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[piperwest12.livejournal.com]

A friends cousin had premature identical twin girls last night, weighing each 1.8 pounds and measuring 12 inches. She wants to name one Zoe, because it means life. Any suggestions for the other baby.

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[ghost-light.livejournal.com]

Hope and Elaine both popped into my mind immediately.

[countessof-roth.livejournal.com]

Chaya means "life" in Hebrew!

[chadwah.livejournal.com]

That was my thought, too!

[waitingonsunday.livejournal.com]

If she's not worried about both names having the same meaning, maybe Eve, Eva, Ava, or Vida. They'd match with Zoe in being short and sweet, I think.

[ghost-light.livejournal.com]

I like Zoe and Eve.

[cremepuff.livejournal.com]

Ooh, I second Vida.

[ma-ee-uh.livejournal.com]

http://www.thinkbabynames.com/search/0/life

[ninjanette.livejournal.com]

Eden came to mind first for me.

[ladydreamfire.livejournal.com]

I love Eden! Garden of life is a neat reference to match up with Zoe as well.

[nobodynomore.livejournal.com]

Oh little loves! I hope every thing goes well with the babies!

I like Zoe, and I like the meaning behind it.

[sandtree.livejournal.com]

Vivian means 'alive'.

[piperwest12.livejournal.com]

I love Vivian, I am texting them all these suggestions. Keep them coming.

[http://users.livejournal.com/___heyvanity/]

Ava (possible form of Chava, meaning life)
Beatrice (voyager through life, blessed)
Eva (life)
Eve (life)
Liv (pronounced like the word live, which in and of itself could be meaningful)
Olivia (inspired by Liv, but more of a "full" version... Liv could be a nickname)

[ladydreamfire.livejournal.com]

Liv is also an awesome idea!!

[sweetest-asylum.livejournal.com]

that's little! how's everyone doing?

jane comes to mind. or veda and veronica.

vera?

[piperwest12.livejournal.com]

Docs say they are doing real well and are surprisingly strong!

[hermione-vader.livejournal.com]

Maia I know a Zoe and Maia sibset and I think the combo just clicks.
Grace
Helen ("light")
Faith
Miranda ("strange; wonderful; admirable")
Felicity
Gloria
Mirabel/Maribel ("beautiful")
Stephanie ("crowned")
Ariana ("holy")
Clara ("clear, bright")
Isabel ("consecrated to God")
Valentina ("strong")
Sigourney ("victorious conqueror")
Arabella ("beautiful altar")
Vanessa ("butterfly")

[pixietangerine.livejournal.com]

Wow, what tiny babies! Hope they are doing well!

I think Valentine (val-en-teen)/ Valentina has a great meaning: strong, vigorous, healthy. Something we definitely all hope for, especially important for a preemie!