Need Help Picking Out Baby Name!!!

Never tell anyone the names you like. That's my advice. People will feel much freer to give you an honest (and not necessary) opinion before the baby is born. Once she is born and you introduce her, they are more likely to see the baby and name together instead of just a name with no face. You'll never please everyone. Pick one that you and hubby like. She will grow into whatever name you choose for her. :)

I didn't watch the show, so I don't think of it when I hear it. From what I remember, though, it was a very well done show :)
It's a lovely name. It's probably just the hormones :) and remember, Felicity's peers won't have seen the show so it won't be any big deal.

Hello,

Yes, there was a show called Felicity and there is an actress named Felicity. So what? It's a beautiful name, enjoy her and she'll enjoy you.

I know how you feel, thats what everyone says about the names I have come up with. Naming is too hard :-( I think maybe its the "brielle" part throwing them off...Felicity is a pretty name but put together it kind of makes me think of a chocolate bar... :-D Maybe I am just getting pregnant cravings. But honestly I think it's just so different, I have never heard the middle name Brielle and both names are pretty unique so that probably throws them off. People like easy stuff, my dad keeps complaining the names I like are too hard. ANYWAYS the important thing is that you like it, and if you and your husband like it, who cares what they think. Go for it !

Don't tell people -- that's my advice. People always have an opinion and if you don't really care what they think, then don't share your name with anybody. (Oh, and I like the name by the way)

I'll admit that I first thought of the show, Felicity, as well. However, that is because it was popular when I was a teenager/in college (I don't remember exactly). Chances are that your daughter's peers won't have any knowledge of such a show (it's not like it's in reruns), so name her what you would like. But I agree with everyone that you might want to keep your selected name to yourself until the baby is born. Lots of people have opinions, but they're less likely to share after the naming is done. Good luck.

I think its a beautiful name! Yes, people might think about the show Felicity when they first hear it b/c its what they are familiar with.... Felicity was played by Keri Russell, who happens to be a beautiful woman... the same as Felicity Huffman. As far as Brielle, its not a common name. I've only heard it one other time. An old h.s. friend named her daughter this. She is now two and a very cute, lovely child. My daughter has a very unique name and we got a lot of weird reactions to it at first, but most people love it when they give it a few minutes. She's now five and loves her name too, loves the reactions she gets when she tells people her name. My point is, do you really care what others think? Its you & your husbands decision. If your happy with it, then it shouldn't matter what others reactions are to it.

Congratulations on your pending arrival.
I think the name you have picked out is lovely, but to be honest, I think you might save yourself a lot of heartache by keeping the name to yourself to an extent. I have the same advice for anyone, really.
People will either love the name you picked out or have some comment that will leave you second guessing yourself.
I worked at an office where one of the women was pregnant and she was telling us about the only name both she and her husband agreed on....
the office manager literally stuck her finger down her throat and acted like she was gagging. I've never seen anything so rude in my life.
(They stuck with the name anyway).
If you have your heart set on something, I think you should just go with it.
I know how exciting it is to have a name picked out, but people will either jump up and down with joy or tell you they have an aunt named that or know a dog with that name. There's just no pleasing everyone, so please yourself. If that's the name you love, keep it, and don't let anybody else's opinion have you losing sleep over it.

Best wishes and let us know when your beautiful baby arrives!

It is a beautiful name! It is what you and your husband chose from your heart to name your new baby girl. Do NOT let anyone tell you it is not a good name. I know a lot of friends who will not tell anyone the name they picked out for their children, because they do not want the reactions you are now getting. My husband and I chose our first daughters first name while we were celebrating our first anniversary (and not even pregnant). We were in a little shop and both saw an ornament with the name Megan. We loved it. It is not an original name, or anything unique, but there was something about it we fell in love with. Then when we were picking out her crib we saw the name of a crib and loved the name. It was Gabrielle. So, we tell her she was named after an ornament and a crib! She thinks the story is very funny. We just love the name!

Bottom line, this is your child. Everyone has an opinion and are happy to give it, but you are the parents and that is all that matters.

Best of luck!

I love Felicity Brielle. Noone under the age of 25 probably knows about the show "Felicity" anyways. And the Felicity gal was beautiful anyways, so why not keep it if you love it? It'll grow on your friends/family.

