Jennifer Garner Baby Name: Vote Now!
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck welcomed their second little girl yesterday, joining big sister Violet Anne. Since the new Jennifer Garner baby name has not been announced, and as Violet‘s name has been so influential, we thought it would be fun to do a quick nameberry poll trying to guess the new baby’s name.
Violet‘s name can lead in several different directions. Using Violet as a starting point, do you think the new Jennifer Garner baby name will be:
A GENTLY OLD-FASHIONED NAME– An old-fashioned name like Beatrice or Eliza would go perfectly with Violet.
A FLOWER NAME — A lot of starbaby watchers are guessing the new baby will have another flower name, such as Iris or Daisy.
A HIPSTER NAME — Violet definitely has hipster cred, and her little sister might be Annabel, Matilda, or June.
A SWEET NAME — Violet‘s little sister might very sweetly be Grace or Willow.
A COLOR NAME — Violet is a color as well as a flower, so might the new Jennifer Garner baby be named Scarlett? Ruby? Turquoise?
What do you think? Vote here! And leave your best guess for the actual name. The first person who hits it on the nose (assuming there’s more than one) will get an advance copy of our upcoming book, Cool Irish Names for Babies!
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Lola Says:
Rebecca Says:
Hmmm…that’s hard to pick. All of these are good options. I say gently old-fashioned though.
My best guess…Alice?
Lola Says:
Funny Rebecca, I too thought Alice. It stikes me as potentially “Set-like” so they may bypass it. I would love to see them use Beatrice or Beatrix, Jane, or Eleanor/Elinor/Elanor (if either of them is a closet LOTR freak). MY vote goes for Beatrice, though. Violet & Beatrice (or Vi & Bea) would be so sweet and completley wonderful!
Anna Says:
Matilda or Emily or Madeline
pam Says:
I’m not sure you can dibs all three!
Anne Marie Calcagno Says:
My guess is Willow.
peach Says:
I’m guessing Eliza.
Elisabeth@YCCII Says:
I’m thinking we might see another Willa from them, after her dad Bill… Willa Casey?
Ben’s middle name is Geza which would be an interesting one to pass on. Though it’s probably too close to the troubled Gaza Strip.
pam Says:
I’m feeling like one of the poll options should have been “Totally unexpected.”
Christina Fonseca Says:
My best guess is Lillian. My other 2 choices start with C and R
Jill Says:
Maybe Abigail. I also think Lilly, Celia, or Willow. Only claiming the first one but wanted to put my other ideas out there.
Kim Says:
I’m going to go with Ruby.
Erin Says:
Hmmm….how about Celeste? That’s my guess!
Carlie Says:
I think it may be Rose, Daisy or Lillian (Lilly) if it was a flower name. Willow is cute but it just doesn’t sound like a name Jen would choose. I think that she should name her baby Elisabeth and give her a nickname like Lissa (like alissa but without the first a) or Elisa (pronounced like Eliza) it sounds old-fashioned, but still elegant. But that’s just my opinion I just hope its not something like Mowgli. But i still think she should name it Alice Elisabeth of Sophie Alice.
pam Says:
Is that your final answer? All great ideas but you need one actual guess….
Emmy Jo Says:
(Praying)
Please don’t pick Clara… please don’t pick Clara… please don’t pick Clara…
My guess would be something sweetly old-fashioned. Eliza is a name I’ve paired with Violet before (I use it as a first-middle combo), so that wouldn’t surprise me for a sibset. They both contain really snazzy letters (Z and V), but they’re very distinct.
pam Says:
Somebody already claimed Eliza, just fyi
Lesley Says:
Hmm…I am torn between Kitty, Thea, and Tessa. I’m going to go with Thea!
Violetsmom Says:
I’m gonna guess Keira. The reason why I picked that one is because my daughters name is also Violet and if I ever have another baby girl her name will be Keira, so just assuming we have the same naming style since we both chose Violet. A couple other choices would be Layla, Gemma, Leah or Autumn
Jill Says:
Violetsmom, I also love Layla and Gemma!
Missy Says:
Lets see…My #1 pick would be Iris. Other names I thought they might like…Adeline, Bridget, Juliet…and as always added to my list, my favorite Penelope
They don’t seem to like the “a” endings, although these would be pretty too…Honora, Livia, Claudia & Laura.
