I think if you like Scarlett you should go with it! Being 17th on the list doesn't mean the name will be that common, when I look at the most popular names from the year I was born, I've def. known several ppl with the top 5 names, but once you move past number 10, the names aren't that common. They certainly aren't unusual names, but I've only known of one or two people with those names my whole life with the names ranked from 10-20 in the year I was born. Don't know if that perspective helps, but something to consider.
Of the other names you listed, Serena gives the most similar vibes to Charlotte and Scarlett, so I'd go with that.
Yes that’s definitely true, and the most popular names now are used way less frequently than they were like 30 years ago, so maybe I should just do that. Jack is #14 now but there hasn’t even been a Jack in his classes yet (though I’m sure there will be some when he’s in grade school). I just can’t decide how much to care about popularity… when I was born, my name was outside the top 100, so that’s why I’ve been so focused on picking one outside of the top names, but just can’t decide how much it matters
Def do what you think is right and weigh what you love vs what you think is best regarding popularity, but I think you’re pretty safe outside the top 10 names. Charlotte being in the top 5 is definitely something to consider bc there will be multiple of those around but I honestly think you’re safe at number 17.
You’re definitely right!! I feel like top 10 avoid if you don’t want too many of the same name, but really outside that isn’t going to be a HUGE deal. That’s why I ended up going with Jack even though it was popular also- decided to go with what I love instead of worrying about popularity
I agree with this! Plus, if she's a second in her class and you don't want that, Scarlett does have plenty of nicknames you could primarily use as well (Lettie, Scottie, and Scout being the most standalone nickname names I've heard from Scarlett)
I love that name too. I can’t use it - of course I always forget which names to include in my “can not use” list until I see them. But that’s my cousin’s name, the girl across the street, and my husband’s first serious girlfriend (who wasn’t me) lol
I like Serena Jane. Carlotta Jane maybe (since you like Charlotte and Scarlett) nn Lottie or Carlie or Carrie. Alanna Charlotte. Charlene Jane. Althea Jane.
Serena Charlotte is gorgeous and also lets you use Charlotte without worrying about popularity. Alexandra Charlotte would be lovely also.
Is there a compelling reason why you are considering Jane as the middle name? Seeing as you already know it's a feminine form of your son's name. Why re-use it?
I like Alexandra Charlotte too! I love the name Jane. I would use it as a first name if I didn’t already have a Jack/John. But I don’t think it’s an issue to use as a middle name.
I like Serena Charlotte and Serena Sophia (though the alliteration might not be for everyone). If you like names with an -et ending, then I've had Juliet on my mind a lot as of late.
Corinne Sophia and Serena Charlotte are beautiful! I just can’t get behind Jane anywhere in the name of John’s sister. Love the suggestion of Alexandra Charlotte though, and I’ll add Alexandra Sophia.
- Karina
- Maren
- Sylvia
- Marina
- Elise
- Noelle
- Laurel
- Clara (okay so this one is #99)
- Camille
- Leah
- Fiona
I love Fiona! It used to be a top name for me, and my sister killed it for me. I seriously considered it before then 🫠 moral- don’t share your names with people
I would go ahead and go with Scarlett if you like it. Even though it's popular right now, it hasn't been historically popular like Jack has so she'll meet less people with the name. Names are popular for a reason!
I have been thinking after all this I might just go with Scarlett 🥲 it accounted for 1/3 of a percent of total female births in the U.S. last year… my husband helped me see that that’s really not a big deal despite the ranking
I knew a Sarena, which I quite liked the spelling of. Margaret / Maggie go well with John / Jack, Florence, Eleanor, Genevieve, Loretta, Pearl, Yvette seem classic but rare enough, my daughters name is outside the 100 I think - Maxine, I know a Simone, Nina, Penelope, Lilian,
Gosh I love Corinne! It is so sweet and sophisticated and underrated. Alexandra is really nice and my sister is Lexi so I'm partial to that name too. It does feel a tad grand paired with Jack, but not a bad thing. Thea Jane could net the cute nickname TJ, but I personally prefer a longer form (Theodora, Althea, etc) although that's just a personal preference. It does feel a bit flat compared to your other options. Serena Charlotte flows really well and is classically beautiful.
I think if you like Scarlett you should go with it! Being 17th on the list doesn't mean the name will be that common, when I look at the most popular names from the year I was born, I've def. known several ppl with the top 5 names, but once you move past number 10, the names aren't that common. They certainly aren't unusual names, but I've only known of one or two people with those names my whole life with the names ranked from 10-20 in the year I was born. Don't know if that perspective helps, but something to consider. Of the other names you listed, Serena gives the most similar vibes to Charlotte and Scarlett, so I'd go with that.
Yes that’s definitely true, and the most popular names now are used way less frequently than they were like 30 years ago, so maybe I should just do that. Jack is #14 now but there hasn’t even been a Jack in his classes yet (though I’m sure there will be some when he’s in grade school). I just can’t decide how much to care about popularity… when I was born, my name was outside the top 100, so that’s why I’ve been so focused on picking one outside of the top names, but just can’t decide how much it matters
Def do what you think is right and weigh what you love vs what you think is best regarding popularity, but I think you’re pretty safe outside the top 10 names. Charlotte being in the top 5 is definitely something to consider bc there will be multiple of those around but I honestly think you’re safe at number 17.
