My kids have been discussing baby names and what they want to name their baby sibling on the way. I've been mum on the issue as I have a few favorites myself, but here are the suggestions along with the meanings and origins.
BOY
Nolan - Irish origin, means champion. Boys name, but used for girls too. (AJ's choice)
Christoff - Christopher, Greek origin, means "bearing Christ". I'm just making life difficult by choosing a non-American spelling. (Hoping he'll grow up to be an amazing concert pianist)
Alexander - Greek origin, man's defender, warrior. Reminds me of Alexander the Great.
Felix - Latin origin, means happy and fortunate (Dad likes this name, but it reminds me of Felix the Cat a cartoon character)
Jason - Greek origin. means to heal. Biblical reference - He helped Paul and Silas on their journey in the New Testament. Jason and the Argonauts in the quest for the golden fleece is a story from Greek Mythology. He does have a colourful love life though.
GIRL
Rosabella - Maggie's pick
Isabella - Maggie's pick
Isadora - Greek origin, gift of Isis.
Alexandria - Greek origin, a great city in Egypt. Means "defending men"
Victoria - derived from Victor Latin word for champion
Mariel - I like this because it's like Ariel with an M. Also, Mariel Margaret Hamm (Mia Hamm) is largestly considered the best female soccer player in history (retired).
Cheyenne - Native American origin, means "unintelligible speakers". I always like the way Cheyenne Mountain sounds, the NORAD headquarters. However this name is not popular at all though I actually know one person (an older guy at work) who has this name.
Monica - Latin origin, means advisor, counselor; fourth-century saint known mainly by the writings of her son, Saint Augustine
Mable or Mabel - English origin, means lovable. Not a very popular name right now though, but it makes a good match for a Chinese name we have in mind.
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