TWINS!: GIRL OPTIONS
By blueskiez6
Updated Sat Apr 29 2023
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BOY/GIRL TWINS DUE 3/23/16 !!! This is my list for all names I may be considering for the girl twin - whether I LOVE, LIKE AND/OR am just exploring my thoughts on a particular name and wish to "bookmark" it here for further consideration later :).
This little girl will be the lucky little sister of my 3 year old daughter, Finley Madeline : born 9/17/12
(While I don't necessarily want to pick match-matchy names deliberately, for the children, I do feel that I would like their names to "go" together in a more subtle, understated way, if that makes sense? For example, while I don't think girl#2 NEEDS to also have an androgynous-style name, as my first daughter does, I don't think it makes total sense for her to have a very traditional, super feminine name either. I'm hoping to similarly "discover" another modern/leaning toward trendy, but not yet over-used girls name that I love, just like I did with "Finley"! )
- Aspen
Origin:
Nature and place-nameDescription:
Aspen is part of two groups of stylish and unique baby names: nature names and place-names. The name of a graceful tree in the poplar family with heart-shaped leaves so delicate they quiver in the gentlest breeze, Aspen is also the name of a trendy Colorado ski resort. Aspen started as a unisex name possibility but now is much more frequently worn by girls.
- Cameron
Origin:
ScottishMeaning:
"crooked nose"Description:
Camerson was once a rising star for boys only, but Cameron Diaz almost single-handedly transported it into the unisex camp.
- Evie
Origin:
Diminutive of Eve or EvaMeaning:
"life"Description:
Evie was derived from Eve, which in turn comes from Chawwah, a Hebrew name related to the concept of life. Evie can be used as a nickname for any name that starts with Ev-, including Eva, Evelyn, and Evangeline, but also for names such as Genevieve and Maeve. Evie is typically pronounced with a long E sound, but a short E is also valid.
- Hadley
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"heather field"Description:
Hadley, most famous as the name of Ernest Hemingway's first wife, is more sophisticated, professional, and modern than cousins Harley, Haley, or Hayden. The hit book The Paris Wife, a novel by Paula McLain told from the point of view of Hadley Hemingway (born Elizabeth Hadley Richardson), has helped popularize the name, which also appears on the vampire show True Blood. Hadley could become this generation's Hailey. Adley, a mashup of Hadley and Addie, has also appeared on the scene.
- Harper
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"harp player"Description:
You might think of Harper as the hottest name of the last decade, jumping from obscurity to the Top 10, where it remained until last year.
- Mackenzie
Origin:
ScottishMeaning:
"son of Kenneth"Description:
Originally inspired as a a girls’ name by eighties TV actress Mackenzie Phillips, parents have flocked to Mackenzie – once only a male name – for their daughters. Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling is one of the thousands who've chosen Mackenzie. Other Mac names, such as Makayla and McKenna, are also newly popular for girls.
- Quinn
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"descendent of Conn"Description:
Quinn is the Anglicized version of the Irish patronymic surname Ó Cuinn, meaning "descendent of Conn." Conn has two possible derivations—the Old Irish cond, meaning "intellect," or cenn, meaning "chief." One of the most notable Quinn clans was from County Tyrone in Northern Ireland.
- Riley
Origin:
English, IrishMeaning:
"rye clearing; courageous"Description:
Riley—an upbeat, friendly surname name—is red hot for girls and still going strong for boys. If you haven't been spending much time around babies recently, you may be surprised to learn that Riley is the most popular girls' name starting with R and also the Number 1 Irish name for girls in the US.
- Rowan
Origin:
Scottish and IrishMeaning:
"rowan tree; little redhead"Description:
Stylish, gentle, and rustic at the same time, Rowan is a name that falls into various categories. Unisex and cool, mystical and woodsy, with the feel of both Rose and Riley, Rowan is a fresh but familiar choice.
- Skylar
Origin:
Spelling variation of SchuylerDescription:
Newer, simpler forms of the Dutch surname Schuyler, stylish for both genders, are rising up the popularity list. Skylar is the most popular variation for girls. Skylar has been used by several celebs, including Sheena Easton and Joely Fisher.
- Sylvie
Origin:
French variation of Latin SylviaMeaning:
"from the forest"Description:
Although Sylvia seems to be having somewhat of a revival among trendsetting baby namers, we'd still opt for the even gentler and more unusual Sylvie. Despite being dated in its native France (where it was popular during the 1950s and 60s), in English-speaking regions it still feels fresh and international without being unfamiliar and has a cosmopolitan, international air. It debuted on the US Top 1000 in 2016.