Ellie and I have had numerous earnest conversations about the name of this baby.
“What are we going to name Sixtus?” she frets. “I want a name no one else has. Like Gemma’s. So people will say, ‘Wow! I want to name MY baby that name!’ ”
“Well,” I say, “Do you have any ideas?”
“Hmmm. . . NOT Francis for a boy. Just not. And I don’t know about a girl.” She shrugs and shifts her weight from foot to foot. “Maybe Mary?” she shrugs again. “I’d be okay with Mary.”
Obviously she’s a study in contrasts, that kid. To a certain extent we agree, though, in as much as we like a unique name. One with some heft and some staying power. Maybe something traditional, obviously Catholic and inspiring of greatness.
It’s a big order to fill and I find myself feeling a little stressed at times. Ellie, too, evidently.
And so, we open it up to you! Because who doesn’t like a decision by committee? Or at least an extra opinion or two (or 20! Tell your friends!).
Ta daaaa!!! Daniel Baby Name Poll numero 6.
It’s about time. 😉
I am curious, though, who are Sixtus Cornelius I and Sixtus Cornelius II?
I am voting for Thomas More of course…Go Cavs
I agree with Susan’s question…
As a person that works with many people, therefore many names, names like Campion Daniel or Basil Daniel would totally confuse people and they would be thinking the name is Daniel Campion or Basil Campion. This year I have a Carter Austin… It took me a month to get it strait, not Austin Carter. Then I have Mariah Cannon, next to Caanan Clark. Last year we had a Cannon for a first name so I get so very confused.
Awesome poll! Very entertaining. Looking forward to meeting the littlest Daniel!
I was hoping for an Andrew in that list:(
Love girl names (all saints) Kiara, Mariana, Maura or Ita lots.
Brendan Charles for a boy
Fun! Just really, really hope that #6 is NOT Sixtus forever!!!
Love, Aunt Cristie
Who knew you already named him, Sixtus! I really like Benedict, can we call him Benny? Charles Benedict has a nice ring to it.
I like Benny so much more than just plain Ben!
We’ll keep that in mind for next time!
At 36 weeks in, we need a little levity, right? 🙂
Ask the kids the next time you’re over. They’re the ones who came up with it.