Emily is an English feminine form of Aemilius, derived from the Latin aemulus meaning "rival".

I dreamt that we had a daughter named Emily and it has sat at the top of my list since. Jay isn't a fan but I still love her. It's my go-to middle name as well.

c o m b o s

• Emily Summer
• Emily June
• Emily Hazel
• Emily Bridget
• Emily Tabitha
• Emily Robin
• Emily Winifred
• Emily Willow
• Emily Maeve

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Hazel is from the Old English word hæsel meaning the tree or light brown.

In British folklore, hazel trees are associated with love and fertility. In Celtic Ogham, hazel trees are associated with Brighid, goddess of wisdom and divine inspiration. It gives me great imagery of autumn and beautiful changing leaves.

c o m b o s

• Hazel Annie
• Hazel Annora
• Hazel Ava
• Hazel Emily
• Hazel Josephine
• Hazel Margaret
• Hazel Rosemary
• Hazel Samantha
• Hazel Patricia
• Hazel Isabella
• Hazel Audrey
• Hazel Sophia
• Hazel Bridget

Beatrix is thought to be from Viatrix , a feminine form of the Late Latin name Viator meaning "voyager, traveller". It was altered in the middle ages to be associated with the Latin beatus meaning "blessed, happy".

It makes me think of the soft illustrations of Beatrix Potter, tea parties, pretty and soft Jersey cows, and flowering meadows. This is a name that Jay really likes and is on the list of names he'd actually want to use as well so it sparkles a bit brighter in my eyes. I'm not allowed to mention any negative associations lest I taint the name for him!

c o m b o s

• Beatrix Summer
• Beatrix Emily
• Beatrix Helena
• Beatrix Linnea
• Beatrix Emmeline
• Beatrix Clementine
• Beatrix Autumn

Elaine is an Old French form of Helen, which is from the Greek Ἑλένη (Helene) , possibly meaning "torch" or "corposant". Elaine is also seen in Arthurian legend where she is the lover of Lancelot and the mother of Galahad.

I love the name when combo'd with "clean" or earthy nature names especially. There are a few others that I have a love for.

c o m b o s

• Elaine Lily
• Elaine Meadow
• Elaine Birdy
• Elaine Ivy
• Elaine Poppy
• Elaine Beatrix
• Elaine Audrey
• Elaine Fern
• Elaine Iris
• Elaine Flora
• Elaine Autumn

Tabitha is an Aramaic name meaning "gazelle". My best friend when I was in elementary school was Tabitha. I think it's sweet.

c o m b o s

• Tabitha Primrose
• Tabitha Florence
• Tabitha Iris
• Tabitha Lily
• Tabitha Annie
• Tabitha Evelyn

Winifred is from the Latin Winifreda which is possibly from a Welsh name Gwenfrewi derived from the elements gwen meaning "white, blessed" and combined with either ffreu meaning "stream, flow" or ffrewi meaning "pacify, quell, reconcile".

I love the nickname Winnie and could see calling my child that.

c o m b o s

• Winifred Emily
• Winifred Blair
• Winifred Flora
• Winifred Sunny
• Winifred Hazel
• Winifred Willow
• Winifred Josephine
• Winifred Anne
• Winifred Daisy

I'm Patricia — but you can call me Pia ! 🌻

I'm 36, a Gemini, INFP, and definitely a namenerd. I love anything cozy—sweaters, cardigans, dresses, leggings, and cute socks!

If you have any questions or suggestions, let me know!

g i r l s

• Emily
• Hazel
• Beatrix
• Elaine
• Tabitha
• Winifred

b o y s

• Henry
• Jack
• August

“The human heart has a tiresome tendency to label as fate only what crushes it. But happiness likewise, in its way, is without reason, since it is inevitable.”

— Albert Camus, The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays

Wesley is an English name meaning "west meadow" from the Old English west "west" and leah "woodland, clearing".

c o m b o s

• Wesley John
• Wesley Joseph
• Wesley Harold
• Wesley August
• Wesley Hank
• Wesley Clark
• Wesley Hugo
• Wesley Howard
• Wesley Everett
• Wesley Julian
• Wesley Archer
• Wesley Arthur

Henry is from the Germanic elements heim "home" and rih "ruler". It's a name that has stood the test of time and while traditional, it still has some warmth. I was never a huge fan of Harry or Hank though.

c o m b o s

• Henry Eoghan
• Henry Clark
• Henry Hawthorne
• Henry Fisher
• Henry Clay
• Henry Ellis
• Henry Lewin
• Henry Walter

Jack is a diminutive of John, an English name from the Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (Yochanan) meaning "Yahweh is gracious".

c o m b o s

• Jack Hunter
• Jack Wesley
• Jack Finnegan
• Jack Elliott
• Jack Sawyer
• Jack Andrew
• Jack Jameson

August is an English name meaning "exalted, venerable" from the Latin augustus or possibly from the Latin augere meaning "to increase". It is a time of harvest and abundance, symbolizing prosperity and the fruition of hard work. For me, it is vibrant, warm, and welcoming. August isn't autumn in the meteorological calendar but it is for the Celtic calendar! Either way, probably because of the au- it definitely has the aesthetic for me.

The month of August was called Sextilis until the name was changed to honor Augustus Caesar.

c o m b o s

• August Harvey
• August Howard
• August Jamie
• August Joe
• August Oliver
• August Joseph
• August Riley
• August Reilly