It’s a…
GIRL!
We’ve evened up the numbers – 4 sons and 4 daughters. I like things to be nice and even, balanced. The news is too new to have sunk in completely yet. I thought that I’d have set straight to work shopping, sewing, knitting. Instead I’m waiting… I’m waiting for the reality to dawn that we’ll welcome a little gal after two very rambunctious boys. She’s in awfully good hands as far as protection goes. I’m certain that “the sons of thunder” will flank her every move, ready to challenge anyone they perceive as any kind of threat to their little princess.
So while I’ve got a pile of sewing, knitting, crocheting, and embroidery to do – and a new Christening gown to design, I’ve got lots of time to think of a name for our little darling. After three older daughters, I feel like I could use a little help deciding. In order to encourage folks to suggest names for the baby, I’m doing a giveaway – a little gift of handmade soaps and balm worth between $20 and $30 (check back later for a photo). All you need to do is to leave a comment below with your vote or suggestion.
To help you out, I’ll tell you a little bit about us. Brian is French Canadian, I am largely Celtic (a combination of English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish). None of our children have Celtic names, but of course, Brian does – ironic. Our children all have very conventional names, no oddities – my name is odd enough for the entire family. We’re Catholic, so we like names that also belong to Saints, or are somehow related to them; and we like to name our children after special people in our lives (relatives, friends, etc.)
So far, our roll call includes::
Catherine Elizabeth
Andrew John
Caroline Grace
William Henri
Sophie Mireille
Louis Charles
James Edward
On our list of possibilities so far are::
Cecilia Jane
Emma Charlotte
Josephine Violet
Marie
Evangeline (most likely as a middle)
Arabelle
MaryRose
Claire
So as I said, just leave a comment to this post with your vote – or a whole new suggestion – and we’ll choose a name at random to take the prize!
2 July, 2010 @ 6:56 am
You are so blessed, Nissa and Brian! Congratulations! How about Marialina? (mah-ree-uh-LEE-nuh) Daughter to St. Gianna Molla
2 July, 2010 @ 7:18 am
Congratulations on a girl! Love Cecilia! (I also like Celia and Olivia.) Other names on your list that I like are Arabelle, Claire and Emma.
2 July, 2010 @ 8:09 am
Wonderful news! I like many of your names but something about Emma Evangeline sounds right to me so that’s my vote. Blessings to you!
2 July, 2010 @ 8:23 am
Congratulations! How about Lukah, Rebecca, or Adrienne?
2 July, 2010 @ 8:27 am
How about Margaret Mary (like St. Margaret Mary Alaocoque)? It is a good strong name!
2 July, 2010 @ 8:48 am
Congrats and many blessings!! Having 4 girls of our own and being of similiar mindset as far as naming goes I will give you our names for our girls as suggestions. Moira Katherine, Kerianne Marie, Aileen Virginia and Grace Elizabeth. Now personally I like the Claire suggestion!! 🙂 I’m Claire Margaret Mary. Since we only have girls, naming was the hardest part for my dh, not sure why but we agonized over most of these names. We also liked Bridget. Good luck and looking forward to following the journey!!
2 July, 2010 @ 9:26 am
Congratulations Nissa and Brian!! I am partial to Claire but spelled Clare. I like Emma Clare, Sophie Clare, Caroline Clare… Good luck!!!
2 July, 2010 @ 10:12 am
We were due in October, too, but sadly, we lost our little one….
One of the girl names were were considering was Avila Evangeline….
2 July, 2010 @ 10:13 am
M.arie E.vangeline G.adbois
and the nickname MEG
2 July, 2010 @ 10:35 am
UGH…sorry…brain apparently not working today! It seems I used your current roll call. I still like Clare though. LOL @me!! I do love Evangeline…so cajun!
2 July, 2010 @ 10:56 am
Josephine Violet- pretty, not really common. When we were having Colin we chose Emma Josette if he was a girl, Emma being not so common 23 years ago. Now it is one of the most common baby names given, so personally I would avoid Emma, even tho it is a lovely name. Also like Bridget.
