Comments on: Names for my Minneapolis Girl!

By: Kristi

Kristi — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:51:24 +0000

Maisie
meaning – pearl
origin – Scottish

By: Joy

Joy — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:25:25 +0000

Hi a comment from Germany. My friend has two girls they have really cool names: NoÃ©liah Eden ( peace, solace – place of pleasure)and her 10 days ago born babygirl is called: Philia Shalom. (- loving peace) Bye, Joy

By: Beth

Beth — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:36:36 +0000

Since I only have been blessed to research boy names, I thought I would take you up on your offer and enjoy a little Girl name searching. Focusing solely on Greek, here is what I found…
Claretta (bright/shining), Dahlia (flower), Eliana (light), Isadora (Gift of the Moon), & Meagan (strong—but I think it sounds soft and gentle so maybe she could be a good combination of both. Good luck with your search!

By: Amber

Amber — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:29:17 +0000

Here are my suggestions. I really like some of these names, but my husband would never go for them, so I’ll offer them to you! Some of these are Greek, some are not, but I tried to go with your recommendation of “regal” sounding names anyway! I did not choose names that start with an A or L since you already have those!

Greta – means ‘pearl’
Charlotte – means ‘free’
Gabrielle/a – means ‘God is my strength’
Hannah – means ‘grace’
Elizabeth – means ‘God is my oath’
Isabelle/a – means same as Elizabeth
Stella – means ’star’
Bianca
Briony/Bryony (BRY-en-ee)
Britta – means ‘exalted’
Carys – means ‘love’
Calista – means ‘beautiful’
Carissa – means ‘grace’
Cora – means ‘maiden’
Elaina/Alaina – means ‘light’
Evangeline – means ‘messenger of good news’
Olivia
Katia – means ‘pure’
Katrina – means ‘pure’
Helena – means ‘light’
Isla (EYE-la)
Kyra – means ‘lady’
Odessa – means ‘long journey’
Paris
Sophia – means ‘wisdom’
Zoe – means ‘life’

By: Danica

Danica — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:42:49 +0000

Hi Noemi,

I haven’t commented in a while, but I can speak from experience for names. Please be sure you can pronounce the name by the spelling. My name is spelled Danica, but pronounced Daneetza – in 32 years I have never met someone who pronounced it right the first time.

My daughter’s name is Josephine, not only was it Jeff’s mother’s middle name, but I also think it is a strong name that will grow with her. We call her Josie. My niece (Joe & Katie Rueb’s baby) is named Adelaide, also a very beautiful and strong name, they call her Addie.

I’ve been following your blog since you did our wedding 2.5 years ago and I loved the letter you posted from your fellow reader about ordering your life – wife, mother, daughter, sister, etc… Your perspective hit home for me as a new mom (Josie is 7 months) and it’s easy to get caught up in her and forget each other, but we were a couple alone before we were a family. And we’ll be a couple alone again in the future and if we lose sight of each other what do we have to look forward to?

Thanks for your insight, as always.
Danica Rueb

By: Cecilia

Cecilia — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:37:15 +0000

Here are some slightly less common names with nice meanings, though not all of Greek origin.
Anika (gracious and beautiful).
Shoshanna (a rose)
Eliana (God has answered)
Abigail (a fathers joy)
Anastasia (resurrection)
Melinda (sweet)
Felicity (happiness)
Miranda (wonderful)
Silvana or Sylvana (Queen of the forest)

Then there are the names that speak for themselves like Grace, Harmony, Prudence, Constance, Melody, Patience, Joy etc. I like Joy and Grace out of those. Grace is quite common though, but very pretty

How lovely that you already know you are having a girl. When I had my babies in the late seventies through to the late eighties, I had to wait until the birth.

By: KS Dallas

KS Dallas — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:51:20 +0000

I know how hard it is picking names. Since you really like Greek names, I am giving you a link that is Greek girl names: http://www.babynamescountry.com/origins/greek_girl_baby_names1.html

I hope you can find a name you both love before baby girl arrives!

Krista

By: Cecilia

Cecilia — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:00:29 +0000

Oops … sorry Iâ€™m a bit late! Here are a few greek origin names: Sophia (wisdom), Zoe or Zoey (life), Ophelia (helper), Phoebe (radiant), Pandora (all gifted, talented), Kitty (pure) Karissa (love, grace), Elissa (consecrated to God) Dora (a gift), Charmaine (delightful), Alyssa (princess), Dorothea (gift of God).

My favourite out of those, is Ophelia. I think it’s so feminine and pretty.

By: Julie B.

Julie B. — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:07:17 +0000

We’re in the thick of looking at baby names too..just 1 month to go…though we don’t know what we’re having.

I’m not sure if I know any Greek names…maybe Lydia.
I’m just staring to write some down so I’ll have to work on this and check back with you later. It’s fun to see everyone’s ideas.

By: Kim Jones

Kim Jones — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:16:22 +0000

How I love naming babies!
A few of my favorites…Isla, Nina, Cecile, Layne
Good luck picking!

By: Shannon

Shannon — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:31:30 +0000

I’ll share two of my favorites that Ryan doesn’t adore like I do … Portia (latin) meaning “offering” and Chloe (greek) meaning “blooming”. Portia would take a little more confidence, but I think it’s beautiful! Chloe might be a little too common for your taste, but it’s greek and has a great meaning! love you and miss you! SC is lucky these days

By: Lori

Lori — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:50:41 +0000

I ran into your blog via my daughter-in-law’s blog. I just can’t resist sharing my favorite names, which are Ruby and Lilly (or Lillian). I like Lillian or Lilly with the names of your other children and also with your last name.
By the way, I live in Montevideo, Uraguay’s sister city, which is Montevideo, MN.
Best of luck with your baby!