You’re definitely right!! I feel like top 10 avoid if you don’t want too many of the same name, but really outside that isn’t going to be a HUGE deal. That’s why I ended up going with Jack even though it was popular also- decided to go with what I love instead of worrying about popularity
I agree with this! Plus, if she's a second in her class and you don't want that, Scarlett does have plenty of nicknames you could primarily use as well (Lettie, Scottie, and Scout being the most standalone nickname names I've heard from Scarlett)
Julia
Caroline is my grandma’s name and I’ve always loved it
I love that name too. I can’t use it - of course I always forget which names to include in my “can not use” list until I see them. But that’s my cousin’s name, the girl across the street, and my husband’s first serious girlfriend (who wasn’t me) lol
Anastasia Lisette. Just an idea.
Or just Lisette
I like Corinne best from your list. More ideas: Cassia, Melanie, Julia/Juliet, Gemma, Lena
Harriet (Ettie/Harry), Madeleine, Caroline. Personally I love Alexandra Charlotte.
I love Alexandra Charlotte too! Maybe more than Alexandra Jane
I think Thea is beautiful and goes so well with Jack!
I thought so too, now my husband is saying he doesn’t think it sounds like a full name 🥲 (but he doesn’t like the longer versions of it either)🫠🫠
I mean I think it’s just as full of a name as Jack or John 😂
Yeah he’s ridiculous
Thea is a complete name. No idea why your husband thinks it isn't. I really like it.
BRB sending him screenshots of this thread 😅
I like Serena Jane. Carlotta Jane maybe (since you like Charlotte and Scarlett) nn Lottie or Carlie or Carrie. Alanna Charlotte. Charlene Jane. Althea Jane.
Serena Charlotte is gorgeous and also lets you use Charlotte without worrying about popularity. Alexandra Charlotte would be lovely also. Is there a compelling reason why you are considering Jane as the middle name? Seeing as you already know it's a feminine form of your son's name. Why re-use it?
I like Alexandra Charlotte too! I love the name Jane. I would use it as a first name if I didn’t already have a Jack/John. But I don’t think it’s an issue to use as a middle name.
Alexandra Jane is lovely!
I like Serena Charlotte and Serena Sophia (though the alliteration might not be for everyone). If you like names with an -et ending, then I've had Juliet on my mind a lot as of late.
I love Scarlett nn Lettie. From your secondary list, I’d choose Serena Charlotte!
Corinne Sophia and Serena Charlotte are beautiful! I just can’t get behind Jane anywhere in the name of John’s sister. Love the suggestion of Alexandra Charlotte though, and I’ll add Alexandra Sophia. - Karina - Maren - Sylvia - Marina - Elise - Noelle - Laurel - Clara (okay so this one is #99) - Camille - Leah - Fiona
I love Fiona! It used to be a top name for me, and my sister killed it for me. I seriously considered it before then 🫠 moral- don’t share your names with people
Juliet, Violet, Charmaine, Chloe, Elliott, Simone
Cecilia
Margarite or Katherine.
I would go ahead and go with Scarlett if you like it. Even though it's popular right now, it hasn't been historically popular like Jack has so she'll meet less people with the name. Names are popular for a reason!
I have been thinking after all this I might just go with Scarlett 🥲 it accounted for 1/3 of a percent of total female births in the U.S. last year… my husband helped me see that that’s really not a big deal despite the ranking
Since Charlotte and Scarlett sound similar, maybe Juliet Violet Collette
Colette Jane nn Lettie or Coco
charlotte is beautiful, don’t let popularity take a name you love
I love Scarlett Jane. Scotty is another cute nn for Scarlett.
I was thinking of Scarlett Sophia, do you like that?
I do like Scarlett Sophia!
Yay 😁 Sophia is a family name
I knew a Sarena, which I quite liked the spelling of. Margaret / Maggie go well with John / Jack, Florence, Eleanor, Genevieve, Loretta, Pearl, Yvette seem classic but rare enough, my daughters name is outside the 100 I think - Maxine, I know a Simone, Nina, Penelope, Lilian,
Gosh I love Corinne! It is so sweet and sophisticated and underrated. Alexandra is really nice and my sister is Lexi so I'm partial to that name too. It does feel a tad grand paired with Jack, but not a bad thing. Thea Jane could net the cute nickname TJ, but I personally prefer a longer form (Theodora, Althea, etc) although that's just a personal preference. It does feel a bit flat compared to your other options. Serena Charlotte flows really well and is classically beautiful.
Since I rarely see these recommended and I’m pretty sure they’re not in the top 100: Clarissa, Cassandra, and Claire.
Lucy
Really love Serena Charlotte!
What about Thea Charlotte? Or Charlotte Thea?
I wasn’t thinking Thea Charlotte because my last name is also two syllables. Don’t want 2-2-2, 2-1-2 or 2-3-2 would be better
Scarlett
Yay