Need pretty Italian girl name suggestion

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Registered: 01-19-2005
Need pretty Italian girl name suggestion
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Thu, 01-20-2005 - 10:27am

Francesca? Sophia? Julia? Lia? Oh where do I begin?

I am suddenly an emotional basket-case when it comes to deciding on a name for my first child, a girl...due in May. I am a second daughter and was given a cute name which I always felt was too cute (Melody Lane). I want a name for my daughter that conveys something stronger and unique. I think a name starts an important process in a person's life. My husband (from Northern Italy) came up with the name Kyla, which to my knowledge, does not mean anything, (but I am researching).. it is definitely unique. A good friend suggested Francesca with the statement that it is "elegant, strong and beautiful." Like every parent, I want the best for my daughter. I am hoping your suggestions can help. My parents are not approving of this pregnancy, so there are only hateful suggestions from that corner. My siblings are supportive and leave it up to us. Thus I turn to the 'peanut gallery' for assistance due to my hormonal brainless moments. Thank you for your suggestions and understanding.

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Registered: 01-06-2005
Fri, 01-21-2005 - 12:23am
I can't believe no one suggested Antonia or Liliana. I love Liliana - it's so beautiful and feminine and you'll have a cute nn to use, if desired. Lili. Let me know if you like it!
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Registered: 01-20-2005
Fri, 01-21-2005 - 1:01am
Well I don't know if these names are Italian or what they mean, but I think they're unique and exotic, Natalia, Laloni, and Aiyanna. (pronounced I-ana) If you're going to go Italian you don't have to go old fashioned, like Sophia, it's a nice name if you're going 60. But that's just my opinion. Kyla is also a nice name, really if all else fails and you don't find a suitable name I think you should go with Kyla. I'd love you find out what you and your husband decide on. And if you could let me know about what you think on the discussion I started, Family tradition: break or keep.
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 01-21-2005 - 8:46am

http://www.comune.modena.it/serviziostatistica/pdatizip/notedivulgative/2001/nota4.htm

Here's a link to the most popular baby names for 2000 in Modena. In case you don't read Italian, the left side of the list are names of all residents, while the right side just has the top baby names for that year.

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Fri, 01-21-2005 - 8:54am
Hi,
I'm new to the board and saw your post. I knew someone years ago that named her daughter, Bella Amore, which means beautiful love. I have always thought that was such a beautiful and unique name. My husband does not like it which is why I have always used it as a screen name since I couldn't name my daughter with it. I am pregnant again with my 2nd daughter and I'm working very hard to convince my husband to go with the name Isabella, which is beautiful. I don't like to shorten names so she would just be Isabella. Anyway, hope that helps. Good Luck!
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Fri, 01-21-2005 - 9:29am
what about Isabella?

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Fri, 01-21-2005 - 4:06pm

Kyla means Lovely. It's very popular in my daughter's school (elementary) along with Kayla, Kaila, Kaili, Kaitlyn, Kaleigh, Kalei, Kaylee, etc.

http://www.babynames.com/V5/index.php?content=gosearch

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Registered: 12-16-2004
Fri, 01-21-2005 - 4:21pm

I would not trust that site cause the are mostly wrong about the meaning of Scandinavian names.


Like Ingrid, your site say it means meadow but I know it doesn't mean that and

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Registered: 11-06-2004
Fri, 01-21-2005 - 5:51pm
Carina
Gia
Mia
Gabriella
Daniella
Sophia
Juliana
Enza
Renata
Gina
Adriana
Natalia
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Fri, 01-21-2005 - 9:16pm

my personal favorite italian name is Gianna...i think it's a beautiful name and it means God is gracious

-Yolanda
SAHM to Victor Xavier Alexander 04.03.04 & ^i^ Elele 01.30.03

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Registered: 07-09-2004
Fri, 01-21-2005 - 10:50pm
I know exactly what you mean except that I am having girl triplets.I am so confused.I think I know what to name them then an hour later I don't know.
Anyway,I love Francesca.It is beautiful,feminine,classy,strong.What more could you want ?
I even think Francie is a cute nn.Sophia is lovely too but I know 6 Sophias.Isabella is one of my names but again very popular.
Good luck.