Penelope Says:
My guess is Clementine.
pam Says:
All these guesses are great — every time one comes in, I think yes! That’s going to be it! Now I’m going to bed but keep guessing. Even if your guess doesn’t appear right away, it will be date-stamped in my queue and I’ll see it in the morning. Hope we hear the answer in the morning!
jess t Says:
I think the new baby is Ruby.
Stephanie Says:
I’m going to guess Mia or Lila…
Abby Says:
Still no news this morning!
I’ll guess Cora. Is that gently old-fashioned or sweet? Or hipster? Hmmm …
Andrea Says:
They both appear to be pretty family-oriented people from solid, conventional family backgrounds, so I think they’re likely to pick a fairly conventional but not overly popular old-fashioned name. Nothing too flashy, definitely no stunt names. It’ll be a name that everyone in Hollywood (and everywhere else, for that matter) has heard already on some friend’s kid.
At a guess: Stella. I think Clara or Matilda might be possibilities as well. I’d also guess that the middle name might be either Christine or Patricia, after one of the grandmothers. She used Anne as the first daughter’s middle name, which is also her own middle name and the mdidle name of both the paternal and maternal grandmothers.
jpruitt76 Says:
I definitely think she’ll go with a family name for the middle name.
Right now I’m thinking sweetly old-fashioned (Ruby, Susannah, Eliza etc) but I could also see something hipster-ish like Mathilda or June.
Tikicatt Says:
Cora – love it! I will guess Charlotte. Ruby is a great possibility too.
Karen Says:
Amber
beth Says:
Sausanna Rose
Emily Says:
My guess is Ivy. I think it’s an adorable name along the same lines as Violet.
sophia Says:
I think it will be a sweet old fashioned name. Probably a family name too. I don’t know anything about their family tree, but my initial thought was Amelia
Chelsea Says:
My guess is Mercy.
ll Says:
I love Emily’s pick of Ivy. Beautiful name.
linda Says:
I hope they get a look at these if they’re still pondering–such great suggestions!
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jillian Says:
Katherine or Caroline
Katie Says:
I’m going with Hannah. Uncommon enough nowadays but still fits the “vibe” of Violet for me. Both soft sounding names.
Kristina Says:
I’m going to go with something unusual but is getting popular again,…. Penelope. Thats my guess.
Violet and Penelope sounds seem together. I also like Pheobe
bexmom Says:
my guess is Rebecca
Nancy Says:
Old-fashioned yet sweet! It’s tough though because as a fan of Jen, you never know what to expect. lol. I think we would have never thought about naming her first daughter Violet. Anyway. My guess goes for Cecilia!
Dana Says:
Adeline
Lisa Says:
I’m guessing something like Alice, Lucy, Amelia, Emily, Teresa (or Tess/a) or Margot for a first name, and something simple like Jane or May for a middle name. I predict that if they do decide to carry on the flower/colour trend, it will be in the middle name position, not the first name.
Charlotte Says:
I’m going to go with
Sarah Elisabeth
Although I do think they will choose a family name for the middle name, but I like this combination a lot!
Em Says:
I’m leaning towards something fairly old fashioned but also quite modern (if you know what I mean)
My guess is Phoebe… Violet & Phoebe just flow really well together.
Lindsey Says:
I was thinking Eliza before I even opened the link to this page!!
Lisa Says:
Whoops, clearly didn’t read the instructions properly! Okay, if I just get one pick, I’m going to go with Amelia Tess.
Shaynon Says:
Oh my gosh these are all good name! I am going to guess Chole…i don’t know why!
Chole Grace
monica Says:
I think it will be Piper or Charlotte
Alix Says:
I’m going to guess Caroline Christine (after Ben’s mom)
Alice Says:
I think it will be Lily, but love that others here are picking my name, Alice! I have always loved my name!
Bridget Says:
Charlotte Jane
Kathryn Says:
First and middle names….something along the lines of Sophie, Elisabeth, Charlotte, Olivia, Ivy, Grace, Frances, Alice, Georgia, Martha, Iris, or even Penny, Chloe, Pippa, Megan, Sarah or Maeve.
lagata Says:
Well, other people already took my first two guesses, Mia and Penelope (Penny), so I’m going to go with: Eloise. Although if I were in their shoes right now, I’d go with Lucy.
Emmy Jo Says:
I hadn’t realized we were guessing for a prize.
I suppose I’ll enter an official guess of Clara, then. I really hope they don’t pick it, though — it’s mine and my husband’s first choice for a girl, and I don’t want it to get too popular.
