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Name Help: A Sister for Skylar Celina

May 19, 2018 By appellationmountain 28 Comments

Name Help: A Sister for Skylar CelinaEdit: She’s here! Welcome Allegra Soleil!

Kelsey writes:

I’m an avid Pinterest follower and just found you on Facebook. We are going to be surprised with the gender of our second child when he or she arrives in a month. We have a set of boy names we love but can’t pin down any girl names we adore. Baby’s big sister is Skylar Celina.

Any help is appreciated!

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

Dear Kelsey –

Congratulations on your new baby!

Skylar Celina perfectly balances the modern and the traditional. It’s unisex and feminine, popular and unexpected.

But it raises the question of what you’re looking for next time around.

Often find that names I perceive as unisex are seen differently by parents. I hear Skylar and think Harper and Emerson and Kennedy. But maybe you’re hearing it as strictly feminine.

Another thing that strikes me about Skylar Celina – it’s a name meant to go up! Skylar brings to mind the sky, obviously; but so does Celina. Sound-wise, it reminds me of Selene, the moon. But it’s also an elaboration of Celia, from the Latin – heavenly.

So is it that meaning – subliminal though some of it is – that makes the name so appealing? If that’s the case, then a positive vibe, maybe with a virtue or achievement-oriented meaning, could be another key to finding a great name.

Lastly, I wonder if you’re after a less common name, or a more mainstream choice? Skylar ranks in the current girls’ Top 100 … but it feels fresh and new, since it wasn’t popular until very recently.

Let’s look at combinations that might appeal.

Stella Avery – Maybe this is too obvious, since they’re both Top 100 names, and the means of Stella and Skylar (star + sky) are so closely linked? Still, I like Skylar Celina and Stella Avery quite a bit.

Ruby Elowen – Like Celina, Elowen is gorgeous and unexpected. It’s from a Cornish name meaning elm tree. Ruby, obviously, is a noun name with a bold sound – I think it stands up nicely to Skylar.

Tristan Elodie – Tristan is used for boys, overwhelmingly and almost exclusively. (Over 3200 boys in 2017 versus about 50 girls.) In fact, I’m tempted to add it to your boy’s list, too. But Tristan also strikes me as an update to former favorite Kristen, so I think it works – especially if part of Skylar’s appeal is the unisex vibe.

Rowan Felicity – This might be the most closely matched to Skylar Celina – a unisex first with a romantic, even frilly, middle. I really like Rowan as a sister for Skylar, and Felicity carries a great meaning – happiness.

Juniper Esme – Or maybe you’d rather choose another name that feels unisex, but is much more common for girls? I like Skylar and Juniper together, and Esme is an unexpected middle, plus it means beloved.

Haven Amara – Haven is more like Juniper; a neutral name that’s used far more often for girls. Like Skylar points to the sky and achievement, Haven suggests safety and calm. Amara means grace; together it’s a very peaceful choice.

Brighton Elise – What would you think of something like Brighton? Like Skylar, there’s a great meaning waiting right underneath the surface – light and bright. Elise makes for a lovely, traditional middle to balance the bolder first, just like Celina does for Skylar.

Looking at all of these options, I’m not sure what direction makes more sense. After all, Skylar is modern but familiar; names like Brighton and Tristan are modern but unconventional. I’m most drawn to something like Rowan Felicity or Brighton Elise.

But I think the community will have some amazing suggestions for this one, so let’s hear them!

What would you name a sister for Skylar Celina?

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Comments

  1. Kelsey says

    May 30, 2018 at 10:56 AM

    Hi All, Thank you for all the beautiful suggestions! They really did help us come up with an idea of what we were looking for, and they really did come in handy as our surprise was in fact a girl! Allegra Soleil was born yesterday afternoon 🙂

    Reply
    • appellationmountain says

      May 30, 2018 at 1:46 PM

      Oh! How absolutely lovely! Congratulations to you and your family, and what a gorgeous name! Thanks for the update. 🙂

      Reply
    • Amy3 says

      May 30, 2018 at 8:40 PM

      I love the name Allegra! And it’s gorgeous paired with Soleil. Congratulations!

      Reply
    • Eloise says

      May 31, 2018 at 8:04 AM

      Didn’t help you at all but wanted to say congrats on her safe arrival and wonderful name!

      Reply
  2. Kayla says

    May 26, 2018 at 1:45 AM

    Rowan Felicity is too cute! It would be perfect.

    Reply
  3. Renée says

    May 25, 2018 at 10:13 PM

    Beckett is super cute with Skylar.

    Beckett Marlena
    Beckett Noella
    Beckett Elinor
    Beckett Imogen
    Beckett Viola
    Beckett Fiona

    Reply
  4. Renée says

    May 25, 2018 at 5:42 PM

    I love what you’ve done already with Skylar’s neutral first and feminine middle! Just a couple more ideas for you-
    Beckett Louna -(both girls would have a moon in the middle) 🙂
    Beckett Rosalie
    Beckett Anika
    Brighton Aurora
    Rowan Marielle

    Congrats!

    Reply
  5. Marie says

    May 25, 2018 at 9:57 AM

    I think an alliteration would be cool here to consider

    Beckett Brea
    Beckett Brynn
    Beckett Brianne

    Reply
  6. Nicky says

    May 23, 2018 at 8:27 PM

    Since you stated that you love in a sea community, I think Maris would be lovely (Latin for Sea). Maris Waverly would be nice with Skylar Celina.

