Excelsior! Academy Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 That isn't Benjamin and sounds good with the first name Joseph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gil Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Brady Brandon Briar Baxter Bannon Bard 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 How many syllables is the last name? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gil Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Barrington Brian Bridge Beau 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 My first thought was Buster followed by Badass..."Badass is my middle name" *puts on sunglasses dramatically* I am *so* not helpful. I like Gil's list! 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto10blessings Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Brendan Blaise Bruce 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Bryson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Bradly 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SporkUK Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) Brennus Bravery Benevolence Edited February 1, 2016 by SporkUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior! Academy Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 How many syllables is the last name? Two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carriede Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I like Joseph Brian and Joseph Blaise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawyer&Mom Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I really like Joseph Brian. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clementine Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Bentley Brennan Baxter Blake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bocky Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Bede Benedict Bernard Bartholomew 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Benedict Not very common in the US due to Arnold. It was my grandfather's middle name and he hated it b/c of that association. But, Mr Cumberbatch seems to be rehabilitating it the US 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8circles Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Baxter Benton Blake 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) Bartholomew? It sounds nice, anyway: Joseph Bartholomew Something. Edited February 1, 2016 by Tanaqui 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftymama Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Bradley Blake Benedict Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2Five Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) Aw, I like Benjamin ;) Joseph Brent Joseph Brett Joseph Bradley Joseph Bryce Joseph Brayden Joseph Brogen Joseph Barrett Edited February 1, 2016 by Mom2Five 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knoxinsox Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Bowen Brantley Bennett 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I love the name Byron. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Aw, I like Benjamin ;) Joseph Brent Joseph Brett Joseph Bradley Joseph Bryce Joseph Brayden Joseph Brogen I do too. I think with a two syllable name first and last, you need a middle name with more heft to it. There aren't many choices starting with B other than Benjamin, Benedict, and Bartholomew. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Brinn Bradford Beckett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Bear Blake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluegoat Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Beckett Broderick Bowie Bonaventure Bjorn Beowulf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Boden Basil Boris Booker Brick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Beowulf If the OP actually names her child Joseph Beowulf, I will personally send you $20. 29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I wouldn't do Bjorn or Blair. Too many pop culture references that are feminine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior! Academy Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 Benedict Not very common in the US due to Arnold. It was my grandfather's middle name and he hated it b/c of that association. But, Mr Cumberbatch seems to be rehabilitating it the US My girls may vote for this. They are big Sherlock fans. ;) Bartholomew? It sounds nice, anyway: Joseph Bartholomew Something. I was actually thinking of this name this morning! Aw, I like Benjamin ;) Joseph Brent Joseph Brett Joseph Bradley Joseph Bryce Joseph Brayden Joseph Brogen Joseph Barrett Me too! We already have a Benjamin, that is the only reason it is out. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior! Academy Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) If the OP actually names her child Joseph Beowulf, I will personally send you $20. If I do and send you proof will I get $20 also? :D Edited February 1, 2016 by Excelsior! Academy 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluegoat Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I wouldn't do Bjorn or Blair. Too many pop culture references that are feminine. I don't think I've ever heard of a feminine use of Bjorn. I think of it as kind of macho actually. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I'd stay away from a two syllable name, since the first and last are two. I'd go for one or three. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Boone Brooks Brock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Brandon Brendan Brent Brady Brody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) I don't think I've ever heard of a feminine use of Bjorn. I think of it as kind of macho actually. It's a baby carrier. That's the only association I have with this word. Edited February 1, 2016 by heartlikealion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) I'd stay away from a two syllable name, since the first and last are two. I'd go for one or three. Ds has a two syllable first and middle name, and our last name is two syllables. Same with our youngest grandchild. Both of them have names that sound good. I think it's more a matter of how well they all go together. Edited February 1, 2016 by Lady Florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outdoorsy Type Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I like Joseph Bennett Lastname 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJoy Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I'd stay away from a two syllable name, since the first and last are two. I'd go for one or three. My mom thinks full names with an odd number of syllables sound best :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minerva Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Bowie, because David. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrixieB Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I wouldn't do Bjorn or Blair. Too many pop culture references that are feminine. Do you mean Bjork? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 If I do and send you proof will I get $20 also? :D LOL, no, that's cheating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) Ds has a two syllable first and middle name, and our last name is two syllables. Same with our youngest grandchild. Both of them have names that sound good. I think it's more a matter of how well they all go together. My son is a 2-2-2 as well. I am also a 2-2-2. My stage name was a 2-2-2 as well. Fabulously memorable those 2-2-2 names! Really. I'm not kidding. People remember 2-2-2 names much easier. It works wonderfully if you avoid two names next to each starting with the same consonant sound or same vowel sound. So Joseph Barker Richmond sounds great (for example) and not contrived. But Joseph Barker Barrett sound a bit too twee. Just my opinion and yes... my suggestion is Barker. Edited February 1, 2016 by Audrey 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly in IN Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Burnham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior! Academy Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 My son is a 2-2-2 as well. I am also a 2-2-2. My stage name was a 2-2-2 as well. Fabulously memorable those 2-2-2 names! Really. I'm not kidding. People remember 2-2-2 names much easier. It works wonderfully if you avoid two names next to each starting with the same consonant sound or same vowel sound. So Joseph Barker Richmond sounds great (for example) and not contrived. But Joseph Barker Barrett sound a bit too twee. Just my opinion and yes... my suggestion is Barker. Interesting thought! Would you think the same thing about ending sounds? For example, last name ending with r. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Bartimaeus hasn't been mentioned yet. I actually really like Joseph Bartholomew, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I don't think I've ever heard of a feminine use of Bjorn. I think of it as kind of macho actually. Bjorn is a common Norwegian and Swedish boy's name (remember Bjorn Borg). It means bear in Norwegian. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Interesting thought! Would you think the same thing about ending sounds? For example, last name ending with r. Similar endings don't seem to sound as contrived as alliteration does. Disclaimer: I'm not against alliterative names, per se, but they do sound cutesy and forced. That's not a bad thing ​if you're going for cutesy​, but most gentlemen aren't much for being thought of as cutesy. KWIM? Although, it can work for some, I suppose. Name him what you love. Just don't be afraid of that 2-2-2. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Do you mean Bjork? It could be I mixed it up with Bjork for pop culture, as I don't see what I was thinking of on Google. But when we lived in another state we had friends with a daughter named Bjorn. I just double checked facebook and that is her name, or at least her nickname. And there was another friend who was annoyed because he always wanted to name his daughter that, but he didn't have one yet. It may have just been a clique that chose male names for females though. There was also a Sawyer and a Riley and a couple others that I'm blanking on at the moment but that struck me as masculine names for girls at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 My son is a 2-2-2 as well. I am also a 2-2-2. My stage name was a 2-2-2 as well. Fabulously memorable those 2-2-2 names! Really. I'm not kidding. People remember 2-2-2 names much easier. It works wonderfully if you avoid two names next to each starting with the same consonant sound or same vowel sound. So Joseph Barker Richmond sounds great (for example) and not contrived. But Joseph Barker Barrett sound a bit too twee. Just my opinion and yes... my suggestion is Barker. I agree about the 2-2-2 thing. My given and married named are both two syllables and I think both are great names. The names of my husband and both sons follow the same pattern and I think their names sound good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicMom Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) My youngest is a 2-2-2 as is my husband. I think it sounds strong. Edited February 2, 2016 by MedicMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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