Sibset help?

[bright-eyes-jh.livejournal.com]

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.

Comments

[starcrossed.livejournal.com]

Aileen
Brenna
Blair(e)
Cameron
Maisie
Ainsley
Kasey/Casey
Leslie
Elspeth

[bright-eyes-jh.livejournal.com]

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!

[starcrossed.livejournal.com]

Of those, I think Elspeth and Leslie work the best. You could always use Ellie, Elle etc. as an Elspeth nickname :)

[jadedinnocent.livejournal.com]

Eilidh
Mhairi
Shona
Iona
Catriona
Niamh
Siobhan
Ailsa
Effie

[nobodynomore.livejournal.com]

Wow, I'd love a reading from a baby psychic, haha! No judgement here!

[dustthouart.livejournal.com]

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?

[designingdreams.livejournal.com]

I've always loved the name Aibhlin (spelling?) it's pronounced Ayv-leen.

[earn-my-wings.livejournal.com]

I think Molly sounds adorable with Malcolm :)

Also, I like Alastair for the spelling best.

[twitchywoman.livejournal.com]

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.

[heyskeleton.livejournal.com]

I second this spelling of Alastair.

[blueorange94.livejournal.com]

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