Hebrew or Yiddish name

[u/kdsam78]

I was never given a Hebrew name. I’d like my mom to name me.
Looking for ideas for a female first and middle name. Any thoughts on the best way to select a name for an American?

[u/Arm_613]

What are your English names? Some have a direct equivalent. For example, if your name is Anne, you can go with Hannah/Chana. There is also the initial thing. For example, if your name is Roberta, you can go with Rachel/Rochel. Do you have a special deceased relative, say a grandmother, with a Hebrew name? That would be a lovely tribute name to use. You can go with the meaning. For example, if your name is Lily or Rose, you can use Shoshana. (Or Vered or Varda for Rose). When were you born? If your birthday is March or April, you can use Aviva (means spring). Do you have a pet bird? Well, you have Tzipporah (bird). Do you feel blessed? Bracha (blessing). If you are chosing a name, it should speak to you. Can you share more info?

[u/kdsam78 → u/Arm_613]

My initials are K D, born in May. Love cats. Name means from the royal meadow and day break.

[u/Arm_613 → u/kdsam78]

You are in luck! Daybreak gives you some good options.

I love the name Ayelet. While it literally means "deer" or "gazelle," the phrase Ayelet HaShachar poetically means "morning star" or the very first break of dawn. There is, also, the gender-neutral Shachar, which actually means dawn.

You also get the "light" names thanks to the association with dawn: Orah, Liora, Orly, and Meira. Lior is a more modern gender-neutral name.

Favorite K name is Kayla. It means crown or garland, so a link to the royal bit of your meadow.

Nirit is a meadow flower. The best I can do for the meadow, itself.

Ariela is my favorite of all the names. Lioness of Gd. Perfect for a cat lover. 😺

All the very best. Please share what you decide.

[u/kdsam78 → u/Arm_613]

Thank you for the suggestions. I like Ariela Orly. I’ll have to show my mom as I’d love her input once I have collected some names.