Finley. And other names on my mind
#1
Posted 09 June 2012 - 09:07 AM
I have Finley James on my list right now, but other middle name suggestions would be welcome.
As for boys' names, I've been finding more that I like recently:
Bennett {Benny or Ben}
Cade - just on its own. I'm not a huge fan of Caden (though its my favorite out of the -aden names) But I think Cade is really cute on it's own
Dominic
Nolan - I have this on my list as a middle name for Jacob, but I've been liking the idea of using it as a first name recently
Sawyer - there's something I adore about this name, but there's something about it I just can't warm up to either. It's hovering between usable/not usable for me haha
Donovan - It fits in perfectly with my love of Irish names, but is it too last name? Is Donny a cute nickname, or is it too dated?
Milo - I met a little boy with the name at work the other day, and I think it's so cute. However, is it usable? To me, it seems kind of like a pet name, but seeing it and liking it on a little boy made me reconsider
As for girls, the list is much shorter, and I think only one of them is actually gonna go on my list:
Sasha - my love for the actress Sasha Alexander has made me consider this name. I really love girl names that end in A, and this name is simple, yet pretty, like many of my other girl names. I would like middle name suggestions for this one
Nora - I always go back and forth with this name. Some days, it's simple, pretty and sweet. Other days, it's a bit old fashioned, dated, and boring.
Caela {KY-la} - I'd probably never use this one, but I did name a story character this back in the day. It means 'sky' in Latin, which I think is such pretty meaning. Of course, in Latin the 'ae' sound is pronounced like a long 'i' but in English it's pronounced like a long 'a' so there would always be the issue of mispronunciation. I guess I was just wondering if you guys see any appeal in the name, or is my taste in this name just too out there?
Thanks so much guys!
#2
Posted 09 June 2012 - 12:17 PM
As for boys' names, I've been finding more that I like recently:
Bennett {Benny or Ben} - love Bennett! Bit trendy-feeling, but the nickname Ben is so handsome yet cute that it's worth it.
Cade - just on its own. I'm not a huge fan of Caden (though its my favorite out of the -aden names) But I think Cade is really cute on it's own- really like the sound of Cade, but worry that it sounds kind of close to the common Kate.
Dominic - LOVE Dominic. Know a guy by this name (though his is spelled Dominick), and it works well. I always call him Dom or Domi and he's cool with that.
Nolan - I have this on my list as a middle name for Jacob, but I've been liking the idea of using it as a first name recently - Personally like this a lot more than Jacob, though Jacob Nolan sounds nice. Like the Revenge character, he's pretty cool. Think I'd only ever use Nolan as a middle, though, because I don't see any particularly good nicknames.
Sawyer - there's something I adore about this name, but there's something about it I just can't warm up to either. It's hovering between usable/not usable for me haha - I've always thought Sawyer's appeal lies in it sounds sort of rough or roguish. I think for me, it's hard to like it because of no real nicknames and it feels a bit trendy. I wouldn't use it but I don't have any real problem with it.
Donovan - It fits in perfectly with my love of Irish names, but is it too last name? Is Donny a cute nickname, or is it too dated? Definitely the former. I think of Donnie Darko, and Donnie/Donny is not dated to me because I never hear it in real life. Other Don I think of is Don Draper. Two characters in fairly contemporary media. So yeah, not at all dated in my opinion. Love Donovan, though like Dominic a bit more.
Milo - I met a little boy with the name at work the other day, and I think it's so cute. However, is it usable? To me, it seems kind of like a pet name, but seeing it and liking it on a little boy made me reconsider - I do see it more as a pet, but I think it works well on a person too. I also like the feminine Mila a lot.
Sasha - my love for the actress Sasha Alexander has made me consider this name. I really love girl names that end in A, and this name is simple, yet pretty, like many of my other girl names. I would like middle name suggestions for this one- LOVE LOVE LOVE Sasha. Unfortunately, I've always felt hesitant about the Sasha-Alexander connection since some would see Sasha as all-male. It's a gorgeous name and all girl to me.
Nora - I always go back and forth with this name. Some days, it's simple, pretty and sweet. Other days, it's a bit old fashioned, dated, and boring. - I pretty much feel the same way. I had an elderly English teacher named Nora and it really turned me off it. I think I'd like it more as a nickname for Eleanor or Lenore, both of which feel old-fashioned but not stuffy like Nora occasionally does.
Caela {KY-la} - I'd probably never use this one, but I did name a story character this back in the day. It means 'sky' in Latin, which I think is such pretty meaning. Of course, in Latin the 'ae' sound is pronounced like a long 'i' but in English it's pronounced like a long 'a' so there would always be the issue of mispronunciation. I guess I was just wondering if you guys see any appeal in the name, or is my taste in this name just too out there? - Mmm, I'd say it's not intuitive enough for my name. I'd guess nearly everyone reading her name for the first time would say Kay-la, mainly because that name is so popular. For me, a name's spelling always needs to be intuitive because I have one of those longish last names that is easy to say, but gets confused with a much more popular name just because people are so used to seeing the popular one. My last name is super easy and not hard to read, but I'd guess 30% or more get it wrong. Ky-la sounds pretty... and like Milo, it reminds me of Mila. Milo + Caela (Ky-la) = Mila? lol
#3
Posted 09 June 2012 - 02:11 PM
#4
Posted 09 June 2012 - 07:32 PM
I absolutely LOVE Caela, as I'm a big fan of names that originate from Latin/Greek/etc, though I don't think I would ever use it, especially with the common mispronunciation . So it would be more of a guilty pleasure for me.
