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Please help with name suggestions, Every conversation ends in tears

VickiLong View Member Profile	21/01/2013, 03:11 PM Post #1
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First time around DH and I agreed on names early and from then just enjoyed the ride, this time I've got two months to go and we just can't agree, even on the style of name. Our DD is Dylan Kate, which in itself is not an unusual name but for a girl it's definitely different. So I think we need an equally different/unusual (but not weird) name for this baby. We don't know the gender and every conversation is ending in tears (literally) I have my heart set on Peyton for a girl and Chase for a boy. I may be able to get Peyton over the line, but Chase is just not going to happen. Some of DH's boy suggestions are Liam, Owen, Jackson. None of which I think go well with female Dylan. Any advice on how I can get over the names that I absolutely love enough to even consider anything else?? And name suggestions would be very greatly appreciated. Thanks heaps, Vicki

Zanbam View Member Profile	21/01/2013, 03:42 PM Post #2
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I feel for you. Are there any family names that are now unusual enough to be a little quirky for a boy but not weird? Maybe that may help you form an attachment to a name you haven't considered yet. Name suggestions: Ace Archer Griffin Deon Greyson

kerilyntaryn View Member Profile	21/01/2013, 08:56 PM Post #3
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some other girls names Reece Aubrey Avery Camryn Elliott Lane Drew Taylor Blair Dallas Sean Jordan Morgan Leighton Elliette Riley Rory Rowan Greyson Laken Quinn Parker Addison Devon Ellison Emerson Kinsley Kinsey Marley Mason Maverick Pierce Everett Hendrix Steele Hadley Sterling Sullivan Tate Theron Tucker Wilson Harlow Marlow Ace Asher Nate Nash Alex Beau Cole Callum Ethan Evan Jaith Jathan Jonte Jovanti Kai Jude Rocco Jace Trey Hunter Cade Colton Blake Brock Corban Edison Hudson Kirby This post has been edited by kerilyntaryn: 21/01/2013, 09:10 PM

Dabri View Member Profile	21/01/2013, 10:18 PM Post #4
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Honestly, I'm not sure how Liam or Owen go any worse with Dylan than Chase does - maybe you're looking for a reason to discount all his suggestions? I'm not too sure how long you have to go but if you have time maybe take a couple of weeks breathing space to not talk about names and let the subject settle for a bit, things might feel better when there's less pressure.

MooGuru View Member Profile	21/01/2013, 10:37 PM Post #5
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Heard the name Dylan and immediately thought Jovi (not 100% sure if correct spelling) would go together. No idea why but its different without being too out there.

Gudrun View Member Profile	22/01/2013, 12:27 AM Post #6
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I haven't got any clever ideas to get you to unlove your names. I agree that your DH's list don't sit all that well with big sister's name. Can I tempt you with any of these? Girl: Harper Wallis Riley Sheridan Jordan Bailey Paris Morgan Rowan Clancy Sydney Marlo Adair Boy: Clay Wade Seth Trey Tarn Boyce Braith Blaine Spike Gray Beau Cole This post has been edited by Gudrun: 22/01/2013, 12:28 AM

mini mac View Member Profile	22/01/2013, 01:56 AM Post #7
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girls: I love your choice of Peyton! Drew Tobi Bronte Kirby boys: Sorry I'm not a fan of Chase Byron (not sure if you care about both names ending with an/on) Lawson Zephyr Royston Jed Knox This post has been edited by Mini Mac: 22/01/2013, 01:58 AM

Magenta_ View Member Profile	22/01/2013, 09:46 PM Post #8
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Hi there, I like Dylan Kate and Lola or Reeve for a girl and Riley or Seth for a boy. Good luck! Magenta

Magenta_ View Member Profile	22/01/2013, 09:46 PM Post #9
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Hi there, I like Dylan Kate and Lola or Reeve for a girl and Riley or Seth for a boy. Good luck! Magenta

imatrying View Member Profile	22/01/2013, 11:38 PM Post #10
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I really like Peyton so I say stick with that for a girl For a boy I'm not much help but think as your DD has a traditional male name I think you should go with a strong masculine name if you have a boy... I do like Owen tho... Dylan & Owen go nicely

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