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Names like Hope or Faith but NOT!

41 replies

Mummynumber2 · 10/11/2010 12:12

Hi, just wondering if anyone can help with this. V brief history is I conceived after 3 years ttc and eventually ivf. So far been v difficult pregnancy and lost a twin early on. I think that middle names should mean something and have an idea that it would be nice to have one that represents how much the baby was wanted and the struggle we went through. We're sorted for a boy but for a girl does anyone have any ideas. Something like faith or hope, but I'm not that keen on them.

This idea may well be abandoned as I know it could be very very tacky. I sometimes think that the worst time to come up with a name is during pregnancy! But for the time being could you just play along?! Any suggestions?
Thanks.

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minipie · 15/11/2010 19:41

Maeve means joy.

Irene means faith.

Nadia or Nadine means hope.

Joanna means God is gracious.

Mumsnut · 15/11/2010 19:29

Gemina - twin

Mummynumber2 · 15/11/2010 19:24

There are some beautiful names here. Thanks so much everyone. We may even end up having one of them as a first name.

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fayecurrie · 15/11/2010 14:14

Faye, it can mean faith

Hulababy · 14/11/2010 19:44

Bliss - supreme happiness
Blithe - joyous
Cherish - care for dearly
Esperanza - Spanish for hope
Felicita - good fortune
Felicity - happiness
Felixa - happiness
Felixia - happiness
Gwenach - welsh for happiness
Hope - hope
Jolie - pretty
Joy - joy or jubilation
Lufu - love
Pleasance - pleasure
Purity - pure

imahappycamper · 14/11/2010 19:27

Abigail: father's joy

smilingserenely · 14/11/2010 18:24

nadia means hope

MuffinMouse · 12/11/2010 22:00

I really like Truly - but I suspect I'm in a minority!

SE13Mummy · 10/11/2010 23:05

We have a Miriam having discovered that one of the meanings is 'wished for child'. One day we'll explain to her why we chose her name and how we had never dared to believe we'd be lucky enough to have her.

MadamDeathstare · 10/11/2010 21:11

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smilingserenely · 10/11/2010 21:09

dominique - st dominic is the patron saint of hopeful mothers

Takver · 10/11/2010 21:02

Dora - meaning 'Gift' is a lovely name and appropriate

Or indeed Theodora - 'Gift of God' if you are religious

marriednotdead · 10/11/2010 20:54

Some lovely names here.
I have met a Blessing and a Unity, names that have clearly stuck with me as it was many years ago.

SuePurblybilt · 10/11/2010 20:33

I love Constance. DD has Joy for a middle.

FoxyRevenger · 10/11/2010 20:30

Patience is gorgeous

expectingno3 · 10/11/2010 20:25

Laurel? The leaves used in victorious Romans' wreaths. You've certainly fought and won a great battle of your own.

smilingserenely · 10/11/2010 20:12

arabella means beautiful answer to prayer

miriam meaning wished for child

samantha derivitive of samuel meaning asked for of god or god has heard

samara - watched over by god

beatrice and letitia both mean joy

hannah - god has favoured me

mirabel -wonderful

saffy85 · 10/11/2010 17:35

Patience?

mathanxiety · 10/11/2010 17:13
Grin
canyou · 10/11/2010 17:05

Thank you mathanxiety although today she is know as Cailin dana for trying to dance on the kitchen tableGrin,
I love Querida as a name

mathanxiety · 10/11/2010 16:47

Esperanza (Spanish - hope)
Alanna (Irish origin - dear child)
Corazon (Spanish - heart) [I love Croi, Canyou]
Querida (Spanish - beloved, desired)
Desiree (French - desired, hoped-for)

Pasiphae · 10/11/2010 14:26

Honor, Clemency/Clemence, Blythe, Amity, Liberty, Mercy, Merry, Adora, Ever, Gloria, Halcyon, Patience, Persevere, Serenity, Serene, Serendipity, Zeal, Temperance, Solace?

skippingturtle · 10/11/2010 13:16

Have a look here, you can search by meaning.

Mummynumber2 · 10/11/2010 12:43

I think Peace is lovely Babydubseverywhere. Not sure it's quite the right sentiment though. What a great maiden name your mum had!

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BabyDubsEverywhere · 10/11/2010 12:31

If i ever have another DD her middle name will be Peace. Its my mothers maiden name and now lost as she was the last to carry it. I do know its a bit naff though Blush