the past (or as some of your other choices are now). ;)

I was thinking that if you really like Mary and your husband really likes Catherine, Mary Catherine would be a great combo. You could both be happy! :)

HTH!

~Kelli


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Registered: 02-01-2006
In reply to: mali2006
Thu, 02-16-2006 - 10:10pm

I'm going to be biased here, my name is Katherine Ann, and I am quite fond of my name and it also has great potential for nn's: Kathy, Katie, Kate. I was called Kathy for the majority of my life, mainly because my mum thought I was too little for such a long name! But when I left school I started using Katherine which I think is more fitting for an adult name.

I also love Hannah, and is on my list for a baby girl - Hannan Lily

Like you I also like more traditional names. Here are a few more ideas:

Elisabeth Grace

Charlotte Pearl

Georgia Kate

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Registered: 10-03-2004
In reply to: mali2006
Thu, 02-16-2006 - 10:47pm

My favorite is Catherine. (Also my first name.) I like Catherine Emily and


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Registered: 02-07-2006
In reply to: mali2006
Fri, 02-17-2006 - 9:05am

Hannah Mae (I like this one)
Mary Anne
Catherine Elizabeth

Megan Margaret (my best friends name ;))

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Registered: 07-13-2004
In reply to: mali2006
Fri, 02-17-2006 - 9:34am

Of the names you listed I like

Katherine/Kathryn Margaret
Katherine/Kathryn Hannah
Or
Hannah Grace

I wouldn't be worried about the popularity as you said your boys have some pretty popular names.

Good Luck
Amber :)

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Registered: 02-17-2006
In reply to: mali2006
Fri, 02-17-2006 - 10:27am
How about Hannah Catherine or vice versa...I dont think Hannah is as popular as it used to be!!! Good Luck!

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Registered: 03-25-2003
In reply to: mali2006
Fri, 02-17-2006 - 10:29am

I seem to have the same taste in names that you do! I really like all your names. Why don't you use a combo of the names you and dh like? My neice is Hannah Catherine, that sounds lovely. I also have a cousin whose name is Mary Grace. Have you considered Mary Katherine and calling her Mary Kate? Mary is not a name that you hear too much of now. Hannah is very popular where I live (MA) as is Grace.

You don't have a stinker in the bunch! Good luck with whatever you choose.

Mary

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