What do you think of these names?

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What do you think of these names?
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Sat, 07-02-2005 - 10:35am

Hi Everyone: I've been trying to come up with names that I like, but that also have a meaning to my husband and me. We don't know if it's a boy or girl. Would you tell me what you think of the following combinations? Which ones do you like or dislike?
I appreciate your opinions!
Manda
EDD 9-10-05

Joella Marie R. (this name has parts of my husbands mom and grandma's name in them)
Anabella JoAnne R. (middle name is my mother-in-law who I'm close to)

and

Bennet Joseph R. (one t in the first name, middle name is my husbands middle name)
Bennett Aves R. (two t's in first, middle name is last name of grandfather)

So happy to be pregnant with baby #2 due July 9th!!!  A happy mother already to a fun, energetic, and super sweet little boy named Landon Joseph.
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Registered: 01-23-2005
Sat, 07-02-2005 - 10:56am

I think Anabella Joanne is very very pretty (and I like Bella for a nickname.)

I am not too big on Bennett (2 t's for sure) for a first name - but if it's your favorite choice I like it with Joseph the best. (and Ben is cute for a nickname).

GL - You have nice names to work with!


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Sat, 07-02-2005 - 12:07pm

Hi there, Manda. This is so refreshing to see these non-trendy & classic names. Good job! Here are my thoughts:

Joella Marie R. (this name has parts of my husbands mom and grandma's name in them)-This is pretty. Joella seems like someone who'd be a very strong & no nonsense girl or woman. I like the way it rolls off of your tounge as well.

Anabella JoAnne R. (middle name is my mother-in-law who I'm close to)-Anabella is gorgous. I like it a little more than Joella. Would you consider spelling it Annabella though? Anabella looks off balance, if you know what I mean. I do think that Annabella JoAnne is a bit Anne heavy, but it's not a big deal if it's a family name that is special to you.

and

Bennet Joseph R. (one t in the first name, middle name is my husbands middle name)-I love Bennett! Okay, I perfer the two Ts, but it's still a fantastic name. Wonderful choice.

Bennett Aves R. (two t's in first, middle name is last name of grandfather)-I like Bennett Joseph better, but Bennett Aves is fine.

Hope this helps!

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Registered: 04-03-2004
Sat, 07-02-2005 - 12:43pm

Joella Marie R. (this name has parts of my husbands mom and grandma's name in them)
***Love Joella! Great choice!



Anabella JoAnne R. (middle name is my mother-in-law who I'm close to)
***Not a fan of Anabella or JoAnne (also, I don't think they work together stylistically), my vote goes to Joella Marie!


and


Bennet Joseph R. (one t in the first name, middle name is my husbands middle name)
Bennett Aves R. (two t's in first, middle name is last name of grandfather)
Bennett is OK, either mn is fine : )


Good luck!





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Registered: 08-01-2003
Tue, 07-05-2005 - 12:13pm

Joella Marie R.- this is cute if you can avoid calling her "Ellie" which there are too many of around right now

Anabella JoAnne R. this is not a good idea to have the Ann sound in both names. too repetitive. Anabella is so cumbersome, too, too many sounds. I just don't like the name. but if you do want it and need a Jo name in the middle, how about Anabella Josette.

Bennet Joseph R. (one t in the first name, middle name is my husbands middle name)
Bennett Aves R. (two t's in first, middle name is last name of grandfather)

I like Bennett Joseph the best. it should have two Ts. I like Joseph much better than Aves

good luck

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Registered: 01-24-2005
Tue, 07-05-2005 - 4:01pm
Thank you so much for your suggestions. I think that we are going to go
with Joella Marie and Bennett. Any suggestions for the middle name that
would sound well with Bennett? My husband dosen't want the baby to have
Benneett Joseph anymore because the initials B.J. which is an sexual act.
Go figure for a guy to point that out.
So happy to be pregnant with baby #2 due July 9th!!!  A happy mother already to a fun, energetic, and super sweet little boy named Landon Joseph.
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Registered: 11-11-2004
Tue, 07-05-2005 - 4:45pm

LOL now that I look at it, I see the BJ connection, but I certainly wouldn't have noticed had it not been pointed out. Definitely a guy thing. ;)

I love the name Bennett!

How about (with no J middle names)...

Bennett David
Bennett Michael
Bennett Alexander
Bennett Andrew
Bennett Leo
Bennett Malcolm
Bennett Luke
Bennett Phillip
Bennett Zachary
Bennett William
Bennett George
Bennett Nathan
Bennett Nathaniel

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Registered: 01-24-2005
Tue, 07-05-2005 - 5:57pm
Wow, what a great list! You even listed my brother's and fathers name on your list.
I'm going to print it out and share it with my husband. Thanks so much!
So happy to be pregnant with baby #2 due July 9th!!!  A happy mother already to a fun, energetic, and super sweet little boy named Landon Joseph.
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Registered: 11-11-2004
Wed, 07-06-2005 - 12:37am
I'm happy to help. :) Last time I posted a list, I included the name of the person who posted with questions (the mom) without knowing it. I guess I have a knack for it, LOL.