tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post9034580692504061225..comments2023-11-22T11:30:17.400-06:00Comments on Seeking Sanity: TT: The Name GameKathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-32744322930048696952009-06-10T08:51:09.829-05:002009-06-10T08:51:09.829-05:00I read this post second... after you have whittled...I read this post second... after you have whittled down to 4 possibilities. I like "Elizabeth" that's my middle name, but all in all, I think your Grace Marie sounds like a sure thing.Cheryl Catohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294358830518520566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-45967211751080180552009-06-10T07:22:08.016-05:002009-06-10T07:22:08.016-05:00Hi, Kat. I'm coming out of seclusion to comme...Hi, Kat. I'm coming out of seclusion to comment. Lily and Rose are on my top list if we have a girl. Probably Rose would be a middle name. Even though it was my childhood dog's name, it is almost without a doubt Lily Elizabeth. Lily still fits with your biblical scheme as St Joseph is ALWAYS pictured holding a bunch of lilies. An option you didn't consider is a turn on your own name: you like Sierra - what about Sienna...like St Catherine of Siena? Then it's like it's a part of your name. Just something to consider. I hope you are doing very well.Anglophile Football Fanatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06802113205530180641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-57233276741406561802009-06-08T20:47:53.088-05:002009-06-08T20:47:53.088-05:00Well, I must say that I'm partial to Grace and...Well, I must say that I'm partial to Grace and Bella! My little 4-year-old princess is Isabella Grace, but just as much Bella. I do call her Bella Grace just as much too! Nice taste in names! ;) I'm all for the traditional, beautiful names!Kate @ Bliss and Thathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04836510592490523666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-752523831166539262009-06-08T16:53:21.173-05:002009-06-08T16:53:21.173-05:00My daughters name is Lillian Rose and Lily could b...My daughters name is Lillian Rose and Lily could be a nice nickname, although we don't call her that.<br /><br />And as for the meaning of the name Lauryn- just think about what laurel does. Just put one small bay leaf into a big pot and it adds its own flavor. Could be a good description of her role in your familyCyndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02472019588254017183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-36329148965407625972009-06-08T12:56:53.808-05:002009-06-08T12:56:53.808-05:00I like Audrey Grace, but since you have that Marie...I like Audrey Grace, but since you have that Marie for the middle name....<br /> I like Sierra spelled: Ciera (my oldest daughter is Shantel Ciera. My second daughter is Savanna Grace and my youngest daughter is EmmaLece RyAnne) We have always picked out the name and stuck to it. (My boys are Cody Ray, Robert Ray and -- I was tired of Ray-- Scott MacKinzie). Good luck with the name game.Carrie and Troy Keiserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722492030174176576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-42420261792817177292009-06-08T10:54:41.833-05:002009-06-08T10:54:41.833-05:00Obviously I really like Anna :) Funny though - a ...Obviously I really like Anna :) Funny though - a lot of the names on your list were on ours as well. Love Lauryn - and I really love that spelling too. And I really like Elizabeth, Audrey, Grace, and Layla/Lola. Ever thought of Leila? That went into the delivery room with us for Anna - Josh really liked Mary, I really liked Leila, but we both liked Anna. Whatever you pick will be perfect :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17769967354682232429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-87467645962189387962009-06-08T09:05:49.342-05:002009-06-08T09:05:49.342-05:00I like Lily:)I like Lily:)Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00625673916138703709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-90578694519085252912009-06-07T22:39:52.378-05:002009-06-07T22:39:52.378-05:00Well gee your asking us? I liked almost all of the...Well gee your asking us? I liked almost all of the ones you picked. <br />I don't like Sabrina, don't know why just never have. I used to write out long list of names as a girl for the 12 children I was going to have. It's funny how names come into vogue and have trends. When I was little there were at least 3 Karen's in my classes in school. Then I named my daughter Jennifer and she had the same thing. I think your names are on the most popular list. Aside from that why not go with your childhood dream? Grace is a lovely name. Bella can have lots of nick names, Bellerini, like a little dancer. <br />My favorites are Bible names. Sarah, Hannah, Rachel, Rebeckah, Abigail, Elizabeth. <br /><br />Katie Grace would be sweet. <br /><br />I'm just getting excited to see her!Karen Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05892103639142471595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-36795819183892605232009-06-07T18:29:27.089-05:002009-06-07T18:29:27.089-05:00Lauryn GraceLauryn GraceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-31968580757448388932009-06-07T17:14:28.203-05:002009-06-07T17:14:28.203-05:00I may not be much help. I liked all those names, ...I may not be much help. I liked all those names, almost in the order given, I think. Grace is very nice, and so is