Need opinion and suggestions plz :)

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Need opinion and suggestions plz :)
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Wed, 02-09-2005 - 10:14am

Hello ladies,


I posted the same on BN: Beyond the Trend Board and thought I'd post here as well.


I'm already 5.5 month pg with our first baby (baby girl). It seems all the names I used to like are now

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Wed, 02-09-2005 - 11:15am

My fav name of yours is Anastacia. It's so pretty-girlish, very feminine. I also love the nn Stacia, so maybe that tends to sway me. I do also like Isadora and don't (personally) find it too strong. The others just aren't as girly as I personally like.

HTH and hope you find the perfect name for your little girl!!!

Leah

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Wed, 02-09-2005 - 11:19am
My favorites of yours are Anastasia, Evangeline, and I think Tatienne (if i am saying it correctly).They all sound like the most pretty and feminine names. I like Nicolette also but its not my favorite and I see its not yours, so I pick those three.
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Wed, 02-09-2005 - 12:17pm

Off your list, I adore Ortensia & sort of like Hortense. I also love Anastasia, Tatienne, Isadora & Evangeline, but all seem rather long with your surname. Of course, that's all to taste (my own daughter has a three syllable first name and a three syllable surname, so it's nothing to me!).

I think Anastasia, Isadora and Evangeline are three that'll fit in just about anywhere in the works.. they're middling popular in many countries right now. Hortense (or Ortensia) won't quite fit in in the States, but will quite well anywhere in Western Europe)

I keep wanting to pair them all with French names (no clue why, it just seems to fit, to me)
I'd pair them like this:

Anastasia Bertille
Isadora Manon
Tatienne Anouk
Ortensia Alienor
Hortense Anissa
Evangeline Maelle

Here's a link to the top 50 girls names in France as of 2003 (just in case you agree with me): http://www.prenoms.com/v2/services-prenom/prenoms-top-sondages.asp?classement=moyenne_intelligent&sexe=F

The page is in French but easy enough to navigate even if you don't speak French. (I don't speak it very well, but am familiar enough with it to figure it out)

Hope that helps some! Good Luck and Congratulations!

Edited to add that Nicolette just isn't my style. It reminds me too much of Nicorette, the quit smoking gum.




Edited 2/9/2005 12:22 pm ET ET by momtokat
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Wed, 02-09-2005 - 5:54pm
From your list I like
Tatienne
Evangeline
Nicolette
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Thu, 02-10-2005 - 2:41am
My favorite from your list is definitely Evangeline. I also like Isadora (this spelling) and Anastasia. For middle names I would suggest using names of family members or people you admire, instead of just using a "filler" name.
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Thu, 02-10-2005 - 10:50pm
Nicolette was by far the prettiest name on your list - different, but easy to pronounce, and BEAUTIFUL! GL~
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Fri, 02-11-2005 - 8:05am

Hi, and congrats!!

Hortense (French, pronounced: Ortance)--I dont like the way this one looks or sounds.

Ortensia (Latin version from Hortense)--Like it much better than Hortense

Anastasia--BEAUTIFUL!!!! TOP PICK FOR ME! I also like that it has the "ann" in it from your name.

Nicolette (not my favorite though)--Although this one is pretty, it doesnt stand out compared to Anastasia.

Tatienne--not sure if I am pronouncing this one right.

Arwen--Could be a nice MN. But too plain compared to your other names.

Isidora (I find it a bit too strong)--Sounds like a tall Russian woman.

Evangeline--Very pretty!

Suggestions:

Adara (greek meaning beauty)
Aspasia (greek meaning welcomed)
Carreen
Ayliana
Carrigan
Erianthe (meaning sweet as many flowers)
Idylla
Marilee
Lydia
Aveline
Colette

I still think that Anastasia is the best choice. Anastasia Colette? Anastasia Juliet? Anastasia Marilee?

GOOD LUCK!!