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I need help with finding a nice middle name for Michael (girl).
My old combo was Michael Audrey which I'm bored of now. I was thinking of Michael Jackson since I love both names on girls. However, I wouldn't go that far as to use it. I'd like a nice feminine middle name for her.
NOTE: Please do not suggest Michaela or Michelle.
1. I do not care for any feminine version of Michael.
2. Michael does not appeal to me on a man, except for Michael Jackson & Michael J. Fox, but I much prefer it on MJ if I had to pick.
3. I also do not like Michal either though it has pretty meaning.
Thanks :o)
My old combo was Michael Audrey which I'm bored of now. I was thinking of Michael Jackson since I love both names on girls. However, I wouldn't go that far as to use it. I'd like a nice feminine middle name for her.
NOTE: Please do not suggest Michaela or Michelle.
1. I do not care for any feminine version of Michael.
2. Michael does not appeal to me on a man, except for Michael Jackson & Michael J. Fox, but I much prefer it on MJ if I had to pick.
3. I also do not like Michal either though it has pretty meaning.
Thanks :o)
This message was edited 6/30/2009, 8:57 PM
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grr, i'm at school, so I don't have all my lists and what not. Going to go off the top of my head.
Michael Grace
Michael Rose
Michael Elizabeth
Michael Aurora
Michael Constellation
Michael Raine (though this is actually the singer of Our Lady Peace's name... most people don't associate Raine with boys)
Michael Peace
Michael Lorelei
Michael Christine
Michael Christophine
Michael Madeleine
Michael Annabel
Michael Anneliese
Michael Frances
Michael Rowena
Michael Alison
Michael Cecilia / Cecelia
Michael Judith
Michael Felicity
Michael Maeve
Michael Journey
Michael Ruby
Michael Sapphire
Michael Unity
Michael Xaviera
Michael Julissa
Michael Rochelle
Michael Olivia
Michael Isabel
Michael Jane
Michael Grace
Michael Rose
Michael Elizabeth
Michael Aurora
Michael Constellation
Michael Raine (though this is actually the singer of Our Lady Peace's name... most people don't associate Raine with boys)
Michael Peace
Michael Lorelei
Michael Christine
Michael Christophine
Michael Madeleine
Michael Annabel
Michael Anneliese
Michael Frances
Michael Rowena
Michael Alison
Michael Cecilia / Cecelia
Michael Judith
Michael Felicity
Michael Maeve
Michael Journey
Michael Ruby
Michael Sapphire
Michael Unity
Michael Xaviera
Michael Julissa
Michael Rochelle
Michael Olivia
Michael Isabel
Michael Jane
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Michael Leah
Michael Sarah
Michael Johanna
Michael Lydia
Michael Elizabeth
Michael Magdalen
Michael Rachel
Michael Mary
Michael Margaret
Michael Tabitha
Michael Joanna
Michael Anna
Michael Cecilia
Michael Priscilla
Michael Susanna
Michael Elisabeth
Michael Anne
Michael Grace
Michael Bethany
Michael Eve
Michael Naomi
Michael Martina
Michael Mara
Michael Carmel
Any you like?
Michael Sarah
Michael Johanna
Michael Lydia
Michael Elizabeth
Michael Magdalen
Michael Rachel
Michael Mary
Michael Margaret
Michael Tabitha
Michael Joanna
Michael Anna
Michael Cecilia
Michael Priscilla
Michael Susanna
Michael Elisabeth
Michael Anne
Michael Grace
Michael Bethany
Michael Eve
Michael Naomi
Michael Martina
Michael Mara
Michael Carmel
Any you like?
This message was edited 7/1/2009, 3:02 AM
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Michael Bonnie is cute
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Personally I'd give Michael as a middle name. I don't mind gender-switching in the middle name slot at all. I think it's cooler there, and more effective. I think I'd brag if I had a boys name as a middle because it'd just be cool. As a first name though, it's a little awkward. And there are plenty of strong female names to choose from, so I just feel the male name should be secondary. As a first name, it could be worse, but there's a lot to consider.
