Boys. Boy names are a lot harder for me to find that just go "Oh! I like that!". I'm not sure why? I suppose because most boy names I like have already been used in my family: Jonathan, Caleb, Casey, Nolan, Laban, Tyrel, Marcus, Josiah, Jubal, Chancy, and Clint, just to name a few! I will try and see if I can find some that are not in my immediate family!
For boys I prefer Biblical or Western names. Which, sadly, are more of a popular type.
(as I mentioned with my girl name list, I want names that are not very common).
I have two boy names picked out that I LOVE but won't be sharing on here! They are for me to know and for you to find out (hopefully, someday LOL).
I'm not sure I would actually use any of these names for myself but I like them still just the same!
1. Adam
The name Adam has been around since the beginning of time (literally!) but is actually not as common as names like John or Jacob.
I have a great-Uncle by this name and have heard of a few others but I still feel I could use it someday if I wanted.
I think it's quite the masculine kind of name!
Adam means - Man or Of the Earth
2. William
William sounds manly and wise. It was most popular during the 1880's and though it is not as big of a hit today, it is still used.
Nicknames I love for it are "Willie" and "Will". But I am not a fan of the nickname (or name for that matter) Liam.
William means - Strong Willed Warrior
3. Tell
Tell came from a Louis L'Amour character who is ironically named "William Tell". (I know that name is also a man who is a legend in Scotland I believe?) But in the book the character goes by his middle name "Tell". I think it sounds like a quite humble cowboy.
This name is not used very often at all, like ever!
I couldn't find the meaning of the name "Tell" but "Telly"
(which I would never call my son!) means - Best
4. Orrin
Also another Louis L'Amour character, Orrin is the brother of Tell! This is a old name and is even in the Bible. Although, I believe the spelling is "Oren". I prefer the way Louis L'Amour uses it.
Orrin means - Fair/Pale
5. Everett
Everett has also been used in my family though not as a first name. Now this one I would use!
I wouldn't want it shortened to "Ever" or "Rett" though. Everett is much nicer!
Everett means - Wild boar
6. David
David. A popular name all the way around though most popular during the 1950's.
David is one of the most recognized people of the Bible. With other famous men having his name.
My favorite being David "Davy" Crockett! If I used this name I would call him "Davy" occasionally because I think that name is just as handsome.
David means - Beloved
7. Jedidiah
Jedidiah sounds like a rough and tough mountain man to me! Maybe because there was a mountain man named Jedidiah Smith? It's also been used for hundreds of years but it's actual peak surprisingly was in 2012.
Jedidiah means - Beloved of Jehovah
8. Joseph
Joseph sounds like a good strong name! I'm not a fan of these popular names today that just sound a little "wimpy".
Joseph means - God shall add
9. Ephraim
This name can be pronounced two separate ways. I've seen a movie where it is pronounced with the long "E" and another where it was pronounced with the short. I myself prefer the long "E" sound.
Ephraim means - Very fruitful
10. Tucket
This is probably the most different from my style of names. I like how it sounds like a pioneer boy or something! In fact I got it from the book series about "Francis Tucket". A young boy who is kidnapped by Indians during the Oregon Trail days and has many adventures while making his way back home.
I can't find any meanings to this name. People seem to think it doesn't exist!
Well, there are a few boy names I like. What style do you prefer?
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Baby Girl Names I Love
Ok, so I love baby names. I can't wait to hear what an expecting couple chooses for their baby and always ponder, "would I use that?".
In fact, I love naming, anything! Whenever we had kittens it was so fun to sit and think of what to name each one. I always chose names that you wouldn't usually hear on an animal like "Sapphire", "Dixie", "Hattie", and "Winnie" just to name a few. (though I always had help choosing the names!)
When Daminika was a year old (making me four) she received a stuffed donkey for her birthday. I named him "Cinnamon" for her and "Cinnamon" he still is!
Liberty also has a stuffed cow/goat (whichever you choose to call it! I was in a hurry, looking for a goat, and grabbed this. Once I got home I realized it was a cow but hey! We can pretend!) which I also helped name. She's now known as "Penelope".