I like both names because they're both unique. I do not know a Felicity. And I've never known a Brielle.

I think Felicity Brielle is an absolutely beautiful name.
What matters most about what you name your child is that.... it is your name that you loved so much that you gave that blessing to your child.
As for what anyone says about the name... just tell them it may have been the name of a show but we love that name and that is all that matters. As for when someone says "oh" just tell them "we think it will be perfect for our child!"
Best wishes for you and your hubby as you bring this new little angel into the world.

Dawn in Az AKA G. Angel

Picking out a name is big deal to me. I didn't always have rave reactions to my son's name (Wyatt) or my ideas for my daughter (Savannah) whom we are still expecting. But I have strong feelings for both of our choices. They are chosen with love, my husband and I think they are the best names ever and I think my children will know that as they grow up. I am a first grade teacher and the trend to be original is so common that what we adults think of as maybe unusual really isn't to my kids. We read a story every year called "Chrysanthemum" by Kevin Henkes. In it the little mouse is teased when she starts school over her name. Anyway this story is great in first grade, we talk about teasing, fitting in, feeling proud of individuality, and we also go home and ask our parents how they chose our name.
Another mom online once talked about how she changed her choice at the last minute because she thought the name got negative reactions. She said her child was three and she still felt regret for not picking the name that made her heart sing. My son's full name is Wyatt James. People usually make comments like, oh Wyatt Earp, or is that a combo of Earp and Jesse James? Or they just assume that and make a comment revealing their assumption later. If I care to explain I tell them about the significance of each name to my husband and myself, but I mainly consider it practice for when I share the story with my son. Like I said, naming is super important to me...and I want to make a contribution to my child's life, not saddle them with something that will be a burden. But I also try to balance that with the joy and excitement I feel when I hear their perfect names. By the way, I think Felicity Brielle is both beautiful and joyful. Congratulations on your baby's close arrival!

Two important things I gave my four children was a good strong name and confidence. A goofy name (or spelling) can undermine confidence. Who wants to spend their lifetime explaining their name? It's a hurdle every time they encounter someone new. And making the name unique doesn't mean the child will grow to fit what you envisioned that name to represent.That being said, it's not anyone's business what you name your child if you feel you can give them the confidence to embrace it. I personally LOVE the name, but who cares what I think, it's entirely up to you, your spouse and that beautiful baby of yours!

Fabulous name. Adorable!

It's a very nice name but not for everyone. We didn't tell anyone what we were going to name our son for exactly this reason. We didn't want to second guess ourselves. Yes, there was a show named Felicity and that is what people are familiar with and its not a name you hear everyday. But its very nice and pretty and if you guys love it then go with it!!!

Name your child what you want to. While "Rainbow sherbert" might be a bit extreme, just go with your heart. My husband & I named our daughter "Sydney Esther" Esther after his mother who has passed away (we also liked the Biblical reference) and we had A LOT of negative feedback. But we both loved the name & went with it... now we've had some of the same people come & say that it fits her & is actually cute & appropriate. My sister had the same issue, naming her baby Juna Mae... we even were some of those that went, "Oh, ......cute....", but she is adorable, & the name is PERFECT!! Don't worry about what anyone thinks except for you. You're the one who will be chasing after her for years calling, "Felicity Brielle!!" :) There's always someone out there with an opinion. She is YOUR daughter. Go with YOUR heart. :) Good luck & Congratulations!! :)

My first thought was the show, but I have too good of a memory for names and that has put us in a pickle for baby names, too. I taught for over 7 years and I couldn't name my kid after someone else's. We had to come up with very unique names to keep me from associating the name with another person.

We found Elsie in a nursery rhyme book and thought we found the perfect name until someone pointed out that Bordons had Elsie the Cow as a mascot for years! Can't do it now.

My point is that although the show came to mind, it wasn't a cow you would be naming her after. LOL! The show wasn't on all that long and only a small population of a certain generation would remember it. She would probably be the only Felicity in all of her classrooms which is a GREAT thing.

Keep the name and congrats!

