Help Me Pick a Middle Name!

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M.V. answers from New York on January 03, 2011

Chowning???? Sorry, I don't like it, unless it has some special meaning for you, I think it's a little too "different". Acadia sounds a little more "mainstream", but I just keep thinking of the SUV.

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D.P. answers from Pittsburgh on January 03, 2011

Acadia reminds me of the GM vehicle, but I prefer it over Chowning (unless that is a family name). Did you mean Arcadia?

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L.B. answers from New York on January 03, 2011

What is the first name? Are you using last names as middle names? I have never heard of Chowning or Acadia used as name? If Chowning is a last name or family name, then I quess it is o.k., otherwise I don't like it.

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A.A. answers from Chicago on January 03, 2011

I am going to be honest. Acadia sounds like a car model, not my favorite. Chowning sounds like Chowder or something. I think you are crossing the line from different to weird with these two. Just my 2 cents, but to each their own!

How bout "Wynde" pronounce "wind" for a middle name--its an anagram of your name and it sounds pretty =)

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L.U. answers from Seattle on January 03, 2011

Chowning? That would just be mean. The first thing that came to mind is ChowDown...which you don't want your little girl to be made fun of with that, right? Acadia...it's okay. Is there a reason you are trying to think "so" outside the box? To each their own!

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M.V. answers from New York on January 03, 2011

Chowning???? Sorry, I don't like it, unless it has some special meaning for you, I think it's a little too "different". Acadia sounds a little more "mainstream", but I just keep thinking of the SUV.

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D.P. answers from Pittsburgh on January 03, 2011

Acadia reminds me of the GM vehicle, but I prefer it over Chowning (unless that is a family name). Did you mean Arcadia?

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L.B. answers from New York on January 03, 2011

What is the first name? Are you using last names as middle names? I have never heard of Chowning or Acadia used as name? If Chowning is a last name or family name, then I quess it is o.k., otherwise I don't like it.

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J.P. answers from Stockton on January 03, 2011

I like Acadia -

Chowning....I wouldn't pick that one......first thing I thought of was a dog....

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M.L. answers from Houston on January 03, 2011

I prefer Acadia over Chowning. Has more of a melodic rhythm and feminine quality to it.

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M.3. answers from St. Louis on January 03, 2011

Chowning or Acadia is the first name your going with, or your considering these for middle names? Im confused.

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O.L. answers from Los Angeles on January 03, 2011

I don't like either...

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I.*. answers from Columbus on January 03, 2011

I’m really sorry but I wouldn’t give my child either middle name. I think you crossed the line over to weird. Kids can be really mean and I think she would be made fun of when she’s in school. Chowning reminds me of clam chowder. Acadia is a vehicle and is the region of northeastern North America which was established as a French colony in the 17th century.

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L.A. answers from Austin on January 03, 2011

Sorry, but Chowning, sounds like eating. I do not think a girl should never have an eating reference in her name.. too easy to pick on...

Acadia is pretty, maybe Acadia, but it sounds like a name brand for something,.. liquid soap?

Congratulations on your baby girl!

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E.R. answers from Chicago on January 03, 2011

What are the first and last names going to be? It is very hard to pick without knowing what the entire name will sound like.

I believe in choosing names that will mean something- not just sound cool. For example, use your mom's name or your maiden name or the dad's mother's name as a middle name. My brother's name is Zackary R., because my mom's family is Welsh and R. is our family name on that side. My son is named William Angus, because his dad's family has Scottish heritage.

I would say, WHY are you considering Chowning and Acadia? Do those words or names have a special meaning for you? Then they might be a good fit for your family. Or your daughter may be born and you may decide that the name you've picked out just doesn't fit her and start over!

It is a middle name, so I doubt if having an unusual one will be any kind of issue- most kids don't have any idea what other kid's middle names are! But think about WHY you are choosing a name and choose one that is meaningful to you and your family as well as one that sounds nice.

That's my advice! Good luck and god bless!

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J.A. answers from Spartanburg on January 03, 2011

I love Acadia. I would like it as a first name.
I also like Rose, Lark, and Lynn as middle names.

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M.H. answers from Raleigh on January 03, 2011

I know a little girl named Acadia (after the National Park), and it fits her to a T! Personally, I think Chowning is really weird...unless there is some sort of familial reason, I wouldn't use it.

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D.S. answers from Houston on January 03, 2011

I like acadia but dont care for the other one

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M.C. answers from Minneapolis on January 03, 2011

ravena, harper, acacia, kai, McKinley

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M.H. answers from Atlanta on January 03, 2011

Hi W.,

There are some odd/different sounding names in the Bible that I have always loved. Jerushah means inheritance and I'm afraid my other favorite is Jael (pronounced JL). It means mountain goat, lol, but she was the heroic woman in the Old Testament who killed the Canaanite captain who oppressed the Israelites for 20 years.

Congratulations on your little girl!

M.

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V.E. answers from Denver on January 03, 2011

Definetely NO on Chowning. I agree it sounds like eating, or worse..dog chow! Very, very, very weird. I would only use t if it was your maiden name and/or a family name, but i would give a second middle name as well. Acadia is kind of pretty and its not extreemely different, but I think of the SUV (which ironically, I test drove). Can you share the first name?

A few names I thought of that are multiple syllables and different:
Amelia (similar to Acadia, but more well known)
Eloise
Emery (yes like a nail file, but its a nice flowy name for a middle name and also a band)
Bristol (actually becoming more popular)
Cheyenne
Peyton
Lilianna

I hope some of these help

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S.H. answers from Jacksonville on January 03, 2011

Are you asking what we think of these neames or are you asking for middle names to go with these names? How about Acadia Breanne?

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T.N. answers from Albany on January 03, 2011

What's wrong with W.? I've always liked it since I am definately more of a W. than a Tinkerbell!
:)

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H.S. answers from Cincinnati on January 03, 2011

Chowning, and Acadia are both very weird.... sorry...

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C.M. answers from Myrtle Beach on January 03, 2011

Acadia I think is very pretty! Chowning, I don't love, but if you do, don't listen to what the other people on the posts say!
Congrats on your little girl!!!

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P.L. answers from Washington DC on January 04, 2011

W.,
so are you decided on a first name yet? It's hard to help pick a middle name without knowing the flow etc. Do you have an iPhone or iPod? You could download a free app called babynames.
I think both Acadia dn Chowning are different names, I prefer Acadia over Chowning but it does make me think of the SUV. Unless you're dead set on Chowning please don;t use unless you are a history buff. It makes me think of Josiah Chowning, we ate at a Chowning's Tavern while touring Historic Williamsburg VA.
Good Luck W.!

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R.M. answers from Cumberland on January 04, 2011

The girl's name Acadia \a-ca-

dia\ is of algonquian wakashian origin, and the meaning of Acadia is "place of plenty". Place name: the French settlers of Nova Scotia called it Acadia after the name of a river there.

Tha't a pretty name-Acadia-go to thinkbaby names.com-it will help.

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W.S. answers from Norfolk on January 04, 2011

I too wanted something a little less common but my primary concern was whether my child would be picked on because of the name we chose. I agree with most of the other posts about Chowning, too many options for teasing. Acadia, makes people think of cars and parks but I like it better than the other. What about something similar like Ariana or Adriana? Best wishes for a heathly baby!

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M.S. answers from San Francisco on January 03, 2011

what is the first name? I like acadia- pretty and different but not so much that its strange. Chowning-not sure-would need to know the first name.

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