A home for their hearts Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 So, we are having another boy and I am having a terrible time thinking of any names. Boy names are always harder for me. We like names that aren't common but aren't weird either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tita Gidge Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 We had a way easier time naming boys, which is awesome since we ended up with so many. We have just one daughter, and she was a week old before we decided on a name for her. The boys were all named before the pee dried on the stick LOL. Any names or name types you like or dislike? Give us some parameters :) And congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderchica Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Some favorites- Liam Noah Finn Henry Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meriwether Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 One unusual name I heard not too long ago is Killian. I Iike it phonetically, but they called him "Kill" for a nickname, and I couldn't get past it. Some names I don't see very often (pulled from a baby name database). Alaric, Archer, Alton, Avery, Ajax, Brock, Barrett, Boone, Beckett, Cash, Cedric, Clayton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 My recent one I'm really coming to like: Simon. I also like Jonas, despite the Jonas Brothers association some will make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSOchristie Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Piper would have likely been Lucas (Luc), or perhaps Chase or Finnegan (Finn). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A home for their hearts Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 Any names or name types you like or dislike? Give us some parameters :) I don't like names that are common, i.e. Ryan, Brian, Andrew, Jason, James, William, Bob etc. I don't really care for biblical names. I'm not sure I really like older names either as they usually fall under the category of common or wierd. ;) I think I like more modern names however they seem to be more common since they are modern. lol I'm glad we still have a few months to figure this out. On a side note, what did you do about your daughters birth certificate if you didn't give her a name for a week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Lane Jude Alec Zane Duncan Clark Wyatt Graeme Nash Paavo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 We like strong traditional names - nothing weird. I've always been partial to Peter (we have one). It's a nice traditional name that you don't hear very often either. Also, Stephen, Timothy (we have one of those too), Andrew, Trevor, Phillip, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 My favorite boy name for the past couple years has been Benaiah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbotoast Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Try http://www.nymbler.com/. It takes a bit to get it going, but it seems to do a pretty good job of generating names that are similar to your likes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganCupcake Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 On a side note, what did you do about your daughters birth certificate if you didn't give her a name for a week? Not the poster who posted this story originally, but we aren't able to name our babies very quickly, either. My babies were both born at home and my midwife had up to 10 days to submit the paperwork for the birth certificate. We also changed my DD's name a bit after the birth certificate had been sent to us and it just took both DH and I indicating the change we wanted and then having it notarized. I've heard you can make one change in baby's first year without too much trouble. I believe it is very possible to leave the hospital with baby named "Baby LastName", though I doubt many people do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganCupcake Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Oh, also, I like to look at the Baby Name Voyager to make sure a name I like is not spiking in popularity. If I like a name, it's possible that there's some kind of trend leading bunches of people to like it at the same time, you know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tita Gidge Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 I don't like names that are common, i.e. Ryan, Brian, Andrew, Jason, James, William, Bob etc. I don't really care for biblical names. I'm not sure I really like older names either as they usually fall under the category of common or wierd. ;) I think I like more modern names however they seem to be more common since they are modern. lol I'm glad we still have a few months to figure this out. On a side note, what did you do about your daughters birth certificate if you didn't give her a name for a week? Drake Wyatt Nolan Owen Emmett / Everett Landon Ted/Theodore Spencer / Spence Townes Colton / Colt Gage Pierce Ellis Carter / Carson Truman Cole As for my daughter, they sent me a name form. I filled it out, sent it back, and they then recorded the name on her birth certificate. Couldn't have been easier :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemsMom Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 nm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Oh, also, I like to look at the Baby Name Voyager to make sure a name I like is not spiking in popularity. If I like a name, it's possible that there's some kind of trend leading bunches of people to like it at the same time, you know? Beware of looking at just the overall popularity of a name, because it's entirely possible for a name to be far