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Name Help: A Sister for Hutch and Scout

August 17, 2018 By appellationmountain 32 Comments

Name Help: Rustic Chic Girl NamesWe have a birth announcement: welcome to the world, Wells Patricia!

rusticmommy writes:

I emailed you back when I was pregnant with my second, and loved your suggestions and the readers’ responses.

I am in search of a name for my third.

I currently have a Hutch Gerard (named after the grandfathers) and Scout Olinda (named after my grandmother).

We have a boys name already for #3, but are in search of a girl’s name. Her middle name will be Patricia.

We, again, are looking for a unique, one syllable name to fit our cowgirl boot-wearing little pistol (if she is like her sister).

I like names such as Blythe, Hearth, Lux, and Cross. But my husband is not a fan of any.

Any suggestions would be great! Thanks.

Please read on for my response, and leave your thoughtful suggestions in the comments.

Dear rusticmommy,

Congratulations on your third!

I went back and read the original post from 2016, when you were expecting Scout. The challenge, of course, is that you’ve probably ruled out so many of the great names we discussed for a daughter back then. Either they didn’t strike you as The Name, or maybe your husband didn’t embrace them.

Either way, we have to start fresh. And that’s tough, because I love so many of your favorites – and lots of the names that I suggested the last time, too!

We’re looking for a one-syllable name for a girl, one that feels “rustic chic” – spunky, Western, unexpected, and stylish.

Your list spans a few styles. There’s vintage Blythe, modern meaningful Lux, and borrowed from the dictionary Hearth and Cross. So let’s see if we can find some suggestions that cover those categories, and more.

Bay – A nature name, thanks to the body of water, Bay is also a color name – as in a common color for horses’ coats. I think the sound is bold and distinctive enough to stand up to siblings named Hutch and Scout. A bonus? It’s been used as a girls’ name on the ABC Family series Switched at Birth, so as with Scout, it’s slightly familiar as a girl’s given name. Read more about Bay here.

Bette – I know, I know – Bette Davis pronounced her name like Betty. But I’m rhyming Bette with jet, and I don’t think you’d have any trouble convincing others to do the same. Bette reminds me of Blythe, but feels a little more mainstream. I doubt many of us have met a Bette, but it links the name to the evergreen Elizabeth. One more reason to love this name? Bette makes me think of making a bet, which lends this name some serious swagger. Perfect for a cowgirl!

June – At first glance, June seems way too vanilla for your bold and daring naming style! And yet, how can we forget June Carter Cash? That makes this name feel right at home on the range, a vintage choice more common than Blythe, but still comfortable with Hutch and Scout. It also tends to be associated with adventurous characters, like Junie B. Jones of kid lit fame. Read more about June here.

Kit – I almost dropped Kit from the list because it shares sounds with Scout. And yet, Kit is kind of perfect. It feels spirited and independent. Kit Carson takes the name to the American frontier; he was born Christopher, but Kit can also be short for Katherine or Christina. And the American Girls character? Kit Kittredge gets her nickname from her surname. She’s actually Margaret Mildred.

Laine/Lane – Lane came up in the comments last time, so I wonder if you considered it for a daughter? I’m partial to Laine for girls, though neither makes the current US Top 1000. (Lane appears on the boys’ side only.) It reads country-cool, a short name with a big sound.

Lark – Larks reminds me of Lux, but I also like the symbolism: you can be “as happy as a lark.” Like Hutch and Scout, it’s a word name – but not necessarily a word that comes up often in everyday speech. Bird names are having a moment, which would help Lark fit right in, but it’s still a stand-out choice. Read more about Lark here.

True – Okay, yes, a Kardashian did just use this name. But that shouldn’t rule it out for everyone else! It’s a great sound, and a universal virtue. To be true is to be loyal and steadfast – all good qualities. Read more about True here.

