So it’s time to name this baby girl of ours. I’m tossing them out there left and right constantly getting rejected by the husband. My requirements early on were to have a name that either started with a B or matched Brady in some way. I have long moved past that and opened it up to any name that we both love and feels fitting. Removing the stipulations should make this easy right? Funny.
Like I said years ago, there is one name he likes and one name only: Peyton. Back when I was pregnant with Brady we had made our choice that Peyton would be her name, only we would spell it Paityn. This time it just doesn’t feel like her name. I still like the name, and may possibly use it, but it just doesn’t feel like its for her.
I’ve thrown names out from Claire to Savannah to Aurelia and on and on. Mostly just to see if anything will stick. None do. My personal favorite right now? Millicent – Millie for short. Of course he hates it. A couple of days ago I threw out another one, Harper, and he actually likes it. But? He likes Peyton better. So right now we’re just going back and forth Harper, Peyton, Harper, Peyton. What do you think? I have several middle names picked out that will work for each so I’m not concerned with that yet and really, shouldn’t be worried about the first name yet either, I have plenty of time. But Etsy has me wanting to buy an insane amount of personalized and monogrammed clothing for her and I clearly can’t do that without a name.
So – Harper or Peyton? Or any new suggestions? I mean, I’ve probably already heard them all since I spend almost every minute of my spare time on Nameberry but, I’m open to listening. Maybe you’ve heard of something awesome I haven’t. Please share. 🙂
Sher Bailey is a writer in the Midwest who believes the power of humor, Mod Podge, and grandkids can fix most problems in life. You can find her at SherBailey.com.
B. says
I love the name Peyton. I like Harper, Paisley and Bailey (a B name) as well. LOL at the etsy situation. My husband thinks people shouldn’t name their babies before seeing them. Clearly he doesn’t get it.
Kristen says
a friend of mine named her daughter Harper Quinn, I LOVE Harper….. If I didn’t already have a friend who just used that name I would totally be using it! 🙂 Good luck!
Lucy Marie says
Oh my gosh .I know this isn’t helpful but I love Millie! That’s so cute. Both Peyton and Harper are beautiful, too. Her name will be fabulous no matter what. AND ALSO, I totally understand the stubborn, non helpful husband issue when it comes to naming a child. Ughhh…
Sherri Bailey says
I vote Harper.
Danielle says
Kaidence? or different spelling…. Brynleigh, Callie, Isabella, Collins, or, Harper. haha!
beka says
Harper is one of my very favorite names so I am biased – but I also like Peyton.
Leah says
Payson or Payson? Alya? Ainsly?
I have friends who have twins names Brynn and Brady
AB says
I love the name Harper. Other girl names I love are Rowan, Parker, Scout, Grace, Teirnan, Brynn, Brinley, Finley, Kinley, Harlow, Zoey, Ellington, West, Jameson and Ava.
S'A says
May I make a suggestion? I know “different” spellings are all the rage right now, but my Mom gave me a strangely spelled name and I have fought it all my life. People can’t spell it, and they never pronounce it right. I love her, but I don’t thank her for it!
Krystal says
Ek!!! Naming a baby girl is so much fun!!! I just went through the grueling process myself! We went with “Madeleine Elizabeth-Pirerrette McCarthy, Maddy for short!
We had two names that we bounced between! The one we choose and Bowynn (Bow-en)!
All the names you have going are so cute! I’m sure you will land on one you love! Sometimes you have to met the little person first before picking a name!
I’m super excited for you!!! Having a baby girl is so awesome! I know, I have 2 boys that shimmy up the door frames!
Krystal
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