MemberThis past year I was a substitute teacher for a few months, and I saw some interesting names! I think the most unique boy’s name I ran across was Kanyon (his was spelled with a K, but you could do it with a C as well)…and I remember thinking of how much I liked it…its not one you usually hear, but it doesn’t sound bizarre…I think it has a nice ring to it!
MemberI really love old-fashioned boys names. I used to babysit a little boy named Theodore (number 295 for 2008, according to SSA), which would be really cute nicknamed to either Teddy or Theo. I have a special affinity for the name Milton (923) as well. Leonard is all the way down at 621 and Leo would be a cute nickname for that too. Some people don’t like nicknames as much though (my husband hates them, even though he’s routinely gone by his initials since he was born).
I got my numbers from http://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/
You can show the most popular 20, 50, 100, 500, or 1000 for 2008.
But boys names can be hard! I was happy to find out we were having a girl because we’d already settled on a name for her (Talitha) and were/are still floundering for boys’ names. Good luck!
MemberMaybe it sounds too trendy, but I do kind of like nature names like Sky. I actually might want to use the Hindi translation, Akash, but FI’s unsure as I had an ex named Sky. It’s not nothing to do with him, though, I just like the name. Another name I kind of like is Russell. I knew a Graham in H/S…I like the name anyway.
Or you could take my niece’s suggestion for my soon to arrive nephew, "Baby Brother" 🙂
MemberI like Martin, Simon, Will, Harry and Camden. Good luck on the name search. Congrats!
MemberCongratulations on the baby!
I like Nathaniel for a boy. The PP about Kanyon reminded me I once went to school with a boy named Cannon. I had a huge crush on him for a while. I also like Ethan.
MemberI’ve always liked Ignacio for a boy – but that’s too Spanish 🙂
MemberI like Noah, Braxton, Chadney, and Gauge… can’t wait to see what you choose. Congratulations again!
MemberI LOVE the names Conner, Colin, Ty, Grant, Cole, Blake, Tanner, Charlie, Ethan, Logan, Luke, Colton, …. Needless to say I better have a few boys one day!!!! Good luck!
MemberI like Tristan and Riley. I know it’s common but I also like James and u can call him Jamie when he’s young
MemberMemberI like the name Shin. It’s Korean for faith, belief, and trust. I think all of these things were a big part of his arrival in this world.
MemberWhat about Wyatt? You could always cally him Wy (Y, if you’re looking for another letter) for short.
MemberI like Patrick, James, Daniel, Emmett, Gavin (obvious Irish connections but familiar and strong male names)
When I think of names of future children (hopefully!) I like to draw connections with family names, religious or cultural meanings or personal significance (names connected to meaningful places/events etc…)
What a wonderful quandary to be in! Good luck finding the perfect name for your bundle of joy!
MemberI like older names that are making a comeback, like Henry : )
MemberI love Bae (Korean, meaning inspiration), Nori (Japanese, meaning good son), Jae (Korean, meaning respect) & Ryuu (Japanese, meaning dragon).
I’m with the others who like to know the meanings behind names – my sons are Sean (Irish, meaning gift from God) and Drew (Welsh, meaning wise).
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