Middle Names//Opinions

[fillingwindows.livejournal.com]

Hi, I just joined because thinking about baby names is clearly more fun than writing a paper. Babies are still a long way off in my future, but I'm just posting a few favs for fun. Let me know what you think and/or what middle names you think would work (either from the ones I've listed or ones you like that I haven't thought of). And on a side note, what are your thoughts on Sky/Skye (i.e. which spelling do you like better and for what gender?)

Girls:
Aster Belle
Aster Elizabeth
Aster Josephine
Aster Naomi
Aster Rae
Aster Veronica
Deirdre Belle
Deirdre Elizabeth [too hard to say at once because of the double vowel sound?]
Deirdre Josephine
Deirdre Naomi
Diana Elizabeth
Diana Elyse
Diana Lisette
Diana Monique
Naomi Alyssa
Naomi Elizabeth
Naomi Heather
Naomi Lisette
Naomi Olivia
Naomi Veronica

Boys:
Cole Frederick [Frederick is my brother's name]
Cole Phillip
Cole Thomas
Cole William
Gavin Christopher
Gavin Frederick
Gavin Phillip
Gavin Thomas
Jordan Christopher [disclaimer: I realize Jordan is SUPER popular right now for both genders, but I'm kind of in love with it. Oops!]
Jordan Frederick
Jordan Gregory
Jordan Matthew
Jordan Thomas

It's kind of obvious, but I like the more old-school names for middle names, particularly for the boys. Any opinions/suggestions are great. I won't get whiny if you don't like these; I'm just brainstorming for fun.

When I was in high school I vowed never to name my children Christopher, Joseph, Caitlin (or any spelling thereof), or Megan (ditto) because although they're great names, I knew a million of them. I slacked a little on Christopher because it makes such a strong middle name, but I'm not sure about the rest. Thoughts?

Comments

[lady-caitlin.livejournal.com]

When I was in high school I vowed never to name my children Christopher, Joseph, Caitlin (or any spelling thereof), or Megan (ditto) because although they're great names, I knew a million of them.
It depends on where you live. I'm from Australia, and I was the only Caitlin in any of my classes -- I still haven't met another Caitlin IRL who spells her name the same way as me. I've met one Katelyn, though. Christopher was popular, yes, but Joseph and Megan weren't. Perhaps those names will be more popular here in the next few years.

[elemmennope.livejournal.com]

I like the name Sky a lot. Prefer this spelling because I like it as a nature name, with the image of a crisp, clear blue sky in my mind. The Isle of Skye or whatever is not a place with meaning to me. And spelling words uniquely for no reason than just because is not my style.

Nice style over all. Deirdre Elizabeth, Diana Lisette, Naomi Heather, Gavin Frederick are my favorites.

[ladydiddymus.livejournal.com]

Sky/Skye kind of reminds of me Skyy vodka :/ And for some reason Aster doesn't sit well with me... it makes me think of Asteroid or something lol. I'm a huge fan of Gavin though!

[waitingonsunday.livejournal.com]

Aster Belle is pretty, but immediately made me think of the astro belt, which brought to mind the game, Astro Belt (http://www.mobilelive.nl/content/Members/clubwireless.net/catalog/games/PeriMind/astro_belt/screenshot?description=web&preview=0).

I prefer Skye over Sky, and think of it as a female name, but that may be because I have a niece named Katherine Sisteena Skye.

[fillingwindows.livejournal.com]

That's hilarious! Never would have thought that up. I had the flower in mind with Aster, but thank you for that!

[th3-unicorn.livejournal.com]

My favorites among your list (I picked one for every first name)
Girls
Aster Veronica
Deidre Elizabeth
Diana Elyse (I like Elise better though)
Naomi Veronica
Boys
Cole Phillip
Gavin Christopher
Jordan Gregory (fabulous)

I like Skye, for a girl, because I think I'd have fun if I were here, when people ask my name, to tell them "Skye, like the sky but with a final e" :)

..could be that I'm just weird, ya know :P

[0o-faerie.livejournal.com]

Skye is actually one of my favourite girl names =). But I doubt whether my future child would like it ;)
As for the rest, I like Aster Rae, Deirdre Belle & Cole Thomas the best! =)

[slmpd08.livejournal.com]

Deirdre reminds me of Running with Scissors. But I like it.
I like Skye for a girl.
I think Sky/Skye is too feminine for a boy.

[slmpd08.livejournal.com]

Oh! and I also don't like Aster for a girl. I think it would be better as a boy name.

[sweatydog.livejournal.com]

I'd go with Astrid rather than Aster

[the-good-ship.livejournal.com]

Question: do you pronounce "Deirdre" DEER-dree or DEER-dra?

I really can't imagine this name as a baby's name either way though - probably has something to do with Deirdre Barlow off Coronation Street.

[bettybites.livejournal.com]

Deirdre Belle is cute.

I like Skye for a girl quite a lot actually.