reacting to your 87 GIRL NAMES

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Here are 87 unique girl names! 76 of these adorable girl names are submitted from my American and New Zealand followers on Instagram. Enjoy my real honest reactions!
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[@lisbetsoda4874]

Your rules are my rules. So good to hear others feeling the same.

[@Becca.Loveless]

I feel so harsh about names! But none of them seem “right” 😂 I’m stressing myself out.

[@harrycurrie9664]

So many things to consider when choosing names ...the name in full, abbreviated, as a nickname, etc. just to avoid giving a child/person a burden. I did like Josephine Loveless but no ...perhaps Lisa Michelle Loveless is more complete. I think, as with naming mine, it will just appear before you ...out of the blue. Good luck ☺

[@Becca.Loveless]

I hope!! I’m kind of waiting for the strike of inspiration 😅

[@Scottygirlnz]

I agree about names, so much to think about especially going forward in life. Names that constantly need spelling out but also be aware of what a name will become as a nickname. It seems most names get shortened even if the parents don't want it. Turns out my 'David' is mostly 'Dave' and my daughter Joanna is now 'Jo' (but I'm happy about that because I like that).

[@Becca.Loveless]

My two sisters have names that constantly need spelling and they always get pronounced wrong, so I’ve heard enough of their complaining my whole life to know how important it is 😂 and I’m super aware of the nicknames! Having a William I always have to fight people off trying to call him Billy.

[@makere01]

Tui is a pretty name. And the people I know who are called Tui are really lovely people.

[@Becca.Loveless]

I’m just imagining no on knowing what to do with that name in the US 😅

[@annaseccombe6893]

That's so true! All the Tuis I know are lovely :) Same goes for Huia, actually.

[@makere01]

@@Becca.Loveless I am overseas and all of my adult hood. And no one can say my name. But I feel lucky that very few know how to say it. But I find people are very proud when they know how to say it as well. Like just my name, taught them something new. 🫶🫶🫶

[@laurasodapop92]

As a Laura, I have never had to spell my name except when in foreign countries. But if you chose to spell it Lora, I guarantee she would be saying "It's Laura with an O" all her life lol

[@Becca.Loveless]

Exactly my thought with the submission of Lora. I always default to Laura and all the Laura’s I know are Laura.

[@rawiniah]

I heard what you said but I have to put it out there.... Aroha Loveless... the play on the word 'love' is super sweet....and I can imagine the mystery of her name to her peers. does 'love' have boundaries? anyway, that's all I've got to say and I'm sorry NZ didn't work out for you guys, your boy had natural kiwi written all over him. All the best for the future xx

[@Becca.Loveless]

“Love” Loveless - a perfect name 😂 and we’ll just have to keep raising him in the Kiwi way no matter where we live 😊

[@monicaapril1006]

I was convinced when you were speaking of Molly that you were going to say Harry Potter, and then you said drugs. 🤣🤣 I was like, huh, that went in a different direction than I was expecting. We have an Eleniel, or Ellie for short. It’s elvish for Star Madian because my husband is a huge Tolkien fan. Our neighbor has an Elowyn. Also Ellie for short. I just thought it was pretty.

[@Becca.Loveless]

That’s so funny 😂 pretty sure Billy said Molly Weasley. But I always hear the drug association. And I love both of them!! They’re so incredibly beautiful! Plus the nickname is adorable 🥰

[@sealeymackey4149]

Cute names! I have an Elowyn and Margo 💕

[@Becca.Loveless]

I love both of those 🥰

[@hannahvenneman7440]

I had my daughter 8 weeks ago in Auckland - Thomasin (Thommy) Arihia

[@Becca.Loveless]

No way! I hope the birth and everything went well 🤍 such a crazy, special time.

[@eileenhildreth8355]

When I had my 2 we were not told the sea so we had a boys name and a girls name picked out before our son was born, pregnancy 2 we still loved the girls name but could not decide on a bots. Fortunately she came along so we weren't still deciding after the birth after all. Choosing names is hard ..especially when you add in getting good initials, and shortening or nick name possibilities. I'm sure you will choose the perfect name for your baby

[@Becca.Loveless]

I don’t have as much confidence that I’ll pick the right name 😅 but she’ll get a name either way!