When I was young I would write "books" and my favorite part was naming all the characters.
I thought it would be fun to write down ten names or so for girls that I love!
I won't list what I consider "my" baby names because I would prefer they didn't get used, but these are some I could consider using.
For girls I love anything old, elegant, rare, feminine and pretty. I want names that people have long since stopped (or almost stopped) using but are still a gem to me.
1. Luana
Now "Luana" I do have on "my" baby name list but it is not one of my very top that I have picked out. It is pronounced "Lou-Ah-nuh" and I first heard it from an old actress.
Luana means - Graceful
(I mean, doesn't the name itself just sound graceful?)
2. Alice
I think "Alice" is so pretty. It's simple but very sweet. Some people may think of "Alice in Wonderland" but for me I first heard it from the old movie "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" and have always liked it.
Alice means - Of A Noble Kin
3. Beulah
This is actually a word usually used when talking of Heaven or paradise. (My name is a word too! So that may be why I like this one so much). There is even a song titled "Beulah Land".
I think it would make such a pretty little girls name! It is pronounced "B-you-lah"
In Hebrew Beulah means - Married
4. June
June is a common sounding name though it actually is rarely used anymore. It peaked in the 1920's as a hit but has since than gone down. It is, however, used as a nickname today for names such as "Juno" and "Juniper".
I think it's very elegant and cute. I also love the nickname "Junie".
June is a form of the mythical Latin goddess "Juno", who was known as the "goddess of marriage".
Today June is said to mean - Born in June
5. Esme
Now this one is a little different than my usual type of names. Pronounced "Ez-me" it is actually quite popular today! I love that it's short, unique, and elegant. Wouldn't it so pretty for a baby girl like "Esme Mae" or even "Esme Jane"?
Esme means - Love or Loved
6. Katherine
This name. *Sigh*. A name I have always loved, wanted, and thought to be the prettiest of all names. For the longest time I wanted "Katherine Marie" and still would love to! But I know others who also want it and I personally do not want to name my kids anything that I know someone else has. I want something special and different! But, we shall see?
Katherine has always been very popular starting as far back as the 1880's.
A nickname I also love for Katherine is "Kate". I even considered "Kate" as a first name for "my list."
Though I think "Katy" is pretty, I prefer just plain Kate.
Katherine means - Pure
7. Harriet
Harriet is also a name that peaked in the 1880's but is rarely used today. Which is fine by me!
I think it's so pretty, and it even looks elegant.
Nicknames I have heard for Harriet and also love are "Hattie" and "Hettie".
Harriet means - Ruler of the Home or Home Ruler
8. Jane
Yes, I have an aunt named Jane, but I can't help it! I love this name so much I might have to use it!
A feminine form of John, Jane was most popular during the 1940's. I also love "Jane" for a middle name, probably just as much as a first!
A nickname I love for it as well is "Janie". I've even heard of babies having "Janie" as their first name.
Jane means - God is Gracious
9. Julia
Julia. Just the name makes me think of dainty, soft, pretty things. It was most popular during the 1880's but is not so popular today. I fell in love with the name from watching "Summer Magic".
Julia means - Youth
10. Matilda
Now this name I have heard both negative and positive thoughts on. Some find it "the ugliest name ever" and some "pretty and old-fashioned." For me, I find it very pretty! Though, sadly, I know someone who has a little girl named Matilda. So, I personally wouldn't want to use it. But if I didn't it would be on my list!
Also another name popular during the 1880's, a nickname I would use for it would be "Tildy".
Matilda means - Might/Power
Well, there you have it! Some baby girl names I love! One of these days I'll do a list of boys.
What kind do you like?
In fact, I love naming, anything! Whenever we had kittens it was so fun to sit and think of what to name each one. I always chose names that you wouldn't usually hear on an animal like "Sapphire", "Dixie", "Hattie", and "Winnie" just to name a few. (though I always had help choosing the names!)
