Need a Unisex Name for Baby Girl

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Need a Unisex Name for Baby Girl
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Thu, 01-03-2008 - 2:50pm

Hi all!


My DH and I are FINALLY expecting a baby girl in April after having 3 beautiful boys. I've waited 10 long years for a girl and now can't come up with a name-- or atleast one that we can all agree on!


I like Madison, but my husband isn't thrilled about it. I think we'd both like a unisex name. I've been looking them up, but thought I'd see if anyone can come up with some more for us to toss around. I know we have time, but I'd love to start using the baby's name now-- especially for my two younger sons.


Any help would be greatly appreciated!


BTW, all of my children have a middle name that begins with an A, so thins trend will continue, and since our last name is Perry, I don't want a name that ends with the y sound...I just don't like it. Our sons are Christopher (Chris), Nathan (NOT Nate), and Kyle-- if that helps.


Thanks!

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Registered: 07-11-2007
Thu, 01-03-2008 - 3:09pm

I'm not into unisex names, but I do like Dylan for a girl. Don't know how girly you want to go with the middle name, but how about Dylan Alexis? Addison would be another "A" middle name choice for you if you like Madison...

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Kimberly

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Thu, 01-03-2008 - 3:37pm

Hi there.

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Thu, 01-03-2008 - 4:29pm

The hardest part about unisex name is that they get used twice as much (boys and girls) so they seem to be twice as common. My first thought for you was Sloane--Sloane Allison or Sloane Annaliese?


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Registered: 03-02-2005
Thu, 01-03-2008 - 4:48pm

With this being your only girl with three brothers, I'm surprised you don't want to give her a name that screams "It's A Girl!" I would think when she gets a bit older, she might wonder if you gave her a unisex name, because you'd been hoping for another boy, or you were just used to picking out boys' names. Each to their own, though, I suppose! Different strokes and all that.


How about using a girl's name with a unisex nickname?


- Alexandra/Alexandria, nn Alex
- Andrea, nn Andi
- Antonia, nn Toni
- Augusta, nn Gus
- Celeste, nn Les
- Edith, nn Eddie
- Edna, nn Eddie
- Edwina, nn Eddie
- Eleanor/Elinor, nn Lenny or Lou
- Elisabeth/Elizabeth, nn Les or Lou
- Enid, nn Ned
- Gabriella/Gabrielle, nn Gabe
- Georgia/Georgiana, nn George
- Jacqueline, nn Jack
- Joanna, nn Jo or Jonnie
- Josephine, nn Jo
- Julia/Juliana/Julianne, nn Jules
- Katharine/Katherine, nn Kit
- Lenore/Leonora, nn Lenny or Lou
- Margaret, nn Moe or Rett
- Maureen, nn Moe
- Miranda, nn Moe or Randi
- Moira, nn Moe
- Monica/Monika/Monique, nn Moe or Nicky
- Nicola/Nicole, nn Nicky
- Susan/Susanna, nn Sunny
- Vanessa, nn Ness
- Veronica/Veronika, nn Nicky, Ron, or Ronnie
- Victoria/Viktoria, nn Vic/Vik
- Wilhelmina, nn Will




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Registered: 09-25-2006
Thu, 01-03-2008 - 6:02pm

I would think you'd want a feminine name next to 3 brothers too...

 
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Registered: 12-31-2007
Thu, 01-03-2008 - 10:29pm

Christopher, Nathan, Kyle and Avery
Christopher, Nathan, Kyle and Blair
Christopher, Nathan, Kyle and Hayden
Christopher, Nathan, Kyle and Sydney
Christopher, Nathan, Kyle and Dylan
Christopher, Nathan, Kyle and Quinn
Christopher, Nathan, Kyle and Reese

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Registered: 08-26-2006
Thu, 01-03-2008 - 11:10pm

ahh the elusive unisex girls name :) I am not a Madison fan, it feels tired and dated.

What about:
Harper
Dawson
Elliott
Brynn
Maren
Tristan
Ashton
Parker
Rowan
Greer

Good luck,
Brooke

Any ideas on the mn?

Some pretty combos are Parker Alice, Maren Annelise, Rowan Annabel

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Registered: 03-27-2007
Thu, 01-03-2008 - 11:35pm

girls with unisex names I know or have known:

Tristin and Tristan
Ryann
Devin
Jordan and Jordyn
Makenzie
Jayden and Jaidyn
Riley and Ryleigh and Rylee ( and lots of boy Riley/Reillys)
Payton and Paiyton (I'm not recommending some of these spellings,I just know these kids:)
Aaryn
Harley
Presley
Austyn - I love Austin for a boy tho, I want it to stay a boys name. I wish Ryan would have too.
Avery
Cody ( I don't know how this is spelled, could be Kody/Kodi/Codie or something)

I've also heard of celebrities who have these daughters:
Noah Lindsay
Owen Isabelle
Mason Olivia
Sam Alexis -Charlie Sheen/Denise Richards also have a just Sam (don't know mn)
Jamison Bess
Sailor Lee
Aspen Haley
Dylan Frances
Shea
Pheonix
Emerson Rose
Shane
Chase

ETA:
Grier
Rowan
Skyler
August
Cassidy
Dakota
Frances

Edited 1/3/2008 11:42 pm ET by saige4muffins

Edited 1/3/2008 11:44 pm ET by saige4muffins




Edited 1/3/2008 11:44 pm ET by saige4muffins
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Registered: 01-03-2008
Fri, 01-04-2008 - 12:09am
I really like Jamie - just a thought
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Registered: 09-25-2006
Fri, 01-04-2008 - 3:36am

  • Lauren

  • Peyton

  • Megan

  • Adrienne

  • Julienne

  • Corinne

  • Rowan

  • Dillon/Dylan

  • Devon/Devin

  • Bevin

  • Camden

  • London

  • Ashton/Ashlyn

  • Fallon
 

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