So many things to consider when choosing names ...the name in full, abbreviated, as a nickname, etc. just to avoid giving a child/person a burden. I did like Josephine Loveless but no ...perhaps Lisa Michelle Loveless is more complete. I think, as with naming mine, it will just appear before you ...out of the blue. Good luck ☺

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

I hope!! I’m kind of waiting for the strike of inspiration 😅

Your rules are my rules. So good to hear others feeling the same.

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

I feel so harsh about names! But none of them seem “right” 😂 I’m stressing myself out.

I agree about names, so much to think about especially going forward in life. Names that constantly need spelling out but also be aware of what a name will become as a nickname. It seems most names get shortened even if the parents don't want it. Turns out my 'David' is mostly 'Dave' and my daughter Joanna is now 'Jo' (but I'm happy about that because I like that).

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

My two sisters have names that constantly need spelling and they always get pronounced wrong, so I’ve heard enough of their complaining my whole life to know how important it is 😂 and I’m super aware of the nicknames! Having a William I always have to fight people off trying to call him Billy.

Tui is a pretty name. And the people I know who are called Tui are really lovely people.

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

I’m just imagining no on knowing what to do with that name in the US 😅

@annaseccombe6893

Жыл бұрын

That's so true! All the Tuis I know are lovely :) Same goes for Huia, actually.

@makere01

Жыл бұрын

@@Becca.Loveless I am overseas and all of my adult hood. And no one can say my name. But I feel lucky that very few know how to say it. But I find people are very proud when they know how to say it as well. Like just my name, taught them something new. 🫶🫶🫶

I heard what you said but I have to put it out there.... Aroha Loveless... the play on the word 'love' is super sweet....and I can imagine the mystery of her name to her peers. does 'love' have boundaries? anyway, that's all I've got to say and I'm sorry NZ didn't work out for you guys, your boy had natural kiwi written all over him. All the best for the future xx

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

“Love” Loveless - a perfect name 😂 and we’ll just have to keep raising him in the Kiwi way no matter where we live 😊

As a Laura, I have never had to spell my name except when in foreign countries. But if you chose to spell it Lora, I guarantee she would be saying "It's Laura with an O" all her life lol

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

Exactly my thought with the submission of Lora. I always default to Laura and all the Laura’s I know are Laura.

I was convinced when you were speaking of Molly that you were going to say Harry Potter, and then you said drugs. 🤣🤣 I was like, huh, that went in a different direction than I was expecting. We have an Eleniel, or Ellie for short. It’s elvish for Star Madian because my husband is a huge Tolkien fan. Our neighbor has an Elowyn. Also Ellie for short. I just thought it was pretty.

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

That’s so funny 😂 pretty sure Billy said Molly Weasley. But I always hear the drug association. And I love both of them!! They’re so incredibly beautiful! Plus the nickname is adorable 🥰

Cute names! I have an Elowyn and Margo 💕

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

I love both of those 🥰

I have the same “rule” for the ending of my name with a first name. Lol and I absolutely LOVE a family name of mine, Lawson for a boy. But with my last name it just it’s a good fit at all. “Lawson Crossen”😆

@Becca.Loveless

10 ай бұрын

Oh that combo is so bad 😂 so sad when awesome names don’t work out 🥲

Names are hard! When I was expecting my first son we really liked the name Toby. My grandmother phoned me to say I couldn’t name him after an ornament that is so ugly (google Toby Jug)! I said we could call him anything we liked and she said if it wasn’t for her, I wouldn’t be here to name a child! Honestly I laughed so much - she wasn’t being that serious 😂 Anyways, we didn’t name him that because an ad came on TV and it featured a dog called Toby and it was a very popular ad!

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

That is all too funny! But also a very big reason why I don’t want to share the actual names we’re thinking of with anyone 😅

I’m watching this for help naming my puppy ❤

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

Hope you found a cute name to use!

I had my daughter 8 weeks ago in Auckland - Thomasin (Thommy) Arihia

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

No way! I hope the birth and everything went well 🤍 such a crazy, special time.

When I had my 2 we were not told the sea so we had a boys name and a girls name picked out before our son was born, pregnancy 2 we still loved the girls name but could not decide on a bots. Fortunately she came along so we weren't still deciding after the birth after all. Choosing names is hard ..especially when you add in getting good initials, and shortening or nick name possibilities. I'm sure you will choose the perfect name for your baby

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

I don’t have as much confidence that I’ll pick the right name 😅 but she’ll get a name either way!

We named our children after we meet them too, their personalities reflects their name. A name I thought for you could be Oceanic or Oceania have her born in the pacific

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

That would be very interesting if she ended up growing up in the red desserts of Utah 😂 a good idea though!

