Girls name narrowed down to 2
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Girls name narrowed down to 2
| Wed, 09-29-2004 - 7:46am |
I need your help. DH and I have conflicting names for our baby in case of a girl. He likes Bailey Anne, and I like Colleen (I'm not sure of a mn yet!). Our last name is McDaniel. Any input would be appreciated.
Michelle
EDD 2-26-05

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Colleen is more enduring, so much less trendy, and familiar YET unique...grows up well with a female too. Although I must admit that it's a little heavy for an infant or toddler...I'm usually not a fan of nn, but in this case, I think Leena might be more appealing while she's small...Or sort of a pet name like Coll. You could even do Colleen Anne or Colleen Anna McDaniel and call her Cami (Initials CAM) while she's young. And still, Colleen could probably really grow on me for a young girl once I got used to it. I definitely like it for a grown woman!!!
I like Colleen Michelle or some other family name for the mn. As a mom of grade-schoolers, I know firsthand that kids really like to be named after someone.
Other ideas for mn...
1. Your maiden name
2. Some feminine variation of dh's name
3. Name from one of the grandmothers
4. Name that has a great meaning/definition
Or Anna Colleen, Colleen Bailey as compromise. To me Colleen Bailey McDaniel is much more distinguished, just a thought. I'm so sorry that I've been so brutally honest, but Bailey is my least fave girl name...if it helps, I do believe I'm in the minority on this! LOL
Best wishes, Ginger
Claire would be a very pretty alternative. Claire McDaniel sounds very nice and Braden and Claire makes a nice sibling set.
Good luck!
Amy #3 4/28
As for a middle name, I am not crazy about Colleen Anne, only because both names end in the "n" sound. I did like a previous suggestion of Colleen Michelle.
Here are some others:
Colleen Abigail
Colleen Allison
Colleen Bridget
Colleen Brooke
Colleen Darcy
Colleen Elizabeth
Colleen Emily
Colleen Erin
Colleen Grace
Colleen Joy
Colleen Margaret
Colleen Mary
Colleen Paige
Colleen Rose
Colleen Shannon
Colleen Tierney
Colleen Whitney
Good luck!
Sarah
What about Chastain or Connolly?
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