I have loved the name "Lola-Iris" for years. It was my Great Grandmother's name (hers was Lola Iris, two names, but I wanted to hyphen it). Everyone makes a remark about how long it is, and most people don't understand it's one name. But I'm of the opinion that I live in the South, and everyone has at least two names anyway. I introduce her by saying "Her first name is Lola-Iris, but we call her Loli" and people usually get it. To me, 8 letters isn't long, and it's what I wanted. Her middle name is Lark, and her last name is only 2 letters because my husband is Chinese and has a very short last name. I picked what I wanted, I love it, and anyone that has a problem with it is either too rude, insensitive, or un-Southern to matter. :)

I think the name is fine.
I don't think people mean harm when they say, "wasn't there a show with the name Felicity". When I tell people my daughters name Brooke, I sometimes have to say, Like Brooke Shields. I think if you like the name and hubby likes the name who cares what people think.

ooh thats lovely - like it a lot

When we named our first son we told everyone our idea for the name and we got several reactions, including ones the pissed me off by some of my family members. We named our son what we wanted in spite of their reactions because we knew it was the right name. Now that I'm pregnant with my second my husband and I keep flip flopping between two names. But the important thing is, is that we are keeping them to ourselves to avoid those nasty outside influences. I've only told those people close to me that I know won't tarnish my love of the names.
I think Felicity is an adorable name. Yes it was a show but the character was super cute and it was a good show. You won't have to worry about any of her friends growing up associating the name with the show because they will have never heard of it. I love it because it is unique yet many have heard the name before so it's not one of those totally out there names.

I think Felicity Brielle is a lovely name, as long as it's for a girl! Congratulations.

I totally get that response every time I tell people our son's name. I am 28 weeks pregnant with him. I try not to let it bother me because it is my child and i love his name. I don't believe Felicity will be a heavy burden for your child to carry around. If we thought back on every person famous or not with the same name what would we name our kids. I am sure every name has been used at one point or another. Each to his own I say. Congratulations and don't worry about it. I am sure you will know it is right when you see your daughter.

My advice is to name her what you love and tell anyone who asks, "We just haven't decided yet." People will never say that's a stupid name to your adorable babe in arms. My son is named Miles and the few people we told that to before he was born all said the same thing "Isn't there a guy on Frasier named that?" And no, that guy was Niles, but after he was born people just coo at the cute baby and keep their negative opinions of the name to themselves.

Felicity Brielle is a very Pretty name.

ok you want honesty you got it. I like both names but they seem to break apart and not flow well when said. I know which show you are talking about and never though of it till you said it. but I never watched it either. the name we gave my oldest we didn't realize till after we named him was the same name as a soap opera character. I heard once in a while was he named after this character but not alot. (it was a show I did not watch)

now for my second son I had 2 people in the family insisted they absolutely did not like the name and they would call him by his middle name only. it started out that way but didnt last the name grew on them. bottom line its your kid. my sil was going to name her son ryver. I liked it but she got talked out of it and like I told her that is more of a girls name too me. she wound up going with devlyn which people said sounded too much like devil.

I will give you the same advice I give my oldest son. you cant make everyone happy so why try only try to make yourself happy. everyone else can get a life.

Hi, take it from me, NAME YOUR BABY WHAT YOUR HEART DESIRES! I regretfully made the mistake of not naming my now 4 year old Isabella after my grandma's name, and my dad's hometown, and now I regret it so much I wish I can change her name! Don't listen to others, this is your baby, and I think Felicity is a pretty name.

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It's a beautiful name and if you love it, stick with it. Follow your heart because babies always have a way of fitting their names as soon as they're born! People either loved or hated our son's name (Cash) and I didn't care either way. Now that he's a year and a half, no one ever says anything negative about his name because it fits him perfectly! I'm 37 weeks with our daughter and we're naming her Cadence. I tell people with confidence because I know it's going to be the perfect name for her. Hold your ground Mama!

I think that name sounds lovely.."Happiness"....What a wonderful blessing for a child.

Not to be rude but ICKY,
I always think of what is the kid going to have to deal with. That is not my taste but it's your kid. Just think about how they will be treated in elementary school because that really shapes them. I have gone by my middle name as soon as I could, because my first name is not attractive. Kids make fun!

Just my thoughts.

Until the name appears on a birth certificate, it's no one else's business but yours. Naming is a very personal rite of priviledge. Certain cultures affirm that so strongly that it is taboo to even speak a child's name out loud until after s/he is born. The child is the first to hear the name and the only one whose response matters.