A female Michael would probably be okay in elementary school as long as she didn't change schools because when kids are young they don't know which names are normal an which aren't. I remember going to kindergarten. My favorite name was Darlene, but I remember how names in my class like Kathryn, Gregory, and Jillian were fascinating and new to me. There was also a female Shaun. I remember thinking this might be a male name, but I figured it must be used for girls too and I just didn't realize it. I don't remember anyone in our school saying anything about it at all until we got to junior high. When you grow up with kids since kindergarten, how can you suddenly decide to tease them about their name? Now in middle school, a girl Michael will probably have some trouble as she meets lots of new, still immature people who don't think before they speak. But they are mature enough to get over it pretty quick. A 12-year-old's attention span is short-lived. However, she'll get a lot of crazy looks from adults who tend to be less open-minded, and it may cause confusion on job applications. People are automatically going to assume she is male unless they see her in person. The name could give her a lot of problems and she'll probably dread the initial shock when she tells new people, especially older adults her name. Now if your willing to risk that, I'd just make the decision carefully. You'd better hope your daughter is like yourself. I'm actually nothing like my mom (she nearly named me Chrystal!), but then again my mom is very different from my father, who I'm more similar to.
A female Michael would probably be okay in elementary school as long as she didn't change schools because when kids are young they don't know which names are normal an which aren't. I remember going to kindergarten. My favorite name was Darlene, but I remember how names in my class like Kathryn, Gregory, and Jillian were fascinating and new to me. There was also a female Shaun. I remember thinking this might be a male name, but I figured it must be used for girls too and I just didn't realize it. I don't remember anyone in our school saying anything about it at all until we got to junior high. When you grow up with kids since kindergarten, how can you suddenly decide to tease them about their name? Now in middle school, a girl Michael will probably have some trouble as she meets lots of new, still immature people who don't think before they speak. But they are mature enough to get over it pretty quick. A 12-year-old's attention span is short-lived. However, she'll get a lot of crazy looks from adults who tend to be less open-minded, and it may cause confusion on job applications. People are automatically going to assume she is male unless they see her in person. The name could give her a lot of problems and she'll probably dread the initial shock when she tells new people, especially older adults her name. Now if your willing to risk that, I'd just make the decision carefully. You'd better hope your daughter is like yourself. I'm actually nothing like my mom (she nearly named me Chrystal!), but then again my mom is very different from my father, who I'm more similar to.
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I like Michael Sarah but mostly because I love Prison Break. I also like Michael...
Tegan
Amelia
Zoey
Bridgett
Savannah
Gemma
Ruby
Kailey
Lauren
Lilly
Not sure if you'll like them but I think they work well. =)
Tegan
Amelia
Zoey
Bridgett
Savannah
Gemma
Ruby
Kailey
Lauren
Lilly
Not sure if you'll like them but I think they work well. =)
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Michael Sophia
Michael Angeline
Michael Fiona
Michael Vivienne
Michael Rebecca
Michael Samara
Michael Diana ("Dirty Diana" tribute, in a way, though I don't know if you'd want to name a child after that particular song).
Michael Jeannette
Michael Olivia
Michael Annabel
Michael Penelope
Michael Serena
Michael Katherine
Michael Nicole
Michael Elizabeth
Michael Helena
Michael Genevieve
Michael Isolde
Michael Angeline
Michael Fiona
Michael Vivienne
Michael Rebecca
Michael Samara
Michael Diana ("Dirty Diana" tribute, in a way, though I don't know if you'd want to name a child after that particular song).
Michael Jeannette
Michael Olivia
Michael Annabel
Michael Penelope
Michael Serena
Michael Katherine
Michael Nicole
Michael Elizabeth
Michael Helena
Michael Genevieve
Michael Isolde
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hehe, do you think [m]
Michael Diana - I do love this *smirks* the song is whoa. Could I get away with it? I love that you thought of MJ songs *squee*. I can't find more :/ with girl's name in it except Susie (Billie Jean), and well I'm not partial to that. Also, Diana is a goddess. I s there another Diana reference besides the goddess? just curious.
I even though of Michael Josephine *snorts* Am I crazy for wanting to name it in honor of MJ? Sometimes I feel like I am..*blushes*
Michael Jeannette - CUTE!
Michael Katherine
Michael Genevieve
Michael Isolde - Ohh pretty
Michael Diana - I do love this *smirks* the song is whoa. Could I get away with it? I love that you thought of MJ songs *squee*. I can't find more :/ with girl's name in it except Susie (Billie Jean), and well I'm not partial to that. Also, Diana is a goddess. I s there another Diana reference besides the goddess? just curious.
I even though of Michael Josephine *snorts* Am I crazy for wanting to name it in honor of MJ? Sometimes I feel like I am..*blushes*
Michael Jeannette - CUTE!