Reeve – There’s a strong literary link to Scout, thanks to To Kill a Mockingbird. But there’s a subtle literary tie for Reeve, too. Reeve Morrow Lindbergh was the daughter of aviator Charles and author Anne; like her mother, she’s a writer. The sound is sharp, combining Reese and Eve for a name that’s just feminine enough. As for meaning? Reeve comes from an Old English word for a sheriff.

Vale – I promised I wouldn’t repeat names from my earlier list, but I can’t resist just one. Does Vale hold any appeal? Since it’s from an archaic word for valley, I think it holds just the right amount of outdoorsy appeal. The sound is different, but brings to mind conventional choices like Valerie and Gale. I think Hutch Gerard, Scout Olinda, and Vale Patricia sound exactly right together. Read more about Vale here.

Overall, I like so many names in this category that I’m having a tough time choosing a favorite! Vale appeals, but then again, so does Bette. I particularly like the fact that Bette works on two levels – an unexpected vintage girl’s name, as well as a daring word choice.

Readers, I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on this one! What would you name a sister for Hutch and Scout?

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Comments

  1. Jen says

    August 28, 2018 at 3:21 PM

    How about Jess?

    Reply
  2. thefluter says

    August 27, 2018 at 10:32 PM

    I’d suggest Blake or Drew!

    Reply
  3. Sadie says

    August 23, 2018 at 6:25 PM

    Kit from Abby seems perfect to me, and I also like Cass, Jude, Wren, Fern, and Rue from pps. A few more …

    Bell
    Bess
    Dell
    Fay
    Joy
    Maud

    Reply
  4. Marie says

    August 23, 2018 at 12:48 PM

    I like Hearth, I know that it may be on the no list. But seems so perfect as a noun name with all the rest of your names.

    From other names from others list
    Dawn
    Pearl
    Wren

    Reply
  5. Maddison says

    August 21, 2018 at 3:39 AM

    I know it’s popular for boys but Jude Patricia would go perfectly! I also like the suggestions of Greer , Fern , Laine & Reeve.

    Reply
  6. Renée says

    August 20, 2018 at 6:45 PM

    How about Bow!
    Bow Patricia has a sweet and spunky sound to it. The bow and arrow reference gives the name a tough resourceful vibe as well. You could also view it as a reference to love (Cupid’s bow and arrow). 🙂
    Hutch, Scout, and Bow

    I really like Sage for you as well, but Bow seems a little more unique ;).

    Congrats on your little one on the way!!

    Reply
    • appellationmountain says

      August 20, 2018 at 8:57 PM

      I really like that! Good point that Bow is sweetly feminine AND tough, too.

      Reply
  7. Christina Fonseca says

    August 18, 2018 at 8:40 PM

    Bette as in Bette Midler – perfect! Bette Patricia. Hutch, Scout, and Bette.

    Reply
  8. Jaime says

    August 18, 2018 at 2:51 PM

    Or Darby, Merritt or Collins

    Reply
  9. Jaime says

    August 18, 2018 at 2:48 PM

    I thought of a few more:

    Shae
    Dru
    Britt
    Remy
    Rory
    Romy

    Reply
    • The Mrs. says

      August 18, 2018 at 8:10 PM

      Yes to Shay! Brilliant idea!

      Reply
    • rusticmommy says

      August 21, 2018 at 7:51 AM

      Rome has been on the list before! (sorry, I have a one syllable name rule 😉

      Reply
  10. Jaime says

    August 18, 2018 at 2:40 PM

    LOVE Kit, June, Reeve and Vale for you!

    I could also see Wren or Bonnie.

    Reply
  11. Erica says

    August 18, 2018 at 1:41 PM

    https://appellationmountain.net/125-one-syllable-middle-names-for-girls-that-arent-grace-or-rose/

    While looking at this older post, the name Penn stuck out as a possible cute idea for your family. Perhaps another will jump out at you.

    Reply
  12. shay says

    August 18, 2018 at 8:33 AM

    Fern
    Greer
    Paige
    Brett
    Cape
    Bliss
    Mills
    Wren
    Tate
    Blaine
    Blaire
    Chase
    Ash
    Lou
    Jude
    Elle
    Nell
    Liv
    Ray or Rue
    Ruth
    Sage

    Reply
    • rusticmommy says

      August 21, 2018 at 7:49 AM

      I love all of the suggestions. I like Mills; its different! Bliss was on my list with one of my first two, and of course, the hubby shot it down.