more popular in one's own social circle than overall in the U.S. This happened with my DS' name. It was barely in the top 100 on the Social Security list the year he was born but it turned out to be super-popular in my own social circle. DS was 1 of 5 boys with the name in the HS support group where we lived from '06 through '09. I've learned to call out both his first & middle name at the playground because inevitably if I call just his first name, I'll get multiple kids coming up to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishMum Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Finn So good, I used it :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MollyAnn Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 We have a Nolan, though I really wanted to name him Cullen. It was before I knew about Twilight. We also have a Griffin. Both not weird, but not common, lol. Some of the names that were on our lists: Beckett Cole Trevor Cade Logan Finn Curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 We like strong traditional names - nothing weird. I've always been partial to Peter (we have one). It's a nice traditional name that you don't hear very often either. Also, Stephen, Timothy (we have one of those too), Andrew, Trevor, Phillip, We have a Peter. So far, he's never met another person with that name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 We have friends that named their son after the mom's maiden name. So he is an Elliot. It's a really cute name and we never hear of others with that same first name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 We have friends that named their son after the mom's maiden name. So he is an Elliot. It's a really cute name and we never hear of others with that same first name. You can't throw a rock around here without hitting a Peter. Here, it's one of those never-out-of-style names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 My youngest wasn't named for 2weeks after he was born. It was DH's turn...and he'd known it was his turn for about 7 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Robert Charles Gerard Luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 DrakeWyatt Nolan Owen Emmett / Everett Landon Ted/Theodore Spencer / Spence Townes Colton / Colt Gage Pierce Ellis Carter / Carson Truman Cole I think this list fits the bill nicely though not every name on it is my fave :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soufflegirl Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 I'm partial to Brendan, but people do seem to think you really mean Brandon or Brayden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Merrick Aden Colm Cullan Drake Caden Liam Roman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A home for their hearts Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 Thanks for all the great suggestions. Some of the ones I like so far are: Everett (this was already on my list ;) ) and Carter Does that show how picky I am when it comes to names. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemsMom Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Beware of looking at just the overall popularity of a name, because it's entirely possible for a name to be far more popular in one's own social circle than overall in the U.S. This happened with my DS' name. It was barely in the top 100 on the Social Security list the year he was born but it turned out to be super-popular in my own social circle. DS was 1 of 5 boys with the name in the HS support group where we lived from '06 through '09. I've learned to call out both his first & middle name at the playground because inevitably if I call just his first name, I'll get multiple kids coming up to me. This is so true in the area where I live. Brayden, Jackson, and Jayden are very popular names for boys under the age of eight. I can imagine that in a few years the local elementary school will overrun with boys with those names. We named DS one of the most popular names for the year he was born (and it has been one of the most popular since) yet growing up he rarely met up with another boy around his age with the same name. The Social Security website will let you search popular names by year, decade, and State. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessReplanted Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 We are also playing the name game. Boy names that I like are: Owen - (Samuel as a middle name) Rowan Fynn/Finninan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 I named my children for Tolkien characters. Some favorites for boys that we shortlisted but didn't use: Feanor Bard Beorn Elros & Elrond-- twin names Elrohir & Elladan--twin names Celeborn Arathorn Other literary/pop culture names I considered: Vanyel Anakin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tita Gidge Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Thanks for all the great suggestions. Some of the ones I like so far are: Everett (this was already on my list ;) ) and Carter Does that show how picky I am when it comes to names. :lol: I relate. Too well LOL. I definitely know what I do NOT like, I only wish I knew as well what I DID like! Good luck finding that perfect name :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessReplanted Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 I named my children for Tolkien characters. Some favorites for boys that we shortlisted but didn't use: Feanor Bard Beorn Elros & Elrond-- twin names Elrohir & Elladan--twin names Celeborn Arathorn Other literary/pop culture names I considered: Vanyel Anakin I would love to know which ones you decided to go