Feminine version of "Jeffrey", anyone? - Page 2

hivechild · Sep 7th, 2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ~Roo~

First of all, I'm very very sorry to hear about your friend. That is so tragic!

Changing the spelling of a masculine name doesn't make it a girls name. It's just a boys name, slapped on a girl, with a crazy spelling that the child will have to spell out for the rest of their life. I'm glad you refuse to name your little girl Jeffrey (applause)

As for a feminine alternative, the closest thing I can come up with is Freya, which has the same letters "frey"

Another idea would be to use a female name that has the same meaning as Jeffrey (which means "peace"). Some names that mean peace are Mira, Liv, Malia, Serene, Olivia, Shiloh, Tullia, Zella, Winifred (Winnie)

What is his middle name? Would that be easier to come up with a female version?

These were exactly the thoughts I was going to post, especially Freya and using another name meaning peace!

Kitty23 · Sep 7th, 2009, 11:37 AM

Jeffie could be quite cute for a girl? Or even Effie? xxx

Amygdala · Sep 8th, 2009, 06:02 AM

Jeffrey means "God's peace". For a girl's name with the same meaning I found: Shalviya (Hebrew) and Corey/Cory (Germanic). Or how about Frieda (Peace)?

Jody R · Sep 8th, 2009, 06:28 AM

I'm so sorry to hear about your friend, what a tragic accident.

I think it is a lovely idea to honour him in your baby's name. You've had some lovely suggestions.

My suggestion would be to give as middle names Jay Freya which sound a little similar to Jeffrey.

I do think using the meaning of Jeffrey is a good idea or perhaps his surname might be usable as a first or middle name.

2ndHeartbeat · Sep 8th, 2009, 17:09 PM

I thought about using his middle name but it wouldn't hold the significance I want.. I really love some of the ideas you've all come up with, Freya is great. I also like Jefia and Jeffie... I had considered "Jephie" at one point... I'm glad I have lots of time to think lol... and you guys are great

Mum2b_Claire · Sep 9th, 2009, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hivechild

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~Roo~

First of all, I'm very very sorry to hear about your friend. That is so tragic!

Changing the spelling of a masculine name doesn't make it a girls name. It's just a boys name, slapped on a girl, with a crazy spelling that the child will have to spell out for the rest of their life. I'm glad you refuse to name your little girl Jeffrey (applause)

As for a feminine alternative, the closest thing I can come up with is Freya, which has the same letters "frey"

Another idea would be to use a female name that has the same meaning as Jeffrey (which means "peace"). Some names that mean peace are Mira, Liv, Malia, Serene, Olivia, Shiloh, Tullia, Zella, Winifred (Winnie)

What is his middle name? Would that be easier to come up with a female version?

These were exactly the thoughts I was going to post, especially Freya and using another name meaning peace!

I was going to suggest Freya too.

Or you could use Jeffrey as a middle name. My friend has her mum's maiden name, Evans, as her middle name. Jeffrey can also be a surname so it would sit fine as a middle name.

A lovely thing to do btw. I love naming in memory of family and friends. My LO has my Grandma's middle name.

whiby · Sep 9th, 2009, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~Roo~

As for a feminine alternative, the closest thing I can come up with is Freya, which has the same letters "frey"

Another idea would be to use a female name that has the same meaning as Jeffrey (which means "peace"). Some names that mean peace are Mira, Liv, Malia, Serene, Olivia, Shiloh, Tullia, Zella, Winifred (Winnie)

love these ideas!

2ndHeartbeat · Sep 9th, 2009, 11:55 AM

I got together with his ex girlfriend and did some thinking... his middle name is Andrew so I got to thinking of using that, with Jeffrey as the middle name and I like the idea. Andrea Jeffrey or something to that effect

NuttyJester · Sep 9th, 2009, 12:45 PM

Mercedes Jepherson? Nice ring to it??

NuttyJester · Sep 9th, 2009, 12:45 PM

Mercedes Andrea Jepherson!

Sep 7th, 2009, 11:37 AM	#12
Kitty23 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South East, UK Posts: 2,152	Jeffie could be quite cute for a girl? Or even Effie? xxx

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Amygdala Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 3,089	Jeffrey means "God's peace". For a girl's name with the same meaning I found: Shalviya (Hebrew) and Corey/Cory (Germanic). Or how about Frieda (Peace)?

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Jody R Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,028	I'm so sorry to hear about your friend, what a tragic accident. I think it is a lovely idea to honour him in your baby's name. You've had some lovely suggestions. My suggestion would be to give as middle names Jay Freya which sound a little similar to Jeffrey. I do think using the meaning of Jeffrey is a good idea or perhaps his surname might be usable as a first or middle name.

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Sep 8th, 2009, 17:09 PM	#15
2ndHeartbeat Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Corry, Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 280	I thought about using his middle name but it wouldn't hold the significance I want.. I really love some of the ideas you've all come up with, Freya is great. I also like Jefia and Jeffie... I had considered "Jephie" at one point... I'm glad I have lots of time to think lol... and you guys are great

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Sep 9th, 2009, 11:55 AM	#18
2ndHeartbeat Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Corry, Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 280	I got together with his ex girlfriend and did some thinking... his middle name is Andrew so I got to thinking of using that, with Jeffrey as the middle name and I like the idea. Andrea Jeffrey or something to that effect

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NuttyJester Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 700	Mercedes Jepherson? Nice ring to it??

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