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Help[Opinions] Addison or Emerson
I know many of you do not like more masculine last names for a first name, especially on girls, but I love these names.
Addison Grace (nn Addie or Gracie)
or
Emerson Grace (nn Emmie, Emma, Emery, or Gracie)
Growing up, there were so many Heather's and I hated it... so far it seems that while these names are kind of trendy, they are also not incredibly popular, which I like.
What do you think?
Do you have any suggestions that go with my naming style of a less traditional first name with a more traditional middle name?
Addison Grace (nn Addie or Gracie)
or
Emerson Grace (nn Emmie, Emma, Emery, or Gracie)
Growing up, there were so many Heather's and I hated it... so far it seems that while these names are kind of trendy, they are also not incredibly popular, which I like.
What do you think?
Do you have any suggestions that go with my naming style of a less traditional first name with a more traditional middle name?
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I personally love both of these names for a girl. I appreciate that others are trying to suggest traditionally feminine names for you (I also love Adeline, Emilia and Ava myself) but you asked for mns for Emerson and Addison...so...
How about...
Addison Kate nn Addie
Emerson Kate nn Emma-Kate
Addison Elizabeth nn Addie
Addison Emily
Emerson Ava
Emerson Amy
Addison Charlotte
Emerson Charlotte
Emerson Rose
Emerson Claire
Addison Evelyn
Addison Juliet
Emerson Juliet
Hope I helped :D
How about...
Addison Kate nn Addie
Emerson Kate nn Emma-Kate
Addison Elizabeth nn Addie
Addison Emily
Emerson Ava
Emerson Amy
Addison Charlotte
Emerson Charlotte
Emerson Rose
Emerson Claire
Addison Evelyn
Addison Juliet
Emerson Juliet
Hope I helped :D
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I don't know if this has been addressed yet, but Em names are VERY common. Emily and Emma ranked #1 and #2 respectively last year according to the SSA. Calling her Emmy or Emma wouldn't distinguish her in any way. In addition, Grace is also very common both as a fn (#20) and as a mn. Still, it's not as common as Em names. Have you considered Grace as the fn? If I had to choose between Addison and Emerson, I'd have to go with Addison since Addie isn't as common as Emmy and Emma.
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I'm a Heather, too, so I feel your pain. But I fear you're on the wrong track if you want your child to avoid the similar popular/trendy names issues. All the names and nn's you've listed are extremely trendy at the moment, IMO.
I see you seem to like unisex names and not old-fashioned ones (like me :b) so here are a few suggestions:
Rowan
Afton
Arden
Piper
Delaney
Quinn
Avery
These are a bit less popular/trendy (and masculine) than the -son names, I think. Good luck! :)
Edited: The thing with "trendy" vs. "popular" is that even though Addison and Emerson aren't in the top 10 right now, they are shooting up the charts. Give them about 5 years, seriously. Then they'll shoot back down again, and the names will seem very dated. Kind of like Heather. :-/
I see you seem to like unisex names and not old-fashioned ones (like me :b) so here are a few suggestions:
Rowan
Afton
Arden
Piper
Delaney
Quinn
Avery
These are a bit less popular/trendy (and masculine) than the -son names, I think. Good luck! :)
Edited: The thing with "trendy" vs. "popular" is that even though Addison and Emerson aren't in the top 10 right now, they are shooting up the charts. Give them about 5 years, seriously. Then they'll shoot back down again, and the names will seem very dated. Kind of like Heather. :-/
This message was edited 4/3/2007, 8:02 PM
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I love the name Addison! It's been one of my top faves for a girl for a long time, and Addison Grace makes a very sweet combo. This definitely gets my vote :-)
Emerson is a GP for me, but not an absolute fave. It could grow on me, though.
Emerson is a GP for me, but not an absolute fave. It could grow on me, though.
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I dislike Addison and Emerson on girls, mostly because of the -son ending. Also the names will be extremely datable and I don't think they are that uncommon, I think once the stats come out for this past year we will see them on the list.
Addie is an alright nickanme if a bit young sounding. I would much prefer to see it as a nickname for Adelaide, Adelle, Adeline / Adelina / Adelita, Adora, Adorina or something other than Addison.
There are also so many full name possibilities for the nicknames you listed for Emerson. Hypothetically, if you did use Emerson...using Emery wuld only make it seem more masculine, seeing as it is a male name.
Grace is also highly overused as a middle name. It' s a nice name, and it sounds good with many things which is why it is so popular.
If I could swing it with a husband I would definatly use Emerson or Addison for a son. Also, before you ask I would also use Madison and most other unisex names.
Addie is an alright nickanme if a bit young sounding. I would much prefer to see it as a nickname for Adelaide, Adelle, Adeline / Adelina / Adelita, Adora, Adorina or something other than Addison.