      Reply
  13. Maree says

    August 18, 2018 at 7:36 AM

    Hutch, Scout and Lorne
    Hutch, Scout and Cass
    … Dawn
    … Creed
    … Lake

    Reply
  14. Jean says

    August 17, 2018 at 10:01 PM

    Trey! I think Trey is would work perfectly.

    Reply
  15. A. Waguespack says

    August 17, 2018 at 7:43 PM

    Fox Hastings, Ruth Roach, Tad Lucas, Dale Evans and Rose Henderson. All famous cowgirls and I think any would sound fabulous with Patricia as a middle.

    Reply
    • A.Waguespack says

      August 17, 2018 at 7:54 PM

      Forgot Reine Hafley! Also a uniquely named cowgirl.

      Reply
  16. K. says

    August 17, 2018 at 7:26 PM

    Maybe your husband would be more open to Mirth as an alternative to Blythe.
    I really wanted to suggest Jane ( as in Calamity), but it is hardly unique. Instead maybe Joss?

    A few more suggestions:
    Muse
    Spark
    Truce
    Prim
    Skye
    Reign
    Trix
    Clarke

    Reply
    • Kim Apathy Stewart says

      August 18, 2018 at 9:03 PM

      Ooh, Joss!

      Reply
  17. The Mrs. says

    August 17, 2018 at 5:55 PM

    Hutch, Scout, & Pearl

    A pearl-handled pistol is iconically Western. And Pearl Patricia sounds about as sassy as they come.

    Hutch, Scout, and Brynn

    Brynn Patricia. Brynn reminds me of a brindled mare.

    My last suggestion is Dusty. I know it’s two syllables, but it works so well with her siblings! Dusty Patricia.

    Hutch, Scout, and Dusty.

    Best wishes!

    Reply
  18. Em says

    August 17, 2018 at 4:40 PM

    Ash
    Hartley (I know it’s not one syllable ut it seemed like a good fit)

    Reply
  19. Em says

    August 17, 2018 at 4:37 PM

    Cass
    Finch

    Reply
  20. Nicky says

    August 17, 2018 at 1:02 PM

    I love the idea of Jasper for a girl and I think Tenley could fit well.

    Reply
  21. Laura says

    August 17, 2018 at 12:44 PM

    Blythe instantly jumped out reading your post.

    Good luck

    Reply
  22. Erin says

    August 17, 2018 at 12:31 PM

    I agree that Kit is pretty fabulous and I also like June.

    Reply
  23. Andrea says

    August 17, 2018 at 11:44 AM

    I love True. I think it is perfect. Another option, though, might be Chez. I know that Bea is a bit more old fashioned than Scout, but I think it works beautifully with Hutch.

    Hutch, Scout, True
    Hutch, Scout, Chez
    Hutch, Scout, Bea

    Reply
  24. Amy3 says

    August 17, 2018 at 11:39 AM

    I like Reeve – a truly unusual choice that sounds great with Patricia and works well with Hutch and Scout.

    Reply
  25. Renée says

    August 17, 2018 at 9:53 AM

    Oooh! I can’t wait to see how this one turns out 🙂 Love Hutch & Scout. Great suggestions by Abby – particularly love Vale and True. I like that Hutch and Scout are also things, it’s tricky to find things that are also kickass names…

    Quill
    Red
    Vie
    Dot
    Fox
    Bix

    Reply
  26. Brenna says

    August 17, 2018 at 9:50 AM

    I like so many of these suggestions! Kit and June stick out to me the most, though–both are spunky and would fit right in with Hutch and Scout.

    Abby suggested Bette–by why not Jet/Jett? I know a Jessica that shortens her name to Jet, and it’s wearable and so so cool.

    Congratulations, and happy naming!

    Reply

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