When Daminika was a year old (making me four) she received a stuffed donkey for her birthday. I named him "Cinnamon" for her and "Cinnamon" he still is!
Liberty also has a stuffed cow/goat (whichever you choose to call it! I was in a hurry, looking for a goat, and grabbed this. Once I got home I realized it was a cow but hey! We can pretend!) which I also helped name. She's now known as "Penelope".
When I was young I would write "books" and my favorite part was naming all the characters.
I thought it would be fun to write down ten names or so for girls that I love!
I won't list what I consider "my" baby names because I would prefer they didn't get used, but these are some I could consider using.
For girls I love anything old, elegant, rare, feminine and pretty. I want names that people have long since stopped (or almost stopped) using but are still a gem to me.
1. Luana
Now "Luana" I do have on "my" baby name list but it is not one of my very top that I have picked out. It is pronounced "Lou-Ah-nuh" and I first heard it from an old actress.
Luana means - Graceful
(I mean, doesn't the name itself just sound graceful?)
2. Alice
I think "Alice" is so pretty. It's simple but very sweet. Some people may think of "Alice in Wonderland" but for me I first heard it from the old movie "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" and have always liked it.
Alice means - Of A Noble Kin
3. Beulah
This is actually a word usually used when talking of Heaven or paradise. (My name is a word too! So that may be why I like this one so much). There is even a song titled "Beulah Land".
I think it would make such a pretty little girls name! It is pronounced "B-you-lah"
In Hebrew Beulah means - Married
4. June
June is a common sounding name though it actually is rarely used anymore. It peaked in the 1920's as a hit but has since than gone down. It is, however, used as a nickname today for names such as "Juno" and "Juniper".
I think it's very elegant and cute. I also love the nickname "Junie".
June is a form of the mythical Latin goddess "Juno", who was known as the "goddess of marriage".
Today June is said to mean - Born in June
5. Esme
Now this one is a little different than my usual type of names. Pronounced "Ez-me" it is actually quite popular today! I love that it's short, unique, and elegant. Wouldn't it so pretty for a baby girl like "Esme Mae" or even "Esme Jane"?
Esme means - Love or Loved
6. Katherine
This name. *Sigh*. A name I have always loved, wanted, and thought to be the prettiest of all names. For the longest time I wanted "Katherine Marie" and still would love to! But I know others who also want it and I personally do not want to name my kids anything that I know someone else has. I want something special and different! But, we shall see?
Katherine has always been very popular starting as far back as the 1880's.
A nickname I also love for Katherine is "Kate". I even considered "Kate" as a first name for "my list."
Though I think "Katy" is pretty, I prefer just plain Kate.
Katherine means - Pure
7. Harriet
Harriet is also a name that peaked in the 1880's but is rarely used today. Which is fine by me!
I think it's so pretty, and it even looks elegant.
Nicknames I have heard for Harriet and also love are "Hattie" and "Hettie".
Harriet means - Ruler of the Home or Home Ruler
8. Jane
Yes, I have an aunt named Jane, but I can't help it! I love this name so much I might have to use it!
A feminine form of John, Jane was most popular during the 1940's. I also love "Jane" for a middle name, probably just as much as a first!
A nickname I love for it as well is "Janie". I've even heard of babies having "Janie" as their first name.
Jane means - God is Gracious
9. Julia
Julia. Just the name makes me think of dainty, soft, pretty things. It was most popular during the 1880's but is not so popular today. I fell in love with the name from watching "Summer Magic".
Julia means - Youth
10. Matilda
Now this name I have heard both negative and positive thoughts on. Some find it "the ugliest name ever" and some "pretty and old-fashioned." For me, I find it very pretty! Though, sadly, I know someone who has a little girl named Matilda. So, I personally wouldn't want to use it. But if I didn't it would be on my list!
Also another name popular during the 1880's, a nickname I would use for it would be "Tildy".
Matilda means - Might/Power
Well, there you have it! Some baby girl names I love! One of these days I'll do a list of boys.
What kind do you like?
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