Possible Honoring Name
Jul. 9th, 2013 02:30 pmI've thought for a long time that I would like to name a child for my grandmother. The thing is her name is Edna Jean, which I don't like (and she doesn't really either). I'm not really fond of any "Ed" names except for maybe Edmund, but I hate Ed/Eddie. I used to think I might name a boy Eamonn James since Eamon(n) is a form of Edmund, but Eamon(n) has really lost its shine for me.
Edith has been growing on me, but I'm not crazy about the nn Edie, and I'm scared it might be mispronounced as Eddie. I've occasionally considered doing two middle names. Right now, I really like Cordelia, so today, I thought about the combination Cordelia Edith Jane. I really like it; my grandma wrinkled her nose. She almost never likes any of the names I like though and said she'd love her anyway. :P
So do you think Cordelia Edith Jane sounds good? And is it weird to use names someone doesn't like when you're naming after them? I'm not actually expecting, just thinking ahead.
Edith has been growing on me, but I'm not crazy about the nn Edie, and I'm scared it might be mispronounced as Eddie. I've occasionally considered doing two middle names. Right now, I really like Cordelia, so today, I thought about the combination Cordelia Edith Jane. I really like it; my grandma wrinkled her nose. She almost never likes any of the names I like though and said she'd love her anyway. :P
So do you think Cordelia Edith Jane sounds good? And is it weird to use names someone doesn't like when you're naming after them? I'm not actually expecting, just thinking ahead.