Elisabet1 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 9 weeks left. I am due in 9 weeks actually, but a repeat c-sect so possibly earlier. Regardless..... We have had 6 boys. That means we have already used 12 days. We do not prefer to use unusual names, but are open to names that might be unusual in the US but common to our heritage. Like, I had a great great grandparent named Signy so we seriously considered it for our last daughter, even though it is not common here in the US. We also prefer not to use names that rhyme with names we currently have, nor do we want to use names from our own families, and in my case, my cousins. I am very close to my cousins so I do not want to use those names. Also, my husband's last name is Irish, so no Irish surname names..or really, since his last name is common, any surname names because it sounds like a law firm. I have some surname names that I love, but they won't work, because they sound just awful with his last name. And finally, nothing overtly religious. Oh, and my husband does not like names that mean something other than just being a name..so no Hunter, Chase, Archer, or whatever else. In the end..that leaves us with ....nothing! I have a few ideas, but nothing seems to "feel" right. I like Benjamin, but of course the middle name is Matthew so that would make the initials BM. I used to really like Liam, but feels like it has gotten too popular. I thought of putting Nicholas on the list, I do have a cousin with a child named Nicholas, but she is actually my 2nd cousin, not one of the ones I was super close to growing up. I still feel like it seems a little odd to use because my grandparents and aunts and uncles and cousins are so close, even though I don't see all of them all the time, they see each other all the time and are on my FB page. Has anyone gotten this far and not had a short list of names at least? I know I did not pick my youngest name until she was almost born and same with the older one just before her, but in both cases, I had a short list well before this and both got names from that list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gil Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Riley, Augustin, Chance, Edmond, Ethan, Robert, Ethan, Alexander or Zeke? What letters have you NOT used already on your boys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2samlibby Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Most children don't use their middle name/initial much, or if they do, it's usually with the last name. I don't think the initial BM with Benjamin Matthew is a concern. Your last name inital would be used with it and that would change it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Samuel, Daniel, Joseph, Jacob, Joshua, Jason, Caleb? My number five is Fletcher Matthew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 My sister didn't name her youngest until 2 weeks after she left the hospital. He ended up being Ian Matthew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasc Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Flynn, Asher, William, Samuel, Julius, Julian??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsabelC Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Sounds like it's a problem that people with larger families have, because we had the opposite problem: lots of good names and only a few children on whom to bestow them. We recently decided to give each child a third name when they turn 13. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cera Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Lucas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnwife Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 I am mostly a lurker, but it might make you feel better to know that DH refuses to discuss names at all until baby is born. So while I have a short list (okay, a not so short list), I have no idea if any of them are actual possibilities. We named our oldest in 2 days. DD's name took much longer (5 days). In fact, we went through every possibility I could think of/had considered. In the end, my mom finally declared "I am going to call her A....until you give her a name." And DH declared, "I like that name!" I threw my hands up in disgust because that was the only name we've ever "discussed" while I've been pregnant. He saw me looking at the history of DD's name online and told me he did not like it. So I crossed it off my list of possibilities and didn't suggest it again after baby was born. Our younger son's name took about 2 days.So yes, there is hope. Even if you don't have a short list when going into labor, baby will still eventually have a name. (My midwife had a patient wait until baby was almost 1 year old before deciding on a name.)Some suggestions: Nathan, Tobiah, Simon, Gideon, Leo, Seamus, Matthias, George, Gabriel, Can you give us some more you have considered this time (perhaps even interspersing you current LOs names) to give us a better idea of your naming style? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 You can name him William, and then call him Liam as a nickname, which is what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Dh made me use the Scottish version of this list when naming our kids. I thought that since the last name is Irish these names might blend nicely with it. http://www.mumsnet.com/baby-names/most-popular-irish-baby-names. As you can see there is a wide variety. I love Evan and Oliver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyroo Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Not unusual, but not too popular. Not a surname. Not overtly religious. No names with alternative meanings. No questionable initials. James Matthew Isaac Matthew Stephen Matthew Elliot Matthew Thomas Matthew Ryan Matthew Warren Matthew Robert Matthew Aaron Matthew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisabet1 Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 I am mostly a lurker, but it might make you feel better to know that DH refuses to discuss names at all until baby is born. So while I have a short list (okay, a not so short list), I have no idea if any of them are actual possibilities. We named our oldest in 2 days. DD's name took much longer (5 days). In fact, we went through every possibility I could think of/had considered. In the end, my mom finally declared "I am going to call her A....until you give her a name." And DH declared, "I like that name!" I threw my hands up in disgust because that was the only name we've ever "discussed" while I've been pregnant. He saw me looking at the history of DD's name online and told me he did not like it. So I crossed it off my list of possibilities and didn't suggest it again after baby was born. Our younger son's name took about 2 days. So yes, there is hope. Even if you