Narrowed down to four, need help

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Narrowed down to four, need help
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Sat, 03-26-2005 - 9:48am

Okay, Thanks to all who voted in my poll. DH and I have narrowed our list down to four girls names and just need some opinions on which sounds best. Again, our names are Vincent and Gianna and brothers are James Tucker and Brady Xavier.

Alexis Marina Russo
Marissa Katelyn Russo
Kristen Victoria Russo
Amanda Kristen Russo

All of our family is for Amanda including DH but I am concerned about it being too popular still, Same thing with Alexis. Some opinions would be MUCH appreciated.

Gianna

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Sat, 03-26-2005 - 10:00am

I don't think Amanda is really that popular these days. It was really popular in the late 80s/early 90s, wasn't it? My SIL is Amanda, and she is 20, and the only other one I know is 21. So I think you're safe...although of course, as always, I could be wrong.

I like Amanda and Marissa. Kristen is nmsaa, I prefer Kristina or something similar. I used to like Alexis, but for some reason lately it seems too masculine for me. I prefer Alexa.

I like MN Katelyn with both of those names. Amanda Katelyn Russo or Marissa Katelyn Russo. Those are both very pretty, imho.

Good Luck to you. Great names.

~ Liz ~
mommy to Christopher and Nicholas



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Sat, 03-26-2005 - 10:02am

Did not get a chance to vote in poll, but out of those four Marissa Katelyn is definatly my fav it flows so nicely. i do not know any marissa at any age.

good luck,
ashlee

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Sat, 03-26-2005 - 10:47am
Marissa and Amanda are definitely my top choices! I like Katelynn best for a middle name for both of them... they are very pretty, not too popular, and go great with your kids names... Good Luck!
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Sat, 03-26-2005 - 11:41am

I LOVE Marissa but I think it's too much w/ your ln. I also like Alexis but think that's also a bit too many "s" sounds.

I like Kristen more than Amanda but not by much. Kristen is a pretty name that's not overly used. Kristen & Amanda are both nice names w/ your ln.

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Sat, 03-26-2005 - 11:43am
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Sat, 03-26-2005 - 1:42pm

I would immediately eliminate Alexis and Marissa simply because they are both so S heavy as is your last name. Say them several times Alexis Russo, Marissa Russo. Neither one sounds good with all the Ss.

Kristen and Amanda both sound great, I think I like Kristen just a bit more. it flows a little better. Good luck!

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Sat, 03-26-2005 - 1:58pm
I like Marissa Katelyn.

 
 

 


 


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Sat, 03-26-2005 - 3:01pm

Amanda peaked at #3 in the 80's and has been in freefall ever since - it's now around #53 on the charts (for a few more weeks anyway - I expect it will be in the upper 50's when 2004 results are out).


With James Tucker and Brady Xavier I think Amanda or Marissa are your best matches - warm, feminine, country-ish without being too hard/plain/solid.

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Sat, 03-26-2005 - 3:05pm
I love Marissa Katelyn. I think Marissa is such a beautiful name and it isnt too popular. James, Brady, and Marissa. I think they sound nice together. My second choice would be Alexis Marina.
hope this helps,
~ellie
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Sat, 03-26-2005 - 3:27pm

My favorite from your list is Marissa Katelyn. My best friend's DD is Marisa and I have a Caitlyn.

Julie
mommy to twins, Caitlyn Rae & Nicholas Peter

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