Adele Says:
My guesses are Amelia, Cecilia, Estelle, Emma
Debbie Says:
I think it will be something like, Lilly, or Grace. Something girly and feminin and cute!
pam Says:
For the contest, we’re considering one guess only, so while you can throw out lots of ideas, if you want to be considered for the contest, please give us one final answer for the name!
Melissa Says:
while i really like eliza like so many others perhaps savannah could work. according to wiki jen has a sister named susannah, so its close, but slightly different.
Tess Says:
I think it will be Nina.
Kathryn Says:
Phoebe is lovely. And incorporating a family name would be a safe bet.
kerri Says:
sydney victoria (after victor garber)
Grandparents names:
Patricia Ann
Christine Ann
Violet’s middle name is spelled AnnE (like Jennifer’s)
Morgan Says:
I say Rose as a first name!
Rose is a color, old-fashioned, a flower and very sweet.
Court Says:
I think a nice name for little sister to Violet Anne would be:
Vada Grace
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intrigued Says:
Violet was Jen’s grandmother’s name. Violet was named after her. Perhaps she will choose another family name.
Andrea Says:
My guess is Cecelia or Tessa
Britt Says:
I’m not really sure, but I’m gonna say Margaret or Maggie.
CTBmom Says:
I am thinking something like: Hannah Grace, Madeline Rose, or Victoria Jane…
suzanne Says:
I’ll guess Lucy Susannah or Victoria Jane.
pliepi Says:
I have a few suggestions for names and middle names:
1. Melissa Rose
2. Elisabeth Grace
3. Amelia (or Julia) Christine
4. Susannah Iris
There are so many names!!
suzanne Says:
For the record – I did not see CTBmom’s pick before posting my guess. Great minds think alike?
NminNm Says:
Ruth.
Colleen Says:
My guess is Penelope Christine Garner Affleck. It seems old fashioned, and I am picking Christine for Ben’s mom. My other guess for a middle name would be Victoria for their dear friend Victor Garber.
linda Says:
Just to remind everybody–to be eligible for the prize, enter your #1 pick.
Karen Mace Says:
I’m going with Lily or Lila.
Nicole Says:
My first thought when I read the baby had been born was Petunia…. I am not saying they chose that…just that I kept thinking of Petunia.
breekate Says:
Kate is my pick. I love Jennifer and Ben. I hope, and pray, that they continue their tradition of family, pretty, traditional names.
Kate Christine????
heather Says:
I am wiling to put money on it not being a flower name! Although I really like some of the suggestions ( clara and alice) I know I can’t pick those. So, my guess is audrey maeve.
Heske Says:
Leah
Celeste
Cecilia
Elin or
Flien
Eleanor
chirpchirp Says:
I consider my guess to be “gently old-fashioned” AND “hipster” and “sweet”: Mae.
Ali Says:
I say Georgia. Traditional, not too common but everyone knows how to pronounce and spell. It’s also of Latin origin like Violet.
Victoria would also work and could do double duty as she’s close with former co-star Victor Garber.
katie Says:
I think it will be a family name, some old-fashioned and feminine. My guess is for Patsy Christine.
Anya Says:
My guess is Juliet.
mamasisterlover Says:
#1 Zoe`Anne (contest entry)
#2 Lilly Anne Christine
#3 Ivy Caroline
#4 Ruby Rose
sara morrow Says:
My guess is ruby jane
Harriet Says:
I vote for Esme.
Emma Says:
I love Ivy – but as someone has already had that I’ll pick Victoria Jane. Seems to go well with Jennifer & Violet
Elizabeth Says:
Emilia
Austin Says:
My first thought went to Lila or Lilly. Doh – so many are coming up with similar types of names! Just for the sake of having something not said yet, I’ll put down Eden or Eva.
Susan Says:
I’m going with Evelyn.
Ave Says:
I guess Cadence!
Becca’s Mom Says:
I’m going to say Lucy Jane
Megan Says:
Gently-oldfashioned is my guess; I am going to guess something like Greta Patricia (for Jen’s mom).
Ems Says:
I love the name Aurora Belle Affleck or Aurora Elena Affleck.
lisa Says:
I think it’s going to be Paulina. Paulina Rae.
pelicolina Says:
old-fashioned? flower? color? just a little bit off the radar, but normal? I guess Heather.
mavs2980 Says:
I say use both grandmother’s names. Patricia Christine flows very well.