I think there is great wisdom in this practice. Therefore, what I think of the doesn't matter.

I like it!

Don't let others opinions sway you...it is your child after all! The others are absolutely right...you can't please everybody, so don't even try!

I named my second son Wyatt....and I had 3 people in my immediate family say they hated it? And yes, I get "like Wyatt Earp"? And apparently there is a kid on that show "charmed" named Wyatt...I learned that too, after he was born. It is almost impossible to come up with a name that no one has ever heard of, so you are always going to come in contact with people who have associated your child's name with something else, please don't let it bother you too much!

Hi and congrats on the sweet baby name!!! My husband and I had decided on the name Cannon for our son!!! Fab name right!! Well my husband was so excited and started telling people and he got some very rude imput!!! Needless to say it broke my heart, how dare people be so rude!!! Our son Cannon James is now 2 and his awesome name fits him just perfect!!! And with our 4 month old daughter we told almost noone the name, and when she was born lil Ava was the biggest hit! So stick with your lovely name!!!! Congrats again!!!

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Hi and congrats on the sweet baby name!!! My husband and I had decided on the name Cannon for our son!!! Fab name right!! Well my husband was so excited and started telling people and he got some very rude imput!!! Needless to say it broke my heart, how dare people be so rude!!! Our son Cannon James is now 2 and his awesome name fits him just perfect!!! And with our 4 month old daughter we told almost noone the name, and when she was born lil Ava was the biggest hit! So stick with your lovely name!!!! Congrats again!!!

honey i love the name brielle, thats the name im going to put my second daughter, well im not pg yet, but iam!! well i was goin to name my daughter that actually it was ARYANNA BRIELLE, but ppl thought it sounded like an african american name, but who cares now i named her SARAH NYCOLE!!! im still going for aryanna brielle, when and if i get pregnant with a girl!!! go with wat ur heart desires and wat makes u feel comfortable with!!

I think Felicity is a very pretty name. Unfortunatly no matter what you name your child someone out there will have an opinion. My sons name is Zedekiah ( it is a biblical name) Harold, we wanted a Z name but not like all the others out there. Many people said pick a name that we can actually pronounce or spell. Or what kind of name is that? then they said Harold is such an old name. Yes is maybe a bit old, but we were naming him for my husbands Grandfather (was like my own grandpa). His name so fits him perfectly.

With our daughter we named her Trinity Hannah Mae. All these names have great meaning to us. We got, why three names? or Are you naming her after the Matrix? Trinity is a symbol of our faith (again a biblical name) Hannah is a biblical name also and it is from a story my mom shared often with me as a child because she had troble getting pregnant with me. Mae is my MILs middle name and I love her like she is my own mother. We do call her Hannah but remind her of all her names.

We as parents have the special privlage to name our children. Names have many different meanings, feeling, special memories. In the end it is our choice. Please dont let anyone put you down over your decision.

Also it could be a pregnant thing because I was thinking towards the end of both my pregnancies, did I make the right choice? Yes, yes I did. I have a young man who loves the Lord and live up to his name. I have a young lady that is very much her name also. I couldnt imagine either one with something different.

This is your baby, you have a right to name her whatever you choose. That said, I think Felicity is a beautiful name, whether there was a TV show or not. My daughter has the same name as a song, which wasn't even a consideration when I named her. Why give your baby a name you don't like as much as the one you've chosen, just because everyone in the world might not agree with your choice? They can name their children the names they like, they don't get to influence your choices.

Is this your baby? Are you going to raise her to believe in herself or what other people think about her? I think if you can answer yes to the first question and to believe in herself you have your answer. If that is the name you love don't let ANYONE tell you it is a bad name. If they don't like it to bad for them. It is a very pretty name! Delicate and Feminine like a flower.

Choose the name you love, the others will get use to it.

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Choose the name you love, the others will get use to it.

If you & your husband LOVE it then go for it! Don't listen to anyone else! My father actually swore at me when I first told him the names we picked out for two out of our three children and now he loves all of their names- they totally fit our children. Good luck!

You and your husband's opinion are the only ones that matter. If you both love the name, go for it. Personally, I think it's cute. It's unique without being over the top. I LOVE Brielle, you can call her Bri (pronounced Bree). Best of luck!

