I've been getting emails from inquiring minds who want to know what we're planning to name the baby. It was never meant to be a secret at all, and I didn't even give it a thought that I hadn't mentioned it before.
Funny enough, we've had our "girl" name chosen since before we got married, almost 7 years ago. It's always been Sofia.
Upon George's absolute insistence, it is spelled the Italian way, with an "f" rather than a "ph". He doesn't insist on too many things, but the spelling of her name was one of those things. And since the "f" version is a lot less common, I was happy with that. It's a name I have always adored.
Angelina will be her middle name, after George's late mother.
Sofia Angelina Singarella.....not too Italian......and I do hope she'll forgive us for giving her an eleven-syllable name!
{The beautiful painting was a gift from Holly. Isn't it wonderful?}
What a beautiful name, Andrea! I'll bet your family is unbelievably excited for Sofia's arrival!
Posted by: Mitzi Curi | April 30, 2010 at 06:00 AM
LOve that oh so very italian name! beautiful!
Posted by: vivian | April 30, 2010 at 06:38 AM
my sophia maria and i are so very excited to see photos of your litte sofia angelina!
xoxo
Posted by: Cristina-Sweet Pea Ink | April 30, 2010 at 07:02 AM
absolutley beautiful names. Just gorgeous. I kept our baby name secret until she was born, but then we only told my mum that we were having a girl (she has 3 Grandsons, I wanted her to know!), no one else knew :O)
Gosh, not long now until Baby Sofia is here. I am just too happy for you! xx
Posted by: sadie | April 30, 2010 at 08:12 AM
What a beautiful name you have chosen for your baby girl...I just love it!
Posted by: Suzanne Duda | April 30, 2010 at 09:03 AM
Andrea, too funny...i had a feeling that was to be the baby's name...i don't know why...i love it...i think that is a lovely/sweet name...and the picture Holly painted for her is gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Lori | April 30, 2010 at 09:34 AM
A beautiful Name! Congratulations...And Sofia is so royal..Please Really Italian my real name is Grazia ugh!!! My family call me Grazia Graziella and Grace and Gracie....So Sofia is great! lol Hugs Grace xoxo
Posted by: Grace | April 30, 2010 at 09:44 AM
It's beautiful!!
Posted by: Maija Lepore | April 30, 2010 at 10:00 AM
Andrea--
Lovely name! And the "f" is MUCH prettier than "ph"! Good job, George! ;)
Posted by: Sharon M. | April 30, 2010 at 10:20 AM
What an absolutely Beautiful name you chose. I love it. Can't wait to "meet" the sweet girl.
xxoo Valarie
Posted by: Valarie Kraft | April 30, 2010 at 10:45 AM
Oh Andrea, it's just the sweetest name! Sounds like music when you say it out loud:) I'm sure your lil' Sofia will love it! Wishing you well...
Posted by: Leah C | April 30, 2010 at 11:29 AM
It’s a gorgeous name ~ I love it!!! She's going to be one adorable little Italian cutie, with Beautiful Olive skin, like her mom!!!
Posted by: Tricia k. Johnson | April 30, 2010 at 11:30 AM
Awww, her initials are SAS :) Too cute! I have a little Sophia at home myself so I just love that name with or without an "f" in there :) Congrats!!!!
Posted by: Niki | April 30, 2010 at 11:30 AM
How Funny!!! With her being the only little princess in the house what a perfect name for her… Little Miss SAS pants!!!
Somehow I see her ruling the roost!!!
Posted by: Tricia k. Johnson | April 30, 2010 at 11:40 AM
what a beautiful name! I imagine she'll be as artistic as you too!
Posted by: Michelle Cummings | April 30, 2010 at 11:45 AM
Love the "f" in Sofia, beautiful name. Holly is so talented. Cannot wait for you to have your baby girl in your arms. LOL
Posted by: sonia audelo | April 30, 2010 at 01:00 PM
A beautiful perfect name for a beautiful perfect baby!! I love it Andrea! And your gift from Holly is so beautiful!
I hope you are feeling well!
Hugs,
Amy
Posted by: Bunny Rose Cottage | April 30, 2010 at 01:09 PM
I love it! Perfect name. :)
Posted by: Amanda | April 30, 2010 at 02:27 PM
absolutely divine, soft and feminine, little Sofia! Rachaelxo
Posted by: Rachael | April 30, 2010 at 05:20 PM
I love it! What a beautiful name. So feminine.
Can't wait to see her.
Posted by: Jeni Carlson | April 30, 2010 at 05:44 PM
I adore the name and your blog!
Posted by: Megan | April 30, 2010 at 08:37 PM
That is a beautiful name! It fits you perfectly, even though I only know you from reading your blog! =)
Posted by: deborah | April 30, 2010 at 09:45 PM
LOVE IT! My daughter was recently engaged while vacationing with her fiance in Venice! Italy has a special meaning to them. I will have to suggest the baby girl name to her! Do I dare???
Posted by: jill | April 30, 2010 at 11:41 PM
They are just lovely!
: )
Julie M...great granddaughter of Sofia/Sofie
Posted by: Julie M ~ The Little Red Shop | May 01, 2010 at 07:07 AM
My little Sophia Grace and I think it's a lovely name. It was also the name I had picked out for my first child 7 years prior (who turned out to be a boy). I also prefer the traditional Italian spelling with the "f" but it didn't "look right" with our last name so we stayed with the "ph". A wonderful name either way! And how could there be such a thing as "too Italian"! ;)
Posted by: Gina at Vintage Junk in My Trunk | May 01, 2010 at 05:05 PM