Thanksgiving? It is too much?

[Cma1988]

Hiya, I’ve name changed here as I’m giving my child’s name so just using this username for this thread.
I’m due baby girl in a few days, (Dd3) and my DH and I are trying to pick a name.

We are really looking for a virtue name - we have Dd1 who is Honour, and we also had dd2 who sadly was born sleeping, due to lots of complications in pregnancy, who we also gave a virtue name.

We are looking for a name that marks the joy of having another girl after our loss and for what has been thankfully a good pregnancy.

We can’t use Joy though as a baby in our very close friendship circle has just been name Joy. Also can’t use Grace for a similar reason.

We are thinking ‘Thanksgiving’, as this conveys thankfulness and a sense of giving back for our blessing. DH loves it and wants it to be a done deal but I am thinking - it’s quite a mouthful and a big name to give to a little girl, what if it’s too much? And what would we shorten Thanksgiving to?

Can I have your thoughts on Thanksgiving, or if you think it’s too much, do you have any other suggestions?

We are Christians if that gives any context.

Blessing is an amazing name OP!!!!

Saying someone could be teased for a name is not the same as saying you approve of them being teased. I don't see how pointing out a potential problem makes a person ill-mannered or lacking in respect. I'm not saying that'll be the case and hope it wouldn't be. Just that people on the thread have a strange way of interpreting what others are actually saying.

Also, obviously, everyone is giving their point of view from their own culture and upbringing. Like most people do for everything. I met a Finnish man called Lassi which I'm sure is a fine name in Finland, but if you asked a Scottish person what they thought of calling a boy that they'd say it's not a good idea. Neither is objectively right or wrong though sometimes you might want to see how people interpret the name where the child will grow up. Or maybe that's not important to you.

Sorry for your loss OP.
I like some virtue names but in my opinion I think there are some better names than Thanksgiving that people have suggested on this thread, but if you like that go for it.
I do wonder though since it's quite long if people will shorten it and create a nickname.

I think you have to imagine yourself bellowing it across the playground when she's doing something naughty.

Her middle names could be Black Friday as that always follows straight after Thanksgiving

I can see why you like it but I think it's a bit like calling a child 'Christmas' or some other festival. Have you considered the name Blessing? Praise?

I think it is a bit much. Constance, Verity, Felicity are lovely, meaningful names for girls.

I've got an ancestor who was named Christmas I don't know if he was merry though I hope so

Hosannah is very pretty and lovely as a name. I met one, and never forgotten her!

@PeskyRooksRGT now I'm starting to like it

I'm sorry for your loss but you really can't call a child Thanksgiving.

Ooh I like TG or Tigi as a nickname- wasn’t so sure at first but that would make it useable :).

What about Loveday or Hope

I know someone who called their daughter Channah, I think that is a virtue name?

😂No.

Thanksgiving is the worst name idea I've ever heard.

Harmony.

Honour, Hope, and Harmony.

Joanna and Jonathan mean gift from God, and are traditionally thankful names.

I know a girl named Precious, which I think is lovely

Charity
Faith

I like Faith, also a friend has Trinity and Angelica nn Angel

Sorry for your loss OP

I would think Hope is a good choice. I am Christian too and it's what our faith is about

Also, Faith would be a other good choice!

Constance.
Verity.
Faith

Really classic beautiful names.

Also in keeping with your theme:

Precious
Cherish
Serenity.

But not Thanksgiving. It cannot be shortened to anything reasonable and is so long if never shortened. The reasons behind it as a choice are understandable. And heartbreaking. But your third daughter’s name should not be defined by your previous loss. That is far too big a burden for her to bear. Most children ask about the origin of their name at some point. You need a story for her that is not so loaded. I say this kindly; you sound like lovely people. All good wishes.

Also Blythe.

Beautiful name. Classic and so underused.

Felicity is lovely

Gia – Italian, meaning "a gracious gift."
Genivieve - French, "God's Blessing"

Im sorry for your loss OP and for some of the replies you've received, including those which are a little culturally insensitive and insensitive to your circumstances.

I genuinely think the issue with this name is that it's also the name of a very well-known US holiday, and that's really the problem with it. There are many other virtue names which are just as lovely but don't have that connection.

But whatever you choose, wishing you all the best for the healthy arrival of your little one.

OP, sorry your post has attracted a few insensitive people. And my condolences for the loss of your second DD. I rather like Thanksgiving! I admit the actual sound of it isn’t very pretty, but then I don’t think names need to be pretty. The sentiment behind the name is lovely.

Having said that, I have to admit I’m not sure I’d want to be named Thanksgiving, even though I am quite a confident and outgoing person. But a possible nickname could be Gigi, which I would love to be named! Best of luck with choosing, and wishing you all the very best for the arrival of your new baby.