For a girl, we like Emilia Joanne or Evelyn Justine. Or, maybe Evelyn Grace (Grace is my grandma's middle name).
Boys are much harder. Dh and I have been discussing boy names. Our last name is a very simple one-syllable, anglicized Irish name (the O' was taken off generations ago). Ds is named Aaron Robert, so we'd rather not clash with that. Robert is a family name on both sides. I don't want a really popular name, but don't know if I want to go too unusual, either.
Here are some of our picks, with name meanings and my thoughts:
Aidan Joseph: fiery one/he shall add
--Dh and I both really like Aidan, but it sounds a LOT like Aaron, and its getting so popular! Then again, Aaron was in the top 50 the year ds was born, and I still like it. Joseph is dh's grandfather.
Kian Matthew: ancient one/gift of God
--We just came up with this one, so I'll have to wait and see how it grows on us. Kian was 721 on the popularity ranking, so not very common! We like Keenan too, and it has the same meaning as Kian. I think both are at least pretty easy to spell/pronounce. Does Kian go with Aaron?
Other first name considerations: (sheesh, they all are similar to Aaron!)
Alan (cheerful harmony, my dad's middle name)
Alec (protector of mankind)
Braden (from the wide valley)
Help!
In case you're wondering why I'm posting on Thanksgiving...
We ended up staying home for Thanksgiving because my dad's sick and contagious and we have a huge snowstorm. We could've gone to the ILs here in town, but decided just to stay put and make a nice dinner (although no turkey) here at home. I think this is the first time we've celebrated a big holiday with just our small immediate family (dh, me, ds, and new baby). I'm lovin' it! Dh and ds are both currently napping.
Boys are much harder. Dh and I have been discussing boy names. Our last name is a very simple one-syllable, anglicized Irish name (the O' was taken off generations ago). Ds is named Aaron Robert, so we'd rather not clash with that. Robert is a family name on both sides. I don't want a really popular name, but don't know if I want to go too unusual, either.
Here are some of our picks, with name meanings and my thoughts:
Aidan Joseph: fiery one/he shall add
--Dh and I both really like Aidan, but it sounds a LOT like Aaron, and its getting so popular! Then again, Aaron was in the top 50 the year ds was born, and I still like it. Joseph is dh's grandfather.
Kian Matthew: ancient one/gift of God
--We just came up with this one, so I'll have to wait and see how it grows on us. Kian was 721 on the popularity ranking, so not very common! We like Keenan too, and it has the same meaning as Kian. I think both are at least pretty easy to spell/pronounce. Does Kian go with Aaron?
Other first name considerations: (sheesh, they all are similar to Aaron!)
Alan (cheerful harmony, my dad's middle name)
Alec (protector of mankind)
Braden (from the wide valley)
Help!
In case you're wondering why I'm posting on Thanksgiving...
We ended up staying home for Thanksgiving because my dad's sick and contagious and we have a huge snowstorm. We could've gone to the ILs here in town, but decided just to stay put and make a nice dinner (although no turkey) here at home. I think this is the first time we've celebrated a big holiday with just our small immediate family (dh, me, ds, and new baby). I'm lovin' it! Dh and ds are both currently napping.