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!! I had to come and peek at what Holly finished!! I got to see the beginning of this in her kitchen and my heart started racing!!! congrats
Posted by: Shelley Overholt | May 01, 2010 at 10:54 PM
It's Perfect!!! little Sofia ( Sophia) Loren...My Olivia was almost a Sofia I love her name!!! Sounds good with Sam & Mario..Thinking of you, xo laura
Posted by: laura | May 01, 2010 at 11:22 PM
That's a beautiful name. You probably know this...Sophia's biblical meaning is Wisdom. The whole name has a very melodious ring to it.
Suz
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Posted by: Suz Reaney | May 02, 2010 at 12:04 AM
Oh, Andrea, it's the perfect name for your little girl. Princess-y, sweet, classic, just a touch old-fashioned yet it feels new. I can't *wait* to meet her on the blog!
Posted by: Abby from Abby Kerr Ink | May 02, 2010 at 04:11 PM
Love lovelove the name!!! Now we just need baby to come to see pics of her too! I bet you are getting anxious....
keeping you in my thoughts and prayers..
xoxo, Tiffany
Posted by: Tiffany | May 02, 2010 at 08:04 PM
Gorgeous Andrea! I cannot wait to see her and see who she looks like. You or George. Im sure she is going to be born with a head full of black hair. hee! hee! XOXO,Jenn
Posted by: Jennifer Hayslip | May 03, 2010 at 12:40 PM
What a beautiful name! I named our daughter Sophia Louise. Louise being named after my grandma. Such a soft femine name.
Posted by: Leslie | May 03, 2010 at 05:26 PM
Sofia Angelina is a beautiful name for a very special baby girl. Holly's plaque is just gorgeous!
Posted by: Zita - Mlle Magpie | May 04, 2010 at 09:01 AM
What a beautiful name! We can't wait to put a face with the lovely name.
Posted by: Wendy | May 05, 2010 at 10:25 AM
I have a little 1 yr old "ANGELENA SOFIA", named after my Italian grandmother. We call her "Lena" for short. Having a little girl is the sweetest thing I can think of. You are so blessed. :)
Posted by: Kristin | May 09, 2010 at 10:06 PM
I love that name, and the Italian way is the best way!!
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | May 10, 2010 at 06:06 PM
That name seems to fit everything about your style and aesthetic. I'm so happy that you'll now have a little girl to bestow your beautiful femininity on. You'll love it!
Posted by: celeste murphey | May 10, 2010 at 09:29 PM
Well I happen to love Sofia with an 'f' because that's what we called our first baby! I wanted the ph, but hubby also insisted on the 'f' because that's the how it's spelled in his family. You have indeed chosen the best possible name in my humble opinion!!
Posted by: Joanna | May 10, 2010 at 10:46 PM