It's early, but Girl Names?

[eastvillage]

So I promise I have a reason to obsess over names early on. We were positive about my first's name (Maya) immediately. We debated and debated over my son, finally (when he was a week old) named him Evan, and then changed his name to Benjamin when he was 8 MONTHS OLD. Yes, we changed his name officially since we felt we made a mistake.

Although we won't find out the gender of this baby, I'm certain she's a girl, and have been correct both times so far. I'm all set with a boy name, but I have nothing for a girl. I mean, I'm really coming up empty.

I need a name that is viable (pronounceable) in both Israel and the USA. I've thought about Emily or Ella, but neither seem to be striking me.

Help?

[TheDivineMrsM]

Originally Posted by eastvillage

So I promise I have a reason to obsess over names early on. We were positive about my first's name (Maya) immediately. We debated and debated over my son, finally (when he was a week old) named him Evan, and then changed his name to Benjamin when he was 8 MONTHS OLD. Yes, we changed his name officially since we felt we made a mistake.

Although we won't find out the gender of this baby, I'm certain she's a girl, and have been correct both times so far. I'm all set with a boy name, but I have nothing for a girl. I mean, I'm really coming up empty.

I need a name that is viable (pronounceable) in both Israel and the USA. I've thought about Emily or Ella, but neither seem to be striking me.

Help?

Shoshana
Eliana
Rachel
Lauren/Loren
Ariella

[RedOakMomma]

Abiah
Abigail
Adara
Adira (I like that one )
Amiela
Arela
Daniela
Dinah
Eliana
Elisabeth
Joela
Ketina
Leah
Liora
Magdalene
Miryam/Miriam
Naomi
Rebekah
Saphira
Seraphina

[trekkingirl]

how about Dalila ( da-lie-la )

[mclisa]

I really like Leah. Or Rachel.

[zinemama]

Rosa.

[eastvillage]

Thank you! I love Naomi, but I used it as a middle name for my first (shame on me). Also, the Israelis pronounce it differently - while we say "Nay-oh-mee" they say "Nah-oh-mee" - it's almost a different name.

The Israeli version of Abigail is Avigail (pronounced Ahvi-gah-eel). I like Eliana too (good suggestion). More would be very much appreciated!!!

I'm hoping to really connect with a name.

[RedOakMomma]

I think you could still use Naomi. Our neighbor girls both have the middle name Grace, and over the years it has been absolutely charming to see how much delight they take in sharing a name. It's one of the things that bonds them together.

[LovelyBella]

I like Maya, that is really a nice name. For the second one...I am thinking of Leona? Maya Leona? I am just not sure if this will sound good with your hubby's last name.