Michael Katherine
Michael Genevieve
Michael Isolde - Ohh pretty
This message was edited 6/30/2009, 9:46 PM
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yay ok then :) thanks for the opinion I'll add itt to my list
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You're welcome. :)
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Not to be annoying but...
Why don't you give Michael as the middle name so the girl doesn't have to deal with having such a masculine first name. I don't get it when people will give their daughter or son a feminine or masculine middle name when you never use middle names in life, it's basically pointless unless you want to show your kid you actually did acknowledge their gender when they were born. Just seems silly and needlessly annoying for the child.
Unless you don't intend to use it on an actual living person, then whatever.
Why don't you give Michael as the middle name so the girl doesn't have to deal with having such a masculine first name. I don't get it when people will give their daughter or son a feminine or masculine middle name when you never use middle names in life, it's basically pointless unless you want to show your kid you actually did acknowledge their gender when they were born. Just seems silly and needlessly annoying for the child.
Unless you don't intend to use it on an actual living person, then whatever.
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You do have a point, lol [m]
I would not use a middle name at all only for the fact that I'm used to having middle names for things. I have one I guess that's why. She doesn't *have* to have a girl MN, but I'd prefer one.
I would not use a middle name at all only for the fact that I'm used to having middle names for things. I have one I guess that's why. She doesn't *have* to have a girl MN, but I'd prefer one.
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Why give a girl a masculine name? All that does is teach her that feminine = bad, masculine = good.
Your second reason for not wanting to see suggestions for feminine variants is not a reason at all. It is another name you do not want suggested.
As for middle names:
Elizabeth
Naomi
Eliza
Sarah
Erna
Aubrey
Autumn
Mary
Myra
Your second reason for not wanting to see suggestions for feminine variants is not a reason at all. It is another name you do not want suggested.
As for middle names:
Elizabeth
Naomi
Eliza
Sarah
Erna
Aubrey
Autumn
Mary
Myra
This message was edited 6/30/2009, 9:04 PM
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I always wanted to explain this :) [m]
I'll do my best at explaining:
Simply on Michael: I want to use Michael for a name, and I don't like it for a boy [except MJ/MJF) no matter how much I try. So I just said I'd use it for a girl.
In General Why I like "Gender-Switched" as it's called: I would not use a name male name on a boy just because it's masculine or feminine on a girl just because its feminine. I wouldn't use a feminine/male version for the sake of it being a female/male version of whatever the name is I like, especially if I don't like the name I don't see the point. I don't see the point in picking another name because the name in question would be for a certain gender only, if I like the name, and love it regardless I would use it I wouldn't toss it out because of something as I see it minor as that. I would only not consider something if it gave the child tremendous known-fact-for-sure teasing. In that case I might consider it for a middle name.
Does this mean I'd name a girl Robert or John? Nope. Those don't appeal to me for girls, and I strictly see Robert for a boy because it appeals to me for a boy only. Would I name my son Rebecca, or Sarah? Nope as those don't appeal to me on boys. Rebecca I dislike in general, and Sarah I love for a girl. I get excited when I hear the names in general though regardless of gender.
I can only speak for myself, but: I don't do it to fit in the crowd or because it's the "in/trendy" thing or it's "cutsy", or "strong" for a girl or whatever the like. Whatever gender I keep coming back to, and getting all smiley on that's the gender the name appeals to me on, and like it/use it on/ Example: Hazel appeals for me on a boy only. Hazel doesn't appeal to me on a girl at all, I cannot picture it on a girl ever it's odd to me on one even though it's mostly used on girls. I get so excited to see boy Hazels, but I get all "eh" or "it's ok" feeling on a girl. Elliott for example I get excited equally for both genders, so that's what I use it on both.
I'll do my best at explaining:
Simply on Michael: I want to use Michael for a name, and I don't like it for a boy [except MJ/MJF) no matter how much I try. So I just said I'd use it for a girl.
In General Why I like "Gender-Switched" as it's called: I would not use a name male name on a boy just because it's masculine or feminine on a girl just because its feminine. I wouldn't use a feminine/male version for the sake of it being a female/male version of whatever the name is I like, especially if I don't like the name I don't see the point. I don't see the point in picking another name because the name in question would be for a certain gender only, if I like the name, and love it regardless I would use it I wouldn't toss it out because of something as I see it minor as that. I would only not consider something if it gave the child tremendous known-fact-for-sure teasing. In that case I might consider it for a middle name.
