Conference oass::babynames

cj,

Well, here are a bunch of potential middle names with Demerice (if you can
convince your husband ;-) and Walter:

	Nicole		Diane
	Claire		Gayle
	Dawn		Kay
	Abby		Annette
	Laura		Jane
	Michelle	Chloe
	Carla		Anna
	Ellen		Catherine

I think Nicole and Dawn are my two favorites, FWIW...

Then again, a few other first-name possibilities to ponder - I think Carmela
is very pretty!:

	Carmela Catherine ("C.C."?)
	Jillian Demerice
	Stephanie Jeanne
	Denise Catherine
	Sheila Demerice
	Yvonne Catherine
	Brenda Demerice
	Gloria Elaine

Good luck finding that "right" sounding combination - I know it's tough...
-Cori

    Hi,
    From your boys names, I like Keith Joseph better than Paul Joseph.
    Paul Walter doesn't sound too good together in my opinion.
    
    Demerice is very unique.  So I would go with a more common middle name.
    
    Demerice Ann
    Demerice Karen
    Demerice Mary
    Demerice Marianne
    Demerice Natalie
    Demerice Patricia
    Demerice Sara
    Demerice Teresa
    
    Chris

    Chris, I won't tell my father-in-law, Paul Walter, that you think his
    name doesn't sound well together. :) :) 
    
    We chose Paul Joseph because of Keith, my husband's father, is named
    Paul and my father is named Joseph.  I never thought my husband would
    want another Keith but he brought it up a while ago and it surprized me
    so I was hoping he would go for this as we both decided a complete copy
    of his name, Keith Paul Walter Jr., is not what we want.  There is
    always Joseph Paul (JP) too but I also doubt that Keith will go for
    that because this is his first child and he was adopted so I know its
    important for him to start his own blood line if you know what I mean.
    
    I also agree about Demerice being unique which is why I love it so much
    and want a common last name.  I thought Demerice Catherine sounded
    nice.  Demerice Ann is also nice.  
    
    Thanks for the input,
    
    cj

    cj,
    you may want to analize the rhythm of the name and decide then
    how long the middle name should be. I suggest 1 or 2 syllables for 
    Demerice Walter. (I think these two names sound pretty good together!)
    
    I can see another nickname though, "Rissy". (It all depends on the 
    person's attitude toward having a nickname.)
    
    No exact suggestions from me - I find it a very subjective thing to
    be giving names. You can find them everywhere - program credits on
    TV or movies, in books or even on books - go have a stroll through a 
    bookstore!
    
    Good luck!
    
    Monica

    cj, 
    
    I was confussed in your note,  does your husband "want" a complete 
    copy (jr.) of his name or not?  I think it's a good idea, or what about 
    Keith Joseph or JOSEPH KEITH Walter is really a NICE combo!!  Paul
    Keith Walter is nice too.  Though Paul WAL...ter does kinda have the
    same sound!  
    
    I like Demerice.  Would you call her Demi sometimes?  I think that is 
    cute and Demerice is beautiful!  I often wondered if Demi was short for 
    something!  I've never heard of Demerice!!  I don't even think it needs 
    a middle name.  But, if you like, how about Demerice Jeanne Walter or 
    Demerice Lyn Walter, Demerice Catherine does sound nice!
    
    Good Luck! 
    
    Christina   
                                 

    I am not really sure what my husband wants.  When his mother asked him
    what he was thinking for names for a boy, he said, "well Keith, what
    else?" and as I said I was really surprized.  I don't want to have a
    complete copy of my husband's name though as stated in the jr. note a
    few back, there is just so much confusion.  On the other hand, I don't
    want to dissapoint him.  
    
    I do want to keep the traditional family names in as much as possible
    but feel that Joseph as a first name is asking too much because its my
    family's name and not his.  Because of his adoption, I feel that he
    should have first name and I can take middle.  What a wife eh?
    
    As for Demerice, I would definately have Demi as the nickname, or even
    use it more than a nickname.  I don't know if Demi Moore's name is
    shortened or not.  I do know that Demerice is a southern italian name
    but have only heard it once and that was an italian friend of mine from
    Waltham.  Wait till I write her and California and tell her that my
    first born could possibly have her name.  She would be thrilled to say
    the least.  I do think that Demi could also be short for Demetra and
    Demi Moore does look somewhat Greek.  Demetra is definately a greek
    name.  The way Demerice sounds is Dem-mer-ees.  Get it?  I don't think
    Risse would be a nickname; at least I hope not.
    
    I tend to agree about Demerice Jeanne because its my mothers name, my
    middle name and not too long.  Demerice Catherine IMO is a bit long. 
    This is Keith's grandmothers middle name which unfortunately, will
    probably not be with us that long; one of the reason why I want to use
    Catherine.  Her first name is Anna btw which I suppose is also an
    option but I think Catherine is very pretty.
    
    Whatever right :) :)
                                                                           

cj,

I think Demi Moore's real name is the Greek name Demitria (not sure of the
spelling, but that's how I heard it pronounced). Also, most people say it
wrong - her family calls her De-mi', not De'-mi.  Anyway, the only nicknames
I could see for Demerice would be "Dee" or "Demer", with a soft e, like "Demmer"
which I think are both cute.

I agree with you about the middle names - Jeanne is shorter, but Catherine
is "prettier". If you say it like "Kathryn" with 2 syllables instead of 3, it
seems to flow a bit nicer (IMO).  I'm in the same boat - my last living
grandmother's name is Kathleen, which I would like to use, but it can make
for some pretty lengthly names - oh well, to me that's not as important as the
significance, as long as it *sounds* okay.

I also think it would be nice to give a "meaningful" middle name if it's a
girl - same as for a boy. My two brother's got their middle names from my
grandfather and father, respectively, but I got a "generic" one - Marie -
which always kind of bothered me. Maybe not all kids feel this way, but I
would've loved a "connection" to some other relative (provided the name was
reasonable, of course!).

Just more random thoughts...
-Cori

    
    IMHO, Demerice Catherine or Demerice Anna would be wonderful for a
    daughter.  I think the significance of having a relatives' name is
    important.  Middle names are seldom used except on official stuff
    like birth certificates, diplomas, etc.  So, as long as you really
    like it and want to honor your relative, I'd said go for it and 
    don't worry about the length.  
    
    Chris
    

    
    Hello.  I think Demerice is a beautiful name.  I like the sound of
    
    the "elle" ending with this name and think Demerice Michelle sounds
    
    nice.  You could try Demerice Gayle or Demerice Jeanelle also.  What
    
    do you think?  Also, I don't know when your baby is due, but are you
    
    any closer to deciding on a name?  Please let us know.
    
                                                            
                                                             Barbara