Hellobee Boards Topic: Unusual first name AND middle? Or should at least one be more common?

Hellobee Boards Topic: Unusual first name AND middle? Or should at least one be more common? https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:08:42 +0000 T.H.O.U. on "Unusual first name AND middle? Or should at least one be more common?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unusual-first-name-and-middle-or-should-at-least-one-be-more-common#post-310805 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 07:39:57 +0000 T.H.O.U. 310805@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We did an unusual first name and a more generic (but still family and meaningful) middle name. It is nice that she can go by her MN if she wants to later on. Also, when people don't hear/understand me say her first name, I often will say her first and middle name. travelgirl1 on "Unusual first name AND middle? Or should at least one be more common?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unusual-first-name-and-middle-or-should-at-least-one-be-more-common#post-310791 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 07:28:29 +0000 travelgirl1 310791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Thanks so much everyone. Definitely given me something to think about. @JerricaBenton: Good luck with your debate : ) @Coco Bee: @Mrs. Lantern: Aw thanks, I really like it too! @sloaneandpuffy: You're probably right about it not being that unusual.. having said that, I've never met anyone called it, or the first name we're using, especially not in England which is probably where she'll end up going to school. Who knows though, she might be someone who loves having an individual name! mamimami on "Unusual first name AND middle? Or should at least one be more common?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unusual-first-name-and-middle-or-should-at-least-one-be-more-common#post-310519 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 20:26:48 +0000 mamimami 310519@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I have an unusual first name and a semi-normal middle name. Living in another country I have to say a lot of people glom onto the middle name because it's the only thing they can sound out and/or that sounds like a non-surname to them. So I'm super glad I don't have a very unusual middle name. Having said that, I'm not sure Mireya is that unusual.... Not common but not way out there either. lomom on "Unusual first name AND middle? Or should at least one be more common?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unusual-first-name-and-middle-or-should-at-least-one-be-more-common#post-310373 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:17:41 +0000 lomom 310373@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I have a first name and last name that always must be spelled. It's frustrating to me and I wish my mother had named me Jennifer or Elizabeth or something everyone knows how to spell. This is our number one criteria for picking names, since our LO will have our unusual last name. Just wanted to offer that perspective :) it gets really frustrating when my name is constantly having to be spelled out (and half the time the person gets it wrong anyway)... Mrs. Lantern on "Unusual first name AND middle? Or should at least one be more common?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unusual-first-name-and-middle-or-should-at-least-one-be-more-common#post-310361 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:03:20 +0000 Mrs. Lantern 310361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ that's a beautiful middle name...definitely keep it :) Rainbow Sprinkles on "Unusual first name AND middle? Or should at least one be more common?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unusual-first-name-and-middle-or-should-at-least-one-be-more-common#post-310335 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:35:26 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 310335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Go with what feels right in your heart. It is your baby! We chose both an uncommon first and middle name for my LO and I am so glad we did. People raise their eyebrows but who cares! I think she suits her name beautifully. Mrs. Pen on "Unusual first name AND middle? Or should at least one be more common?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unusual-first-name-and-middle-or-should-at-least-one-be-more-common#post-310327 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:31:32 +0000 Mrs. Pen 310327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @travelgirl1: love love love that middle name! I say go for it :) I have a common middle name and HATE it! tororojo on "Unusual first name AND middle? Or should at least one be more common?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unusual-first-name-and-middle-or-should-at-least-one-be-more-common#post-310320 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:28:10 +0000 tororojo 310320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I think it would be nice if one were common, just because it's so annoying having to spell out your name all the time! JerricaBenton on "Unusual first name AND middle? Or should at least one be more common?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unusual-first-name-and-middle-or-should-at-least-one-be-more-common#post-310193 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:49:58 +0000 JerricaBenton 310193@https://boards.hellobee.com/ This is the exact 'debate' that's currently going on in our house! We have chosen a fairly uncommon ethnic name for our girl that's also very feminine, and I really think we should pick a simple, strong, non-ethnic middle name in case she just hates it or feels that her first name doesn't fit her. That would make me a little sad, but I would want her to have options. My husband keeps suggesting all of these ethnic feminine middle names! I'm not much help to you, I know! I guess I am still undecided. Mrs. Blue on "Unusual first name AND middle? Or should at least one be more common?