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#1 Alexis!

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Posted 06 June 2012 - 02:57 PM

Ever since I started watching Bones, I've fallen in love with the name Temperance. I've always loved names that were slightly more unique, so my kids don't have to be Ava M. or Sophia M. in school and I like how Temperance sounds with my last night. Plus, it comes with the added bonus of many nicknames if she grows up not liking it: Tempe, Tess/a, Emme, etc.


The problem is I can't find a middle name that I like. I was thinking of doing an A middle name, so her initials would be TAM after my mom and for a while I liked Temperance Adelaide, but for some reason I just don't care for how it flows. And I like Temperance Amelia, but at the same time I love Amelia Caroline.


Anyone have thoughts on the name and/or middle names, A or not?



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Posted 06 June 2012 - 03:08 PM

Temperance Abigail
Temperance Adele
Temperance Antonia
Temperance Alaina
Temperance Alexandra
Temperance Amara
Temperance Amity
Temperance Angela
Temperance Ariana
Temperance Athena
Temperance Augusta
Temperance Aurelia
Temperance Aurora
Temperance Avery
Temperance Ava
Temperance Avalon

And I think Temperance is lovely, and love that it has so many nickname options!

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Posted 07 June 2012 - 10:03 AM

I'm not a fan at all, sorry! The meaning really throws me off, "abstinence from an alcoholic drink", "moderation or self-restraint especially in eating and drinking". Its the same as Chastity to me, a tad of a burden of a meaning for a child.

Though Emme or Tess are both cute nick names! :)

Temperance Aleah/Alia
Temperance Abby
Temperance Ada
Temperance Adele
Temperance Agnes
Temperance Aine/Anya
Temperance Alana
Temperance Alexandra
Temperance Anne
Temperance Annabeth
Temperance Annabelle / Anneliese
Temperance Ariella
Temperance Aurelia
Temperance Arabella
Temperance Ava / Aveline
Temperance Avis
Temperance Azalea

What do you think? Hope this helps!

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Posted 07 June 2012 - 11:17 AM

I understand how names gain appeal from TV shows, movies, books, etc. Right now I really love Maura and Sasha because of the character and actress from Rizzoli and Isles. It makes a name, such as Temperance, that you don't typically see, much more wearable. Like Haddie, I'm not a huge fan myself, but I do understand the appeal.

Temperance Aveline would get my vote :]

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Posted 07 June 2012 - 04:04 PM

I don't particularly like the meaning of Temperance - makes me think of the prohibition, but that aside, I love all the possible nicknames. For an A middle, I really like Temperance Adele.

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Posted 07 June 2012 - 08:58 PM

Thanks for the opinions guys! I've always liked it, but wasn't sure I could get use to Tempe until my best friend pointed out that you could use Em or something like it. Now I'm really liking the idea of Temperance and calling her Emme or Emery.


From the suggestions, I like:
Temperance Adele
Temperance Alaina
Temperance Amara
Temperance Ava
Temperance Alana
Temperance Annabelle


I'm also liking:

Temperance Adalyn

Temperance Audrey


Thanks guys!






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