2 July, 2010 @ 11:10 am
I like the name Claire!
2 July, 2010 @ 11:33 am
I think Cecilia Rose….Do you need a Godmother? =)
or Emma Charlotte.
I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited
2 July, 2010 @ 11:50 am
I like Cecelia Jane and Josephine. What about Cecelia Josephine?
2 July, 2010 @ 12:06 pm
I like Cecilia Jane (actually, I like Cecily Jane even better), and I love Charlotte for a first name.
2 July, 2010 @ 12:17 pm
I like Cecelia and Claire as first names and Marie as a first or middle name – can’t go wrong honoring/invoking the Blessed Mother!
2 July, 2010 @ 1:27 pm
I love the name Mary Rose…I have a dd by that name! I love the idea of a pink baby girl surrounded by rosebuds…sigh!
I love Marianna Elizabeth too…So many Marian feasts coming up and St. Anne has been a very powerful intercessor for me while pregnant. I too am awaiting the birth of our little girl.
We evened up the ranks last time with 4 and 4 but the girls are now pulling ahead by1…LOL!
2 July, 2010 @ 3:11 pm
I have a Charlotte Genevieve, so I kind of like Emma Charlotte 🙂
But I think my favourite on your list is Josephine Violet–very unique, and Josie is a great nickname if you are in to them.
2 July, 2010 @ 6:59 pm
I like Claire…..our littlest is Isabella Clare and I had been rooting for Clare for a first name. All the names are lovely though.
Our little one followed two boys as well….really got a chuckle out of “the sons of thunder”!!
Many, many congratulations to you all!
2 July, 2010 @ 9:29 pm
Better put up a new option. My favorite girls! Congrats!
2 July, 2010 @ 9:30 pm
ok…so let’s try again….Rebecca Ashley Gadbois has a lovely ring to it!
2 July, 2010 @ 10:35 pm
HI, we are so glad all is well with you and the little peanut.
I really like Claire and Cecilia from your list.
I’ve always wanted to use Germaine somehow and like the name Faith.
Blessings
Jen Mc
3 July, 2010 @ 1:28 am
Congratulations, and many blessings to your latest little one.
May I advise you that Emma, although beautiful, is the most popular name in eleven countries around the world. You may not mind that! My vote would be for Marie Evangeline, but that is just personal preference; Marie is such a sweet name. But all your choices are beautiful. Claire is especially lovely but your Sophie may feel left out being the only girl without a C name! I wish you good luck in making a choice.
3 July, 2010 @ 9:12 am
It may be long, but I like MaryRose Cecilia. 🙂
Congratulations and God bless!
Michele Follbaum
5 July, 2010 @ 12:36 am
I like Emma Rose! Congratulations on your new addition. Exciting news for sure 🙂
God’s Blessings
6 July, 2010 @ 1:03 pm
We really like Marie Evangeline over here on the North side of Charlton! I especially like the nickname MEG that someone suggested! May God bless you with a safe, speedy and happy delivery.
9 July, 2010 @ 7:37 am
I am a name fanatic and I really like Josephine. I think it goes great with your other daughter’s names!
Emma Charlotte is pretty but as someone who works in schools- WAY popular!
I like Evangeline, as well as a first name. 🙂
Congratulations on your little girl and having even numbers!!
9 July, 2010 @ 11:10 am
I like Bridget and Charlotte. And while at first I didn’t like Josephine, if her nickname was Josie, that would be soooo cute.
12 July, 2010 @ 1:52 pm
Sarah, of Hebrew origin, meaning princess for the first name. Siobhan (pronounced “Shevon” as all American Idol fans know:)) of Celtic origin, meaning God’s grace, for the middle. Whatever you choose, she will be beautiful, healthy, and loved, I’m sure. I also like Evangeline but would use it as a first name and nickname her “Linny”. The best to you and Brian and the rest of “The Team”!