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little baby girl name...?
| Wed, 09-26-2007 - 2:09am |
I am having my first baby, and am having trouble with finding a girls name. The name that I love the most, is 'Mielee'. It may sound a bit hokey, but I first heard the name on Hannah Montana, although she spells her name, 'Miley'. I did not like the spelling, but loved the name, so I worked on it for a bit and came up with Mielee, and I think it looks and sounds so great! When I write it down, it looks gorgeous to me, and it feels like it would set her apart from the rest of the trendy names out there. But some of my family members have rolled their eyes at it, so I was hoping that some of you might share your thoughts on the name Mielee!
***Mielee***
Thank you for your thoughts!



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I've never been to Vietnam, either, but My Lai was the source of a huge scandal during the Vietnam conflict...even worse than the Abu Ghraib because hundreds of people (elderly, women and children) died at the hands of U.S. Army Forces. The fallout was that opinions at home turned against the war and it was the beginning of the end of the conflict.
I know that the Vietnam War has fallen out of the popular culture except as a catch phrase against the Iraq War, but this was a major, major part of it...a bit like referencing Gettysburg from the Civil War.
Goodness, I had no idea. I really must plead ignorance on specific issues of the Vietnam war, and I wish I could plead ignorance on the Iraq war and Abu Ghraib. Also, I really know nothing of Gettysburg, as I am Canadian, and we don't learn about American wars in school. At least not while I was in high school. ( However, I have referenced both the Vietnam war and the Civil war, and am now a little more aware.) I must say you are very thought provoking!
I do understand the name association you stated earlier. But I'm still split between my 'M' name, and Jacqueline!
I'm glad you decided to move away from your spelling.
However, I still don't like Miley. You give "setting her apart from the rest of the trendy names" as a reason for choosing it, but it sounds like you are jumping on the bandwagon of all the trendy names out there rather than avoiding them. She'll be in the company of all the Rileys/Kylies/etc. that will populate her classroom and playground. Also, Hannah Montana is a very popular TV show, so if you are thinking, "Miley's perfect," you can bet other people are thinking the same thing.
I'm another person who doesn't think the name will age well. I know you disagree, but consider this: Miley is cute as a nickname, and in fact, it IS the nickname for the actress who sparked your interest in it. So, if you love, it I'd say go ahead and use it, but as a nickname. Giving her a more "full" name will provide her the flexibility to be spunky Miley or professional Madeline, Malina, etc. if she wants that later. You mentioned that people somehow seem to fit their names, and that can be true, but it seems backwards to me. Wouldn't you rather give your child a name that will fit HER rather than hoping she grows in such a way that she fits her name?
Sorry to rain on your parade, but here's one last point. I also think that by being so trendy, Miley will sort of "date" her - 40 years from now people who hear her name will know, roughly, her age. You might not have a problem with that, but you might want to consider if you really want to give her a name that will probably be associated with a specific naming fad.
First of all, thank you for your opinion. Secondly, I want to say the I would never choose a name hoping that my son or daughter might one day grow into it. That would be insane. Now I understand that other people may like the name because of the show - that's fine with me. But names do follow trends throughout the years, I believe that is unavoidable. I'm not saying that I'm hoping to set my girl up for being 'dated' by the time she is 40 (I know because my mom's name is Joan and that speaks for itself), nor do I want to bestow upon her a name that is dated. I would prefer to give a bit more of a modern-feeling name, if that makes sense. That's just me. At least I'm not wanting to name her Apple!!
At the end of the day, this is an instinctual decision for me. I am glad that I put this question out there, although I didn't think it would quite get the response that it has. And I am so thankful for all the other suggestions - because honestly, I sat up really late one night scribbling and doodling names, rearranging the spelling of 'Miley' (which, by the way, I had to google to even know how HM spelled it cuz I do not watch the show, I only happened upon it one day while I was channel surfing), and when I wrote 'Mielee', it sorta clicked for me, and I felt it in my heart. I agree with people that the spelling 'Mielee' is too difficult and am more than willing to change it. And I'm not even 100% sure that I'll use it.
Unfortunately, I admit I am a terribly picky person. I dislike so many names myself, and if I don't dislike them, I have a bad name association. So, when I do hear a name that I feel I can sorta, I don't know - cherish - it sticks with me. Girls names are no exception. I lost my first baby 8 years ago, I've waited a long time for this day to come, and I really am trying to pick what I feel will be best for her, not for me. My fiance doesn't like the 'M' name, either, but to me it's just something I feel in my tummy - but it's not the end all be all of names.
I really do thank everyone for taking the time to write and tell me what they think, harsh or not (and I really appreciate the not!). It's helped me out in a lot of ways, but I'm still stickin to my guns when it comes to core issues I feel in my tums!
ETA: never mind about the ticker, I really ought to read the whole thread first!
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Your primary reason for using the name is endearing.
Ginger
Thanks for your note notcinnamon!
I didn't do a good job of explaining what I meant about the potential popularity of the name 'Miley'. The name very well could become super trendy (if it hasn't already) but what I should have put across more clearly, is that my spelling, or a variation of the spelling, would be more unique. I hope that makes sense. I didn't mean the name itself would 'set her apart', per se. Only she can set herself apart.
Thanks for the congrats and kind words!!
:)Amy
Having fun with 4! Griffin, Dylan, Callan and Ruby :)
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