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Help to choose a meaningful name

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d1157230986361b000875 · 10/04/2015 15:15

After loosing several babies, me and OH would like to choose a name with a symbolic meaning. such as strength, miracle, gift etc...

We already have 2 children Charlie and Tilly.

If we have a little girl we are currently loving Eve, meaning life.

For a boy however, we like several, these are the ones at the minute that we currently prefer.

Nolan - little fighter or champion

Angus - superior strength or one strength

Reuben - behold me son

Tobias- god is good. not sure if Toby means the same thing.

middle names are a mixture of family names. I would like your opinions on them and which goes best with our other two children's names.
If you can think of any others that would be very helpful; we can't use Matthew, Saul, Malachi or Ethan.

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BikeRunSki · 10/04/2015 15:20

I really like Angus.

Zoe also means life. How about Hope?

Samuel means "God has heard".

manicinsomniac · 10/04/2015 16:10

I think all your choices are lovely and go with your other children's names (except Nolan, which I do like but this is much more 'out there' than Charlie or Tilly)

Abigail means Father's Joy
John and Jane both mean God is Gracious
Astrid means Divine Strength

florascotia · 10/04/2015 16:22

As I'm sure you know, Angus (often spelled Aengus Og - young Angus) was the Celtic god of love. The name is sometimes translated as 'exceptional', which would seem very appropriate.

I expect you also know the marvellous, magical poem about undying love, 'The Song of Wandering Aengus' by W B Yeats. If not, here is a link: www.poetryfoundation.org/poem/244302

Very best wishes

RickOShay · 10/04/2015 17:06

Theodora and Theodora mean gift from God.

Many congratulations Flowers

RickOShay · 10/04/2015 17:07

Sorry meant to put Theodore.

Lmes · 10/04/2015 17:39

What about David ? Means "beloved one" or "chosen one ". Best of luck .

Guin1 · 11/04/2015 07:17

Love Angus and Tobias.

Nathaniel means 'gift of God' or 'God has given'.

BlueChampagne · 12/04/2015 22:36

Felicity or Felix
Dorothea

Marmaladedandelions · 12/04/2015 22:38

Astrid is beautiful and it is connected to stars which also link to new life. I also like Lyra and Seren for 'star' names.

Benedict simply means 'blessed'. :) x

molehillormountain · 12/04/2015 22:42

How about Reagan? It means 'little ruler'

d1157230986361b000875 · 13/04/2015 07:15

Oh love Lyra and Seren :)
Angus and Reuben so far.
As names like Nathaniel and Theo we cannot use either.

Thank you

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