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unusual-first-name-and-middle-or-should-at-least-one-be-more-common#post-310080 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:09:06 +0000 Mrs. Blue 310080@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I have an unusual first and middle name, and it would have been nice to have a more recognizable name thrown in there. That said, at the ripe old age of 30, I'm pretty adjusted to it, but I still think it's nice to have an option for your LO because she is the one that will have to say it again, spell it, write it down, etc for everyone she meets. :) Just my thoughts, though! travelgirl1 on "Unusual first name AND middle? Or should at least one be more common?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unusual-first-name-and-middle-or-should-at-least-one-be-more-common#post-310046 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:47:39 +0000 travelgirl1 310046@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @adnama: We're keeping the first name a secret because it's the only name we can agree on, seriously, lol. If we get negative comments and get put off it, we're out of ideas : ) The middle name I like is mireya. It means 'adored' in Spanish but the American meaning is 'miracle'. I have PCOS and never expected to get pregnant naturally, so it has real meaning for me. Also our last name is Spanish so it fits. polkadots on "Unusual first name AND middle? Or should at least one be more common?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unusual-first-name-and-middle-or-should-at-least-one-be-more-common#post-309930 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:09:06 +0000 polkadots 309930@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We gave our daughter a gender neutral first name but leans more toward the male side so we gave her a feminine middle name just incase later in life she wanted something more girly. oliviaoblivia on "Unusual first name AND middle? Or should at least one be more common?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unusual-first-name-and-middle-or-should-at-least-one-be-more-common#post-309752 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:56:18 +0000 oliviaoblivia 309752@https://boards.hellobee.com/ My first and middle aren't common and neither will LO's. It never bothered me growing up. Go with the name you love! Mrs. Champagne on "Unusual first name AND middle? Or should at least one be more common?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unusual-first-name-and-middle-or-should-at-least-one-be-more-common#post-309729 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:38:34 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 309729@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'd say go with what you love! I never use my middle name, unless a friend happens to ask what it is out of curiosity. What are the names?! Honeybee on "Unusual first name AND middle? Or should at least one be more common?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unusual-first-name-and-middle-or-should-at-least-one-be-more-common#post-309692 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:16:51 +0000 Honeybee 309692@https://boards.hellobee.com/ My first and middle names are pretty unusual, as are DD's (she shares my middle name). I don't think it's an issue. You should go with the names you love! ladyfingers on "Unusual first name AND middle? Or should at least one be more common?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unusual-first-name-and-middle-or-should-at-least-one-be-more-common#post-309691 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:15:41 +0000 ladyfingers 309691@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I say go with what you like, my middle name rarely comes up anyway. I have a friend whose daughter has two unusual names and it's beautiful! autumnlove on "Unusual first name AND middle? Or should at least one be more common?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unusual-first-name-and-middle-or-should-at-least-one-be-more-common#post-309666 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:08:30 +0000 autumnlove 309666@https://boards.hellobee.com/ My LO has an unusual first, middle and a last name that trips up a lot of people! plaidpants on "Unusual first name AND middle? Or should at least one be more common?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unusual-first-name-and-middle-or-should-at-least-one-be-more-common#post-309663 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:07:36 +0000 plaidpants 309663@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I have a pretty unusual first name, and my middle name is really simple (Lee). My first name is a pain to spell so when I have to give my full name, I'm grateful that my middle name is so easy. That being said, I hardly ever use my middle name so this doesn't come up that often! If you find two names you like and they are both unusual, go with it! Your LO will always have a conversation starter. People LOVE to talk about my first name. Boogs on "Unusual first name AND middle? Or should at least one be more common?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unusual-first-name-and-middle-or-should-at-least-one-be-more-common#post-309656 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:03:27 +0000 Boogs 309656@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I think you should go with the names that make you happiest. mrsjyw on "Unusual first name AND middle? Or should at least one be more common?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unusual-first-name-and-middle-or-should-at-least-one-be-more-common#post-309655 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:01:56 +0000 mrsjyw 309655@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I think it's pure preference! Go with the name you like!! travelgirl1 on "Unusual first name AND middle? Or should at least one be more common?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unusual-first-name-and-middle-or-should-at-least-one-be-more-common#post-309650 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:01:03 +0000 travelgirl1 309650@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We've decided on a fairly unusual name for our little girl. Now we're trying to decide whether to have an unusual middle name (I've found one I like) or have a more common middle name. DH's thought is then she can swap it if she likes. I'm not too keen on that idea, lol. What do ya think?