Felicity Brielle might sound exotic and "fancy" but it's a bit cumbersome. Either one on it's own with something a little simpler as a middle name, perhaps, sounds better to me! Personally, when I hear 2 such pretentious names together, I get the idea that mom and dad are overcompensating for something.

I think Felicity is a very pretty name. This is exactly why when I was pregnant with my first we told no on the name until she arrived. I made the mistake of telling my friend a name we were thinking of and she told me it was horrible and it totally ruined the name for me. Anyway you name your daughter what you love. Honestly, I think it is a very nice name and she would be happy to have it!

I think Felicity is a pretty name...I don't think I've heard of a show by that name.

I think its your pregnancy emotions telling you you're not sure. If that is the name you and your husband chose and you both love it then who cares what other peoples reactions are. It is a beautiful name and it is very unique which makes it more beautiful. Stick with what you chose when youre pregnancy hormones weren't going crazy!

OK- you have had a bunch of responses, but I just wanted to tell you that I think Felicity Brielle is an absolutely beautiful name (so much so that I would be tempted steal it if I was going to have more babies. hee hee).

You could probably find a show/movie to associate ANY name you pick. Stick with what you love. Congrats and good luck with your new bundle of joy!

I think it is a beautiful name myself. I would go with what you and your husband like. It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks anyhow. It only matters that it is a name you and your husband love, the others will deal and get used to it as time goes by.

D. P.

okay, so if you really do mean that you want honest truth...
I like Felicity, but the Brielle, not so much. I think it makes it sound pretentious or very similar to all these (what i call) "britney spears" generation of names. Britney, Briann, Brianna. In fact Britney Spears sister named her daughter Maddy Briann.

However, I love the name Brynn. So I guess to each it's own. Don't worry about others opinion. Only you have to love the name.

I named my daughter Lauren because to me I like that classic, sweet, sensible names. But that's my interpretation of it. However, others thought it was a bit old-fashion.

Then I named my son Garret. And guess what?...couldn't please everyone either. But the funny thing is (and I think most parents will agree), your child's name usually ends up fitting them very well. Now, I cannot see my daughter (based on her personality) as any other name. Same with my son.

I think it's beautiful--and if you love it then stick with it. I named my daughter Arielle because I love the way it sounds and it was one of the only names my husband and I could agree on. I always get asked "oh, like the little mermaid?" and I just say "yes". It doesn't bother me at all. And now I expect people to ask that question right after they ask what my daughters name is. So don't worry about it--like I said, it's a beautiful name!

Who cares...it's your baby. Name her what YOU like not others. Family and friends will adjust just fine to her name. Congrats!!

if you and hubby are happy and the name is not obscene or deliberately hurtful tell strangers none ya.
this is why my names stay top secret.
cute name btw, not that my opinion really matters

You name your child with whatever name you like regardless of everyone's opinion. I like that name personally and my battle was picking a name that my husband agreed with. So if you and hubby are happy I wouldn't change it.

I love it! I think you should stick with it. She will be beautiful.

It's pretty! You name her whatever you and your hubby want to, she's your baby after all! I know one Brielle, and she is a beautiful little girl. I think the name flows great, neither one has the same amount of consonants. The name is very unique and I love it! Enjoy these last few weeks of pregnancy, it goes toooo fast!

If you like it, keep it! Who cares what others say! I have a very close friend who named her daughter Felicity (now 3.5 years old) and it fits her perfectly!

If you love the name and it makes you smile everytime you say it, stick with it. Baby magazine just had a GREAT article about this issue. People will come around. The article gave one really great piece of advice I wish I had before naming my eldest daughter (Antigone Grace). If you are worried people will give her some nick name you hate (Tigi is one we get that I can't stand!) give people a nick name you like or tell them you want her to only be called Felicity. Our youngest (Lilly Faith) gets called Lilly Goat a lot, because she eats everything. I know this will pass so for now I'm fine with it. But we call her Lil.

Our son is due in July and before I was pregnant I knew if we were to have a boy I would name him Peyson Justice. Well we didn't get a great reaction at first, now that everyone knows he's a boy they love it, or say they do! Now I just have to make sure to tell everyone they may not call him PJ!