I'm sorry for your loss. Some type of memorialization is a wonderful idea. A lot of times, I see markers with Our Little Angel, etc.
That said, I love Riley. I also really like Morgan.
I lost one and didnt know the sex either but I called it angel because it will always be my little lost angel. how about chance? what did you name the twin? maybe like kevin and devin or robert/rick. or barbara june/beverly may my grandma and her twins name the twin was dead at birth too. just a few ideas. I started to call mine chance because it was lost by chance. and I got pregnant by chance. or name it after a angel in the bible like michael.
In this day and age, where people name girl's with boy's names and vice versa, how about just switching your twin baby's name and calling the lost twin George Stephen?
Thomas - not gender neutral but means "twin". My sister lost one of her twins and names the unborn one Tomos - the Welsh spelling of Thomas (she lives there). So sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. What if you pick a name from each gender and one is the first name and the other the middle?
I would suggest your maiden name as a middle name. That way there is meaning and gender does not matter.
I see your sons name is Stephen, perhaps there is a gender neutral name that might start with the same letter?
Stacy is both a boy and girl name
Sam, Shannon, Sky?
or of course...there is always the name Angel
You might want to use a family last name, perhaps your maiden name, for one of the names and a gender-neutral name for the other. I think this is a wonderful idea, and something to give Stephen and Katherine comfort down the road - a bit more of an identity for their lost sibling. Is there an elderly or deceased family member whose name you could use?
Did you have a feeling on the gender? Could you pick a gender and go with that? I don't see any reason you could not pick a gender, name the child, and refer to the child as either he or she rather than "the baby". It may sound weird, but I think I would pick a gender, pick a name, and then you do not have the turmoil over finding a gender neutral name. This is such a trauma as it is, do not make it any more difficult on yourself. Another option would be to choose a name you really like, and refer to the child by the initials. Jonathon David/Jennifer Diane would simply be JD - you know what the initials stand for, but you don't have to reveal that. You could pick one gender name you like or two with the same initials, as I have demonstrated. Good luck, and I am so sorry you have this grief by congratulations on your happiness at the same time. God bless you.
Well I am going to assume it was a boy twin. Iwould name it like ryan Micheal or Ryan John or do a middle name from like one who is passed also like a great grandpa or someone your aware of. Ryan or there are others that can be used as mutual boy or girl names like Morgan Best wishes and just enjoy the other two they need there mom and things will get better but will take a while I will keep you in our prayers
I am so sorry for your loss, my the light on heaven shine on you and your family.
Kelly Rian (Ryan) could work for both genders
A couple of other names that come to mind are Dakota, Sam, Bobby.
Good Luck you will choice the right name.
Bless you
To keep it total gender neutral Taylor Lynn.
I'm very sorry for your loss; it must be heartwrenching. I have a couple of thoughts - perhaps you can find a combination in two of these:
Devon, Ashley, Riley, Casey, Dana, Cassidy, Darcy, Gael (Gail), Keagan, Alec, Andy, Kelly & Shea. I like Kelly Ashley or Dana Kelly. Good luck with your memoriam & be reminded that you'll always have a guardian angel!
I am so sorry for your loss and I hope that in time you will find some peace, I really do!
I have a book of baby names and I looked up the "Unisex Names." they had listed: Chris, Tracy, Taylor, Nicky, Shelly, Casey, Leslie, Avery, Stockard, and Devon.
I don't know if any of these names help you, but I thought I would give you the list. Also, go with your gut instinct. It sounds like your baby was a little protector over the other twin.
Good luck!
Angel is gender neutral, and what could be more appropriate? And I like the idea of using your maiden name, or a familial name for the middle name.
My heart goes out to you for your loss. Blessings.
This is tough, traditional names are not usually gender neutral. But more then that its part of your grief process, having some closure. Maybe you should name it something less traditional, something that memorializes what he/she meant to you. Go with your gut feeling, even if it implies a gender.
Best wishes, so sorry for your loss!
Shelby, Chris, Sam, Pat
I wouldn't worry about the spelling. The most important is that you know you gave the baby a name and to remember the baby that has a name.
This takes great courage on your part.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Many blessings.
Hi Kimberly,
I am sorry about your loss. I have never been through that and cannot imagine what you are going through.
What about your nationality or your husband's nationality to choose names? You could use one of each if you have more than one nationality between the two of you.
Carol
I like the name Gabriel. I was going to name my son that, but I kept hearing it more for girls as well. For a middle name, maybe Spencer. For more unisex names, go to http://www.babynames.com/unisex-names/
Also, I don't have solid evidence to back this up, but a very knowledgeable friend of mine told me that almost all miscarriages are boys, as they are much weaker in utero.
1st of all, I am so sorry for your loss and completely agree with naming and recognizing this child. I could only think of a few traditional sounding names that could be for a boy or girl, they may or may not help. Francis, Chris, Jamie, Sammy.
Good Luck,
Cheryl H.
I'm so sorry for your loss - that must be very difficult for you.
A friend of a friend had a loss at the same gestation, and were unable to find out the gender ~ they named the baby Riley.