Middle name help!

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Registered: 07-18-2004
Middle name help!
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Sun, 04-22-2007 - 12:15am

My husband and I are going to name our little man "Elijah" but we're having a hell of a time picking a middle name that goes well with it. Our last name is Holliday. We would like the middle name to start with "A", but it's not a must. Here are some names we like but aren't sure if they go with Elijah. Please let me know what you think about these names and what names you like but aren't listed here.

Avery (Elijah Avery Holliday) -- We really like this name.
Aiden (Elijah Aiden Holliday)
Asher (Elijah Asher Holliday)
Alexander (Elijah Alexander Holliday) -- I think that name is too long though.

Or none "A" names:

Owen (Elijah Owen Holliday)
Emerys (Elijah Emerys Holliday) -- My husband/the daddy's middle name
Tyler (Elijah Tyler Holliday)

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Registered: 10-13-2005
In reply to: cskye83
Sun, 04-22-2007 - 3:44am

Let's see ... from your picks:


Avery (Elijah Avery Holliday) -- - Like this one
Aiden (Elijah Aiden Holliday) - just ok
Asher (Elijah Asher Holliday) - I think Ashton might work better Elijah Ashton Holliday
Alexander (Elijah Alexander Holliday) -- just ok


Owen (Elijah Owen Holliday) - ok
Emerys (Elijah Emerys Holliday) -- might work b/c of family connection
Tyler (Elijah Tyler Holliday) - ok - still like Avery better


Other "A" combos:


Elijah Austin Holliday
Elijah Andrew Holliday
Elijah Aaron Holliday
Elijah

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Registered: 12-09-2005
In reply to: cskye83
Sun, 04-22-2007 - 9:32am

I like Elijah Emerys Holliday, since it has family significance. It is also a really interesting name. Sounds great to me.

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Registered: 09-29-2005
In reply to: cskye83
Sun, 04-22-2007 - 9:41am

Avery (Elijah Avery Holliday) - Avery is a great name, and if you really want an "A" mn something along these lines (beginning with a longer A sound) is a good idea.
Aiden (Elijah Aiden Holliday) - Unless you have a compelling reason for wanting to use Aidan (this spelling), I like some of your other options better.
Asher (Elijah Asher Holliday) - Asher is a wonderful match stylistically, as another less common Biblical name, but it's hard to follow up Elijah with a short A sound without it sounding like a stutter.
Alexander (Elijah Alexander Holliday) - I wouldn't say it's too long, but kind of the same problem as above (though the Al- blend beginning helps the flow a bit). Also, Alexander is definitely one of the go-to mns when parents don't know what else "sounds good," KWIM?


Or none "A" names:


Owen (Elijah Owen Holliday) - not bad
Emerys (Elijah Emerys Holliday) - I'm not familiar with this spelling (love the family connection, btw), but assuming it's a form of Emrys, it seems Ambrose would be an excellant option for you!
Tyler (Elijah Tyler Holliday) - elIjah tYler is a bit repetitive for me, and Tyler doesn't come across as nearly as classy or interesting as many of your other choices. This would be my least favorite here.


Given the fact that you want an A mn and Emerys/Emrys (a form of Ambrose) is a family name for you, Elijah Ambrose would gmv easily. ;)


Other A mns (trying to avoid repeats):



  • Abram

  • Andrew

  • Angus

  • Adair

  • Adler

  • Alder

  • Alden

  • Alban

  • Arden

  • Abbott

  • Abner

  • Antonio

  • Alec

  • Alfred

  • Amos

  • Argus

  • Arlo

  • Anders

  • Arthur

  • Aubrey

  • August(us)

  • Adrian

  • Alister

HTH


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Registered: 03-20-2003
In reply to: cskye83
Mon, 04-23-2007 - 2:03am

The only combo on your list that I really don't like is Elijah Alexander Holliday.

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Registered: 12-30-2006
In reply to: cskye83
Sun, 05-06-2007 - 7:02pm
AVERY..... SOUNDS SOOOO GOOD WITH WITH THE FIRST AND LAST NAME!!! SO PRETTY
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Registered: 03-06-2007
In reply to: cskye83
Sun, 05-06-2007 - 7:08pm

Out of your names, I like Elijah Asher & Elijah Alexander.

Some other suggestions:
Elijah Nicholas
Elijah Graham
Elijah Grant
Elijah Henry
Elijah Monroe
Elijah WIlliam
Elijah Palmer

HTH & Good Luck!

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Registered: 05-05-2007
In reply to: cskye83
Sun, 05-06-2007 - 7:32pm
I think Elijah Avery Holliday sounds great! It's somewhat unique but not unheard of. Very cute!
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Registered: 05-01-2005
In reply to: cskye83
Sun, 05-06-2007 - 9:46pm
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