Does this mean I'd name a girl Robert or John? Nope. Those don't appeal to me for girls, and I strictly see Robert for a boy because it appeals to me for a boy only. Would I name my son Rebecca, or Sarah? Nope as those don't appeal to me on boys. Rebecca I dislike in general, and Sarah I love for a girl. I get excited when I hear the names in general though regardless of gender.
I can only speak for myself, but: I don't do it to fit in the crowd or because it's the "in/trendy" thing or it's "cutsy", or "strong" for a girl or whatever the like. Whatever gender I keep coming back to, and getting all smiley on that's the gender the name appeals to me on, and like it/use it on/ Example: Hazel appeals for me on a boy only. Hazel doesn't appeal to me on a girl at all, I cannot picture it on a girl ever it's odd to me on one even though it's mostly used on girls. I get so excited to see boy Hazels, but I get all "eh" or "it's ok" feeling on a girl. Elliott for example I get excited equally for both genders, so that's what I use it on both.
This message was edited 6/30/2009, 9:34 PM
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I love your mind Sabrina :)
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thanks :)
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None of that has anything to do with the message your sending, not only to the child but to everyone. Naming your son Hazel would result in the same thing, in addition to merciless teasing.
I guess my real gripe is with that very latent misogyny that's oh so popular today.
I guess my real gripe is with that very latent misogyny that's oh so popular today.
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I think Hazel works great on both sexes.
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Well, I can't help what others think themselves. That's why I find it so saddening that people really are that well judgmental, and if I dare say closed-off to different names or styles. It shouldn't matter what the person's name is really when what really matters is the person themselves. I don't get why people think it's okay to make fun of others weather it be their name, or what have you. It's cruel, and it saddening that majority of society is like this. There would be no teasing, mocking, rude comments, etc if people were more accepting about names, and taught to respect others.
Having an unusual name (Hazel even on a boy) doesn't mean automatic teasing, it could, yes, but more often then not it usually is deeper then that (I do think that Hazel might encounter teasing yes, but people survive it). If it is only based on a name then it just shows how the person making fun truly is in the inside. Yes, sometimes certain names are funny, but go out of your way to make a person feel ashamed to have that name is disheartening.
That's why when I have children I'll explain you always respect people, and it's not a person's name that matters weather it's Joseph or Diamond it matters how they are as a person, and what they are on the inside. I can only do what's right for me, and my kids of course I don't want my kids to be teased, but I can't stop that if they are going to be even if my son's name is Hazel or Edward.
wow that was long, lol :)
Having an unusual name (Hazel even on a boy) doesn't mean automatic teasing, it could, yes, but more often then not it usually is deeper then that (I do think that Hazel might encounter teasing yes, but people survive it). If it is only based on a name then it just shows how the person making fun truly is in the inside. Yes, sometimes certain names are funny, but go out of your way to make a person feel ashamed to have that name is disheartening.
That's why when I have children I'll explain you always respect people, and it's not a person's name that matters weather it's Joseph or Diamond it matters how they are as a person, and what they are on the inside. I can only do what's right for me, and my kids of course I don't want my kids to be teased, but I can't stop that if they are going to be even if my son's name is Hazel or Edward.
wow that was long, lol :)
This message was edited 6/30/2009, 10:09 PM
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You can always explain this concept to your child, but that doesn't mean that other parents are explaining it to their children. I understand that kids will be teased for anything, even if they have a name like John or Mary but I just think as a parent, you would want to diminish chances that your child will be teased instead of contributing to it.
If it makes you feel any better, Hazel on a boy is very cool. It was actually a boys name at one time but people don't realize it. It was big in the day of male Pearlies, Shirleys, and Marions.
If it makes you feel any better, Hazel on a boy is very cool. It was actually a boys name at one time but people don't realize it. It was big in the day of male Pearlies, Shirleys, and Marions.
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:) True, Hazel was used I believe in 1800/1900's for men
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I'm sorry if it seems like I'm picking on you, I'm just trying to make sense of this concept.
You wouldn't stop bathing and just say "Oh I wish everyone could be more open-minded and accepting of different odor styles," would you? Then why would you deliberately give a child a name that's guaranteed to be misconstrued and cause problems?