[@drayner2517]

Names are hard! When I was expecting my first son we really liked the name Toby. My grandmother phoned me to say I couldn’t name him after an ornament that is so ugly (google Toby Jug)! I said we could call him anything we liked and she said if it wasn’t for her, I wouldn’t be here to name a child! Honestly I laughed so much - she wasn’t being that serious 😂 Anyways, we didn’t name him that because an ad came on TV and it featured a dog called Toby and it was a very popular ad!

[@Becca.Loveless]

That is all too funny! But also a very big reason why I don’t want to share the actual names we’re thinking of with anyone 😅

[@mykasnyder4005]

I have the same “rule” for the ending of my name with a first name. Lol and I absolutely LOVE a family name of mine, Lawson for a boy. But with my last name it just it’s a good fit at all. “Lawson Crossen”😆

[@Becca.Loveless]

Oh that combo is so bad 😂 so sad when awesome names don’t work out 🥲

[@maltnz]

If you are a fan of Superman ... Lynn Loveless = LL (Lana Lang , Lois Lane, Lena Luthor etc.) Or any of the L names in your list. Also makes it easy to use LL instead of signing full name. Thinking of other simple names - Misty, Wendy, Amber

[@Becca.Loveless]

Billy has a sister with the initials LLL (before she got married). And not a fan of Superman! So not really a selling point for me. Those names are nice! But not super my taste 😊

[@mandypdx]

I’m watching this for help naming my puppy ❤

[@Becca.Loveless]

Hope you found a cute name to use!

[@lonegamers7826]

Commenting a year after the fact but I loved you brought up imagine walking into a job interview with that name. Some people are really doomed.

[@Becca.Loveless]

There’s always the option of changing your name as an adult 😂

[@lizduke6139]

We named our children after we meet them too, their personalities reflects their name. A name I thought for you could be Oceanic or Oceania have her born in the pacific

[@Becca.Loveless]

That would be very interesting if she ended up growing up in the red desserts of Utah 😂 a good idea though!

[@ashp2317]

My daughter is Kara and we pronounce it Care uh. Lots of people will say is it Car uh or Care uh? Little annoying sometimes

[@Becca.Loveless]

Same with our daughters name. It’s Clara and we get both. I don’t mind it though. I knew it was a possibility since she was born in New Zealand but now in Canada

[@kaylaclarkLove]

Wren, Dove, Chloe, Jodelle, unique barely used name. Danielle, Mckenna, Freya, Aria, Renesmee, breaking Dawn

[@Becca.Loveless]

🥰 baby names are so fun!

[@johntepu1869]

Totally understand regarding cultural appropriation Rebecca and I have always been impressed with your consistency in pronunciation of Te Reo and your respect towards the Maori culture, both belong to the land, the people are merely guardians and vessels of knowledge. “Aotearoa” for a middle name would be very appropriate especially if your child is born (tangata whenua) in NZ, your child would every right. If you have any issues with anyone, please mention my name as a friend

[@Becca.Loveless]

I’ll keep that in mind 😂 and it’s tricky trying to find a name from here that most people would be able to pronounce 😅

[@johntepu1869]

@@Becca.Loveless we totally understand Rebecca, Aotearoa (ow-tear-a-roar-a) will be difficult for many to pronounce. You will also find others who have no problem or difficulty pronouncing or at the very least, trying and showing respect as I have witnessed you do on several occasions. Many cultures speak several languages. Thank you for taking the time to read our comment and responded to our suggestion for a Maori middle name, the significance surrounding that name the unique and special bond/connection to this country, that your child will have always, we truly appreciate it.

[@mrpaisleyshirt]

That was very interesting. I've never actually liked my name, if it had of been Steve, that would have been better as that's usually what I get called. "Stephen" is from the 60's, and that's where it should stay. I still quite like the floral themed names, there is also Marigold, the nicknames Goldie or Mari could apply here. There is also Cheyanne, or even Tinkerbell.

