Maeve Caroline

[jujubee]

Thought I would get some action going on this board!

Due with #2 in September and I can't stop thinking of girl names. My current front runner is Maeve Caroline. Our last name is a 3 syllable very Irish name. My concerns are:

1. Is Maeve TOO Irish coupled with our last name? Would it sound weird if she eventually chooses to take her (potential future) husband's name?

2. I can picture a baby Maeve and an adult Maeve, but having trouble picturing an older child/teenager.

3. Does it pair well with Isaac (DS)? Or at least doesn't seem weird given Isaac is biblical/Hebrew.

Other girl names I like are:
Lydia (makes me think of chlamydia though...)
Susanna(h), nn Annie (is it too close to my niece Annabel?)
Naomi (slight trailer park vibe from the character on Mama's Family)

I would love some outside perspective and suggestions!

[mags]

I love Maeve! I think it works fine. You can never be too Irish

[dreadpiratebuttercup]

I think it's lovely, and definitely not too Irish. Some other suggestions:

Alice Caroline
Anwen Caroline
Beatrix Caroline
Clara Caroline
Celia Caroline
Cecilia Caroline
Daphne Caroline
Elowen Caroline
Eve Caroline
Eloise Caroline
Eleri Caroline
Freya Caroline
Genevieve Caroline
Julia Caroline
Lyra Caroline
Louisa Caroline
Livia Caroline
Mairead Caroline
Marie Caroline
Marigold Caroline
Noelle Caroline
Niamh Caroline
Penelope Caroline
Roisin Caroline
Scarlett Caroline
Thea Caroline
Violet Caroline
Willa Caroline

[titsmcgee]

I love this name! Not too Irish.

[clearlycrystal]

Agree it is a good name. Not too Irish.

[jujubee]

Thanks for the feedback and suggestions! I love the name more and more. It doesn't hurt that my 2 year old sounds absolutely adorable saying "Baby Maeve".

[honeylemon]

I think it's lovely.

[athn64]

Pretty name.

[Stormtroopooper]

Maeve Caroline is gawgeous!

[ugotstarbucked]

It's lovely. I think if a teenager didn't love it, they could always shorten to the NN Mae. It's not too Irish, and it will work with a non Irish name. I have a Gaelic name and my current last name (by marriage) is Polish. It's fine.

[dreadpiratebuttercup]

Stormtroopooper Your avatar makes me laugh. It's so very... phallic.

[meimei]

I love Maeve Caroline and don't find Maeve to be too Irish, even paired with your surname. Isaac and Maeve sound perfect together. Maeve is my favorite of your choices, But I do like Lydia, love Susanna (less than perfect with your niece) and tolerate Naomi.

[jujubee]

I'm so happy to receive positive feedback on the name.
Now I can hope that this baby is a girl so that I can use it!

[Stormtroopooper]

Jan 14, 2015 22:10:37 GMT -5 dreadpiratebuttercup said:

Stormtroopooper Your avatar makes me laugh. It's so very... phallic.

Hahaha. I saw this on Ellen. They were talking about the phallic-shaped dessert. With the whipped cream and everything*. It's just...who came up with that?!

[dreadpiratebuttercup]

The whipped cream really is a nice touch.

[normadix]

I think Maeve is beautiful and goes well with any age, love it with Isaac!

[fakefinn]

Maeve is great and it's not too Irish. Isaac and Maeve sound good together. Go for it!

[lovemymuttzillas]

I love Maeve. It was on our short list for girls (we also have an Irish last name).

[TheEleventhHour]

I love Maeve! One of my favorite girl names. Maeve Caroline is lovely. Not too Irish, I can picture a Maeve of any age, and I think it makes a fine sibset.

[catahoulatte]

I like it a lot. I don't think it's "too Irish" and it fits well with Isaac.

[kellybenelly83]

I think its a great combination. While I love Susannah it might be a little close to your niece. I would hesitate on that one.

[billyhorrible]

Maeve is fine. I'm not Irish but I have a very Irish sounding first-last name combo (I joke that it sounds like an barmaid in an Irish tavern) and it hasn't really held me back.

[mjreilly]

1. Is Maeve TOO Irish coupled with our last name? Would it sound weird if she eventually chooses to take her (potential future) husband's name?
Can you be TOO Irish? I have a 4 syllable, very Irish, last name. I would use Maeve in a heartbeat (kind of regret not using it at times). I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE Maeve. 

2. I can picture a baby Maeve and an adult Maeve, but having trouble picturing an older child/teenager.
I think Maeve works well for any age.

3. Does it pair well with Isaac (DS)? Or at least doesn't seem weird given Isaac is biblical/Hebrew.
I think Isaac and Maeve sound very nice together. They may have different backgrounds, but I still think that they complement each other nicely. They are both short and sweet. 

Other girl names I like are:
Lydia —I have never really been a fan of Lydia. No reason, just NMs 
Susanna(h), nn Annie — I think it is fine with an Annabel in the family, but Maeve is better!
Naomi — I like Naomi, but don't love it.

[seahorse85]

While I like all the names you mentioned, Maeve is definitely my favorite. Love it. Alot. It's on my list.

[BunnyBerry]

I think Maeve and Isaac are a great sibset! And I taught a high schooler named Maeve...totally worked as a teen name.

[orangepickle]

Love it.

[bromios]

I think it's a solid choice.