And the name is...

Saturday, May 19, 2012



Our precious daughter will be named Brighton Love. 

How we picked the name: 
When Matt was in Utah in February, he went snowboarding at Brighton Resort, which reminded me of the other Brighton - the beautiful seaside town in England. I asked Matt what he thought about that name, and he loved it. Then when we found out our baby was a girl none of the options on our list of names we had liked over the years seemed to fit. We both started calling her Brighton and it just stuck. We love that it's slightly unique, feminine and easy to say and spell!

For a middle name, we wanted a one or two syllable name, since Brighton and our last name (which I don't make public - Motts is a shortened version of it) would be quite a mouthful. Matt suggested "Love" since that has been a dominating sign and theme in this whole journey to parenthood (the Robert Indiana Love sign has been on our blog from the beginning and a recreation of it hangs in our nursery.)

Brighton means "from the bright town".
Love means "full of a profoundly tender and passionate affection."

We love our daughter's name. We hope you do too. ;)

Have a great weekend!
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26 comments:

  1. Olivia GraceMay 19, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    I love it!!!! What a beautiful and perfect name!!!

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  2. MimsiMay 19, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Brighton Love. Truly, truly beautiful. Maybe you'll take your Brighton to Brighton, England one day. Would be a great trip, I'm sure! ;)

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  3. BeckyMay 19, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    So sweet! Beautiful name for sure...can't wait to meet her!

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  4. AlyssaMay 19, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    Very cute and creative name! I love unique and meaningful names!! Don't let anyone tell you that your daughter's name is anything less than beautiful. :)

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  5. SarahMay 19, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    Beautiful name !!! LOVE it!! :) God bless!

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  6. Fleur De MoiMay 19, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    Such a lovely name! Yay! Thanks for sharing before the big day!

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  7. IrisMay 19, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    Beautiful! A city on a hill cannot be hidden!

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  8. JillMay 19, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    Love the name. Love the play on words, Bright(on) Love.

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    1. KaraMay 19, 2012 at 5:34 PM

      Jill you genius! I never even noticed that! :)

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    2. Liberty PikeMay 20, 2012 at 12:01 AM

      I noticed that right away too!

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    3. JillMay 21, 2012 at 7:01 PM

      When I first wrote this I was thinking Bright Love, but now I also see how that could be read Bright on Love. Either way, it's perfect! Glad I could point that out.

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  9. AprilMay 19, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    I love it! :) I also LOVE the city of Brighton! I went there years ago and it is such a beautiful area in England. I hope so much to get back there someday.

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  10. MeganMay 19, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    Oh its GORGEOUS! Totally fitting for such a beautiful special little girl!! She needs something completely unique and beautiful! <3 Congratulations! (PS I'm a long time reader, first time commenter and I want to say how much I love following your story and how truly inspiring your family is <3)

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  11. GretchenMay 20, 2012 at 12:27 AM

    It's beautiful!

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  12. BeatriceMay 20, 2012 at 12:30 AM

    I think we know Matt's sister faith :)

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    1. KaraMay 20, 2012 at 1:32 PM

      Oh my gosh! Email me and let me know how you know her!

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  13. JenMay 20, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Yay! I've been waiting for this! :) Beautiful name for a beautiful little girl.

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  14. the MRSMay 20, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!
    I'm from Utah and have been to Brighton many times.

    I love that she'll a very origanal name but not crazy/weird like some names out there.

    It's a beautiful pick!!

    I we ever have a baby girl she'll be Emilia (Emmy) Hope.
    ((I truly hope we are blessed like you on this infertility journey of our(ttc 3&1/2 years with 3 early losses))

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    1. KaraMay 20, 2012 at 1:33 PM

      Praying for your journey. I am so sorry for your losses and pray the Lord blesses you with a child ASAP!

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  15. DraeMay 20, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    We used to snow board at Brighton as well. Love the name and I love that it had so much meaning.

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  16. aliburkeMay 21, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    Such a sweet and beautiful name!! I think it has a lovely southern charm to it as well! She will wear the name well.

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  17. Christina HoweMay 21, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    I love your daughter's name!! It is so beautiful! I've been reading your blog since last fall and have loved following your journey! So encouraging!

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  18. juniparMay 21, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    I've been eagerly awaiting this post since I got my baby shower invitation. :) I ADORE this name...it is so perfect. Please let Brighton know that she and her Aunt Jamsky are going to have SO MUCH FUN together! ;) LOVE YOU.

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  19. LauraMay 21, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing, it is just perfect! So much meaning and so original without being hard to pronounce-perfect! I am so excited for you guys!

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  20. KaraMay 21, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    Everyone - Thank you for all the kind and sweet notes!!

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