There are also so many full name possibilities for the nicknames you listed for Emerson. Hypothetically, if you did use Emerson...using Emery wuld only make it seem more masculine, seeing as it is a male name.
Grace is also highly overused as a middle name. It' s a nice name, and it sounds good with many things which is why it is so popular.
If I could swing it with a husband I would definatly use Emerson or Addison for a son. Also, before you ask I would also use Madison and most other unisex names.
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Both are heinously trendy...not just on their own, but as part of the overarching boys-names-for-girls trend.
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Banjo, and Rivers, are technically unisex, do to they are words, and things of nature (which usually don't have a gender, so it is considered unisex). I prefer Madison only on a boy. :).
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I think they are fine. But I like the nicknames. Have you ever thought about just using names like Addie Grace or Emma Grace. Those names are so pretty.
ETA: I forget to mention which one I liked better lol. I like Addison better because I like the nn Addie.
ETA: I forget to mention which one I liked better lol. I like Addison better because I like the nn Addie.
This message was edited 4/3/2007, 2:50 PM
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Well I think Both names are rising fast in the US charts and may become even more popular over the next few years Addison in particular is poised at the 107 spot and I think it will enter the top 100 very soon, take note also of the alternate spelling Addyson at number 746 .
Though they may not be incredibly popular at the moment both Addison and Emerson to my mind anyway, have the potential to be the next Madison / Madisyn / Madyson / Maddison
So though I dislike both, Emerson seems the best bet at the moment if you worry about popularity
Other names that might fit your style
Avery Elisabeth, Avery Louise, Avery Hope
Bronte Rose
Cassidy Rose / Cassidy
Delaney Alice / Delaney Iris
Harley Faith, Harley Grace
Hollis Claire / Hollis Vivianne
Kendall Marie
Kingsley Nicole
Logan Emily, Logan Margaret
Sloane Lily
Though they may not be incredibly popular at the moment both Addison and Emerson to my mind anyway, have the potential to be the next Madison / Madisyn / Madyson / Maddison
So though I dislike both, Emerson seems the best bet at the moment if you worry about popularity
Other names that might fit your style
Avery Elisabeth, Avery Louise, Avery Hope
Bronte Rose
Cassidy Rose / Cassidy
Delaney Alice / Delaney Iris
Harley Faith, Harley Grace
Hollis Claire / Hollis Vivianne
Kendall Marie
Kingsley Nicole
Logan Emily, Logan Margaret
Sloane Lily
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I like Emerson better, and it seems a little less trendy to me than Addison, but I love nn Addy! I tend to like surnamey first names, esp. for boys. I also like that you've stuck with the traditional spelling, instead of Emersen or Adisyn etc.
Grace goes well with both, but maybe Addison Grace and Emerson Rose?
Also (if you're liking the more masculine fn with a traditional feminine mn, if not, this may not help at all):
Elliot Ruth (nn. Ellie?)
Quinn Eleanor
Blair Felicity
Lane Elisabeth
Kennedy Rose
Grace goes well with both, but maybe Addison Grace and Emerson Rose?
Also (if you're liking the more masculine fn with a traditional feminine mn, if not, this may not help at all):
Elliot Ruth (nn. Ellie?)
Quinn Eleanor
Blair Felicity
Lane Elisabeth
Kennedy Rose
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First of all, Addison and Emerson are becoming very trendy. They are sure to sound very dated in twenty or thirty years. Heather is considered very dated and most people would assume you were born in the 70's or 80's. Addison and Emerson will always be tied to the 2000's. Also, there are plenty of gorgeous legit, female names that aren't trendy. What about Adeline and Emilia / Amelia?
BTW, I don't understand naming your daughter Addison and Emerson and calling her Gracie.
BTW, I don't understand naming your daughter Addison and Emerson and calling her Gracie.
This message was edited 4/3/2007, 2:04 PM
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I do like Ava a lot, but it was ranked #1 in 2006, and I would be afraid there would be 10 Ava's in her class. I hated growing up in a very small school and still having at least 5 or 6 other Heather's in every class (all of a sudden your name is Heather L or Heather R to distinguish you from everyone else)
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In what country? The U.S. statistics haven't been released yet.
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Just realized that was just according to BabyNames.com, and #3 on babycenter's list.
I did go look at the 2005 US SSA list, and Ava was #9... still way too popular for me for a first name.
I did go look at the 2005 US SSA list, and Ava was #9... still way too popular for me for a first name.
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Babynames.com's list is made up from the names that are liked by the members of that board. It's not meant to be a listing of names actually used, though it has some predictive power for the future.
Babycenter's list is made up of names of children born to members of BabyCenter, but they are not a random sample of the American population.
Though Ava is very likely to be higher than #9 in 2006 when the offical figures come out.
Babycenter's list is made up of names of children born to members of BabyCenter, but they are not a random sample of the American population.
Though Ava is very likely to be higher than #9 in 2006 when the offical figures come out.
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