Comments on: Mother’s Day CONtest!

By: Sarah Stinnett

Sarah Stinnett — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 18:04:18 +0000

Wanted to let you all know that we are in fact expecting now!!! Thanks for those that participated in the CONtest. We are awaiting the arrival of Harper Conley Stinnett in May of 2011!!! Thanks for all of your ideas for the name…and I know my mother handpicked a little girl for me since we had such a wonderful mother/daughter relationship and she knew I missed that!!!

By: Sarah Stinnett

Sarah Stinnett — Tue, 11 May 2010 02:26:01 +0000

Well, Conley was actually in mine and Trav’s list already but thanks for the encouragement to use the name:) We are glad to see it is a very well-liked name!

By: Alyse Taylor

Alyse Taylor — Mon, 10 May 2010 17:58:18 +0000

When will the winner be announced?? The suspense is killing me, lol.

By: Alyse Taylor

Alyse Taylor — Thu, 06 May 2010 22:25:43 +0000

So does that mean I won since I was the first to suggest Conley? teeheeehee

By: Sarah Overholt Stinnett

Sarah Overholt Stinnett — Wed, 05 May 2010 14:42:22 +0000

I am deeply touched by the response of this CONtest! I literally sat by my computer all day watching and waiting with my notebook to write down everything that was suggested. (Good thing I was off work yesterday!!!!) I am amazed by the response and truly appreciate the kind words and encouragement. It is a daily struggle…just trying to understand (she was ONLY 55 years old!!!) but I know she is in heaven taking care of our baby until it is time for he/she to be with us. AND I CAN’T WAIT!!! We had some CON names picked out but wanted to see if we were missing something and there were several that I loved, Trav-not so much….he is an old-fashioned kinda guy so some were way out there for him, even if I liked them. I think we will stick to the original ones we liked but most of you liked the same ones….the winners: Conner and Conley…there are lots of Conner’s out there but it’s a good name and people would KNOW what it stood for when they said it. My husband’s middle name is Judson so I think we’ll either use Judson Conner or Conner Judson…..for the girl….not sure if we’ll use as middle or first name and what with it, but we will work on that!! He likes Tatum Conley and I like Conley Claire, but who knows! I think we will KNOW when the little tyke is in my belly!!! Maybe I can keep you all informed of my “journey” because we women seem to like that sort of thing….I am a 33 year old woman that just got married in October so I am a little late in the game, but if it’s God’s will, it will happen!!! Love to all and again, thank you so very much!!!
Sarah Overholt Stinnett

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 05 May 2010 03:53:23 +0000

I loved your story! Thank you for sharing! I lost my dad to cancer when I was 16 and my mom also to the exact same type of cancer when I was 21. She was my best friend and the coolest mom and she always put her kids first. She always threw us the biggest b-day parties and our home was THE hang out place after school. I miss her so much and when I got married, I looked forward to having another mom but ended up with a mom-in-law who is ill and not able to really be a mom to me or a grandmother to our 2 toddlers. It makes me so terribly sad to know that my kids will never really know a loving, doting grandmother. I’ve realized that I instead have to be THAT mom to my 2 beautiful children and give them the same wonderful memories that my mom gave to me.

I don’t think I can add anything to your name competition because it looks like you’re well-covered but I totally agree with the folks who came up with Conley/Conleigh. Great name.

Happy Mother’s Day!

By: Brigetta

Brigetta — Tue, 04 May 2010 23:25:10 +0000

What a wonderful way to honor someone who both loved and was loved so much!!
The one suggestion I could come up with that I didn’t see above was:
Conesa (Conisa, Connesa, Konesa) , which means free-flowing nature.
Best wishes on all that is to come!!
Brigetta Wingender

By: Casey Midgley

Casey Midgley — Tue, 04 May 2010 17:21:33 +0000

I know what its like to be without your Mother. Mine abandoned my brother and I when he was five, I was four. She had many problems and I knew she was troubled, but I still cried for her at night for years. Now that I have three children of my own, I understand the sacrifice and joy of Motherhood, and understand the gift it is. I think it would be wonderful for not only the name’s spelling to mirror Connie’s name, but also for the name’s meaning to be a tribute to her special qualities. Wise, brave, stong… etc.

“Con” or “Conn” – means counsel which is so sweet, since Connie was always there to counsel and guide her daughter.
“Conall” – means strong and bold during times of trouble.
“Coney” – means Deep, great depth of character.
“Constance” – means steadfast, consistent, dependable. Such a tribute to Connie and her qualities.
“Conant” means wise. Mothers are always right, right?
“Concetta” means conceived and desired. A way of saying “I wanted you and loved you before you even existed.
“Congalie” means constant and faithful.
“Conlan” means hero. Perfect, right?
“Conleth” means ardent and wise.
“Connolly” means brave and wise.
“Connor” Much desired, loved.
“Conrad” honest and treasured adviser.
“Conroy” wise and knowing.
“Contessa” royal, special above others.
“Conway” Holy, deeply spiritual.

I wish you all the joy on your quest to become a Mother. Nothing will ever fill your heart with peace like this does.

Casey Midgley

By: admin

admin — Tue, 04 May 2010 16:39:42 +0000

WOW …YOU ARE GOOOOOD!

By: francine

francine — Tue, 04 May 2010 15:45:28 +0000

Hi, So I spent some time doing name searches and this is what I came up with. I hope that it helps! Xoxo
Starts with “Con” ;
Conall (boy)
Conan (boy)
Concetta (girl)
Conley (boy)
Connell (boy)
Conner (boy)
Conner (girl)
Connery (girl)
Connolly (girl)
Connolly (boy)
Connor (boy)
Conor (boy)
Conrad (boy)
Conran (boy)
Conroy (boy)
Constance (girl)
Constantin (boy)
Constantine (boy)
Constanza (girl)
Consuela (girl)
Conway (boy)
Conciana (girl)
Concordia (girl)

Ends with “Con” ;
Deacon (boy)
Falcon (boy)
Lacona (girl)
Laconia (girl)
Macon (boy)
Macon (girl)
Oscon (boy)
Beacon (M)
Brecon (M)
Hacon (M)
Lincon (M)
Zircon (m)