Help me find thee best nme for my baby?

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Registered: 04-01-2007
Help me find thee best nme for my baby?
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Sun, 04-01-2007 - 4:10pm

my favourist so far:

girlz: Janei, Annestin, Kaylielyna, Baristen, Harissa, Kastinsell, Sellow, Uniya, Jasmiyah
boyz: Jaderdy, Blando, Leondo, Colonnor, Baig, Jaylemy, Jayleb, Thaugennett

so whatt do u think? :)

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Registered: 12-09-2005
Sun, 04-01-2007 - 9:05pm

I almost didn't comment since our naming styles are VERY different, but since you asked...

I really don't like any of them. They are all completely made up and sound pretty ridiculous. The only one I could stand is Leondo, because I adore the nn Leo. I think you really have to think DEEPLY about these names and ask yourself some questions:

1) Do they stand the test of time? Can you picture this name on a baby, a teenager, a middle aged woman/man, and a grandparent? (usually names ending in an -ee sound (Jaylemy, Jarerdy, etc.) are considered cutesy and nicknamey and therefore don't age well)

2) Is the spelling clear so that most people will know how to pronounce the name? There are many names on your list that I could only guess at the pronunciation... Baig = "bag"?

3) Can you picture a lawyer/doctor/president/important person with this name? There is not one name on your list that I could see on someone of one of these professions.

girlz:
Janei- How about Simone or Corinne? Still have the 2 syllable with the accent on the 2nd syllable going (if I am pronouncing Janei correctly)
Annestin- Love lots of other Ann names- Annabel, Annelise, Anna, etc.
Aylielyna- How about just Aila?
Baristen- This is very heavy, very masculine
Harissa- I really like Harrison/Harris for a boy
Kastinsell- How did you even think this up???
Sellow- just doesn't sound pretty
Uniya- UNIya looks like a bad attempt at being UNIque
Jasmiyah- I really like Jasmine, have you considered that? Jazz/Jazzie is a cute nn

boyz:
Jaderdy- Boys names generally don't end in -"ee", very feminine and cutesy. How about Jared or Garrett?
Blando- I just think bland
Leondo- I like the Leo part, but prefer Leonard, Leonardo, Leander, or Leopold to get there
Colonnor- This just sounds silly. Connor is much nicer
Baig- bag??? enough said
Jaylemy- ugh, these are really making me cringe. How about Jeremy?
Jayleb- First of all, this "y" makes it look feminine. It is the new trendy to stick a random "y" in the middle of a name to make a boy's name unisex. How about Caleb instead?
Thaugennett- seriously???

Okay, have you really thought these over? Is this a joke? This is probably the worst list I have ever seen, I really think you need to put a bit more thought into it!!

-Nikki


                             
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Registered: 04-01-2007
Mon, 04-02-2007 - 8:36am

thx very much for ur opinyen and that long post!

those names wernt my final desision anyway, theere just ideas i had which i thjought sounded nice. i LUV the name Aila! and Uniya wasn a attempt at being unique i just thought it sounds cool. its not about being unique for me jus tabnout the sound of the name! i like Jazzie as a nick name too but alone in my class there were 3 jasmines! (and 2 of them had thesurname johnson)

i like Leonardo too but everyone sayd i couldnt use it bc of Leonardo Dicapriho and how i would look styupid.

and no this is NOT ajoke, thx fot ur reply!

amy <3

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Registered: 04-29-2005
Mon, 04-02-2007 - 1:02pm
Congrats on your baby. None of the names are my style but I will say that some boy names do end in the "ee" sound such as Jeremy and Findlay, etc. You just need to be careful with spellings and all because it can be hard on a kid to have to pronounce and spell his name his whole life. Again, congrats! I hope you come up with the perfect name.

 

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Registered: 06-25-2006
Mon, 04-02-2007 - 1:50pm

The names on your list are NMS, but here are some suggestions that might incorporate your style:

Girls:
Janae (pron. Jan-ay- I wasn't sure about how to pronounce Janei)
Kiersten
Marisa (can be pron. Mar-issa or Mar-ee-sa)
Willow
Anastasia
Acacia
Aliana
Kestin
Jeslyn
Leila
Jacinta
Jade
Janelle
Kayla
Janessa
Jaya
Jennica
Danica
Jeracha (pron. Jer-uh-ka)
Jessamine

Boys:
Jadon
Cade
Thatcher
Leander
Leo
Blaise (pron. like "blaze")
Beck
Kai
Braxton
Jay
Blaine
Boaz
Beau/ Bo
Renner
Jagger
Yannick
Jasper
Jerome
Ketan
Khalil

I think you should keep looking- you can find a cool and interesting name without making one up. A name that is easier to pronounce and spell will really benefit your child when he/she is older!

Good luck!

Liz

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Registered: 04-01-2007
Mon, 04-02-2007 - 2:32pm

@bellaitaliababy: thank u so much!

@lizash26: Janei was actually suppoused to be 'Janie', it was juszt a typo but I like Janae very much 2. i also like Anastasia, Janessa and Ketan! thank you so much for your suggestions!

amy <3

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Registered: 05-29-2003
Mon, 04-02-2007 - 2:35pm
I hope this is a joke
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Registered: 06-25-2006
Mon, 04-02-2007 - 2:43pm
Glad you liked a few! Janie would be a cute nickname for Janessa, btw.
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Mon, 04-02-2007 - 4:02pm

ur right and people (probably) wouldnt always ask how its spelled too ;) i had never heard of that name before and id really like the nickname Janie, so you helped me a lot. thank you!

amy <3

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Registered: 01-15-2007
Mon, 04-02-2007 - 7:12pm

I am not trying to be mean, at all, but when I post on this board I am seeking honest opinions, so I will be as straight with you as I would want someone to be with me:

When I first read your names, I thought your message might be a joke, maybe pulling the leg of the posters who advocate against creative spellings and made-up names. Jasmiyah is OK, but it seems kind of mean to me to name a child Jaderdy, Blando, Leondo, Colonnor, Baig, Jaylemy, Jayleb, Thaugennett, Kaylielyna, Baristen, Harissa, Kastinsell, Sellow, or Uniya. They seem (to me, just an opinion) like names in a sci-fi novel or in Star Trek.

But there are thousands and thousands of great baby names in the world, and I strongly recommend that you take a look at some baby name books or websites (just type baby names into Google) to get some ideas. Congratulations on expecting, and best wishes!

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Tue, 04-03-2007 - 8:07am

thank you! that's why i was asking bc i wanted honest answers. i asked bc i dont wand my child to be teased like forever. im not that set on those names anywjhays

amy <3