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11-14-2012 at 8:19 AM
dawns35
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Scared to post....but here goes, again?

I know this site can be brutal...BUT  I am so bummed I have not found a name I LOVE for our soon to be here daughter. We have a list...but I am not in LOVE with any of them. My husband LOVES Nixon (would want a different way to spell it-and he claims her nickname would be Nikki). I agree it is different, but I just done know! I keep running it through my head and go back and forth...it is definitely different and no other girl in her class would be Nixyn...I do like more androgenous names like Ryann and Brynn so dont mind that it has a boyish touch to it. Would it be a horrible name?
Nixyn Ryann Van Rees? Nixyn Brinley Van Rees? 
Other names we like...are Brynn, Brynley, Mila and Mia...AHHHHH

Our son is Max and Last name is Van Rees.... I thought when I was going to have a girl I would just KNOW the perfect name...but I overanalyze! Help... 

 
11-14-2012 at 8:23 AM
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are we being dared?


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11-14-2012 at 8:23 AM
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Brutal?  Wow, I don't know about that.  But, I would have to say that Nixon for a girl is pretty much awful, even when it is spelled the correct way.  Nixyn just takes it to a whole new level IMO.

However, Brynn, Ryann, Brinley, Mila or Mia, are very nice names.  Out of those I like Mia the best, and I think it sounds great with your LN.



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11-14-2012 at 8:23 AM
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are we being dared?

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11-14-2012 at 8:27 AM
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Nixon and Nixyn are terrible girl names, IMHO. They call to my mind both vixen and a president...not really what I would want my daughter's name associated with. If you like Nikki, why not name her Nicole?
11-14-2012 at 8:27 AM
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No dares...I am prepared for people hating the name. Only a few people that I have told Nixon to are on board...I am not sold on it. But hubby likes it. 
 
11-14-2012 at 8:29 AM
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No, no, no. If anything, ever, Nixon would be a boys' name. Nixyn makes me throw up in my mouth. It isn't different, it is terrible. You need to hear this, so that you don't curse your child with that name for the rest of her life.

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11-14-2012 at 8:29 AM
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Brynn, Mila, and Mia are definitely your best choices.  I like them all with Max.  Pick one of those.

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11-14-2012 at 8:29 AM
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Emerald27:
Nixon and Nixyn are terrible girl names, IMHO. They call to my mind both vixen and a president...not really what I would want my daughter's name associated with. If you like Nikki, why not name her Nicole?

 

HA! Good point...but I dont even like the name Nikki or Nicole! LOL. I am pretty much ruling out Nixon, but just wish I could find a girl name that I love and that I dont waiver on. So many of my friends just "KNOW..." I cant decide. 

 
11-14-2012 at 8:31 AM
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K, I'm being honest. Nixyn might be the worst name I've ever heard on this board.. ever. And I've been hanging around here for too long.

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11-14-2012 at 8:35 AM
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I wouldn't say brutal just honest! Nixon is not a good name for a girl and changing the spelling to Nixyn makes it really bad! I love Ryann (see siggy). I don't like Brinley or Brynley at all. Brynn, Mila and Mia are good. I really like Mila Ryann!

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11-14-2012 at 8:35 AM
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I agree with pp...Nixyn is one of the worst names I've heard on this board.  No.....just no no no no no.  Brynn, Mia, and Mila are good.  Very good.  Brynley is very bad.

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11-14-2012 at 8:36 AM
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This has to be a joke.

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11-14-2012 at 8:36 AM
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Look, you're not going to find many people who think that Nixon is a great name, and even fewer who like Nixyn. The y doesn't make it special, it just makes it look like you can't spell. It is your child and you should use whatever name you love. But be aware that if you name your daughter Nixyn, the reaction from most people will not be positive. It may be unfair, but it is true.

If you like androgynous names, I think that Brynn is much better. There are also lots of other named in this vein: Arden, Sloane, Blair, Harper, Greer, Darby, Darcy, Marlo, Shea, etc.