[@Becca.Loveless]

I actually had two Stephens in my graduating class in high school! And a couple Stevens. So to me it’s not a very dated name at all. Mari is cute. Cheyenne, Wisconsin is a no. And Tinkerbell is a harder no (sorry😂)

[@mrpaisleyshirt]

@@Becca.Loveless Thanks, I don't feel so different now. I can't see what's wrong with Tinkerbell though. I'll think of her of as Tinkerbell. 🧚🏻 😊

[@barrynichols2846]

Maybe use a middle name. Tui, that's a bird name. Other Maori name, Aroha, means love. And if pronounced correctly, it sounds lovely

[@Becca.Loveless]

I have considered a middle name for a NZ name! I haven’t decided anything yet 😬

[@freedomwalksinbeauty]

Becca, you seem to love all the names with lots of L's when paired with Loveless - Hollis, Alice, Elizabeth, Eliza, Lucy, Camilla.... for something strong yet feminine there is always Goldie, Queenie, Ruby, Robyn, Dianna...... so many lovely names out there, maybe you just won't really know what suits her until she's arrived! You didn't mention which names your hubby likes?

[@Becca.Loveless]

The two names he’s ever offered are both on our short list! And I definitely think you’re on to something! I don’t think I ever realized a lot of the names I love have L’s in them - but with our last name I don’t love when they start with L

[@Becca.Loveless]

I think also don’t love the names ending in -ie sound as much, though Lucy seems to be the outlier to both of those rules 😅

[@freedomwalksinbeauty]

@@Becca.Loveless 😅

[@kiwiMark4]

Hi Becca, what do you think of the name Jessie (or Jessica)?

[@Becca.Loveless]

It’s pretty cute! And I would love meeting a little girl named Jessie. But I don’t think I could do it 😂

[@amysoddmenagerie3797]

So interesting that Harlow and Blaire are unappealing phonetically to you! I love the way they sound but hate Elizabeth 😂

[@Becca.Loveless]

So interesting!! I wonder why that is 😂 I’m glad we all have different tastes in names. Otherwise the world would be a very boring place.

[@amysoddmenagerie3797]

@@Becca.Loveless I heard once that people are more likely to be drawn to names that are similar in some way to their own and name children accordingly. For example someone named Elizabeth is more likely to name their daughter a name heavy in E and L sounds like Leah or Eliana for example.

[@Kiwiwanderer]

I love Lola , Ava, Eve, Mia and Allegra - ( my nieces name) and Isabella.

[@Becca.Loveless]

Those are all such fun names! None of them feel like “the one” Which is why my baby will never be named 😂

[@peterg4832]

Have her in NZ. Dual passports. Good strategy for the future.

[@Becca.Loveless]

I don’t think she’ll have a NZ passport or any claim to NZ actually.

[@sweetlife031]

4:06 -- THAT"S exactly why I would never use that name 🥺

[@Becca.Loveless]

Hahaha I had to see what you were referring to, I made myself laugh!

[@sweetlife031]

@@Becca.Loveless - Ummm.....do you suppose there's a way you could please do a video with names alternatives to the name *Noah* ? I love anything and everything to do with this name 😁 One of my favorite actors is Noah Wyle - he was Dr.. John Carter on the Tv series ER -- you probably remember it, I'm sure 💙💙

[@laagangkatabang]

Hello Becca whatsapp... nice to see you

[@Becca.Loveless]

Hello! 😊

[@laagangkatabang]

@@Becca.Loveless I have short video, I'm happy if you see it

[@Applesandfries]

I love Nora, Mia, Willow, Lynn,… I always wanted to name a potential daughter „Rosa“ (German for the color rosé) but made the mistake of sharing the thoughts and my mom hated it and threatened to call her pink 😂🙄

[@Becca.Loveless]

A big reason why I won’t tell anyone the names we’re actually considering! I don’t want their opinions to ruin ones I love 😂

[@Applesandfries]

@@Becca.Loveless that‘s VERY smart 😂 For my other children I kept teasing my mom about having a Rosa. She hated it 🤗

[@Applesandfries]

@@savannaholsted1121 sorry?

[@gypsysummer4008]

You could technically still use Charlotte but shorten it to Lottie

[@Becca.Loveless]

I actually love that!!

[@Scottygirlnz]

@@Becca.Loveless but Lottie Loveless? sounds like a stripper name (or worse)... sorry.

[@Becca.Loveless]

​@@Scottygirlnz ya it does. We won't be using it anyways.

