Kalia Tessa and my unique picks

[fabmimi]

My first born is 16 now and his name is Kylan. Just found out we are having a girl so Kalia Tessa is what we decided on and I am quite happy with it. I wanted a unique K-name, but nothing too trendy or fluffy. All our kids were born on Guam and she is the only one born in California so her nickname would be Kali (pronounced like Cali). I also decided that her second name would be after my Mom, whose name is Tessie. This is her first baby granddaughter - she is excited.

Just thought I'd share my other picks since I've been obsessing about names since the day I found out I had one on the way. I had a fixation on names with K,Z,X. My name is Mimi so sometimes a nickname close to mine was a deciding factor.

...And Just in case I change my mind about my Kalia Tessa...at least I can look here for thoughts

Aidia
Amia
Amielle
Amelie
Ezry
Harley
Isla
Kalixa
Kamia
Kassidy
Kennedy
Keali
Kenzie
Khlia
Kinsley
Konnelly
Layla
Luka
Nieve
Madsen
Maezy
Melize
Nalya
Quiney
Xianna
Zadie
Zara
Zia

Boy Names
Ames
Avan
Azaiah
Dax
Dillan
Elan
Graylen
Jaxon
Kale
Kennedy
Kendrix
Knightley
Knighton
Kohler
Klayton
Liam
Madsen
Maxwell
Quentin
Reeve
Stellan
Waylen
Xalen
Xander
Zane
Zeke
Zyan

[jesba]

Good story! And congrats on a girl! I like the name. I think the rhythm might be a little better on Kalia Tess if you're open to suggestions. But Tessa is such a lovely name and Kalia Tessa works. It also depends some on your last name. Of the others you were considering, I really like Amelie, Isla, Layla, and Zara. I think you picked the best of your K names, although Kalixa is pretty cool : D. I might suggest Kallista as another cool option. From your boy list I rea.ly like Dax, Quentin, Reeve, Waylen, Xander and Zane.

Are you going to pronounce Kalia Kaylee-ah, or Kah-LEE-ah? or rhyming with Dahlia? I can see this name having some minor prn difficulties. But it's not too hard.

Best wishes in your pregnancy!

[fabmimi]

Thanks! It's the 3-syllable prn. I already know a Kalea and a Malia so it was hard to decide. But none really flows with Tess/a. Most ppl call my mom Tess so that "a" makes the difference. All my other kids (from my husbands first marriage) are J-names do those were mostly off limits because our family is so J-heavy.

[jesba]

Makes sense! : D. Also the initials KT are really cute, kind of like Katie, if she ever wants another option, though I think she'll be set with Kalia and Kali : D.