BG 2.0 is due in 22 days and we are still not set on a middle name. So, I'm throwing this out to you guys. Please see the poll I set up on the right hand side of the blog and select the name you like best.
Here's the rationale for the 3 names that are in the running:
1. Violet JAMES: As Violet was supposed to be a boy (insubordinate baby already!), her middle name was also supposed to be 'Douglas' for my Dad. However, Douglas doesn't have the same ring for a pretty little lady. So, we're trying to find another shout out to my Dad. Dad's middle name is 'James' and I think there is something really cute about the name. It's obviously masculine, but since Violet is so feminine, it may just counteract it nicely? Also, my other two uncles on Dad's side also have the middle name 'James', so it does become a family name. Whatcha think?
2. Violet JUTTON: Not much explanation needed for this one. Obviously my maiden name and thus a shout out to my family in general. I like the idea but it's definitely the least nice sounding of the 3. (As Gram said when I was home last week- 'Jutton, ech... that's ugly'... leave it to Gram ;) However, it probably has the most significance.
3. Violet ELIZABETH: In the vein of trying to find something that sounds pretty together, I came up with Elizabeth:
1. It's a great name.
2. I've always thought it would be great to have a name with a literary connection and my ALL TIME favorite book is Pride & Prejudice. The two oldest sisters (amazingly awesome characters each with great qualities) are Jane and Elizabeth. If we go with Elizabeth, our girls then have the middle names Jane and Elizabeth, which is kinda awesome if you ask me.
3. My sister-in-law (Beth) is Elizabeth and Mady's middle name is Elizabeth. Thus there is also a family connection.
What about Parker? Violet Parker Sayler <3
ReplyDeleteJames looks like a winner to me...Your grandmother gave all the boys James as a middle name..guess she couldn't be bothered...very funny..Aunt Joyce
ReplyDeleteViolet Jaymes,,, I think that is so darn cute..I keep puting in anonymous...not sure why..aunt Joyce
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