with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderchica Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Lincoln Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Oh, also, I like to look at the Baby Name Voyager to make sure a name I like is not spiking in popularity. If I like a name, it's possible that there's some kind of trend leading bunches of people to like it at the same time, you know? I had to try this just for kicks... yeah, one of my kids' names doesn't even show up on it and the other two are in the 800-900 range. :D So it's questionable as to whether or not I'll have any names that the OP would care for lol... :lol: But here are some I've always liked but would never use personally (too common lol): Joshua Caleb Liam Noah Jonah Luke (though that is one of my boys' middle name) Logan Gavin Tyler Xander Alex/Alec Kai (not common, but I couldn't use it because it would have been like naming two kids the same thing lol...) I think that's probably it... I had run out of boy names I liked by the time I was pregnant with Pink - thank goodness she was a girl!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tita Gidge Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 You can't throw a rock around here without hitting a Peter. :coolgleamA: ICWYDT :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A home for their hearts Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 We are also playing the name game. Boy names that I like are: Owen - (Samuel as a middle name) Rowan Fynn/Finninan We have a Rowan and two Finns in our co-op. One is spelled Finn, the other Phin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Thanks for all the great suggestions. Some of the ones I like so far are: Everett (this was already on my list ;) ) and Carter Does that show how picky I am when it comes to names. :lol: So, Everett Carter it is - done! Good job! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xixstar Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Liev Ennis Vaughn Levitt Probably don't fit the criteria. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A home for their hearts Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 So, Everett Carter it is - done! Good job! :D Oh I like that! ;) I didn't think about putting the 2 together. Now it's just convincing my dh...he likes Victor :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 I've been stuck on Isaac for a while. Our second DS is Jonathan, and I still love that name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspasia Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 My first baby was named Simon. I love that name. I also like Milo, and would have used it for ds3 except my cousin has a Milo. Oh, and I like Felix, but that one may be too weird or op. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Oh I like that! ;) I didn't think about putting the 2 together. Now it's just convincing my dh...he likes Victor :eek: Sir Everett Victor Carter :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahlanne Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 If our last would have been a boy, we would have a little Beaudry nn Beau. our second choice was Jasper. I also love Seegn but dh works on Seigan Lane so it was a no go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 After nearly two decades in public and private education and thousands of students, my favorite baby name advice is this... Pick a name that sounds good with the word "President" in front of it. Seriously. Picture it at the top of a resume because one day it will be and some of these goofy, trendy names that people pick just baffle me. "Apple" may sound like a cute name for a baby girl but that baby grows up and that is not such a cute name for a professional and an adult. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A home for their hearts Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 I'm resurrecting this thread because my dh and I still haven't agreed on a name. I need help! My due date is closer and I have no idea. Give me some more suggestions please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 How about Javan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyerin Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 My favorite names that I couldn't use because of our last name were Noah, Silas, Jonas, and Elias. My favorites that DH shot down for various ridiculous reasons are Calvin, August (Gus), and Simon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I named my children for Tolkien characters. Some favorites for boys that we shortlisted but didn't use: Feanor Bard Beorn Elros & Elrond-- twin names Elrohir & Elladan--twin names Celeborn Arathorn Other literary/pop culture names I considered: Vanyel Anakin Love! I wanted to find a Tolkien middle name for my newest little guy but couldn't think of one that fit with our other names. And we didn't end up with an Anakin, but my big kids are envious that our middle child got Luke for his middle name. :) I'm not much help to the OP, because all of my boys have common Biblical names. But two names I like a lot are Avery and Grant. Also, OP, it took us five days to name one boy and three for another. And at least one name we chose wasn't even on our short list, but it so very clearly fits him, so you might surprise yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peachskittles Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Johnathan Dorian Victor Frederick Isaac Evander Otis Vernon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Alton Clayton Dillon Emmett Harlan Julius Keene Leon Louie Nash Ogden Porter Russell Titus Upton Vincent Walker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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