http://bright-eyes-jh.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] bright-eyes-jh.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] babynames2012-10-12 09:00 am
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Sibset help?

So I got a reading from a baby psychic for fun (I know, I know, but it was like ten bucks. Couldn't help myself.) since my husband and I are trying for our second baby. She said I would have a girl next and a boy again after that.

My son's name is Malcolm Fionnlagh, and I know if we have another boy his first name will be Alasdair/Alistair (can't decide on a spelling just yet). I did have a list of girl names for quite some time, but none of them quite go with my boy names.

Suggestions? Obviously I'm into that whole Scottish/Gaelic name scheme. I don't mind traditional Gaelic spellings, though maybe not for a first name since that could be a big pain.
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[identity profile] starcrossed.livejournal.com 2012-10-12 04:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Aileen
Brenna
Blair(e)
Cameron
Maisie
Ainsley
Kasey/Casey
Leslie
Elspeth

[identity profile] bright-eyes-jh.livejournal.com 2012-10-12 04:20 pm (UTC)(link)
I've always loved Elspeth...is it pretentious, do you think?

I love Brenna, too, but unfortunately I already have a close cousin named Brenna so that's out. Great list, thank you!

[identity profile] starcrossed.livejournal.com 2012-10-12 04:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Of those, I think Elspeth and Leslie work the best. You could always use Ellie, Elle etc. as an Elspeth nickname :)

[identity profile] dustthouart.livejournal.com 2012-10-12 09:37 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't think that Elspeth is pretentious, but I do think that if you're not in Scotland/the UK many people will think you are trying to say Elizabeth with a speech impediment. Ishbel has the same issue.

How about Fiona/Fenella/Finola/Fionnuala? Too close to your kid's MN?

Given the popularity of some island names like Isla, Iona, and Skye, maybe some of the other islands like Cara, Rona or Danna would be an avant-garde choice?

[identity profile] jadedinnocent.livejournal.com 2012-10-12 05:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Eilidh
Mhairi
Shona
Iona
Catriona
Niamh
Siobhan
Ailsa
Effie

[identity profile] nobodynomore.livejournal.com 2012-10-12 08:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Wow, I'd love a reading from a baby psychic, haha! No judgement here!

[identity profile] designingdreams.livejournal.com 2012-10-13 02:40 am (UTC)(link)
I've always loved the name Aibhlin (spelling?) it's pronounced Ayv-leen.

[identity profile] earn-my-wings.livejournal.com 2012-10-13 05:22 am (UTC)(link)
I think Molly sounds adorable with Malcolm :)

Also, I like Alastair for the spelling best.

[identity profile] heyskeleton.livejournal.com 2012-10-14 12:47 am (UTC)(link)
I second this spelling of Alastair.

[identity profile] twitchywoman.livejournal.com 2012-10-13 05:37 am (UTC)(link)
Ailidh (I think that is how it is spelled, AY-lee)
Aoife (Ee-fa)

those are the ones I know and like and can think of off the top of my head.

[identity profile] blueorange94.livejournal.com 2012-10-14 09:36 pm (UTC)(link)
I've always like Isobeail (there's an accent in there somewhere, but I can't remember which letter). I much prefer it to the traditional Isabelle.

Fiona
Mairi
Marsali
Hamish
Fergus
Regan/Reagan
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