#5
Posted 09 June 2012 - 08:15 PM
i think Finley James is great and Finn is a cute nn.
Bennett {Benny or Ben: Not something i would use but it is a nice masculine name
Cade - i much perfer this than Caden! I think Cade is really sweet and lovley
Dominic: Not my stlye. Nic is a cute nn.
Nolan - NMS, id probably use Noel.
Sawyer - i know exactly how you feel about this. something about it that i LOVE, and something that just doesnt sit right. but i think i like it more than i dont!
Donovan - personally, i think Donny is a little dated. Maybe i just need time to hear it a bit more.
Milo - itis very pet namey, (my best friends jack russel is milo) what id probably do is use Myles and have the nick name Milo.
Girls:
Sasha -LOVE LOVE LOVE.
Nora - For me it is a little too old.
Caela {KY-la}: one of my fave american gymnastis is Kyla Ross! love the name. but if i saw Caela written dosn id probably pn is KAY-LA. i love Kyla and thats also how id spell it just so its not always mis pn.
#6
Posted 09 June 2012 - 10:13 PM
Finley Peter
Finley George
Finley Jacob
Finley Breccan
Finley Warren
Finley Oliver
Finley Nathan
I love Bennett as well! Nick name Benny/Ben<3 Handsome and more soft than Benjamin!
Honestly, I've been thinking a lot of Cade as a name on its own as well! I don't like how it'd sound with Mikes last name, but its currently on my guilty pleasures list! Strangely enough, I almost like it on a girl as well. Cade/Cadie I guess.
Dominic is just one of those names I have a strange disliking for. I've really disliked it ever since I was little, no particular reason why though! Dominique as well! Which is funny, because I always admired the gymnast Dominique Dawes. Just really disliked her name.
I knew a Nolan when I was in Girl Scouts, my friends little brother would come in and his name was Nolan. I think its nice, though nothing really stuck out about it to me personally. Jacob Nolan is handsome though! Nolan Jacob would sound very nice though, if you prefer it. I think it all depends on the last name as to how well Nolan Jacob / Jacob Nolan would flow. Honestly on its own it flows fine either way <3
Sawyer.. I'm on the fence with it. I can't really imagine calling someone by it. I guess if I meet a Sawyer it'll change.. but when I say it out loud it just comes off awkward. In my mind I imagine it to be attractive, but I say it and don't care for it. Like, I end up saying soy- yurr which just sounds awkward, so I change it to saw- yarr which sounds more like "saw your wood" or something idk. I probably sound weird here haha
Last names are totally in style right now, so Donovan would fit in with all other kids running around. I dislike it from personal association, but its okay otherwise. It definitely suits your more Irish style.
I always think "Milo and Otis" when I hear Milo, but I love it anyway!! Its very upbeat and energetic with that O in there I think! Miles is a nice alternative, very traditional and such. But I just think Milo is a little more fun. I can actually imagine myself using Milo if I didn't love so many other boys names more!
I used to like Sasha a lot, but now I'm just okay with it. Its a lovely name, but not me anymore.
Nora I liked, but I definitely get a "dated" feel from it. Not necessary old fashioned though. Like when I hear Nora, I think more of a woman my mothers age.. I feel like it fits in with the Pamela's and Susan's and Barbara's and such of my mothers time. I imagine a mother who in her time was quite attractive and popular, but now is a mother to a 17/18 year old child. Idk I guess its nice as a nick name for like Eleanora or such. But personally, I just don't care for it so much.
Honestly, I think Caela looks so gorgeous!! I wanted to have Caela on my list, but I know it'd just be such the pain to spell out all the time. So I resort to Cayla. However, I would definitely say cay-la when seeing Caela. Cyla or Kyla would look more like that pronunciation. Or potentially Kaila or Caila, though those probably would have some issues as well. I definitely see where you find the appeal- its gorgeous! I think it'd make a great guilty pleasure name
#7
Posted 10 June 2012 - 09:35 PM
#8
Posted 11 June 2012 - 12:06 AM
What do you guys think of the combo Sasha Nadine (NAY-deen, not nuh-DEEN)?
I love it!
#9
Posted 11 June 2012 - 07:41 AM
#10
Posted 11 June 2012 - 12:14 PM
Also, just came up with the combo Sasha Naomi (NAY-oh-mee, not NIE-oh-mee). Which do you like better - Sasha Nadine or Sasha Naomi? Any other suggestions?
#11
Posted 11 June 2012 - 02:56 PM
Aww Sasha Naomi is adorable! <3 i like!
Sasha Mabel
Sasha Elise
Sasha Penelope
Sasha Rosalind
Sasha Delia
Short, but hope it helps
#12
Posted 11 June 2012 - 06:08 PM
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