I think that having two children with x names is a bit matchy. But if you like the spiky sound of an unusual consonant you might like: Ever, Roxanna, Zora, or Zelda.

[Edit: Sorry, it takes me a long time to type, so I didn't see your other replies before I wrote the first paragraph.]

11-14-2012 at 8:37 AM
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I don't like Nixon, especially for a girl...it just makes me think of the president, which is not a good association.  I also really hate Brinley/Brynley (one of my top hated names)...it just sounds like the name of a dog or of a little girl with pigtails.  Remember, your daughter is going to be an adult for most of her life.

I think that Brynn, Mila, and Mia are fine names.  They're NMS, but they'll grow up well.  I'm not a huge fan of Ryann, but I think it's better than Nixon or Brinley.

I'm trying to think of names that would be similar to Nixon.  Nicolette?  Alexis?  Beatrix (nn Trixie)?  


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11-14-2012 at 8:38 AM
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Iloveshanej:
I wouldn't say brutal just honest! Nixon is not a good name for a girl and changing the spelling to Nixyn makes it really bad! I love Ryann (see siggy). I don't like Brinley or Brynley at all. Brynn, Mila and Mia are good. I really like Mila Ryann!

Thanks for the honesty! I do like Mila as well. I always just wondered if it went well with Van Rees. Mila is very Russian sounding and then Van Rees kind of smacks you in the face with a strong Dutch name... I like the 2 M's as well. Any other first names jump out at you with the last name Van Rees?? Thanks! 

 
11-14-2012 at 8:39 AM
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My hubby likes Arlene, doesn't mean I have to like it.

Don't force yourself to like a name.  And Nixon is bad but Nixyn is BAD.  If I saw Nixon I'd assume boy.  I also wonder why, out of all presidents, you would name your child after that president.

Brinley is NMS, but I like Brynn and Mia out of your names about 10000 times more than Nixon/Nixyn.


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11-14-2012 at 8:41 AM
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I don't like Nixon or Nixyn, at all.  I really like Mila.

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11-14-2012 at 8:41 AM
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dawns35:

Iloveshanej:
I wouldn't say brutal just honest! Nixon is not a good name for a girl and changing the spelling to Nixyn makes it really bad! I love Ryann (see siggy). I don't like Brinley or Brynley at all. Brynn, Mila and Mia are good. I really like Mila Ryann!

Thanks for the honesty! I do like Mila as well. I always just wondered if it went well with Van Rees. Mila is very Russian sounding and then Van Rees kind of smacks you in the face with a strong Dutch name... I like the 2 M's as well. Any other first names jump out at you with the last name Van Rees?? Thanks! 

What about Maya? 


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11-14-2012 at 8:42 AM
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dawns35:

Iloveshanej:
I wouldn't say brutal just honest! Nixon is not a good name for a girl and changing the spelling to Nixyn makes it really bad! I love Ryann (see siggy). I don't like Brinley or Brynley at all. Brynn, Mila and Mia are good. I really like Mila Ryann!

Thanks for the honesty! I do like Mila as well. I always just wondered if it went well with Van Rees. Mila is very Russian sounding and then Van Rees kind of smacks you in the face with a strong Dutch name... I like the 2 M's as well. Any other first names jump out at you with the last name Van Rees?? Thanks! 

I think Mila Van Rees is great.  I wouldn't worry about the different origins.  My DD's first name is very French and our last name is very Greek.  *shrug* 


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11-14-2012 at 8:43 AM
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dawns35:

Iloveshanej:
I wouldn't say brutal just honest! Nixon is not a good name for a girl and changing the spelling to Nixyn makes it really bad! I love Ryann (see siggy). I don't like Brinley or Brynley at all. Brynn, Mila and Mia are good. I really like Mila Ryann!

Thanks for the honesty! I do like Mila as well. I always just wondered if it went well with Van Rees. Mila is very Russian sounding and then Van Rees kind of smacks you in the face with a strong Dutch name... I like the 2 M's as well. Any other first names jump out at you with the last name Van Rees?? Thanks! 