[@brilliantbutblue]

I can send you my Primary School/Kinder class photos 20 kids 5 named Michelle, you nailed it, super popular back in the early 70's 👍

[@Becca.Loveless]

Lol I bet it’ll make a big comeback eventually!

[@bozenaduffy8603]

Name Karina Clara Thalia

[@Becca.Loveless]

One of those names is verrrry high on our short list 😊

[@barrynichols2846]

Is Becca short for something, or your actual name ? BTW you can change your name by deed poll

[@brilliantbutblue]

I wondered that also.

[@amoxl114]

she literally said its just becca

[@brilliantbutblue]

Apologies l missed that it wasn't short for anything, that's my mistake, lm happy to leave my original silly comment 👍

[@Becca.Loveless]

My name is just Becca! Not short for Rebecca or anything else 😊

[@williamloveless8398]

You can use my Dad's test for when he and my Mom would pick out a name for a new baby. He said, "You need to stand on the porch and yell as loud as you can the name you are thinking of and call them to dinner."

[@Becca.Loveless]

My sister said the same thing to me, except instead of the porch it was yelling down the hall to the other end of the house 😊

[@drthomason7043]

Tui

[@Becca.Loveless]

I’m afraid not many people in the US will know what to do with that name 😅

[@amoxl114]

awful name anyway

[@drthomason7043]

@@amoxl114 it's a lovely name

[@drthomason7043]

@@Becca.Loveless my nephew lives in Montana and called his sons Manu and Nui. Unique aye

[@petnzme]

Tui Loveless would have worked..

[@Becca.Loveless]

No one in the US knows what a Tui is and I think everyone would be confused as to how to pronounce it (which might seem silly, but it’s true).

[@sabrinamiles5699]

Hello, you are actually pronouncing Amaris wrong. It rhymes with glamorous It’s said Am-uh-ris. It’s Hebrew for promised by God How do I know, because it’s my actual name lol. And I HATE when people call me A-MAR-is. Strange so many put the emphasis on the wrong part. This is the first time I’ve ever seen my name in a baby video. But I had a feeling the pronunciation would be off haha story of my life

[@Becca.Loveless]

Which is exactly why I want to steer clear of any name with an ambiguous pronunciation/spelling! A life time of constant corrections. I think it’s because the American tendency is to never put the emphasis on the first syllable of anything. It’s usually on the second (but not always - English is confusing and dumb). When we first moved here it had to be explained that a lot of Maori words with three syllables or more (like Kumara) have the emphasis on the first. I was saying ku-MAR-a when it’s actually said KU-mar-a.

[@sabrinamiles5699]

@@Becca.Loveless you actually bring up an interesting memory for me. When I was in New Zealand, it was the first time in my life I never had to correct people on how to say my name. It was awesome haha I just wanted to let you know how to say Amaris in case you liked it, it is fun to have a name that rhymes with glamorous. Best of luck with the names 😊

[@Goshoppingwithfaye]

I had an ex called Axel and I wish I realised this at the time because he was a real asshole 🤣

[@Becca.Loveless]

Lol just remember it for the next time 😂

[@cadifan]

"Lynn is more of a guys name." WHAT! In what universe is the girls name "Lynn" ever a boys name? You just have to keep throwing the names around until one starts to stand out as the one you don't want to eliminate, and that'll be the one. "Kina" Is a sea urchin endemic to New Zealand, pronounced Kin-ah. So that's how Kiwi's would see her name. Loretta Loveless sounds like a movie star, could work. Arwen sounds too much like Owen or Aaron.

[@Becca.Loveless]

Lol googled it and it was a very old boys name. Don’t know why I have that association, but I do 🤷🏼‍♀️ And that’s my plan! Keep saying the names and hopefully when I see her one will feel right. Didn’t know that about the sea urchin! I imagine I said it wrong as well. Loretta Loveless is quite fun. I actually do quite like it.

[@heatherghimire7744]

My middle name is Lynn

[@mandypdx]

My best friend’s dad is named Lynn :)

[@Vikinggirl1679]

So many names it must be hard. I always said if I had a girl I would name her Kyla Sue or after my Grandma Georgiana Marie. Take care

[@Becca.Loveless]

Too many names! I think naming boys is way easier 😂 way fewer choices. And those are both beautiful 😊