Bella . Bella Marie sounds nice together. I almost think Marie Grace sounds better than Grace Marie m but I don't know how you feel about using the middle name instead of the first. That's a big no no in my husband's book so my second son isn't called Andres, by his middle name, which is his middle name because Andres anything sounds like it's in reverse order. Oh well. The final decision should be made when you see the baby. Want another name to consider? Eden. A friend named her baby that, and I really like it.Shelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12851446861098955538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-58064625274705809472009-06-07T14:41:11.963-05:002009-06-07T14:41:11.963-05:00Tracey- Yeah. Isabella is popular, but I don'...Tracey- Yeah. Isabella is popular, but I don't like that name. Bella is not in the top twenty yet. We would go with Bella, not Isabella. Though I'm sure Bella will gain popularity in the coming years.<br />Grace is popular, but not as much here as other parts of the country for some reason. Hmmm...Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-67836874419693715972009-06-07T13:41:13.687-05:002009-06-07T13:41:13.687-05:00I like them all, but my top picks are:
Audrey
Ann...I like them all, but my top picks are:<br /><br />Audrey<br />Anna<br />Elizabeth<br /><br />FYI, Isabella is HUGELY popular now, even before Twilight. I do believe it's in the top ten and holding strong...<br /><br />I like Grace, too. It was always in my top choices but my best friend named her daughter Grace and killed the chance for me. It is also really climbing in popularity.tracey.becker1@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606831315390042198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-46133645913514473892009-06-07T07:07:20.751-05:002009-06-07T07:07:20.751-05:00I have a special place in my heart for Sabrina and...I have a special place in my heart for Sabrina and Audrey - because of the movie/actress.Run ANChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06088821030860597465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-21078870083185351142009-06-06T12:33:58.275-05:002009-06-06T12:33:58.275-05:00I love the name Grace, and I think it would fit in...I love the name Grace, and I think it would fit in beautifully with your boys' names. Like you, I'm a fan of fairly tradition boy names. (I have a Daniel.) And, like you, I have been fond of the name Grace ever since I heard it on LHOP! I also really like Elizabeth, and consider it a good alternative to Mary/Marie. (As you can guess from my own name, I'm also Catholic.) As for Bella... I don't care for the name, and now it is getting really, really trendy, along with "Lily" and "Ava." But, whatever name you choose, I'm sure that it will become special and perfect because it is attached to your little girl.Maryelizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17606041467754950370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-83352046875197855632009-06-06T08:26:31.994-05:002009-06-06T08:26:31.994-05:00I do love the name Grace. I have a niece named Gr...I do love the name Grace. I have a niece named Grace Anne and we call her Gracie all the time. But I have to warn you, you could "jinx" her if you name her that because my niece is the LEAST graceful child I've EVER known! tee hee!<br /><br />From your list I also like Elizabeth and Lauryn (that is on our list as well but with the traditional spelling). <br /><br />I'm also partial to Lily because my mother is Lillian and people have called her "Lillie" a lot. Different spelling but same sound. <br /><br />I'm not big on Bella for the reasons you listed but it is a pretty name. <br /><br />It is crazy to think about naming a girl isn't it? Crazy good that is! : )Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01044279582701415786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-72506936399604099912009-06-05T22:18:56.895-05:002009-06-05T22:18:56.895-05:00I love the name Grace and my husband doesn't s...I love the name Grace and my husband doesn't so he let me name my dog Gracie. LOL. <br /><br />I am pregnant too and we are thinking about Anne Morgan. Wondering if Anne is too boring? We might go with Jocelyn. Who knows. I am pretty stressed about it. We have about 7 weeks to go! Keep us posted.Indyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05544675666827041726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-85397524122790311442009-06-05T20:33:28.722-05:002009-06-05T20:33:28.722-05:00I think Audrey and Grace are such beautiful names....I think Audrey and Grace are such beautiful names. Flower names are so nice, too, they seem old-fashioned and lovely to me...Violet, Lily, Rose, etc.sitting on the mood swing at the playgroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11490776073033413587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-81719151730013921492009-06-05T16:17:28.603-05:002009-06-05T16:17:28.603-05:00I am partial to Rose. Our daughter's name is K...I am partial to Rose. Our daughter's name is Katie Rose and it fits her perfectly. I also like Grace. A beautiful name and when I look at the pictures of your boys, I could picture you with a little girl named Grace.Kimberly Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00011334298854922476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-84961564085672872352009-06-05T15:48:55.697-05:002009-06-05T15:48:55.697-05:00OhMommy- Thanks for telling me your daughters nam...OhMommy- Thanks for telling me your daughters names. They are beautiful. And just so you know, I am pretty sure I started liking Lola because of your blog. ;)<br />Your comment has been deleted now. :) <br />Thanks again!Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-5713763684316428682009-06-05T14:34:21.378-05:002009-06-05T14:34:21.378-05:00I have to say that I love Audrey and Grace. Those ...I have to say that I love Audrey and Grace. Those are my favorites from the list. I also love the old school names. We gave our daughter an older name as well :)Momisodeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06752015177628948631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-16118065943481151932009-06-05T14:14:45.757-05:002009-06-05T14:14:45.757-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.OHmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12712111068636100187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-45107282425844940002009-06-05T12:53:59.375-05:002009-06-05T12:53:59.375-05:00Having a 3-year-old "Grace" of my own, o...Having a 3-year-old "Grace" of my own, of course my vote will be Grace!<br /><br />It is becoming popular, but every time you tell someone her name, they always 1)love it 2) say how pretty that name is 3) have a story about a Grace they once knew!!TAChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17886797242038656432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-62769017059914825552009-06-05T12:33:24.937-05:002009-06-05T12:33:24.937-05:00According to what my Mom told me, my Dad always wa...According to what my Mom told me, my Dad always wanted to name me Elizabeth and always referred to me, prior to birth, as "Lizzie" because his one sister (with whom he was very close) was named Elizabeth, nicknamed Lizzie. But my Mom decided I would get a name starting with J so as to be considered to be somehow in honor of my Dad's mother, whose name was Janet but always was called "Jen." However my Aunt Lizzie's daughter was named Janet so I ended up with Jennifer and my nickname has always been Jen or Jenny or Jennie Wren! (Go figure the last one, huh?) I was a senior in high school before I actually realized that my Grammy's nickname had been Jenny and so I changed the spelling of it a tad to Jeni and I use it with pride ever since knowing I am named for a really brave and strong-willed, stong-minded Scottish lady! With my kids, none of them ended up with the names I liked way back when! LOL. Older daughter almost became Elizabeth Joan or Elizabeth Mae -after my aunt and my best friend in the first case and after my two of my dad's sisters in the second. Instead, she became Carlyn Ellen -aka Carrie -after my Great-Aunt Carrie who never had any grandchildren and who was a favorite of my aunts to me. The Ellen was my Grandmother on Mom's side's name. I had always said if ever I had a son, he would be named David but somehow that got morphed (strange morphing, I know) into Clayton as it was the only name his Dad and I could come to terms on. The younger daughter ended up as Amanda Lynne but initially she was supposed to be Vanessa Eileen (if my son had been a girl) or Courtney Lynne which turned into the Amanda. Mandy says she is ever so grateful we didn't follow through with either of those choices and furthermore she is triply happy that she was a girl because had she been a boy, she says she would have hated being named Clinton! Over the years though before my kids actually came into being, I liked loads of other names too though -Jessica, Justine, Jordana and Julie were my choices in my early twenties when I hoped some day to have four daughters and boy, am I ever glad no that didn't pan out! Girls can be a royal moody pain in the behind at times to deal with! My granddaughter though -since Mandy was convinced until a week before she was born that she was having a boy was named after my great-Grandmother -a Swedish name but Mandy opted for the more American spelling of Maya as opposed to either Maja or Myja in the Swedish and I love that name, also one very appropriate some how, or so it seems, for this little girl here! With my other two grandchildren, we knew in advance both were boys so no girls names were considered at all then! Now, if only my son would get married in time to hopefully have a child or two of his own and we can go through the name game and suggestions all over again. By the way, my niece (but on my ex-husband's side so no connection there to my aunt) named her older daughter ELizabeth which had actually been Mandy's first choice and ny niece's baby who is now 18 months old is named Gracie but I don't recall her middle name right now. Elizabeth is called Lizzie though and is quite the little charmer too -four days younger than my granddaughter, Princess Maya!<br />Names, meanings, how well they "fit" together and such -so much fun, isn't it?Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425701332785470116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-43240212501176620422009-06-05T12:17:21.077-05:002009-06-05T12:17:21.077-05:00i really like Grace & Lauryn.i really like Grace & Lauryn.Cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00506628800184226270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-72773805276544592832009-06-05T11:55:36.303-05:002009-06-05T11:55:36.303-05:00Love all your name picks but if I had to choose on...Love all your name picks but if I had to choose one it would Bella Marie Rose!!Wacie's Wayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12820546287375538414noreply@blogger.com