    Reply
  7. Kelsey says

    May 23, 2018 at 4:14 PM

    I love all the suggestions! Thank you everyone for your input! Skylar will be 9 this summer, her name wasn’t in the top 100 when we had her, and Celina is her maternal great-grandmother (the connotations were a very happy accident!). Stella is actually my niece, so that’s out, but a beautiful name for sure. I am more influenced by names once I know the meaning. We do live in a beach community, so the sea and sky options are definitely appealing as well. My husband and I agree that Rowan and Brighton are great options (I had Tristan on my short list which was vetoed). We are also considering Beckett (but are stuck on a middle to make it more feminine.

    Reply
  8. Nessie says

    May 22, 2018 at 1:45 PM

    Trying to come up with some combos where first and middle have related meanings, just like in Skylar Celine:
    Jade Margaret (mineral)
    Blair Louise (militar)
    Aurora Eloise (sun)
    Blake Melanie (dark)
    Maren Delphine (sea)
    Isla Meredith (sea)
    Laurel Nicole (victory)
    Fiona Claire (light)
    Katherine Annice (pure)

    Reply
  9. Renée says

    May 21, 2018 at 12:25 PM

    How about- Summer Aurora
    Skylar Celina and Summer Aurora. 🙂 I love the ties to the sky in both names.
    Some other combos for Summer-
    Summer Lucia
    Summer Anastasia
    Summer Estella
    Summer Mirabel
    I also love Abby’s suggestion of Haven Amara. 🙂 Haven Aurora sounds pretty together too…
    Hope you find a girl name you love! Congrats on baby number two!!

    Reply
  10. Jean C. says

    May 21, 2018 at 10:25 AM

    Abby, your suggestions make me swoon! I don’t have anything to top them, but just wanted to say I’m especially partial to Ruby, Rowan and Juniper.

    Reply
    • Amy3 says

      May 21, 2018 at 2:20 PM

      I agree! These 3 combos were my favorites, with Rowan Felicity top of the list. Good luck with baby #2!

      Reply
  11. Jaime says

    May 21, 2018 at 12:08 AM

    With Skylar, I would probably name a sister:

    Darby
    Merritt
    Tiernan
    Tierney
    Teagan
    Rory
    Remy
    Romy
    Britton
    Collins
    Ainsley

    Reply
  12. Linnea says

    May 20, 2018 at 11:25 PM

    For whatever reason, I have always thought of the names Skylar and Kendall as a complimentary pair.

    I also love Stella suggestion and also would like to add Nova to consider.

    Many congratulations!

    Reply
  13. Em says

    May 20, 2018 at 2:46 PM

    Sienna
    Brooklyn

    Reply
  14. Laura Powell says

    May 20, 2018 at 1:28 PM

    How about Celeste it means heavenly and goes well with Skylar and seems a subtle nod to your daughters middle name.
    Aurora is another good choice it means Dawn.

    Reply
  15. onomastodon says

    May 20, 2018 at 12:05 PM

    If the repeated start sounds are part of the attraction of Skylar Celina, I wonder whether something like Juno Genevieve or Juniper Giselle might work?
    Some more thoughts:
    Ember Aurelia
    Quinn Coralie
    Everly Aurora
    Ashlyn Oriana
    Eden Rosalie
    Brooklyn Cordelia

    Reply
  16. Jordan Pace says

    May 20, 2018 at 7:59 AM

    I love the connection with Stella!
    Ruby hits the right note for me too

    I also really enjoy Rowan, Harper, and Luna

    Reply
  17. Stefanie says

    May 20, 2018 at 3:36 AM

    Tatum Aurora!

    Reply
    • Stefanie says

      May 20, 2018 at 3:39 AM

      Or maybe even Aurore.

      Reply
  18. Maddison says

    May 20, 2018 at 3:31 AM

    Harriet Claire
    Sadie Lucinda
    Malia Eleanor
    Georgia Roxanne
    Clara Emmeline
    Helena Aubrey
    Ellie Serena
    Laney Alberta
    Trinity Akiko
    Kinsley Akira

    Reply
  19. The Mrs. says

    May 20, 2018 at 3:15 AM

    You’ve given some truly lovely and thoughtful options, Abby. Wow! I like your reasoning behind each one!

    Juniper Esme resounds for me, but (as you considered) it’s all about what angle the parents are coming from.

    Sky & June are sweet nickname pairings!

    Reply
  20. C in dc says

    May 19, 2018 at 9:10 PM

    Is it the s that draws you? Maybe Sierra Kate or Sadie Susannah or Stella Sharona?

    Given the popularity of Hamilton and the Schuyler sisters, maybe Alexandra or Eliza.

    Reply
  21. RL says

    May 19, 2018 at 6:43 PM

    Maybe use a strong meaning as a starting point. For example, instead of sky and upwards, what about the seas? Sea-related names that sound like a sister for Skylar could be Maren or Dylan:

    Skylar Celina and Maren Elodie
    Skylar Celina and Dylan Eloise

    Reply
  22. Renée says

    May 19, 2018 at 6:26 PM

    Wow! I had no idea Skylar was so popular in the US. It’s not as much here in Canada. I only know one who is maybe 9yo and her little brother is London, a great set I always think. (Although I have encountered a few adult Schuylers .)

    I agree it’s hard to know what style the writer has without any other names to go on. I like Tristan Elodie best of your suggestions.

    Dutch vibe suggestions:
    Fleur
    Daphne
    Gemma
    Jetta
    Mies
    Leonie
    Noor

    Reply
  23. Allure says

    May 19, 2018 at 5:48 PM

    i’m all about Juniper

    Reply

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