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| Tue, 02-28-2006 - 5:39pm |
Hello, just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Jean Pratt, and I am pregnant with my second child. I am stumped as to what to name her (if she's a girl). I have a DD already. Elizabeth Grace is almost 4 years old. We call her Ellie, or sometimes Beth. If this baby is a boy, we have a few top contenders picked out, but we can't seem to find the perfect girl's name! The MN is still undecided as we are choosing from a few family names, but we will think about that after we get the first name taken care of.
We are looking for something classic, but maybe not too common. It has to have nn potential though. Neither me now DH are into trendy or unisex names. We prefer feminine names that portray an image of a strong woman. Any ideas?
We are looking for something classic, but maybe not too common. It has to have nn potential though. Neither me now DH are into trendy or unisex names. We prefer feminine names that portray an image of a strong woman. Any ideas?

Hi there, Jean. Congrats on your second baby!
It seems like you have great taste. I really love Elizabeth nn Ellie. Strong & feminine girl names are the best. Here are a few that you might like:
Adeline nn Addie
Adelaide nn Addie
Anna nn Annie
Anne nn Annie
Abigial nn Abby-Okay, this one is rather popular.
Beatrice nn Bea/Bebe
Bridget nn Bridie or Bridgie
Caroline nn Carrie-I really don't like Carrie though, but that's just me! Caroline is lovely.
Celia nn Celie
Cecelia nn Celie
Catherine nn Cate/Catie-This is sort of popular, but a timeless classic.
Claudia nn Claudie-So cute!
Charlotte nn Lottie
Eve nn Evie
Edith nn Edie
Eden nn Edie
Frances nn Francie
Genevieve nn Ginny
Harriet nn Hattie
Julianna nn Annie
Josephine nn Josie
Jane nn Janie
June nn Junie
Lydia nn Lydia
Madeline nn Maisie
Matilda nn Tillie
Melinda nn Millie
Nora nn Noley
Noreen nn Noley
Naomi nn Nomi
Philippa nn Pippa
Phoebe nn Bea or Bebe
Rose nn Rosie
Rosa nn Rosie
Rosalie nn Rosie
Rosaline nn Rosie
Rosalind nn Rosie
Roxanne nn Roxy
Roxanna nn Roxy
Sylvia nn Sylvie
Scarlett nn Lettie
Sarah nn Sally or Sadie
Theadora nn Dora
Violet nn Vivi or Lettie
Victoria nn Vivi
Winifred nn Winnie
Hope this helps!
I love these types of names. :)
Here are some pretty female names that also have great nn. Hope this helps! Good Luck :)
Katherine nn Katie
Cassandra nn Cassie
Jillian nn Jill
Isabelle nn Belle
Julianna nn Julie or Jewels
Madeline nn Mattie
I apologize for any repeats. :) My favorite is Julianna.
Welcome to the board Jean! Here are a few ideas for yoou to throw around, sorry if they repeat the previous posts.
Claire/Clare
Katherine/Catherine/Kathryn nn- Kate, Kat, Kit
Hope
Daphne
Francesca/Francine nn- Franny, Fran, Cella
Julia
Laura
Maren
Rebecca
Rachel
Nola
Janine
Janelle
Abigail
Sarah/Sara
Sounds like we are similar in our tastes...our little girl is named Charlotte Gray (Gray is a family name) and are considering Elisabeth Lindley (another family name) for our next. Names I like (and think you may too):
Charlotte (obviously!)
Caroline or Carolina
Annabel
Anna Catherine
Beatrice (a tremendous name, I think)
Eve (Evie is the cutest!)
Frances (I know a little Frankie...too cute!)
Henrietta (my husband nixed this one but it's very stylish in England and the nn Hattie is adorable)
Jaqueline
Isabelle (may be too popular...most popular name chosen by Ivy League moms)
Katherine (but does the world need another Kate?)
Margaret (Greta or Maggie)
Sarah
Susannah (My friend has a little Sukie...precious)
Good luck!
I've mentioned this name so many times but I really like it & it fits your situation...
-Rebecca-
Could use nn Becca.