don't have a short list when going into labor, baby will still eventually have a name. (My midwife had a patient wait until baby was almost 1 year old before deciding on a name.) Some suggestions: Nathan, Tobiah, Simon, Gideon, Leo, Seamus, Matthias, George, Gabriel, Can you give us some more you have considered this time (perhaps even interspersing you current LOs names) to give us a better idea of your naming style? All the names are 2 syllable, popular names. Like Ryan and Gavin. I just found a name on these lists that looks good... Cian? Is that pronounced key-ann or Kye-ann? Because I do not want to rhyme with Ryan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I say you go with William Matthew. You can call him Liam since you really like that name. If he finds it too common a name when he is older he can go by William. I don't see a problem with the initials BM since there would also be a last name. If you really like the name Benjamin, then you should really keep that as an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Charles Matthew Emerson Matthew Colin Matthew David Matthew Nathaniel Matthew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicMom Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 DH is ridiculously difficult with names. As in, he likes nothing, or he likes it for a week and changes his mind. This baby will be Caden. I thought it sounded too trendy but spelled this way it is actually of Irish and Welsh origin and I have some distant ancestors with the name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Mathew Benjamin. Or Nicholas or Benjamin William. Call him Will or Liam. Otoh, I see no issues whatsoever with Benjamin Matthew. When folks monogram items, it's the last name initial that is set larger in the middle. No BM at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamakelly Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I like the William and call him Liam suggestion or Elliot Matthew sounds nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisabet1 Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 I have an old friend, he is a pastor now, they named their son Elias. I think that is nice too! And I like the nickname Eli. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Colton Alexander Devin James Javan Alexander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnwife Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 All the names are 2 syllable, popular names. Like Ryan and Gavin. I just found a name on these lists that looks good... Cian? Is that pronounced key-ann or Kye-ann? Because I do not want to rhyme with Ryan. Okay, that helps. Cian is a great name!. It's pronounced KEE-an, so it definitely doesn't rhyme with Ryan. The best website I've found to answer questions about names is www.behindthename.com. It's based on the actual history of names. I also like to look through the lists from the SSA. Other suggestions: Corbin, Noah, Isaac, Owen, Levi, Gavin, Arthur, Leland, Aaron, Lamar, Tyler, Brendan, Dillon/Dylan, David, Eric, Jesse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I have an old friend, he is a pastor now, they named their son Elias. I think that is nice too! And I like the nickname Eli.Love Elias. It was on my list, but xh said no, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjffkj Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I've been hoping these boy baby name threads that keep popping up would help me but so far nothing!! My csection is in a week and we have 2 possible names if it is a girl but nothing I love if it is a boy. The only name I love has been vetoed. And if it's a boy it'll only be our third, I couldn't imagine having to pick 6 boy names. There just aren't enough I like let alone love. Needless to say, I'm no help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBadd Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 My sons are James Matthew, Connor Benjamin, and Grady John. I also like Colin, Nathan, William, Joel, Graham, Brandon, Jack, Micah, Seth, Jeremy, Logan. I love Reid and Grant but it sounds like those won't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daria Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 All the names are 2 syllable, popular names. Like Ryan and Gavin. I just found a name on these lists that looks good... Cian? Is that pronounced key-ann or Kye-ann? Because I do not want to rhyme with Ryan. I've heard it as Key-ann. I think Cian Matthew is nice, but I'd like Kieran Matthew even better. Do you like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SereneHome Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 One of my major requirements was that everyone knew how to spell their names without asking me how to spell it. Yes, I am lazy that way In 6.5 years I have never once had to spell any of their names. I am mighty proud of myself :) ETA: oh and our youngest was renamed 3 times bc we just couldn't decide. But ALL of the names were simple to spell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aug17girl Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 If you like Nicholas and Benjamin, what about Jonathan, Sebastian, Nathaniel, Zachary, or Alexander? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisabet1 Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 I've been hoping these boy baby name threads that keep popping up would help me but so far nothing!! My csection is in a week and we have 2 possible names if it is a girl but nothing I love if it is a boy. The only name I love has been vetoed. And if it's a boy it'll only be our third, I couldn't imagine having to pick 6 boy names. There just aren't enough I like let alone love. Needless to say, I'm no help! I had so many names for a girl!!!! I loved so many... I think Callie was my favorite. My husband loved Maisie, which I love too. For the middle name either Paige or Emma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Sit through all the credits of every movie you watch between now and then, reading the names of *all* the cast and crew for each one. That will give you a lot to choose from and may spark something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto10blessings Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I love Benjamin Mathew. I don't think it matters at all that's his initials would be BM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Sabastian? I'm glad you thought of the initials. I am eternally grateful that my mother changed my middle name at the last minute so my initials wouldn't be V. D. :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MolleenCarie Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 One of my major requirements was that everyone knew how to spell their names without asking me how to spell it. Yes, I am lazy that