Poll: Girl's name

[beth1212]

DH and I are finally honing in on a name! I think we're down to two choices for the first and another two for the middle. Honestly, I'm not a huge fan of either middle name but they're both family names on DH's side. We're going a bit more with my preference for a first name, so I feel like I should be a bit more flexible on the middle one. If it matters, our last name starts with an R. 

(In the abstract, I think that I like Emma more for a first name, but I am concerned about how popular it is right now. I wouldn't want my daughter to be one of three Emmas in her class, you know?)

[seamonster]

The most popular names aren't as popular in strict numbers or percentage of kids with the name as they were in like the 70s or 80s. Most people don't use their middle name other than for official forms, so I wouldn't worry too much about it if one of you feels really strongly about a particular middle name.

[trin42]

Someone suggested to me to look at the local popularity of a name we liked that is on the top 10 on SSN list. It's lower in our region which makes us happy. Perhaps that may help you

[ChickenOnSunday]

Can I get the story behind the name Philomena? Sometimes a name alone doesn't do it for me until I hear the backstory.

[Irishcurls]

I prefer Philomena but interestingly not with either Laura or Emma because of all the "A" sounds.....

Regional or not, it's silly to think you won't run into a bunch of Emma's everywhere though. It's literally been in the Top 4 for coming up on 15 years. That said, it's a great name, so if it's the one that really resonates with you, I'd use it.

[dreemkin]

I chose Emma even though I agree with the popularity concern. I would have voted for the other if it was Lauren.

[trin42]

Feb 8, 2015 9:40:40 GMT -5 Irishcurls said:

Regional or not, it's silly to think you won't run into a bunch of Emma's everywhere though. It's literally been in the Top 4 for coming up on 15 years. That said, it's a great name, so if it's the one that really resonates with you, I'd use it.

I agree but Emma was ranked #2 nationally and #6 in my region. To some, that difference might be enough for them to feel okay about the popularity.

[kricha2010]

Feb 8, 2015 9:46:41 GMT -5 dreemkin said:

I chose Emma even though I agree with the popularity concern. I would have voted for the other if it was Lauren.

What about Lauren Philomina?... I don't think i spelled that right. But you get what i mean.
Sounds good together! Just to throw another idea at you. otherwise i voted Laura Susan because of the popularity of Emma.