A lazy Saturday morning...

I don't know about you, but as a name enthusiast one of the first things I do on a Saturday morning is browse the birth announcements listed in the local newspaper. As I read through, I make a mental note of some of the names and combinations I like. I also screw my nose up while reading some of the shockers, yet I'm the first to admit I never forget them! Perhaps that is the intention of the parents - name your child something memorable, even if most won't like it!

Getting back on track, here are some of my name classifications for this week...all names have come from Australian newspapers. As you can probably gather, I favour traditional classic names over the unusual and naming fads...

Naming combinations I like:
Alexis Kathryn
Amy Frances - Frances adds an uncommon, but sweet touch.
Annabelle Mary
Asha Kate
Charlotte Lily - pretty!
Holly Isabelle
Imogen Jane - a slight tongue-twister, but pretty names!
James Edward
Lily Abigail
Lucas William - two of my favourite names come together.
Lucy Elizabeth
Millie Elizabeth
Molly Jane
Phoebe Grace - one of my absolute favourites for the week. It's just adorable!
Sophia Grace

Naming combinations I dislike:
Dexter Grant
Hudson Shane
Jackson Zen
Kayla - rather tacky IMO!
Kruz Ashton - yet another jumps onto the Kruz/Cruz bandwagon. Poor child.
Lambros Peter
Leonardo Te Hiro - I know Mr Dicaprio was hot, but this is a little weird for a baby!
Logan Leslie Neil
Mayah Eilish
Stevie-Lee - must be named after Stevie Nicks, but this sounds very masculine to me. I certainly wouldn't give it to a girl.
Tyson Darcy
Zane Riley

A good name mixed with a bad name:
Arabella Madison - Arabella gets a tick, Madison a cross.
Cadence Eliza - I've never heard of Cadence before. I'm unsure about this as a name, but it appeared twice in the announcements this week. I do like Eliza though.
Cooper John - John is nice.
Jorja Jane - nice alliteration, but why couldn't the parents just spell it as 'Georgia'? Jorga appeared twice this week. It must be a Queensland thing!
Kynan William Michael - the middle names are nice, too bad about the first name! His siblings include Maddalyn, Brianna and Jaxson. The parents must enjoy spelling out names to everyone!
Lexi Shae - I like Lexi as an alternative for Alex or Alexandra.
Marlee Anne - Anne is simple but nice. Marlee is a bit out there.
Maiya Lee - Lee is a popular middle name.
Nicholas Raymon Martin - Nicholas is classic, but I want to stick a 'd' on the end of Raymon!
Oscar Stanley - Oscar is cute. They ruined it with Stanley!
Shyla Rose - Rose makes a sweet middle name.
Thomas Corey - A tick for Thomas.
Tyla Eve - Eve is lovely, but Tyla for a girl? It makes me think of Tyler for a boy!

Disagree with my choices? Drop me a line (an email or comment to be exact)!

Love,
The Name Dame