Anyone want to talk baby names?

[snipsnsnails]

We have a boy's name ready to go: Dominic (go by Nico).

But girls names we're at an impasse. I like Annabel. He likes Calla. Middle name will most likely be Grace if it's a girl.

Do you have a preference between these two names? Or names that have a similar vibe?

[shopgirl07]

Love Annabel. Love.

[kaybee85]

I prefer Annabel. In that vein, I also like Annaliese.

[cville]

I like them both.

What about Camilla? It's sort of like both of the names you like.

[rupertpenny]

I prefer Annabel. Calla just makes me think of the flower, which isn't bad, but then I think that I like just Lily better.

[rupertpenny]

Other flower names I prefer to Calla: Rose, Dahlia, Violet, Marguerite, Poppy.

[SKP82]

Ooh Camilla is really pretty.

Just a side note that DD's mn is Grace and I've realized it's becoming REALLY popular as a mn. Don't know if that matters to you.

[SKP82]

I prefer Annabel to Calla.

[eb777888]

Annabel all the way!

[Deleted]

My best friend from high school is named Annabell.

She has the biggest heart, loves animals, and craves adventure. She is smart, loyal, kind, generous, and athletic.

Needless to say, I have very positive associations with the name.

[Alex]

I know a 6 yo named Callie. It suits her.
Our names were Lucy Juliet and Jack something.

[sonrisa]

I love Dominic, nn Nico. Great choice.

I lobbied for Isabel for months, but DH kept complaining "Our baby isn't a bell." I *love* Annabel and would have championed that if it wasn't a conflict of interest for me.

(I also love Grace but DH didn't go for it. So I'm fully in favor of the name).

(I'm sure you've considered and rejected Arabella, which has a little of the feel of both names.)

[snipsnsnails]

Hmm, so DH says he likes Annabella, but not Annabel. His main point of contention is the nn Belle. She would never go by that, though. I mean, we have a Vincenzo that is a complete mouth full and we've never given a nn. My DH is just crazy.

Thanks, all. I kinda did like Annaliese, but the anal-ease is seared in now. Ha. I've always liked Cate. My other names that I like are way too out there for DH's taste: Wren, Rue or Flynn.

[shamrockshake]

My cousin is Callan, goes by Callie, which is pretty. I'm not a fan of Calla, it sounds.... Something, not finished? Annabelle is pretty

[shamrockshake]

Jul 6, 2015 5:14:41 GMT -5 snipsnsnails said:

Hmm, so DH says he likes Annabella, but not Annabel. His main point of contention is the nn Belle. She would never go by that, though. I mean, we have a Vincenzo that is a complete mouth full and we've never given a nn. My DH is just crazy.

Thanks, all. I kinda did like Annaliese, but the anal-ease is seared in now. Ha. I've always liked Cate. My other names that I like are way too out there for DH's taste: Wren, Rue or Flynn.

With Vincenzo I like Annabella too, they go together better IMO 

[ProfessorArtNerd]

Annabella, that's it! Boom

[lovelovelove]

Caroline and Carlin were on our list (nn possibly Carly if it suited her). We went with Carlin for a mn.

I also loved Mirabelle, Marin, and Celeste but I couldn't get DH on board.

Our final list we agreed on was tessa, vivian, shane, audrey, and corinne.

[gennyu]

Arabella? Clara? Liliana?

[knx9211]

100% Annabel/Annabelle. I'm with whoever said Calla sounds unfinished.

[cc]

I like Annabel and it sounds good with Grace.

Not a huge fan of Calla. Maybe Camille?

[somersault72]

Definitely Annabel over Calla. I love the name Dominic!

[underwaterrhymes]

I prefer Annabelle for sure.

And I love Dominic.

[kaybee85]

Lol I know a few girls names Annaliese and this board is the only place I've heard the anal ease connection. I still like it!

[cabbagecabbage]

I prefer Annabel. But my vote changes if it's Annabella. I really don't like the bella names. I like Calla as a nickname but not as the name.

[Elsa]

Annabelle is on our very short list for girl names. I adore it.

[Queen Mamadala]

Definitely Annabel. Had ds2 been a girl he'd have been Annabel or Penelope.

[auntie]

I like Grace as a first name.

Arabella, Carmela and Aurelia are names that could have a brother Dominic.

[sapphireblue]

Annabel definitely. Calla seems shortened or something to me, like it is unfinished.

I LOVE Nico. We are having a boy and I would have loved that name. It doesn't work with the last name unfortunately. Plus I actually have a dog named Nico.

[sparkythelawyer]

Of the two, Annabel. Annabelle? Flows better with Grace than Calla does

[Deleted]

I have an elderly relative named Annelise. It is the Polish variant of Annaliese. I much prefer it as the word " Anal" is much less obvious when spelled this way.

Annabelle/a is cute. However I think Annabella is much more prone to the nn Bella than Annabelle is to Belle.