Need help with a girl name

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Need help with a girl name
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Fri, 12-01-2006 - 9:25pm

Hi, this is my first time posting here, but I definitely need help! I am scheduled for a c-section on Dec. 13 due to a breech baby, and can't find a FIRST name I like! This is our third girl, and nothing "feels" right! Our other two are Ashlynn Janae and Collette Avery. Since she's being born in Dec. I would like her middle name to be Noelle, but not her first name as I'm afraid she'd get teased at school or church with the "First Noel" song! lol! We liked Ella at first, but combined with Noelle doesn't really work. My husband came up with Camryn, which I like, but is it too masculine sounding (like Cameron)? I want another feminine sounding name as our first two are. Do you have any suggestions? TIA for your help!

Annette
scheduled c-section 12-13-06

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Fri, 12-01-2006 - 10:04pm

Hmm, with Ashlynn Janae and Collette Avery...

Kira Noelle
Mara Noelle
Savannah Noelle
Mallory Noelle
Monica Noelle
Katrina Noelle
Sonya Noelle
Sasha Noelle
Meredith Noelle
Maya Noelle
Cassandra Noelle
Camilla Noelle
Kendra Noelle
Melinda Noelle
Carissa Noelle
Marissa Noelle

Hope that gives you a few ideas! Congrats on another baby girl!
Stephanie, mom to Megan Joy (nn Meg) and Julianna May (nn Annie)

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Fri, 12-01-2006 - 10:20pm

I like how an "E" name would sound with your other girls, and Ellie or Ella could be a nn for the first few of these:

Elise Noelle
Elena Noelle
Eleanor Noelle
Emma Noelle

Non-E names:
Dalia Noelle
Talia Noelle
Delilah Noelle
Layla Noelle
Jocelyn Noelle
Jolie Noelle
Julianna Noelle
Sabrina Noelle
Scarlett Noelle
Shelby Noelle
Sophia Noelle

My faves for you would be: Elena Noelle, Layla Noelle, and Sophia Noelle.
Good luck!

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Fri, 12-01-2006 - 11:50pm

I agree that Ella Noelle has horrible flow, and I do find Camryn very masculine and trendy looking. Here are some ideas that work with Ashlynn and Collette:

Tabitha

Amelia

Charlotte

Ivy

Adeline

Karissa

Sienna

Mabel

Scarlett

Bronwen

Cecily

Bridget

Leanne

Ainsley

Tessa

HTH, let me know your thoughts
-Nikki


                             
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Fri, 12-01-2006 - 11:51pm

I think the E name suggestions given by a pp are a great idea for you. You can use Ella as a nn, but perhaps avoid some of the popularity.

As to Camryn, it isn't masculine-sounding "like Cameron" ... it IS Cameron. This is probably the most common misspelling when parents use the name for a girl. If you like masculine or unisex names, that's fine, but if you're looking for something feminine this isn't it at all.

On a side note, if you absolutely love the name Noelle and would use it even if you were due in, say, March, that's one thing, but if it was simply an idea for a unique, seasonal mn simply based on the fact that she'll be born in December I'd rethink it for sure. You have no idea how many other parents of December babies will be doing the same thing (or have at least considered it at some point). It's not unique at all -- I'd guess it's one of the most common mns for "holiday" births -- and the fact that its use around this time has become so predictable makes it comes across as a bit cheesy. I'm not saying any of that to be rude -- as I said, if you simply love the name use it -- but you should be aware of how common the idea is and how it comes across.

HTH

~Kelli


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Sat, 12-02-2006 - 12:57am

Congrats and good luck with the C-section and baby!

 
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Sat, 12-02-2006 - 2:05am
I know the Noelle thing is kinda cheesy, but that is why I'm using it for a mn. We live in a very small community and I'm not too concerned that EVERYONE born in Dec. has that name. I'm really not trying to be unique with it, I just like the idea. Also, when I mention it to people they think it's a good idea, and I have some very blunt friends who would tell me otherwise. (they have on others) Anyway, thanks for making sure I see your point and the advice on the rest helps. I have been seeing some ideas that I like.
Annette
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Sat, 12-02-2006 - 2:13am
Nikki,
I suggested the name Tessa before, but my dh didn't like it. He likes just Tess, but again I wanted it to be a little more feminine. I also like Adeline and Ainsley, but thought maybe since dd#1 starts with an A that'd be too much and the line would be too much like the lynn from Ashlynn. I'm just way too skeptical! This is driving me crazy! By the way, I'm up right now as I'm having some mild contrax and just trying to decide if they're "real" or not. Thanks for your help!!
Annette :)
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Sat, 12-02-2006 - 2:39am

Here are a few suggestions and I hope that I'm not repeating what others have posted:

Jocelyn Noelle

Bridget Noelle

Aubriana Noelle

Shalyse Noelle

Chandler Noelle

Cambra Noelle or
Cambree Noelle

Olivia Noelle

Tameryn Noelle

Hadley Noelle

Channing Noelle

Annika Noelle

Adelice Noelle

Bethany Noelle

Devri Noelle OR Devrie

Sophia Noelle

Carys Noelle

Audrey Noelle

Lucretia Noelle

Winsor Noelle

Maradyn Noelle

Brooke Noelle

Please let us know what you decide. Congrats and hope all goes well for you and your new baby.

Shelly