When we were expecting our daughter 21 years ago, we struggled a bit with choosing a name. We wanted a name that was not too common, a bit unique (without being weird), that didn't follow some name trend, and that sounded beautiful in both English and Spanish.
Victoria was a strong contender... but while I loved it, I didn't particularly care for the nickname "Vicky" (due to a childhood experience!); which I'm sure some folks would insist on calling her.
Then my husband came up with Bianca. Short, sweet, elegant, melodic in both Spanish and English (both sets of grandparents would be pleased).
Bianca... (origin)Italian; (meaning) white, fair one
We tried the name out... said it out loud; wrote it out with our last name.... but it was missing something. Then we added "Victoria" as the middle name and MAGIC!
Our baby girl had a name!
She's always been such a joy to us; everything you could ask for (and more) in a daughter! She is truly beautiful on the outside and inside.... bright, kind, caring. She graduates from college this June and I'm left with a feeling of awe. Where have the years gone? I know that when I see her in her cap and gown, looking "all grown up" and ready to take on the world, I will weep. Like a baby.
The proud parents with their "baby" girl!
I'm linking up to White Wednesday at Faded Charm Cottage
and sharing my very own "Bianca."
Mercedes, this is the sweetest post. Beautiful name for a gorgeous young woman. Congratulations to the graduate! ~ sarah
Posted by: Sarah | Friday, 29 April 2011 at 11:22 PM
Oh yes! you are so right, beautiful daughter and name, ,
Celeste, victoriantailor.com
Posted by: Celeste Hude | Wednesday, 27 April 2011 at 07:02 PM
A beautiful name for a beautiful young lady. You must be so proud of her. I know that years go by too fast.
AJ
Posted by: AJ | Wednesday, 27 April 2011 at 03:18 PM