Middle Name for Kristyn

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Registered: 07-11-2006
Middle Name for Kristyn
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Sun, 03-04-2007 - 11:40am
We're having another girl. We're thinking of Kristyn (instead of Kristen), now we're having troubles with a middle name. We're trying to void the too common middle names: Marie, Nicole, Elisabeth, Lynn or Ann (or Anne). At first we kind of liked Kristyn Michelle, but then thought maybe not. I came up with Kristyn Gabrielle. Both names have good strong meanings to them, which is important to me. Plus Gabrielle is the feminine version of her daddy's middle name Gabriel. My fiance could care less about having kids named after him, so this isn't a priority to him. Kristyn he likes, he's not sure about Gabrielle though. Our toddler's middle name is Alexis, which I'd like find another unique middle name like that. (Alexis is typically a first name, not a middle name which makes a little unique). Any suggestions would help!!
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Registered: 07-13-2006
Sun, 03-04-2007 - 12:50pm

I like Kristyn Gabrielle. Are there other family members, friends, or personal heroes you would be interested in honoring? Even if you don't like their exact name, you could come up with something related (e.g., Michaela for Michael or Michelle, Annabel for Anne, Linnea for Linda).

That would be a place to start, anyway...

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Registered: 10-13-2005
Sun, 03-04-2007 - 1:16pm

I like Kristyn Gabrielle. Nice family connection too.


Here are some more mn if needed:


Kristyn Rose/Rosalie


Kristyn Juliet


Kristyn Mckaylee


Kristyn Eliza


Kristyn Sophia


Kristyn Annelise


Kristyn Nicolette


Kristyn Simone


Kristyn Veronica


Kristyn Ellerie


Kristyn Mattea


Kristyn Magdelena


Kristyn Delaney


Kristyn Brielle


Kristyn Belle


Kristyn Emilia


Kristyn Abigail


Kristyn Denise


Kristyn Perri


Kristyn Sabrina


Kristyn Olivia


Kristyn Therese


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Registered: 12-09-2005
Sun, 03-04-2007 - 1:50pm

First of all, spell Kristen properly! Even Kristin is better than Kristyn- it looks horrible and uneducated. I don't understand why you would stick a random "y" in there.

Anyways, I love Gabrielle as a mn for her. Maybe your fiance doesn't care about having a child named after him, but I'm sure it would mean a lot to your daughter to have a mn that means something, not just something that sounds nice.

However, if you don't want something that just sounds nice,

Kristen Lorelei

Kristen Dalia

Kristen Hadley

Kristen Aurora

Kristen Simone

Kristen Matilda

Kristen Fiona

Kristen Georgia

Kristen Sage

I would consider Michelle to be one of those common mn's that you don't want to use, so I would avoid that.

-Nikki


                             
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Registered: 07-11-2006
Sun, 03-04-2007 - 2:05pm
We decided on the spelling Kristyn because our toddler's name is LAURYN (not LAUREN). I've known/ seen several spellings of both these names with a "y" instead of an "e". It gives common names a more unique feel to it. Plus my name which should have an "i" has a "y" instead, so we're keeping up with a theme here. Its a personal family decision. We're thinking about Kristyn Gabrielle because of the meaning of it. Kristen (or Kristyn) means: follower of Christ, Gabrielle means: God's strength. Family names mean nothing to us, the meaning is the most important to us. Both names must have a strong meaning to it, not just a random name which is why we are staying away from filler names like Marie or Nicole. If we can find another middle name that has an equally profound meaning to it that's not family related and we like it better than Gabrielle, then that's what we go with.
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Registered: 12-09-2005
Sun, 03-04-2007 - 2:08pm

I am glad you like names with meaning to them, I agree completely with you there. HOWEVER, I still stand by my opinion that adding a random "y" doesn't make the name "more unique", it just makes it misspelled. Just thought you would want to hear some honest opinions, but if that doesn't bother you, I am glad that you have found a name you love.

-Nikki


                             
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Registered: 01-12-2007
Sun, 03-04-2007 - 2:09pm

Kristyn Michelle sounds very 80's ish. Kristyn Gabrielle is much better!

Other suggestions:

Kristyn Ainsley
Kristyn Ashley
Kristyn Elyse
Kristyn Isabella
Kristyn Noelle
Kristyn Paige
Kristyn Bailey
Kristyn Brooke - THIS IS MY FAV
Kristyn Sophia
Kristyn Sophie
Kristyn Delaney
Kristyn Emmeline
Kristyn Madeline
Kristyn Grace
Kristyn Leigh
Kristyn Olivia
Kristyn Makenzie
Kristyn Makenna
Kristyn Avery
Kristyn Riley
Kristyn Waverly
Kristyn Abigail
Kristyn Audrey

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Registered: 03-20-2003
Sun, 03-04-2007 - 5:46pm

Kristyn and Lauryn will make a nice set, and I really like Kristyn Gabrielle.

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Registered: 03-06-2007
Wed, 03-07-2007 - 9:59pm

I really like the combination Kristyn Gabrielle, and I like that both names (the spelling of Kristyn and the namesake of Gabrielle) have a special meaning to you. There are also a few possible cute nn's that you could potentially use: Kris, Kristy, Brie, Elle, Gabby, etc...

Some other possible combos:
Kristyn Olivia
Kristyn Ruth (Ruth means "friendship")
Kristyn Lily
Kristyn Amelia (Amelia means "hardworking")
Kristyn Delila
Kristyn Reese
Kristyn Isabella
Kristyn Bailey
Kristyn Audrey
Kristyn Mackenzie
Kristyn Grey/Brown/Bleu (color names can be fun and unique)
Kristyn Abigail
Kristyn Stacy
Kristyn Lola

I know all of these suggestions aren't really of one particular style, but hopefully it will give you some options! Good Luck!

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Registered: 03-08-2007
Thu, 03-08-2007 - 12:32pm

I do like Kristyn Michelle (Michelle = feminine form of Michael, which means "He who is like God"). Or, if you wanted a twist, spell Michelle like Mishel, etc. (I might be partial, Michelle is my first name.)

Otherwise, how about these:
Kristyn Victoria
Kristyn Gabriella (instead of Gabrielle)
Kristyn Serafina (the highest order of Angels)
Kristyn Adrianna
Kristyn Margeret
Kristyn Sabine

Or, if you are particularly proud of you heritage, I always like the names that are common there but not so much in the States. There are some great Greek, Italian, French and German names! For instance, our son, we think, will be named after his grandfather, who is first generation American with Italian immigrant parents. His name will either be Nicholas Rino or Marco (or Marc) Lucillio.

Good luck!
Michelle