The Simple Things

The Name Game Continues...

Remember this post on Baby Names? Well, we're still searching.
In fact, in a moment of desperation the other night I bought three baby name books that my cousin-in-law recommended. I'm hoping that they will come and the name will jump out at me.
I spent 90 minutes last night on nymbler.com, which is another new site that generates a list of names based on your preferences. Of that list, here are my favorites:

Cate (Catherine)
Allie
Meg (Margaret)
Mollie
Lila
Annie
Callie
Scarlett

And, if you ask Emilie what the baby's name is, she will reply (without hesitation) Charlie. I say, "Well, her name would be Charlotte" and Em replies, "Yeah, but we'd call her Charlie."

Nothing stands out. Nothing strikes me as the perfect name for the baby.
In fact, I have visions of being in the hospital holding a baby in one arm and a Baby Name Book in the other!
Why is this SO HARD?! 

The Name Game...

Ben and I are struggling to find a name for Baby Girl #3. Actually, struggling is an understatement. Anytime there is a lull in conversation, or it's just he and I, I ask "What are we going to call the baby?" and we can never find the name that is perfect.
Here's the requirements:
1.) It has to be a classic name. Since Emilie and Claire's names are classic and traditional, we can't have a Peyton or an Apple. It must go with the other two.
2.) I like old-fashioned names.
3.) It has to have an appropriate nickname. For example, Ben often suggests the name Ruby. I'm sure that she will be called Ruby-Boobie in middle school. I cannot in good conscience do that to my daughter.

So after asking the question again last night, Ben said, "All I want for my birthday is to find a name for this baby". (probably so I'll stop asking him what he thinks about various names.)
I've spent a fair amount of time on Baby Name websites. Here are my favorites:
1.) The Cradle - This is a brand new website just launched on Friday and it's great. I specifically loved the baby name finder. With searches like, "If you like Lily, you'll love..." or "Best Brit Names". I'm loving it. They also have a fabulous giveaway going on right now...if you like free baby stuff!
2.) Baby Name Wizard - I love the popularity index on this site. And you can search by letter and year (example 1920's - A). Fun
3.) And then there's the traditional babycenter.com and ivillage.com. Good, but not as fun as above.

Maybe these sites will come up with the perfect name for our baby.
Any and all suggestions welcome (except for you Dad. We will NEVER name a child Elrod. Ever.)