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Found 'the one' - and it's not Beauden [grin]

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arizonagirl · 02/10/2010 23:13

Hi everyone,

Well, after a few days of constant name games, me and dh are sorted. Thanks to everyone's help we have decided not to go with Beauden after the BAD reaction on here. Or Indigo or Lyric or Soren. Lots of you still will hate our choices but I think you know when you have decided because you don't care less anymore what others think (in a nice way).

Soooo. our final choices are:

Girl: Sonnet Melody
Boy: Winter Beau Alexander.

See, I still have my Beau in there Grin.

I think these fit in really well with our other dc. The only big problem is that we have an Autumn so it may well sound contrived. But they aren't going to be joined at the hip and will have their own identities.

One last favour!!!

Can anyone suggest a nice third name to go with Sonnet Melody? (Our other three have all got two middle names so I want to do the same).

Was thinking perhaps:

Sonnet Melody Grace
Sonnet Melody Eve
Sonnet Melody Erin

Want a classic name she can fall back on if she hates her other two names.

Anyway, thank you for all your help. I think I can almost leave these boards in peace now Grin

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arizonagirl · 30/10/2010 00:01

Grin what a lovely post DinahRod - thank you!!! Still waiting - saw midwife today - baby not engaged still but now late!!!

I have to say Soren is nice...and is the one name I keep coming back to (oh, and Indigo).

Promise to let you know - if I disappear for a few days it is because I end up having to stay several nights in hospital Sad

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CheerfulYank · 30/10/2010 01:38

Don't taunt me with Indigo, I love it so. :)

And psh Apple, where were you a million pages ago?! We're pleased with the decision now :o

CheerfulYank · 30/10/2010 02:11

Has it been pointed out that Forest Whitaker has kids named Autumn, Ocean, True...and Sonnet? :)

mathanxiety · 30/10/2010 05:11

[hshock] CheerfulYank

Curiouser and curiouser.

lola0109 · 30/10/2010 10:36

Good luck when the time comes arizona!

I was thinking of you this morning when i was reading my autumn/winter catologue! :)

Mitchymum · 30/10/2010 10:38

Good luck - Soren is brilliant.

And, if a girl, you could already have found the brilliant name, cos Arizona is lovely.

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arizonagirl · 30/10/2010 11:01

Yes, CheerfulYank - I know, I know. Trust you Wink. Autumn and Ocean were pure coincidence and if I am totally honest I found out about Sonnet after Ocean's birth. I really liked it but thought nothing more of it - until I started thinking about unusual names when I got pregnant again. I had also mentioned the name to dh who really liked it and didn't take on board the Whitaker thing - tbh I don't really know who he is over here.

And don't worry - there won't be a True!!!

Oh, Mitchymum, I liked Arizona - a lot - but this lot put me off by telling about a cheap brand of clothing in the States Sad.

And DinahRod, Mathanxiety - me and dh were debating Soren again fwiw. It is nice but dh knew a really grumpy Soren and I really like Skye as a nn so I think we have come to a stand still. Arizona is nice though, as is Indigo...and Soren....

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FimboBBINGFORAPPLES · 30/10/2010 17:09

Bah I have been away for a week and came back thinking you would have had the little one. Good luck and I am sure whatever you finally decide on, will be lovely [hgrin]

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arizonagirl · 30/10/2010 18:39

Evening!! Bored now! Not even worried anymore - just want to get this lark going.

And now I am having second thoughts after all the Arizona references. Still love the name Arizona.

So wanted your thoughts:

Skler Beau Alexander OR
Skyler Beau Arizona

Any thoughts? They do sound similar but one is definitely masculine and strong whilst the other is just a name I love.

I think we are settled on Sonnet Melody Rose although I keep wondering if Rose is a bit boring and perhaps makes the name sound old-fashioned - rather contradictory but Rose is an original dated name.

If I get chance, will let you know when I go into labour Grin. Knowing my luck it will be tomorrow - Halloween Hmm.

FimboBBINGFORAPPLES - hope you had a good break!

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pinguwings · 30/10/2010 19:45

Skyler Beau Alexander - to me Arizona sounds a bit girly.

Sonnet Melody Rose is lovely, think the second middle name has to be one syllable in order to flow nicely.

Love your name ideas btw, wish wish wish I was brave enough. Good luck!

LetThereBeRock · 30/10/2010 19:50

Definitely Alexander. Arizona sounds silly and/or like a porn star.

theretheyare · 30/10/2010 20:25

Alexander for sure.

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arizonagirl · 30/10/2010 21:58

Thank you. Skyler Beau Alexander it is. I totally agree with you - just wanted your valued opinion.

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largeginandbloodpunch · 30/10/2010 22:05

Cut the Skyler. Beau Alexander is much better.

I say this as a Mum of a Beau myself Wink

Hope it all goes well for you Smile

ShowOfBloodyStumps · 30/10/2010 22:15

Yes just Beau Alexander.

largegin's Beau is adorable. I plan to steal him. Actually, I'm a bit worried that dd genuinely thinks they're going to get married one day. She's going to try and hold his hand next time we see you and he'll tell her to go away. There will be tears before bedtime.

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arizonagirl · 30/10/2010 22:25

I agree - Beau is a lovely name on its own and I would probably have it as a first name. However......with our surname it would be absolutely ridiculous and would cause nothing but laughter.

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Yarny · 30/10/2010 22:28

arizona girl - I just noticed this thread (where have I been?!), we named our son Indigo and it suits him so well. I love the other names you have mentioned, may keep some in mind for future DC's!

CheerfulYank · 01/11/2010 15:57

YAY for Yarney! I am thrilled that someone has a son named Indigo. (My last name is Brick, y'see, and that puts the kibosh on Indigo, Gray, and Scarlett, all of which I luurrvvee. :( )

mathanxiety · 01/11/2010 16:19

I agree Rose is a bit blah after Sonnet Melody.

How about California desert names instead:
Pine
Mojave
Indio (town near Palm Springs)
Jacinta (Jacinto Mountains)
Calico (ghost town)
Sage (ubiquitous plant)
Pearblossom (town in the Antelope Valley)
Rosamond (another town in the Antelope Valley)

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arizonagirl · 01/11/2010 20:47

Thanks mathanxiety - food for thought whilst I wait patiently....any ideas of Arizona desert names??

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noeyedear · 01/11/2010 20:53

I like Arizona as a girls name- Sonnet Melody Arizona? But that might just be autosuggestion after reading this thread!

Rafi · 01/11/2010 21:15

There's a Rainbow Forest in Arizona - Sonnet Melody Rainbow?

mathanxiety · 01/11/2010 22:30

I love Plumblossom myself. But Sage strikes me as a real desert name. Or Pine.

thumbwheel · 02/11/2010 12:49

Oooo. Variations on an Arizonan theme - how about Saguaro? It's the state "flower" for Arizona, apparently (it's those big cacti that you see in Spaghetti Westerns)!

thumbwheel · 02/11/2010 12:51

(tis thumbwitch, btw, just got my Bonfire night name on now! :))
Still holding out for Zephyr really....Grin

Oh and Arizona = girl's name. Phoenix, otoh, could work...