Stuck in a rut - need some help, please

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Stuck in a rut - need some help, please
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Tue, 11-14-2006 - 9:43am

My husband and I are having a hard time finding any names that we agree on, and I am looking for some suggestions. Here are some guidelines that we've been able to agree on:

1. We're Catholic - so any Saint's names or biblical names would be wonderful.
2. I don't want anything that is common. I don't want my child to be one of 8 "Katies" in her class, etc.
3. My husband doesn't like anything new and trendy (Makenna is out).
4. We would like something traditional and easy to pronounce and spell. I don't want my child to have to spell his/her name for EVERYONE.

Here is a list of names that we had *kind of* liked (one of us likes each of the following, but nothing set in stone):

Megan
Rachel
Rebecca
Regan

Luke
Gabriel
Christopher

These names can be first or middle, or I am open to something else entirely. We don't know if it's a boy or girl, so having a few to pick from would be helpful.

I am working all day today so I won't respond until tonight. Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

Heather

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Tue, 11-14-2006 - 11:23am

I love Luke or Gabriel (Gabe) for boys. Christopher guarantees that he will be in class with several other Chris, Christopher, Christians. Might be a nice mn, though.

From your girl list, I like Megan and Regan.
Others:
Bethany
Leah
Ada
Dara
Dinah
Eden
Naomi
Ruth
Sarah

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Tue, 11-14-2006 - 11:47am

Girls:

Mallory
Phoebe
Bethany
Lydia
Landrey
Elise
Corinne
Ella
Ivy
Natalie
Morgan
Meg
Nell
Olivia
Tess
Aubrey

Boys:

Roman
Elijah
Cross
Julian
Haven
Evan
Patrick
Meade
Seth
Donovan
Vincent
Jude
Jonah
Joah
Cole
Trett
Harrison
Jamison

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Tue, 11-14-2006 - 12:17pm
Clare
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Tue, 11-14-2006 - 4:43pm

Boy names - most of these are Biblical:

Gabriel James
Elijah Christopher (Eli)
Isaac Gabriel
Mark Gabriel
Harrison Luke or Luke Harrison
Tobias Christopher (Toby)
Joel Matthew
Andrew Eliott
Trenton Christopher
Kenton Luke
Maxwell Elijah
Blake Gabriel
Adam Christopher
Henry Gabriel
Sampson Cole
Nolan Gabriel
Dawson Christopher
Gavin Christopher
Simon Gabriel

Some girl names:
Jillian Rebecca
Regan Delaney
Charlotte Rebecca
Amelia Rebecca
Megan Agatha
Scarlett Rebecca
Rachel Soren
Megan Danielle
Caroline Rebecca
Delaney Rebecca
Megan Ariel
Emerson Rebecca
Lilah Rebecca
Megan Avery
Regan Avery
Megan Kate
Shelby Rachel

good luck!

Melissa

Mom to Scott Nicholas, Wyatt Christopher, and Phoebe Jane

 

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Tue, 11-14-2006 - 5:50pm

hello!! i like the name choices you have-the names are more traditional and easy to pronounce and spell-without being all that common...i really like rachel and megan from the girls list. besides those, what about naomi, annabelle, sophie, or theresa? (i hear a lot of isabelles and isabellas, but annabelles are a lil less common)
i like your boys name choices too-i was also thinking micheal, adam, joshua or matthew. (my personal favorite is luke, but that one is starting to get a lil more common).
my favorite combos from your names are:
christopher luke
gabriel luke
gabriel christopher
megan rebecca...
or you could try
gabrielle rachel or gabrielle rebecca for a girl...
take care!
joanne
maman2goons@aol.com

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Registered: 10-13-2005
Wed, 11-15-2006 - 10:23am

Hi Heather - from your list-


How about...


Megan Josephine, Megan Olivia, Megan Corinne, Megan Therese
Rachel Simone, Rachel Loren, Rachel Michelle, Rachel Colette, Rachel Mattea
Rebecca Jane, Rebecca Sue, Rebecca Kathryn , Rebecca Elizabeth
Regan Eliza, Reagan Victoria, Regan Marie, Regan Justine


Luke Gabriel, Luke Sebastian, Luke Nathaniel, Luke Nolan
Gabriel Scott, Gabriel Cole, Gabriel Dean, Gabriel Pierce
Christopher Elliot, Christopher Ross, Christopher Louis


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Wed, 11-15-2006 - 2:02pm
I am attaching a link to a patron saints website. Its a resource I have been using. All of the names are listed alphabetacal, so you will have to search them seperately. And be perpared to be overwhelmed, I didn't know there were so many saints when we first started searching. You're bound to find something to your liking. You can also type in a name and see if it is a saint name.
http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/patron02.htm
This should help, but you may find some many you won't know what to do!
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Registered: 10-13-2006
Wed, 11-15-2006 - 3:06pm
My first thought was Kateri. I know a wonderful woman named Kateri. She is also catholic. She is so sweet.
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Thu, 11-16-2006 - 6:31pm

Thank you to everyone who responded to my post. I am sorry it took so long to get back to you guys, I have been working a lot of hours this week. I shared this thread with my husband, and we have some new stuff to talk about. I will check back in a few days and let you know how we're coming along. You guys had some really interesting ideas! Thanks again!

Heather

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Registered: 02-09-2005
Fri, 11-17-2006 - 6:35pm

How about Elaine? or Alena?

Conner is a nice name for a boy

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