Yes, people who make fun of other people suck. Hearing that is cold comfort after hours and hours of "Your a girl named MICHAEL? HAHAHA!"
You wouldn't stop bathing and just say "Oh I wish everyone could be more open-minded and accepting of different odor styles," would you? Then why would you deliberately give a child a name that's guaranteed to be misconstrued and cause problems?
Yes, people who make fun of other people suck. Hearing that is cold comfort after hours and hours of "Your a girl named MICHAEL? HAHAHA!"
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No it's okay :) I'll try to explain [m]
You wouldn't stop bathing and just say "Oh I wish everyone could be more open-minded and accepting of different odor styles," would you? No, I wouldn't, but I don't view that as the same thing as naming a child.
Then why would you deliberately give a child a name that's guaranteed to be misconstrued and cause problems? Let me put it this way: If *I* myself would hate being named it, I don't use it. Children can't pick their own names (whatever it may be). So that's what I go by. I honestly would not mind one bit being named Michael, yes there's the "your a girl", "you sure it's not Michaela", etc. Yes, my daughter might hate, and despise being called Michael, but my daughter Scarlet might as well.
I myself have a name that over the years has caused a lot of problems, and tons of teasing from it. I know from experience, I survived it, and I adore my name. Yes I admit I hated it when I was younger. Not one person spelled it right, I always was called something else either Serena or Samantha. No one could say it either. I always get the stupid witch reference which I despise.
So you are probably thinking "Then why make your kid go through all that too"? Because it's really not that bad, really. Annoying as heck sometimes yes, but I wouldn't have any other name. My mother no one ever gets her name right at all, yet she said she likes it, same for my friends Lynn, Robin, Loren, Chelsea who are male, same for my friend Season, Jordan, Amber who are girls. People just deal with it. I don't know how else to explain it.
If they hate their names badly enough they can change it when they are 18 then, but majority don't. It's just something going through all that that makes it just different I can't explain it. Not everyone, but a lot so it seems.
You wouldn't stop bathing and just say "Oh I wish everyone could be more open-minded and accepting of different odor styles," would you? No, I wouldn't, but I don't view that as the same thing as naming a child.
Then why would you deliberately give a child a name that's guaranteed to be misconstrued and cause problems? Let me put it this way: If *I* myself would hate being named it, I don't use it. Children can't pick their own names (whatever it may be). So that's what I go by. I honestly would not mind one bit being named Michael, yes there's the "your a girl", "you sure it's not Michaela", etc. Yes, my daughter might hate, and despise being called Michael, but my daughter Scarlet might as well.
I myself have a name that over the years has caused a lot of problems, and tons of teasing from it. I know from experience, I survived it, and I adore my name. Yes I admit I hated it when I was younger. Not one person spelled it right, I always was called something else either Serena or Samantha. No one could say it either. I always get the stupid witch reference which I despise.
So you are probably thinking "Then why make your kid go through all that too"? Because it's really not that bad, really. Annoying as heck sometimes yes, but I wouldn't have any other name. My mother no one ever gets her name right at all, yet she said she likes it, same for my friends Lynn, Robin, Loren, Chelsea who are male, same for my friend Season, Jordan, Amber who are girls. People just deal with it. I don't know how else to explain it.
If they hate their names badly enough they can change it when they are 18 then, but majority don't. It's just something going through all that that makes it just different I can't explain it. Not everyone, but a lot so it seems.
This message was edited 6/30/2009, 10:24 PM
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Oh, believe me, I know the hard name game. My name's not even on this site!
But my original point has been muddled, so I shall drop it. To each his own.
But my original point has been muddled, so I shall drop it. To each his own.
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Truce :) and sorry about that :/ geting your message muddled
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Yup :) I said my name Ann once I forgot for what , LOL I didn't use my FN
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Personally, I've known a few oddly-named people that I think a girl named Michael is absolutely normal compared to (girls names Iamunique and Jazzofmine, among others) and people didn't tease them about their names because thay knew them as people. Now I have known some people who had problems; my friend's brother Galen- a perfectly normal male name- got teased because the first syllable of his name was "gay". He got teased to much that he started failing in school; then he sartd going by his middle name and that worked out fine. You never know what people are going to find to tease you about; maybe it's your name, your clothes, etc. If someone is the type of person who teases people they will tease you anyway, no matter whether they can tease you about your name or not. I'd just name your kids whatever you want to, and then if it gives them problems make sure you have something to fall back on.
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