Adoption from China is a long, hard involved process, especially for a single gay man. However, I am beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel, and I may have my little girl by February.
I have 3 ideas in mind for names for my little girl, and I would like for you all to vote on these names, or suggest a few others. In no particular preference, these are the names that I like:
1) Madeleine Rose ("Rose" is my mother's name)
2) Eden Chantal
3) Lana Victoria
Please vote on these names. Thank you!
2006-11-05 20:32:28 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Just so you know, I was not looking for commentary about gay men adopting chldren. Those of you who made disparaging remarks about me being "selfish" and wanting a pet: SHAME ON YOU!
Adoption of a little girl from China is something that I have been wanting to do for more than 6 years now, so this is NOT a fly-by-night whim like buying a teacup poodle, like some celebutante!
I wanted to say that I love the idea of adding a Chinese name to whatever I decide to name my daughter. In a way, I kind of like the middle name of "Victoria," in reference to Victoria Peak and Victoria Park in Hong Kong. I was wondering if anyone knew the Mandarin word for "gift;" I think that would make a nice SECOND middle name, seeing a how my baby would be a gift to me.
2006-11-06 04:38:30 · update #1
I did believe you prefered Siobhan ! That's why I chose your answer as best answer
Well, I was joking. To answer seriously to your question, I prefer Madeleine Rose. I think that the two other names are cute but they could be more influenced by fashion effects. Madeleine Rose sounds French, I think. The two names are not usally put together but it sounds beautiful. Moreover, it will make a link between the girl and your mother. It's important for an adopted child to feel that there is such a link.
2006-11-08 05:23:50 · answer #1 · answered by Siobhan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-22 03:14:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
From an auditory standpoint, Madeleine Rose has a nice syncopation, but I think Madeleine is a little antiquated. I would pick Eden Chantal.
I also am fond of this hybrid: Eden Rose. Like a flower plucked from the Lost Garden itself.
2006-11-05 20:36:41 · answer #3 · answered by Josh 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I like Madeleine Rose. Might go with a simpler spelling of Madeline though. I had some friends that adopted from china a year or so ago. It is a long drawn out process. I didnt think a single person male or female regardless of sexual orientation could adopt form china. I guess its the agency you go through.
2006-11-05 20:36:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Chantal for a first name is the nicest, a Chinese middle name would be nice also, maybe the translation for Rose?? Good luck would love to do same but am far to selfish and immature at the moment
2006-11-05 20:36:35 · answer #5 · answered by Powerpuffgeezer 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Lana Victoria is a cute name. By the way congratulations on adopting a baby girl from China. I have read many articles about how baby girls are discarded because of the one child policy and how parents prefer to have boys. You seem like a great guy - well done.
2006-11-05 20:36:11 · answer #6 · answered by Hanky 4 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Those are nice names. Of the 3 I like Eden the best. Other names I like for a girl are:
Logan
Isabella
Gabriella
Danielle
Good luck with your new little girl! I'm sure she'll have a wonderful name!
2006-11-05 20:36:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I to have always thought of adopting a little girl from China (my husband too). I don't know if it will ever happen or not. Right now my husband wants to have a couple kids of his own.
I like:
Lana Li (depending on where you go it seem Li means gift, it can also mean "strength" or "plum" or "black" or "sharp" )
Lana Jia (Jia means beautiful in Chinese)
Madeleine Mei (Rose or Beautiful in Chinese)
Chinese words and their meanings really seem to vary by the region.
Congratulations on your upcoming adoption!
2006-11-06 08:16:39 · answer #8 · answered by Sherry 4 · 2⤊ 3⤋
I think Madeleine rose is nice and so is Lana Victoria.. but how bout something that represents were she is from ??
congratulations.. on the bub
2006-11-05 20:48:39 · answer #9 · answered by mum 2 Cameron and Ewan 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Wow, I agree. How can a single gay man adopt a little girl from China? She will have no connection to her homeland and be confused when she is older. Can she find her family in the future?? Children need to know thier past. What do you know about raising a chinese girl? or China? How much time have you spent there? This is very selfish like a pet.
2006-11-05 21:06:10 · answer #10 · answered by robjoss 2 · 2⤊ 5⤋