My daughter almost named my granddaughter Tallulah. I loved the name and hadn’t heard it before. Right after the baby was born, my daughter looked at her and said that she just didn’t look like a Tallulah. We spent two days discussing other names (Aoife was one she had considered, but it’s definitely more Irish, and we’re Scottish—although it’s not unheard of). She settled on Scout. To Kill a Mockingbird is her favorite book; had the baby been a boy, she never considered a name other than Atticus.
I am 55 years old, and my first name is Saorse, with no “i.” I cannot tell you how many times people say my parents spelled it wrong, especially as Saoirse Ronan has become famous. However, my family is from the Outer Hebrides, where Scottish Gaelic is the language. The two names mean the same thing: “saorse” is “freedom” in Scottish Gaelic just as “saoirse” is in Irish Gaelic. While the name is not common in Scotland, it has been used for baby girls since the days of William Wallace; the Irish version only came into usage during the time of The Troubles in the 1970s. The name feels common to me, as it is a family name. My second name is the “much” more common Eilidh.
I wonder how often this happens with less well known but historically/culturally rooted spellings? (Thinking of Luka/Nicolas/Emilie etc). I'm in the US and know a couple (Irish immigrant + American Celtic folklorist) who named their eldest daughter Saibh vs Sadhbh because they thought the former spelling was at least marginally approachable by English speakers. And Irish folks are constantly telling them they've spelled it wrong….
My son went to HS with a Sheridan (girl) so there is at least one other out there I guess.
Also, for the botanical triplets to match Ivy, Olly, and Bella-what about Rue, Juniper (Junie/June), and Bryony. I don't feel that names like Lily, Daisy, Aster, Rose, etc. would match the feeling of the others. Other choices would be Calla, Allium, Larkspur (nn Lark), and Saffron (nn Saffie).
For triplet sister I think I would try Marigold(Mari or Goldie), Azalea(Lea, Zelie, Zea), and Leilani(Layla) which is a Hawaiian flower name. But if not those maybe Zinnia(Zia or Zizi), Camellia (Cammie or Elia), Tigerlilly(Lily), Primrose(Rosie), Juniper(June-Junie), Petunia(Nia) and lastly Magnolia(Maggie). Honestly I think Tigerlilly is going a little bit too far but it doesn't hurt to try! Hope these help!
I know two girls named Vesta, which I thought was a lot more common than it is. I feel like I also know a disproportionate amount of girls named Etta (I can think of three or so off the top of my head).
For triplets, if she's dead-set on poisonous flowers, what about Azalea (Zelie, Lea), Amaryllis (Amy, Lily), and Delphine/Delphinium?
I've met an unusual number of people/kids called Honey, Carys, Tallulah, Amna, Aoife, Nell, Saskia, and Hermione.
For triplet sisters, I'd be thinking Amaryllis (Ami, Ari, Lily), Lavender (Liv), and Celandine (Cece, Andie)
My daughter almost named my granddaughter Tallulah. I loved the name and hadn’t heard it before. Right after the baby was born, my daughter looked at her and said that she just didn’t look like a Tallulah. We spent two days discussing other names (Aoife was one she had considered, but it’s definitely more Irish, and we’re Scottish—although it’s not unheard of). She settled on Scout. To Kill a Mockingbird is her favorite book; had the baby been a boy, she never considered a name other than Atticus.
Tallulah is such a sweet name! And Scout!!! I love that - so happy to hear it used!
I am 55 years old, and my first name is Saorse, with no “i.” I cannot tell you how many times people say my parents spelled it wrong, especially as Saoirse Ronan has become famous. However, my family is from the Outer Hebrides, where Scottish Gaelic is the language. The two names mean the same thing: “saorse” is “freedom” in Scottish Gaelic just as “saoirse” is in Irish Gaelic. While the name is not common in Scotland, it has been used for baby girls since the days of William Wallace; the Irish version only came into usage during the time of The Troubles in the 1970s. The name feels common to me, as it is a family name. My second name is the “much” more common Eilidh.
I wonder how often this happens with less well known but historically/culturally rooted spellings? (Thinking of Luka/Nicolas/Emilie etc). I'm in the US and know a couple (Irish immigrant + American Celtic folklorist) who named their eldest daughter Saibh vs Sadhbh because they thought the former spelling was at least marginally approachable by English speakers. And Irish folks are constantly telling them they've spelled it wrong….
Oh dear, Sadhbh in any spelling is such a great name, but you can't win either way!
My son went to HS with a Sheridan (girl) so there is at least one other out there I guess.
Also, for the botanical triplets to match Ivy, Olly, and Bella-what about Rue, Juniper (Junie/June), and Bryony. I don't feel that names like Lily, Daisy, Aster, Rose, etc. would match the feeling of the others. Other choices would be Calla, Allium, Larkspur (nn Lark), and Saffron (nn Saffie).
For triplet sister I think I would try Marigold(Mari or Goldie), Azalea(Lea, Zelie, Zea), and Leilani(Layla) which is a Hawaiian flower name. But if not those maybe Zinnia(Zia or Zizi), Camellia (Cammie or Elia), Tigerlilly(Lily), Primrose(Rosie), Juniper(June-Junie), Petunia(Nia) and lastly Magnolia(Maggie). Honestly I think Tigerlilly is going a little bit too far but it doesn't hurt to try! Hope these help!
I know two girls named Vesta, which I thought was a lot more common than it is. I feel like I also know a disproportionate amount of girls named Etta (I can think of three or so off the top of my head).
For triplets, if she's dead-set on poisonous flowers, what about Azalea (Zelie, Lea), Amaryllis (Amy, Lily), and Delphine/Delphinium?
Juniper, Magnolia, Chrysanthemum