Girl Name

He pretty much told me he detests all of the names I've suggested. Girl names are just SO HARD for us!!

With every pregnancy we always said if we had a girl, we would call her Lenaig (Lena). My DH's mother was called Helena and everyone called her Lena. She died when he was16. He wants to call a girl Lenaig-Kate after both Grandmothers, my mum is called Kathleen. I always agreed and everyone would love it!! But now I like the name Roisin, if only I was having twin girls LOL!!

My name is Kathleen!! I actually suggested Kate as a middle name for Birdella, after my other great grandmother.

What about Ella or Della as a shortened version of her name?

My good friend is due any day now, and they're naming their daughter Ella. I keep trying to think of other names.

My DH vetoed every name I brought up before we knew the sex. He says he can't vision a name unless he knew boy or girl. It makes sense, men are just different when it comes to pregnancy and baby....

Personally Birdie is a nickname people I know called this girl name Birtha. If you like the nickname birdie, use it as a first name... It's (IMO) a billion times better than birdella. If you've ever seen Hope Floats Sandra Bullucks character is named Birdie.

I'm all about going with your heart and choosing a name that has meaning to you. I do like Birdie better than Birdella personally but don't let anyone talk you out of what your heart tells you is the right name. Good luck!

Each to their own, we have chosen a very old fashioned name for our next baby and our DD has an unusual name. I didnt put any thought into "what other people may think" and i love our kids names, yeah we get the "it grows on you, the first time i heard it i was like whaaat???" but evntually the child grows into the name and you wouldn't imagine them being anything else. Im sure if Birdella was heard more (as it will be if you use it) it will seem normal to everyone in your life.

Reminds me of the movie Hope Floats. I think Birdie is kinda cute, but Birdella is a bit "out there". I love Caroline, though :)

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Originally Posted by xokatietatie

I'm not even 7 weeks yet, but I am someone who worries about names. I absolutely adore my great grandmother's name. She was one of the greatest women who ever lived and one of my role models. I've always thought her name was beautiful. However, when I mentioned it to a good friend I began to question whether it would be a good choice or not. As soon as the name came out of my mouth, the look on her face said it all! She clearly didn't like it. So, what do you all think about the name Birdella? This name reminds me of my great-grandmother, and brings me such joy. People would sometimes call her Bird or Birdie, which I also love. I don't want to use a name people are going to think is terrible though. Do you think it is a name people would make fun of?

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I like it! A different name adds character in my opinion. Plus it's cute. Anyway names become people so whatever you choose will be perfect. There are always going to be people with something to say but what matters it what you like!!