Baby Names- Help I'm Stuck

I LOVE Cohen, to bad that's out! Some suggestions (maybe a little trendy though)....
BOYS
Julien
Keegan
Madden

GIRLS
Ryan
Julia
Camdyn

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I think Jocelyn goes really well with Lily. I also loved the name Greyson or Graceyn for our last but DH vetoed it for me as well. I heard a name the other day Brielle and I really like it. We had Bree as one of our top two with our girl... What something that is a derivitve of Kai or Cai... There are many...
I love the name Wyatt but not crazy about it with Lily. I also liked the boys names Case( which was a shortened Casey) or Memphis, Jett, or Zain... but again not sure how well with Lily. Good Luck and Congratulation on the baby, let us know what it is and their name!!

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I think you have some great choices picked out-if you can agree-isn't that always the toughest part?!

I love Greyson for what it's worth-actually they are all really great. We are a big fan of unique names that have important meanings too. Our kids are Bodhi, (after Bodhisattva), and Lennon, (after John, but she's a girl). Enlightenment and Peace.

We struggled with a name for Lennon for awhile since we wanted something as unique and meaningful as Bodhi. The best I can say is think of the things you like-people you like, etc.--the last names as well as the first. Or books you like-and names in the stories or places you've been-or origins you like..like celtic or gaelic, etc. We were listening to a John Lennon song and that's when it hit us.

Not sure I'm helping, but I hope so.

Congratulations!

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I always liked Grant for a boy. I like Wyatt, too - that's a good pick.

I love the name Amandine for a girl (it's somewhat traditional in France - pronounced Ah-mahn-deen). We named our oldest daughter Corinne (also French), and when we named our youngest Isabelle, it was not a popular name - now there are Isabellas all-freakin'-OVER the place! So I know what you mean! It's a bummer to think you named your child something unusual and then suddenly it's in the top 10. Sigh.

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I don't have any names to give you (my boys are either in or creeping toward the top 10) but...I was given this advice that worked well for us once we narrowed it down. When you get some ideas, test the names by calling them out loud (as if you are calling them in from the backyard, or to dinner!) We had twin boys, so it was hard for us to find two names we loved together...and when we called them out, we were really able to 'feel' what it would be like having these people in the house, and using their names!! Good luck with the baby, and keep us posted!!

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If you're open to Hawaiian names Leilani is a beautiful one that is different. It means Heavenly Flower.

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How about:
Mason
Colby
Samantha
Sofie
C.

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I named my son Grant. Older name that is not unusual per say, but not too common now either. I named my daughter Sierra Eve , which I love, but feel is a little too common now - anyway it fits her because she is a mountain girl. I like the name Jane, Liberty ( aka Libby), June. I think of simple names from the past, beautiful names that are just not too common anymore.......If she's born before the end of the month you could name her July, Juwli, Summer. Would her birthstone still be Ruby - I like that name too. My great grandma was named Cora. I think Cora Jean would be cute. Look into your past for names that were common 50-100 years ago........

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When we were thinking of a baby name for our first, I was reading down a short list, some I liked and he didn't and vice versa, or we'd say "that's ok". When I read a name that we both liked, we both looked at each other and said that's it. If you both like Wyatt, stick with it.

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Hi H. there are some great baby name ideas here. What I thought when I read your message was that you probably would do better with names that were used during the late 1800's - early 19th century. The reason is that since your husband is conservative it would appeal to him (the history of names in the early U.S. is so interesting) and for you being artsy those names would be unusual but carry a bit of familiarity and culture. Here are some ideas:
Boys - Ansel, Leland, Newland, Noland, Westly, August, Winslow

Girls - Evelyn, Evie, Flora, Grace, Eliza, Aubrey, Lucinda, Aline, Juliett, Madeleine
Note: I do like Greyson. I've met a lot of Wyatt's so not my favorite.
Good luck and congratulations on your upcoming birth!

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Boys: LOVE Greyson! Cash, Jack, Will, Cole
Girls: Parker, Peyton, Jude, Elizabeth, Taylor (Tay)

Good luck and congrats!