Sandy Says:
Daisy. I like Lilly too, but I feel for certain it will be Daisy!
Elizabeth Says:
My guess is Delilah (or another alternative spelling).
Elizabeth Says:
or maybe Mia
Sandy Says:
Daisy
Emily Says:
Rosie
tommiethemommie Says:
My guess is for Jade!
Karen Says:
Madeline – that’s my psychic flash
JP Says:
Abigail Patricia
courtney Says:
Amy
bethie Says:
Rose Addison
Jennifer Says:
I think it will be Skylar
bethie Says:
Lavender
Sheila Says:
Well…since I gave birth to four boys, I still had a girls name picked out for each baby. So, I’ll throw them all in but my guess is first:
Jocelyn Mariah (nickname Josie?)
Caitlin Elise (or spelled Katelyn)
Hannah Danielle
Tess Elizabeth
If I am able to adopt a daughter, I hope to use the name Bianca.
Holly Says:
I vote for Beatrice.
Kaitlin Says:
I think Nora(h).
Stefanie Says:
My guess is Frances Patricia
Katie-lee Says:
i reckon it will be caroline because of bens mum
Tatiana, scarlett, ruby, rose, stella, lily, Chiara, charlotte, lucinda, Grace, jasmine, ivy, julie, sheila, Lavender, abigail, Samantha, Emily, Molly Or Monica
Sheila Says:
I think it will be Maisy Affleck!
Dayna Says:
i am going to guess Beatrice , sweetest name ever !!!!
kelley Says:
Elizabeth Rose
emily Says:
Tess Louise or Eliza Jane
krisszi Says:
My guess is Dawn Lily or Lilian.
Geza is an ancient Hungarian MALE name, absolutely no-no for a girl.
trista Says:
Lily, Daisy, Ellie or Juliet
mindy Says:
Gracie
Alicia Says:
Maybe Kaia…or Kirsten…something not too common…first choice will be Kaia I think.
Alex Says:
I’m going for Rose Elizabeth. It fits with Violet Anne, and it’s my mum’s name, so that’s my vote!
kris Says:
Daisy, Poppy, Iris, or Lily
Erika Says:
my guess is Felicity!
mayberry Says:
Louisa
katie Says:
My guess is Fern, its a downstated but flowery name! Or maybe Dahlia!
Bonnie K Says:
I say Claire or Hannah.
Sam Says:
I pick Sadie (Mae?)…classic and cute! My daughter who is due in March is Sadie Jane
Laurie Says:
I hope Norah but expect Alice Rose!
Mary Says:
Adelaide
Micheline Says:
I’m thinking Victoria Rose
LL Says:
Christina/Christine
Lisa Says:
My pick would be Anne Marie, I really like that name. I just don’t think they will go with another flower or colour.
Marie Says:
I think it will be something like Emily Rose, I think it sounds pretty.
Chloe Says:
I vote for Harper
Elle Says:
Marion Patricia
Jen M. Says:
I vote for Louisa
terry Says:
I vote for amie christine
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Annika Says:
I’m guessing June Marie, although I’m absolutely unsure about this. ic could imagine Lily, too.
Kruther Says:
I’m going to guess Evelyn.
Kimberly Says:
I think Rosalie is pretty
Jo Says:
Violet was named after Jen’s grandmother so the new baby may also be named after a family member. Both Jen and Violet share the middle name of Anne so there’s the possibility of Anne. Whatever they name her I have no doubt it won’t be Wingspan, Banjo, Dilema or Papaya.
Jessica Says:
My guess is January, perhaps with a flower/color middle name.
lulacoco Says:
I’m guessing Hope. It could also well be her middle name.
Krystal Says:
Larissa Michelle
Sandy Says:
Lovie
jillian Says:
Joselyn
Holly Says:
My guess is Emma.
Connie Says:
I’m guessing Julie Patricia
hope t. Says:
Irene
Anna Says:
oh sorry didn’t realise you needed one ummmm
Matilda
amy Says:
i think it will be lily
Francille F Says:
Eyriss An ~ T’s a beautiful name and would be in keeping with Mum & Sis middle name, just a variation in spelling so it’s unique to her.
Debbie Says:
Matilda is a hipster name?
Eva Says:
I think something gently old fashioned.
