Think I found the perfect girl's name!

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Registered: 01-06-2005
Think I found the perfect girl's name!
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Thu, 01-05-2006 - 11:41pm

For me at least. Tell me what you think:

Jane Evangeline Alexander

Jane = my mom and great-aunt -- almost 90 - who was so good to my dad when he was getting started in his young adult life (he was orphaned). Also, the middle name of my best friend.

Evangeline = combination of the women (other than mom) who influenced me most, Evelyn and Josephine. My aunt Evelyn died with Alzheimer's in 1992, and my grandmother died the same year.

I also love that the name means "good news from God" ... we'd probably call her Evie just to avoid confusion with my mom.

WDYT?
Stephanie
edd 4.18.06

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Fri, 01-06-2006 - 7:22am

It's lovely and what a wonderful way to honor those you love. Good luck with your little girl.

Mary

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Registered: 09-29-2005
Fri, 01-06-2006 - 8:13am

I really like the name. I especially like Jane. I am curious as to why you are concerned about calling her Jane. I can't imagine any confusion between your daughter and your mother. You call your mother, Mom. Baby will call her "Grandma". the only one in the family who would call both your Mother and your Daughter "Jane" would be your father. I can't see this causing a problem. Jane is MUCH MUCH lovelier than Evie. If you want it cutesy while she is little, you could call her Janie.

My father, my brother and my nephew all have the same name. There is never any confusion. My father is Dad or Granddad. My brother is Dad or Uncle and my nephew is Joe.

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Registered: 12-09-2005
Fri, 01-06-2006 - 9:18am
I think its beautiful.

                             
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Registered: 11-30-2005
Fri, 01-06-2006 - 9:20am
Just curious...Wouldyou pronounce her nickname "EE-vie" or "EH-vie?"
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Registered: 08-10-2003
Fri, 01-06-2006 - 10:17am

I LOVE the name and think you should call her Jane or Janey, not Evie.

Crystal

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Registered: 01-06-2006
Fri, 01-06-2006 - 10:20am
very cute name...I like the nickname Evie Jay
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Registered: 07-06-2005
Fri, 01-06-2006 - 4:13pm
Jane Evangeline Alexander is utterly perfect, Steph! No matter what you end up nicknaming her!
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Registered: 01-06-2005
Fri, 01-06-2006 - 4:26pm
Can't call her that. My aunt Jane is still living; my mom is Janey. Not too fond of Janey as a diminuitive anyway. Thanks for your nice comment, though!
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Registered: 01-04-2006
Fri, 01-06-2006 - 4:38pm

I think this name is wonderful! I especially love the nn Evie (pronounced "EH-vie"). I know a little girl named Evie and she is just precious! Best wishes to you and your baby girl!