LOL, that's a good story for the baby book!!
well as you know Grey almost was named something else...I was stuck dead-heat between Rylan and Grey (I prefer Rylan but EVERYONE else in my life liked Grey...and that means a lot to me)....and so as he was born I remember laughing and saying "hello baby, what should your name be?" and we heard a nice peal of thunder and Josh glanced out the window and said "well it's nice and stormy outside and the sky is positively Gray..." so we went with that...God was giving us a sign.
You'll know when you see her, C <3
Thats something I said to DH that we should probably just wait and see which one fits her best.
I voted Alaina Danielle. When I was preggo last time I hesitated on her name all the way to delivery and once she was born I couldn't imagine her being called anything but Aspen because she looked just like an Aspen to me. Maybe once you deliver you can make your final decision on what name comes to you when you look at your little princesses face. :)
I voted for Alaina Danielle...but I can see why you're wavering, given on what's going on with your mom.
What about inverting your second option and making it Alaina Lilian?
Instead of making yourself decide now, maybe have 2-3 names in mind and when you see her made you will "just know".
I voted Alaina Danielle! Alaina is a really nice name and im a bit biased with the Danielle bit as my name is Danielle! Lol! However i also love the name Lily! If you dont like Mary how about changing it to Marie! So it would be Alaina Marie or Lilian Marie! Its close to Mary and has a nice ring with the first names!
I voted Alaina! I love your original name and voted for it in your last poll, lol. I would call her Lany/Lani but thats just me:~)
If I have a Son... we are carrying on a Family name... John stephen... But He will be called Harry-John Stephen.. :)
What about Mae? or May?? Maryanne?? Marieane,
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Lilian Mariella? hum not sure about the flow on that one....iif she likes those two names tho then you know you're doing justice by her no matter what you choose!
you could always do a variation...Mariella? Marienne...
Lily is what keeps sticking in my head for a nicname though. But I'm not sure DH will even go for Catherine. The problem is that when I see or write Catherine it reminds me of ME more than my mom becuase she always went by MARY, but I really dont like that name at all. I probably won't do either, my Mom has always said that I pick beautiful names and I know she liked alaina danielle and lilian alaina. Matter of fact when I was thinking of Liliana she is the one who suggested Lilian so I guess that in itself could be a tribute. ?!?!?!
Well I have to say...in my experience, even a name that you're not crazy about (only in the case of a middle name, mind you) that honors a family member is very special. you may not like the sound of it, but every time you say or write the name, it fills your heart with love because you know that up above they're smiling at the honor you've done them...which is why Grey's name is Grey Joseph....when Josh's grandfather was ill, the day before he died he folded me in a hug and said "you take care of my grandson, my great-grand-daughter, and that beautiful little boy in your belly...you hear me? I love you and you're one h*ll of a woman."...I was like 7 months pregnant at that point.
I don't really like the name Joseph, but every single time I write it I know that we're honoring a really special man....and it really makes me feel like it's a part of the healing process when Joe's widow called me up and said "naming your baby boy after my husband is the greatest gift I could imagine...we are so honored..." the day after he was born.
so maybe consider that..but if you truly hate the name, then you hate it and there's nothing for it LOL.
I love both Alaina and Lilian, but I'm not crazy about Danielle! Maybe Alaina Catherine?
I love the name Lily. Its sooooo beautiful.. :)
I hate my name :(
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