Or possibly hipster, but they won’t realize it’s hipster. Personally, I think the concept of a hipster name is kind of… ridiculous =)
My best guesses are Rosalie, Beatrice, Alice, Margaret. I’m hoping they don’t use Rosalie!! It will make it popular!
Betsy P. Says:
Penelope Jane
Sarah W Says:
Using another flower or color name would be beyond tacky. It will be sweet and/or old-fashioned.
Heather Says:
My guess is Victoria Jane
Heather Says:
I realized someone else guessed Victoria Jane so I’ll guess Victoria Emily
marleentje Says:
I say Marjorie
Alicia Says:
Deirdre Marie – Irish names are beautiful ^^
hotlava619 Says:
I myself might pair Violet with one of the following: Cosette “Cozy”, Emeline “Emmy”, Ginger, Melody, Coral, Bettina, Eve, Luna, Story, Audra, Becca, Jaclyn, Jocelyn, or Genebelle.
hotlava619 Says:
I myself might pair Violet with one of the following: Cosette “Cozy”, Emeline “Emmy”, Ginger, Melody, Coral, Bettina, Eve, Luna, Story, Audra, Becca, Bella, Jaclyn, Jocelyn, or Genebelle.
unoriginal Says:
Lena is my choice – Lena June, Lena Alice, Lena Joy (Alice was my first choice but a few people have already mentioned that).
clairette1976 Says:
I love many of the names you told but as I’m French some sound “strange” in France : for instance beatrice is totally unfashion in France as well as Patricia, Christine..
but Clara is very very fashion (one of the top names here nowadays)
My choice for Ben and Jen’s baby is Sophie
I prefer hannah but it’s alreay chosen
Rachel Says:
I voted the gently old fashioned name. I think it might be:
Eliza
Charlotte
Emmeline
Cora
Evangeline (which I think would be gorgeous with Violet)
Genevieve
I wonder what it will be! I’m excited to know
Rachel Says:
I voted the gently old fashioned name. I think it might be:
Eliza
Charlotte
Emmeline
Cora
Evangeline (which I think would be gorgeous with Violet)
Genevieve
I wonder what it will be! I’m excited to know
hillary Westover Says:
I am guessing something romantic like Juliet or Julia
Elly-Shay Says:
I saw since she grew up in West Virginia, she should do Virginia or Shenandoah after the River in WV in VA
Elly-Shay Says:
I meant: I SAY
Heidi Says:
Shot in the dark, but I’m going with Caroline Anne.
Bea Says:
Annabelle Victoria keeps coming to mind
Betsy Says:
I think they are going to name her Garnet. Perhaps Garnet Alice, Garnet Jane or Garnet Victoria.
Beth says Says:
Sarah Elizabeth
Beth says Says:
I like Violet. At least this couple hasnt strapped their child with some bizarre name. I prefer a name representing a flower over a fruit anyday.
mward Says:
Milan
dewdrop757 Says:
I’ll submit Darla. Darla Patrice.
I really like Deysia but it’s too unusual to get picked.
dewdrop757 Says:
Deysia = Dahlia + Freesia (two flowers)
Goes with Violet…
Ana Says:
Philippa
Marie Says:
I think another “V” name would be good, like Valerie, Vonda, Victoria or Vanessa.
Jennifer Says:
Ella, Ava, Riley, Mackenzie, Olivia
Paige Says:
I love Violet!
I think Baby Affleck will have the name of either
Lily or
Daisy.
As you can see, I think it will be another flower name.
joyceG Says:
I vote for Lilith Bea. B for Ben.
jul Says:
April Anne Affleck
Kathleen B Says:
I guess Gemma.
Shannona Says:
Seraphina Rose Elizabeth
Kathryn Says:
I think Violet & Seraphina aren’t at odds with each other as sibsets go.
I’m not shocked by the name, but I am surprised they gave her a longer name than they gave her big sister.
Violet might have been involved in the selection, well I thought she might have been since some children are with their baby siblings
Does anyone else think her name was going to be two names “Rose Elizabeth” and then Violet wanted her to have Seraphina as well? ….or is it just me
Jennifer Says:
did anyone even come close to guessing seraphina?
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fascinating and educational, but would participate in something more on this topic?
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Hello to all ! Greetings From Poland. very Good Page !
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I say gently old fashioned. Violets are Mom, Jennifer’s favorite flower, from what I can gather, so My vote goes for something sweet, maybe family oriented (What are their Grand/folks’ names?) and definitely sweet.