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This is fun!
Girls-Avery, Tatiana, Tess, Chloe, Claire, Vivian, Marcella, Anya, Grania, Sophia, Sabine

Boys-Adrien, Hudson, Hayden, Kai, Kirin, Grant, Dylan, Ryder, Mason, Luke, Shay, Trey, Tucker, Jackson, Lance

Let us know what you pick

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Baby naming is frustrating because of trends. I'm like you, I avoid overly popular names. My son is Cameron Gary, and my daughter is Allison Jane (Allie). Classic, normal names.

I LOVE the name Skye for a little girl. So pretty. And I love the name Madsen for a boy.

Good luck and be sure to tell us what happened!!

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I've like these girl names... We've always chosen family names (grandmothers' name, etc.) for middle names.

Jessa
Arden
Eris
Mae

The only boy names that have always appealed to me are Simon and Spencer.

Good luck!

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My pastor's daughter just named their little girl Karis....means Grace in Greek...I've never heard that name before and I love it!! Sorry no suggestions on boys name...I also love Grayson, but my hubby vetoed as well :)

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Lorelei, Noor, Shane, Carys, Ceanna, Gianna, Brielle, Nolan. I like pairing traditional with unique, as you did with Lily Jane. And I LOVE Wyatt, but I am biased. It is my son's name. Congratulations!

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I love rayne or ryver both unisex names. audra. chance, chase, aaron or for a girls spell it erin. gene for a boy jean for a girl. destiny. sydney. dylan, cheyanne, wrangler for a boy. I have a coalton and a storm. austin for a or austyn for a girl.(but probably in the top 10)serenity, revelee. some to ponder. congratulations and good luck with the name.

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Boys----Brody, Glenn, Julian, Jared, Mason
Girls-----Avianna, Aurelia, Brianne, Alaysia, Vivienne, Corinne

Congrats!!

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Girl- Tatum, Lyla, Brynn (I also think Greyson is cute for a girl....maybe you could spell Gracyn?)
Boy- Wade, Levi, Joel (those to me sound both conventional, but not common)

Good luck!

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The first poster who replied suggested Leilani for a girl. I love that neme - would definitely use it if I had another girl. I also like Jasmine, Paige and Vanessa.

For boys, how about Chase, Seth, Lawson or Bryce?

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I have a friend who didn't name her son for 10 days! Wait and see what the baby looks like. You may have an epiphany as you're giving birth or the first time you see/her.

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Have you tried looking at a top 100 list from the past (like 1920's or earlier?) Those names might meet your husband's requirement for "normal" but also be not as frequently used today.

Here are a few that I saw in my kids' school directory:

Boys: Eamon, Spencer, Felix, Bryce, Kaden, Beaux, Hudson, Everett, Quinn, Cambry, Ewan, Kent, Braison, Kieran, Dante, Dawson

Girls: Emery, Helena, Afton, Sutton, Lydia, Tess, Margaux, Annyn, Janine, Bonnie

By the way, I never paid attention before, but in just casually glancing through the school directory I caught sight of at least 7 Grayson's or Greyson's. It's a great name, but may not be as uncommon as you would like.

Good luck,
K.

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I wish I could've of remembered about the name 'Tatiana' when my 21 mo daughter was born. But my husband had come up with a name that was half his and half mine, 'Melina' is the name for my daughter.
I don't think you even heard of Tatiana, right? There's also Yesenia. I have a step-nephew who's name is Skyler. I also like Drake for a boy. Oh! and I also like Chloe for a girl. Good luck, I'm sure you'll come up with a very cool name! Bless you!

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Love your daughter's name..Lily was one of my top names for a girl. We had a boy and named him Wyatt. It is not common and some people actually ask if "Its a family name"...what? Anyway, names I also like for a girl are Marigold, Annabelle, Adele, Audrey, Alana, Camille, Vivienne, Claire and Rosalind. For boys : Henry, Grant, Wyatt,Richard, and I like Greyson. Let us know what you pick!

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Sorry if I'm repeating, I didn't check out all the other replies. I'll give you some of the names on our lists (our baby is now 15 months old and we have three older children)

Girls--- Vivian, Quinn, Alexandra, Ariel, Ava, Jillian, Katerina (Kat or Katya), Erica, Margaret (Meg)

Boys---- Max, Holden, Cooper, Jonathan (Jay), Finn, Casey, Brady, Cruse

Some of the names we used for our kids first and middle names and some were on the lists, but not chosen

Good luck and congratulations!!!