way In 6.5 years I have never once had to spell any of their names. I am mighty proud of myself :) ETA: oh and our youngest was renamed 3 times bc we just couldn't decide. But ALL of the names were simple to spell. Trouble is all the people who are changing th way names are spelled, especially C names. One of my children has the name Carter and I was recently asked if that was spelled with a K or a C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I had so many names for a girl!!!! I loved so many... I think Callie was my favorite. My husband loved Maisie, which I love too. For the middle name either Paige or Emma. Hehe I have a Cali Sue :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Levi Cyrus Roman Caleb Hayden David Jackson Ethan Samuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 We had Sevian Jay (Jay was my dad's middle name) picked for a boy, our other names were Trent Michael (dh has the same middle name) and Scott Marshall (Scott is dfil' middle name and Marshall was my great grandpa's first name) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I confess I didn't read all the suggestions, so apologies up front for any duplicates :) William Matthew Winston Matthew Kevin Matthew Ryan Matthew David Matthew James Matthew Cameron Matthew Sean Matthew Shane Matthew Aiden Matthew Conner Matthew Adam Matthew Caleb Matthew Ethan Matthew Jonathan Matthew Michael Matthew Nathan Matthew Paul Matthew Christopher Matthew Carter Matthew Tanner Matthew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 We had not even a short list for DS2. It took us five days to name him Benjamin and another for his middle. We didn't really have much of a short list for DS4. I think we were kind of expecting that after three boys, the odds were that he'd be a girl. Not that we had any girl names at all. We had a couple of boy names we liked but weren't certain on any of them. It took us two days to decide on Daniel and a third to decide on a middle. If I were ever to have another boy, I'd have Michael, Nicholas, maybe Alexander, Jacob, Joshua, Thomas, and Josiah on my list. (I have a thing for Hebrew names, I think; three of the boys are, and the other two kids are Latin and Greek in origin. I was a classical homeschooler before I knew it.) You'll find the right name! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Arphaxad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 How many syllables in your last name? A longer last name usually means a shorter first name. We have four boys. During number two we just could not agree on anything. Nothing. I think we decided his name the week before and we both severely compromised. Number three we each picked a name and decided after we saw him which he looked more like. I love Elias. Alec David Henry Graeme/Graham Neal Thomas Kurt Neal Evan Wyatt Clark Ward Calvin Lane Jude More like Signe: Ivar/Ivor Per Soren Tor Leif Erik Magnus Nils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahB82 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 We are naming this little one Ezekiel and plan to call him Zeke. Our other 2 are Tyler and William (Will). The older 2 were named after family members and Zeke is just named after himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaniemom Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I personally like George. There don't seem to be many small George's anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjffkj Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I had so many names for a girl!!!! I loved so many... I think Callie was my favorite. My husband loved Maisie, which I love too. For the middle name either Paige or Emma. We've had ideas for a girl since about 20 weeks. We like Penelope and Ophelia. We haven't discussed middle names for them but we usually wait until we're in the hospital for that. The only boy name I like is Sebastian but it's a no go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 All the names are 2 syllable, popular names. Like Ryan and Gavin. I just found a name on these lists that looks good... Cian? Is that pronounced key-ann or Kye-ann? Because I do not want to rhyme with Ryan. With that spelling I would have pronounced the C with an S sound so something like sigh an. If you like the k sound what about Keenan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runningmom80 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I love the name Benjamin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Library Momma Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I'm all about the name Carson lately but I think I've been watching too much Downton Abbey. Carson Matthew sounds good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddlemomma Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 How about Josiah? If DD #2 had been a boy, that would have been her name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennay Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I know a Benjamin that goes by Jamin (pronounced Jay-min). Jamin Matthew sounds nice. I have a Benjamin, but we call him Ben :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 When folks monogram items, it's the last name initial that is set larger in the middle. No BM at all. That's one style of monogram, but it's certainly not the only one. It is also quite common to use all three initials in order, same size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerileanne99 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 We've had ideas for a girl since about 20 weeks. We like Penelope and Ophelia. We haven't discussed middle names for them but we usually wait until we're in the hospital for that. The only boy name I like is Sebastian but it's a no go. We are in the same boat. I have almost given up hope that hubby and I will find anything we can agree on. We had the same problem with our dd five years ago, but at least then we had a few ideas! I like Sebastian as well, but it has also become very popular in some areas...and hubby isn't too fond of it anyway. Maximillian and Atticus are the only others at the moment that one or the other hasn't vetoed:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 One of my major requirements was that everyone knew how to spell their names without asking me how to spell it. Yes, I am lazy that way In 6.5 years I have never once had to spell any of their names. I am mighty proud of myself :) ETA: oh and our youngest was renamed 3 times bc we just couldn't decide. But ALL of the names were simple to spell. I consistently had to spell Emma and Lily. These aren't exotic names folks! Don't even get me started on how people spell Amelia and Adeline!(Emilya and Addalin) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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