I should start off by saying on my husband's side of the family all of the grandchildren (6, soon to be 7) start with A. I have three boys (Aidan, Avery and Ashton) and I am due soon with our first and only girl (I am soooo done!).
Here's my dilema: I don't know if I want to stick with A names for the sake of conformity or switch it up to honor both families. If it stays an A name, it will be Autumn Mckenzie (my MIL wanted Adelia, like Sedelia for those who live in MO and that's just not happening). If not, it will be Taylor Rose which is both gma's maiden names, something that only my husband and I can give them because his brother is a POS and would never think of or even care to carry on family names and I don't think my brother is EVER going to have kids!
So....what are the pro's and con's of both? If you were the only one out of 7 who was different, would you feel special or slighted, like 'what is wrong with me that I didn't get an A name' ? If it was your sibling/family member would you feel that mom/dad thought the baby sister was more special for going outside the family box, so to speak?
Which name would YOU pick? I am sooooo indecisive!
I like Autumn much better than Taylor. That being said, I named my daughters after my grandfather and my dad so I understand wanting to name after family members. I could definitely see your family members and/or sons feeling that you are specializing the baby by naming her Taylor.
Hi! I only have two, one has my deceased father's name for a middle name, the other has my husband's grandmother's name (also deceased) for a middle name. Each of their first names are theirs and theirs only. My daughter loves when family members tell her she is a hellion just like her great grandma was. I love the family connection and I'll bet your grandmas would be tickled to have their names used. I think you may be over thinking what people will say and your reasoning certainly answers any questions they may have. Oh, and I love Taylor Rose...
I really like both, and understand your dilemma. I will admit, I'm a sucker for names with meaning, and "Taylor Rose" being both grandmas, really touches me. Plus, it sounds great together. I suggest, just wait until your bundle of joy comes, look at her, call her by both names, one will match her right off the bat...
Love Taylor but I like the "a" thing. I would stick with that. I like adelia (Addie for short). I think adelia rose is lovely! A girl I went to school with named her daughter adeleine. I didn't like it at first but its grown on me! That's my 2 cents. Let us know!
My first thought is, is she the only granddaughter? or just your only daughter? It doesn't really matter because you could go with "the tradition is only the boys" or "only our boys". And...you being the only girl allowed us to name you after both grandparents rather than just going w/ one side's tradition.
My next thought is, whose decision/idea was it that all the kids have "A" names...was the kids all A and decided to do the same with their kids? Did it just happen because you happen to like the names? If the conscience decision was that all grandkids would be "A" names and the decision was made by the parents (not the grandparents) I would be more inclined to continue it.
Bottom line is...you and your hubby get to pick your kids' names...not your parents or siblings or even traditions that someone else came up with. YOU and your hubby need to like and be ok w/ your decision even if no one else likes it or agrees.
Either name is fine but I like picking our own names better than naming a child after or with certain letters, etc. I like Cheyenne Nicole.
**just wanted to add that Taylor IS very much a girl's name...Tyler would be a boy's name.
Well...sorry to throw a wrench late in the party, but I was watching a movie and the female lead was named Anais and I think that is SO pretty!
Anais Mckenzie?
Going by the names alone and not the tradition... I like Taylor Rose better. Plus both g-mas would LOVE it! I named my son Oliver James. My grandpa's name is Oliver and my dad's name is James. They were both so thrilled and so proud. My grandpa carries and picture of little Ollie around with him everywhere and shows him off and tells everyone about how he is named after him.
I say that you wait until you see her beautiful face and decide which one she looks like to you. If that still does not work put the two sets of names in a hat and draw the name. In my opinion you can't go wrong with either name. They are both beautiful names! I think that if the family does not make a big deal of her name not starting with "A" she will not feel different. I think it would make her feel special especially if she is the only grand-daughter.
Congratulations on your baby girl!!!!
I wouldn't pick Taylor for a girls name (I know too many boys with that name).
I've heard of Autumn as a name but it sounds a bit seasonal.
What were the gramd mothers first/middle names?
Aurora
Alice
Ashleigh
Ann (Anne, Anna, Annie)
Amanda
Abigail (Abby)
Adelaide
Amber
Audry
There are a lot of great A names!
I like Adelia Rose :)
How about Adelia Taylor Rose lastname, or Adelia Rose Taylor lastname.
My son has two middle names because I wanted him to share his father's middle name and honor a close friend.
I think skipping the A pattern for a girl, and naming her after her gmas will have her feel that her name is extra special.