Finally a name for this little one. It has been a longer decision process than I/we expected. So why Leona?
Leona is the feminine form of Leon which is latin for "lion". I've been taking an Ancient Classical Humanities class this semester and culturally the image of a lion resembles that of power. So when we considered the middle name we wanted it to coincide with a powerful concept like "grace", "faith" or "truth". BTW Vera is a lovely Slavic name which means "faith; truth". The name Leona is pretty dated (hasn't really been popular since the turn of the 20th Century). Yes, except for Miss Leona Lewis the british pop star who won't quit bleeding everywhere...this was a brief reason to debate the name, but I pushed through it.
Renee is French and means "reborn" which is appropriate for our desire to see our children each turn their life to the Lord and be born again for His glory.
Any Smith would agree, you have to dress that last name up very carefully and with our recent adventures in identity theft because of Adam's name I felt confirmed in this regard.
Leona Renee Smith (rhythmic pattern 3-2-1) feels flowy in the right way. It's certainly better than calling her baby #3 or Tutti which was Daniel's suggestion for a name.
It's really only for these massively intimidating and permanent decisions that I deliberate so much. I'm pretty sure that's why all our kids have been unplanned because I don't think I would have come to a time of certainty about having a baby.....just plowed right in.
5 comments:
I LOVE it! Renee fits perfectly! My sister and cousin will be pleased you've used their names.
hey, i saw this post on facebook the other day and thought you might like to see this print i found.
our little girl's name is lenna, also with roots to the latin for "lion." as i was on the hunt for ways of convincing omar that this was the perfect name, i found this print by an artist i love, jhill. she's done an animal alphabet print series and she chose a lion for "L". love it.
http://www.jhilldesign.com/products/l-is-for-lion
perhaps i'll get it for the day she gets a room - poor little girl will be roomless for now.
love your little one's name!
YAY! Love it! So pretty. Although, Daniel came up with a nice suggestion. Does he watch a lot of the "Facts of Life?" :)
I love your daughter's name, too! It does flow like you say: 3-2-1. can't wait to meet her!! (btw - i have 2 new posts on my blog, believe it or not!)
Love love the name! I think it's awesome how much thought you've put into it, and it has such a great meaning! Can't wait to meet her! :)
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