Choosing a name...

Just wondered what other peoples thoughts/experiences were...

From our experience, when the time comes you will know. The birth will change the way you feel about and see things, therefore don't worry.

Namaste,
Myarka.

Spot on Myarka! Wish you best of luck Tigerlily!
Ruby
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Hi Tigerlily
I know the feeling. Its difficult to find names that both sets of relatives can actually pronounce. Here are some names that myself and some friends married to Muslims have called our kids. Am not sure what nationality your partner is so they may be of no use to you. Both sides comfortable with them.

Girls Names
Sera, Dilara, Alara, Melisa , Yasemin

Boys Names
Cem (pronounced liked gem), Adem, Ali,

All the best

Elaine

Hi Tiger,

How about Sausan (Pronounced "Sa-u-san) if it's a girl. It's Arabic for Susan, which is thought to be of Arabic origin. It means the sausan flower.

For a boy, Nabil ("Nabeel") - it means brave & noble - if I remember correctly.

There are many cultures, Tiger, who don't name their babies until some time after the birth. In the meanwhile they call them something generic like 'baby' or 'sweetie' and then give the name a few weeks, or sometimes months later. How long do you have between the birth and having to register it? If you were to wait just a little you might find that the baby will 'tell' you what name it wants to be called! I can't wait to hear what you finally choose and whether you have a girl or a boy. It's exciting - a vicarious pregnancy!

xxx

We'd narrowed done to a boys name we both agreed on, and two girls names we thought we were most comfortable with, with a slight preference to one of them. Finding options that could be pronounced by family from two background languages had quite limited the options. But we just left it at that until the time of birth, being aware that we may change our mind on seeing the baby, and decide on something different (which does happen to a few people). But when it all happened, and just felt so right that our slight preference in girls name was the right one, and very soon afterwards couldn't imagine anything else.

Yes, it is a big responsibility, but is nothing to get stressed about. Practice saying your options, and writing them down on paper (seeing how they look), this can help find how comfortable / uncomfortable you are with them. You have a few weeks after the birth before you have to register, so there is some time to decide. You should feel undue pressure to have decided ahead of time, or on the first day.

I'll say, we went through everything from Antigone to Zelda lol ended up with Danielle, but from a baby we called her Nell, and that's the name everyone knows her by.

i dunno bout names but make sure u check out the meanings....

when I was having my last I thought it was a girl (wrong was a boy now 2 lol) anyway I picked Kyanna which I thought was lovely as did my hubby.... till I said it meant fairy princess. he wasnt so keen then hahaha

paula
xxx

Well, I like the idea of meeting the baby first before making a decision as suggested by some of you!

Also thanks for names suggestions!

holisticbabe, oh dear, what can I say? Lol! Luckily, the meaning is really important for us, so it won't get missed. Because my OH is Muslim, to quote what I found on one website, the name must be 'meaningful, lovely and good', and it's important to avoid names 'that affect his personality or become a cause of ridicule'. So really any language will do as long as both families can get their tongues around it and it has a good meaning. So now I've started looking outside the Arabic/North African box...

I found some lovely Spanish girls names the other day. At the very least, I'd like to get a shortlist together.

Plus, if we have a girl, she's going to have to put up with wearing the vest that daddy bought the other day which says 'Future Arsenal Striker' on it. Having said that, the women's Arsenal team has been doing much better than the men's over the past couple of years!!

Plus, if we have a girl, she's going to have to put up with wearing the vest that daddy bought the other day which says 'Future Arsenal Striker' on it. Having said that, the women's Arsenal team has been doing much better than the men's over the past couple of years!!

Nothing wrong with that, Tiger! (Tell your OH I'm going to the Emirates to see one day of the Emirates Cup on 31st July. Any time he fancies coming down to London for a match, I'd love some company!) But why is the vest only for a girl? Surely a little boy can grow up to be a Gunner too!

I was wondering which Spanish girls names you like...only they often have Catholic roots, which may not be appropriate for your baby's heritage.

xxx

You'll know what is right. When we had our first child we had narrowed it down to 2 names and when we saw her we both knew which one suited her best. The right name will present itself.

I know what you mean about planning your future babies names and then when it's for real it seems impossible.

Good luck!

Tigerlily
I think I remember being told something about the Angels not being able to call you to heaven if you do not have an "appropriate name". Am not sure if this a Muslim thing or if someone was just winding me up.
Elaine

Nothing wrong with that, Tiger! (Tell your OH I'm going to the Emirates to see one day of the Emirates Cup on 31st July. Any time he fancies coming down to London for a match, I'd love some company!) But why is the vest only for a girl? Surely a little boy can grow up to be a Gunner too!

I asked him about the Emirates cup, he said he's waiting for the season to start! I take it you're a supporter? He's only actually been to two games, he had to get the tickets from other people.

You'll know what is right. When we had our first child we had narrowed it down to 2 names and when we saw her we both knew which one suited her best. The right name will present itself.

Well, my husband came home to me feeling really grumpy the other night after spending hours looking at names, then he just suggested one and I instantly liked it! Why didn't he suggest it in the first place? So all will be revealed in around 5 weeks time!

I think I remember being told something about the Angels not being able to call you to heaven if you do not have an "appropriate name". Am not sure if this a Muslim thing or if someone was just winding me up.

I don't know this either... I'll have to consult my best friend who's pretty well-read up on Islam, so she'll probably know for sure.

I now feel happy with our choices of names.

But when I meet baby, it all may change, lol!

I asked him about the Emirates cup, he said he's waiting for the season to start! I take it you're a supporter? He's only actually been to two games, he had to get the tickets from other people.

I'm a proud Red Member - though I don't go too often cos the tickets cost quite a bit. I did go to a few Champions League matches last season though and sometimes they put away matches on big screen at the Emirates and you can go and have a drink and something to eat and watch in company with other supporters.
Anyway, tell your hubby to get in touch if he fancies a game - he'll be quite safe with me - I'm 60!

I can't wait to hear the name...

xxx

It's a huge decision but you will know when you have chosen it. I ended up with two Welsh names for my children and their is no Welsh in my family whatsoever. Go figure ! x

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