If you are a fan of Superman ... Lynn Loveless = LL (Lana Lang , Lois Lane, Lena Luthor etc.) Or any of the L names in your list. Also makes it easy to use LL instead of signing full name. Thinking of other simple names - Misty, Wendy, Amber

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

Billy has a sister with the initials LLL (before she got married). And not a fan of Superman! So not really a selling point for me. Those names are nice! But not super my taste 😊

Maybe use a middle name. Tui, that's a bird name. Other Maori name, Aroha, means love. And if pronounced correctly, it sounds lovely

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

I have considered a middle name for a NZ name! I haven’t decided anything yet 😬

So interesting that Harlow and Blaire are unappealing phonetically to you! I love the way they sound but hate Elizabeth 😂

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

So interesting!! I wonder why that is 😂 I’m glad we all have different tastes in names. Otherwise the world would be a very boring place.

@amysoddmenagerie3797

Жыл бұрын

@@Becca.Loveless I heard once that people are more likely to be drawn to names that are similar in some way to their own and name children accordingly. For example someone named Elizabeth is more likely to name their daughter a name heavy in E and L sounds like Leah or Eliana for example.

That was very interesting. I've never actually liked my name, if it had of been Steve, that would have been better as that's usually what I get called. "Stephen" is from the 60's, and that's where it should stay. I still quite like the floral themed names, there is also Marigold, the nicknames Goldie or Mari could apply here. There is also Cheyanne, or even Tinkerbell.

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

I actually had two Stephens in my graduating class in high school! And a couple Stevens. So to me it’s not a very dated name at all. Mari is cute. Cheyenne, Wisconsin is a no. And Tinkerbell is a harder no (sorry😂)

@mrpaisleyshirt

Жыл бұрын

@@Becca.Loveless Thanks, I don't feel so different now. I can't see what's wrong with Tinkerbell though. I'll think of her of as Tinkerbell. 🧚🏻 😊

Commenting a year after the fact but I loved you brought up imagine walking into a job interview with that name. Some people are really doomed.

@Becca.Loveless

5 ай бұрын

There’s always the option of changing your name as an adult 😂

Wren, Dove, Chloe, Jodelle, unique barely used name. Danielle, Mckenna, Freya, Aria, Renesmee, breaking Dawn

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

🥰 baby names are so fun!

Hi Becca, what do you think of the name Jessie (or Jessica)?

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

It’s pretty cute! And I would love meeting a little girl named Jessie. But I don’t think I could do it 😂

Becca, you seem to love all the names with lots of L's when paired with Loveless - Hollis, Alice, Elizabeth, Eliza, Lucy, Camilla.... for something strong yet feminine there is always Goldie, Queenie, Ruby, Robyn, Dianna...... so many lovely names out there, maybe you just won't really know what suits her until she's arrived! You didn't mention which names your hubby likes?

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

The two names he’s ever offered are both on our short list! And I definitely think you’re on to something! I don’t think I ever realized a lot of the names I love have L’s in them - but with our last name I don’t love when they start with L

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

I think also don’t love the names ending in -ie sound as much, though Lucy seems to be the outlier to both of those rules 😅

@freedomwalksinbeauty

Жыл бұрын

@@Becca.Loveless 😅

4:06 -- THAT"S exactly why I would never use that name 🥺

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha I had to see what you were referring to, I made myself laugh!

@sweetlife031

Жыл бұрын

@@Becca.Loveless - Ummm.....do you suppose there's a way you could please do a video with names alternatives to the name *Noah* ? I love anything and everything to do with this name 😁 One of my favorite actors is Noah Wyle - he was Dr.. John Carter on the Tv series ER -- you probably remember it, I'm sure 💙💙

My daughter is Kara and we pronounce it Care uh. Lots of people will say is it Car uh or Care uh? Little annoying sometimes

@Becca.Loveless

17 күн бұрын

Same with our daughters name. It’s Clara and we get both. I don’t mind it though. I knew it was a possibility since she was born in New Zealand but now in Canada

I love Lola , Ava, Eve, Mia and Allegra - ( my nieces name) and Isabella.

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

Those are all such fun names! None of them feel like “the one” Which is why my baby will never be named 😂

Have her in NZ. Dual passports. Good strategy for the future.

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

I don’t think she’ll have a NZ passport or any claim to NZ actually.

Totally understand regarding cultural appropriation Rebecca and I have always been impressed with your consistency in pronunciation of Te Reo and your respect towards the Maori culture, both belong to the land, the people are merely guardians and vessels of knowledge. “Aotearoa” for a middle name would be very appropriate especially if your child is born (tangata whenua) in NZ, your child would every right. If you have any issues with anyone, please mention my name as a friend

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

I’ll keep that in mind 😂 and it’s tricky trying to find a name from here that most people would be able to pronounce 😅

@johntepu1869

Жыл бұрын

@@Becca.Loveless we totally understand Rebecca, Aotearoa (ow-tear-a-roar-a) will be difficult for many to pronounce. You will also find others who have no problem or difficulty pronouncing or at the very least, trying and showing respect as I have witnessed you do on several occasions. Many cultures speak several languages. Thank you for taking the time to read our comment and responded to our suggestion for a Maori middle name, the significance surrounding that name the unique and special bond/connection to this country, that your child will have always, we truly appreciate it.