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Hi H., I like the name Chance for a boy, it is short for Chandler, and I like the name Raeana for a girl, it is pronounced ray ana.J.

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I don't really have a name to suggest, but just an idea. My husband and I were in similar situations.. but he was the more "popular" name type guy and wanted to name our baby Ashton... eeks... hahaha. Anyways, I wanted a traditional name like Joseph or John. So, anyways, our solutions so for have been choosing names that their meanings are traditioanl. Our son is Ian, which is galic (sp) for John. We are about to have our third and also do not know the gender. If it is a boy our name as of right now is Nicholai. My husband will probably call him his full name and I will probably call him Nick! haha.

Good luck and Congratulations!

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How about Greyling or Arden for a boy and Emmeline for a girl?

Oh I was in the same boat with my second child! We didn't find out the sex and we just couldn't agree on names. I bought an awesome book recommended to me by a friend that helped make my decision. It's called The Secret Meaning of Names by Pierre Le Rouzic. It nailed all of our personalities down based on our names, so when I narrowed down the names, I ended up going with the one that I most like the meaning.

My husband and I picked out a name for each gender so we had a total of 4 full names narrowed down. We also mixed and matched the names. For example If I picked the first name then he picked the middle name and vice versa.

We waited to see the baby first before we officially named what turned out to be a boy. Honestly, I looked at my baby and nothing came to mind. We banked his cord blood and they came to collect it, along with the paperwork and so we had 4 hours to come up with a name after he was born.

I have to say that I love the name Greyson! Too bad your husband isn't in agreement!

I also love the names London, Ireland, India, Lexi, Anya, Enya, Arwyn, Raina and Kamilla for a girl. My hubby vetoed all of them. (London/Lexi and Lily go well together)

For a boy I liked Garrison, Garreth, Elijah and Marcos. Those all got vetoed too.

Good luck to you!!!! Let us know what you go with!

I love Greyson! Also like Wyatt, preston, Parker, Leland, and taio. For girls I like Camille, maren/maryn, Gianna, ruby, Cora, Cordelia or Delia, hauna, Fiona, lucy, lucia, Morgan, rhiannon, and Evelyn. We have one popular name (Olivia) and picked Amelia because it wasn't so popular, but now I've met more than ever! It's like getting a white car then noticing how many other white cars you see ;)

I too, like rare names...I love my name and had a terrible time choosing my own kids names because I was hoping for rare names for them...have to be honest I am not a fan of hearing all the love for Wyatt these days ( if only DH hadn't vetoed Wylie)..My Wyatt Brodie is almost 5 and I hear it everywhere these days...it's gotta be pushing the top 100 by now:(

I love Greyson BTW...and Tristen...and Cole...and Coop (I tried for weeks to convince DH that Coop was a "real name")

I have always loved Ainsley for a girl.

Good luck! Naming them was always the hardest part of having them:) for me anyway!

*Update*
Thought of another one I wanted to use but never had that 3rd boy...Trip! I love it...I think its very cute!

Well, if you have a girl you could use my name, T. Marie. Its unique, and I havent meet alot of people with my name. For a boys name, how about Jackson?

here are some suggestions for girl names

1. IRIS
2. DANNILYNNE
3. AMBERLY
4.EMMALYNNE
5.CORA

here are some suggestions for boy names

1.MATTHEW
2.ALEXANDER
3.JAYDEN
4.ROLAND
5.JOSHUA
hope you like any of these names!!!!!!!!! GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR NEW CHILD!!!!

I love the name Raef for a boy. If I have another boy, we'll name him that. My husband likes the name Sinjin for a boy. I'm not too crazy about it, but he went with my name for our first son.

Also like, Aedan, Brodan (nickname, Brody) Tristan, Tate & Blaine for boys.

For girls...the only girl name I like, is Morgan. I hope I only have one girl, or the other just might end up with a boys name! :)

Good luck to you, let us know what you decided!!