(that's Pioneer Woman for all you non-fans).
Yes, a big, big fan.
Not only does her food inspire me,
but she never ceases to make me laugh with her witty commentary.
She's regularly hosting a giveaway for some fantastic prize.
And I always really, truly believe that this will be the time I win!
I adore her photography.
I love living vicariously through her life on the ranch.
And yesterday, I got a kick out of seeing her top 10 baby girl names for no other reason than fun.
It also prompted me to make a list of my own.
And so I present...
My 10 Ten Girl Names
1). Ava or Eva
They're on equal footing. I could never decide between the two. This was the name I'd picked out for a daughter if she ever came. Since she didn't, I think it's amazingly cool that God still placed a darling little Ava in my life.
2). Clare
To me, this name personifies beauty and grace and strength. True, it's the name of my heart & soul friend. But if I could, I'd name 10 daughters after her.
3). Annie
This likely has to do with my affinity for Father of the Bride: Annie Banks McKenzie. I think it's an incredibly sweet name. In fact, I like it so much that I call my sister-in-law, Anne, Annie all the time. It's just our thang.
4). Grace
Wearing a name like Grace...wow. Grace is a daily, ever-present reminder of God's abundant grace and love and faithfulness. Love, love, love it.
5). Paige
This would have been Luke's name had he been a girl. I'm glad he wasn't. :)
6). Julia
Contrary to what you might think, it's not because of Julia Child...I don't think. I've loved this name for as long as I can remember. When I was a little girl, I had a friend named Julia. It got implanted on my brain.
7). Caroline
I'm more influenced by movies and TV shows that I thought. This one stems from Ma Ingalls.
8). Kate
I dunno...Kate just gives me a picture of femininity with strength a little bit of attitude. She might be having a tea party in the morning and playing football in the afternoon. I love that.
9). Elizabeth (Ella, Ellie, Lizzie, Liz)
Such a lovely name...so many beautiful options.
10). Nicole
Yes, it's my name, but I like it. It was posted in my bedroom when I was a little girl---everyday, the reminder of a victorious heart.
So what makes the cut on your list?
5 comments:
I love this list- love them all. I LOVE that you included Nicole. I always have liked my name too;) My mom made plaques with our names and their meanings and they hung on the wall in the family room under each of our pictures. I always felt so special to be a "lady of honor". We were so very prayerful about naming each of our children- I really hope they cherish their names as they grow up;)
I love this! Eva (pronounced Ay-va) is the name of my best friend from high school. :)
My other favorite names:
Anne. (of Green Gables, mainly :) )
Sara (without the H. My best friend's name. Also, Sara Crewe, "A Little Princes.")
Elizabeth. Beth for short. (Little Women, maybe?)
Emily. I've always liked how it looked. (Also, Emily Ray. :) )
Elise. My middle name. I plan on naming my first daughter Annelise. :)
I could come up with more...but I think those are the most favorite!
If I had another girl I would name her Jayne. my middle name is Jane, but I love it more with the 'y' Then I would have a Myah, Taryn and a Jayne:)
Oooh, love your responses and the reasons behind them, girls!
Well...Our Meg is Margaret ANN. And Karis means GRACE. And then there's EVAngeline. Great minds? Hmmm.
My favorite names I didn't get to use?
Landry (for Tom of course) (And I'm so pleased a mutual friend of ours used it.)
Reagan (for Ronald)
Minna (for my maternal grandmother who raised 4 kids alone on the Kansas farm during the depression)
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