I think Mila Ryann Van Rees has a nice flow and goes well together! I wouldn't worry about the different origins of names. DD has a Welsh fn, Greek mn and Hungarian ln! Other suggestions: Nina, Malia, Maya, Daniela, Isabella


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11-14-2012 at 8:44 AM
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I like Ryan for a girl. No special spelling, just like the boy's name. If it wasn't BIL's name, this baby would be named Ryan. I also like some of your other options, so I would lean more towards those names and try to veer away from Nixon (no matter what the spelling).

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11-14-2012 at 8:46 AM
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HaHa! I love all the posts. I can definitely veto nixon now. I have the strength from all your HONEST :) posts. 

Mia Mila and Brynn are good names. I know you all hate Brinley, but I still kind of like it and like the fact we can call her Brynn if we want. I guess I was just thinking that when I found out I was having a girl I would just KNOW a great name. Did not think it would be this hard.  

 
11-14-2012 at 8:47 AM
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If you are so inclined...I WOULD love to hear your suggestions on A and V and M names that you all like :) THanks!!
 
11-14-2012 at 8:50 AM
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dee12807:
I like Ryan for a girl. No special spelling, just like the boy's name. If it wasn't BIL's name, this baby would be named Ryan. I also like some of your other options, so I would lean more towards those names and try to veer away from Nixon (no matter what the spelling).

My DD is Ryann spelled that way because my ex's great grandma was Rhian (traditional welsh female name) and when she came to America, she changed it to Ryann. We kept it that way to honor her. I do like Rhian and Ryan and actually wanted to spell it Rhian but wanted to honor her as well so we went with Ryann.


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11-14-2012 at 8:53 AM
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dawns35:
If you are so inclined...I WOULD love to hear your suggestions on A and V and M names that you all like :) THanks!!

Agatha, Athena, Amara, Abigail, Ava, Ada

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11-14-2012 at 8:54 AM
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Iloveshanej:

dee12807:
I like Ryan for a girl. No special spelling, just like the boy's name. If it wasn't BIL's name, this baby would be named Ryan. I also like some of your other options, so I would lean more towards those names and try to veer away from Nixon (no matter what the spelling).

My DD is Ryann spelled that way because my ex's great grandma was Rhian (traditional welsh female name) and when she came to America, she changed it to Ryann. We kept it that way to honor her. I do like Rhian and Ryan and actually wanted to spell it Rhian but wanted to honor her as well so we went with Ryann.

I LOVE RYANN TOO...JUST HAVING A TOUGH TIME WITH A MIDDLE NAME FOR RYANN...THOUGHTS? 

 
11-14-2012 at 8:57 AM
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Iloveshanej:

dee12807:
I like Ryan for a girl. No special spelling, just like the boy's name. If it wasn't BIL's name, this baby would be named Ryan. I also like some of your other options, so I would lean more towards those names and try to veer away from Nixon (no matter what the spelling).

My DD is Ryann spelled that way because my ex's great grandma was Rhian (traditional welsh female name) and when she came to America, she changed it to Ryann. We kept it that way to honor her. I do like Rhian and Ryan and actually wanted to spell it Rhian but wanted to honor her as well so we went with Ryann.

I LOVE RYANN TOO...JUST HAVING A TOUGH TIME WITH A MIDDLE NAME FOR RYANN...THOUGHTS? 

DD is Ryann Olivia. Ryann Mila Van Rees works well to!


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11-14-2012 at 8:57 AM
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Don't be scared. We can be honest and straightforward. But if you're not hyper-sensitive to feedback, you'll be just fine. We like to help!  

 If you like kind of spunky/funky/quirky names (which I have kind of a soft spot for!), there are a lot of legitimate choices that don't bring to mind the image of a scandalous president. Also, a spunky names is best spelled correctly.

How about: 

Juniper, Zora, Dixie, Poppy, Wren, Winter, Luna, or Azalea?


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11-14-2012 at 9:05 AM
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THANKS! No not super sensitive...appreciate the feedback! :) Would love some other suggestions of middle names for Ryann and Brynn if you guys have them. Ryann Mila is cute...thanks.
 
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