Hello Becca whatsapp... nice to see you

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

Hello! 😊

@laagangkatabang

Жыл бұрын

@@Becca.Loveless I have short video, I'm happy if you see it

I love Nora, Mia, Willow, Lynn,… I always wanted to name a potential daughter „Rosa“ (German for the color rosé) but made the mistake of sharing the thoughts and my mom hated it and threatened to call her pink 😂🙄

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

A big reason why I won’t tell anyone the names we’re actually considering! I don’t want their opinions to ruin ones I love 😂

@Applesandfries

Жыл бұрын

@@Becca.Loveless that‘s VERY smart 😂 For my other children I kept teasing my mom about having a Rosa. She hated it 🤗

@Applesandfries

Жыл бұрын

@@savannaholsted1121 sorry?

I can send you my Primary School/Kinder class photos 20 kids 5 named Michelle, you nailed it, super popular back in the early 70's 👍

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

Lol I bet it’ll make a big comeback eventually!

You could technically still use Charlotte but shorten it to Lottie

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

I actually love that!!

@Scottygirlnz

Жыл бұрын

@@Becca.Loveless but Lottie Loveless? sounds like a stripper name (or worse)... sorry.

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

​@@Scottygirlnz ya it does. We won't be using it anyways.

You can use my Dad's test for when he and my Mom would pick out a name for a new baby. He said, "You need to stand on the porch and yell as loud as you can the name you are thinking of and call them to dinner."

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

My sister said the same thing to me, except instead of the porch it was yelling down the hall to the other end of the house 😊

Name Karina Clara Thalia

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

One of those names is verrrry high on our short list 😊

Is Becca short for something, or your actual name ? BTW you can change your name by deed poll

@brilliantbutblue

Жыл бұрын

I wondered that also.

@amoxl114

Жыл бұрын

she literally said its just becca

@brilliantbutblue

Жыл бұрын

Apologies l missed that it wasn't short for anything, that's my mistake, lm happy to leave my original silly comment 👍

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

My name is just Becca! Not short for Rebecca or anything else 😊

Tui Loveless would have worked..

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

No one in the US knows what a Tui is and I think everyone would be confused as to how to pronounce it (which might seem silly, but it’s true).

Tui

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

I’m afraid not many people in the US will know what to do with that name 😅

@amoxl114

Жыл бұрын

awful name anyway

@drthomason7043

Жыл бұрын

@@amoxl114 it's a lovely name

@drthomason7043

Жыл бұрын

@@Becca.Loveless my nephew lives in Montana and called his sons Manu and Nui. Unique aye

I had an ex called Axel and I wish I realised this at the time because he was a real asshole 🤣

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

Lol just remember it for the next time 😂

So many names it must be hard. I always said if I had a girl I would name her Kyla Sue or after my Grandma Georgiana Marie. Take care

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

Too many names! I think naming boys is way easier 😂 way fewer choices. And those are both beautiful 😊

Hello, you are actually pronouncing Amaris wrong. It rhymes with glamorous It’s said Am-uh-ris. It’s Hebrew for promised by God How do I know, because it’s my actual name lol. And I HATE when people call me A-MAR-is. Strange so many put the emphasis on the wrong part. This is the first time I’ve ever seen my name in a baby video. But I had a feeling the pronunciation would be off haha story of my life

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

Which is exactly why I want to steer clear of any name with an ambiguous pronunciation/spelling! A life time of constant corrections. I think it’s because the American tendency is to never put the emphasis on the first syllable of anything. It’s usually on the second (but not always - English is confusing and dumb). When we first moved here it had to be explained that a lot of Maori words with three syllables or more (like Kumara) have the emphasis on the first. I was saying ku-MAR-a when it’s actually said KU-mar-a.

@sabrinamiles5699

Жыл бұрын

@@Becca.Loveless you actually bring up an interesting memory for me. When I was in New Zealand, it was the first time in my life I never had to correct people on how to say my name. It was awesome haha I just wanted to let you know how to say Amaris in case you liked it, it is fun to have a name that rhymes with glamorous. Best of luck with the names 😊

"Lynn is more of a guys name." WHAT! In what universe is the girls name "Lynn" ever a boys name? You just have to keep throwing the names around until one starts to stand out as the one you don't want to eliminate, and that'll be the one. "Kina" Is a sea urchin endemic to New Zealand, pronounced Kin-ah. So that's how Kiwi's would see her name. Loretta Loveless sounds like a movie star, could work. Arwen sounds too much like Owen or Aaron.

@Becca.Loveless

Жыл бұрын

Lol googled it and it was a very old boys name. Don’t know why I have that association, but I do 🤷🏼‍♀️ And that’s my plan! Keep saying the names and hopefully when I see her one will feel right. Didn’t know that about the sea urchin! I imagine I said it wrong as well. Loretta Loveless is quite fun. I actually do quite like it.

@heatherghimire7744

Жыл бұрын

My middle name is Lynn

@mandypdx

Жыл бұрын

My best friend’s dad is named Lynn :)