Can't choose a boys name :(

[Baby2b]

I really need some help as I can't think of any boys names that I love.

My surname is one syllable and begins with R. My dh loves the name Ryan. I don't hate it but don't think it sounds nice with surname.

A lot of the names I liked initially were vetoed by Dh as he once knew someone called that and they were 'insert random reason the person was to be disliked'.

Only 6 weeks to go and really need to come up with a short list. Help!

[Italiangreyhound]

Joshua
Jonah
Ethan

Love those.

[MelinaM]

Modern / unusual or, traditional / classic?

[PaperBank]

Oliver, Jack, Aidan, Luke, Samuel, Liam, Jacob, Edward, Lewis, James?

[Baby2b]

Probably would lean towards more traditional names.

[kreecherlivesupstairs]

Then I am your fairy godmother. Duncan, Gavin or Adrian.

[Baby2b]

Samual, lewis and James are close family names. Aidan has been rejected by Dh as it is too popular in Scotland. :( Liam was also vetoed.

Dh likes strong masculine names (old fashioned, but not in a good way). So something like Finlay is a no .

[Baby2b]

Does it matter of the child has the same initials as you?

[Baby2b]

*if

[swash]

Jonah is a perfect boy's name!

[kreecherlivesupstairs]

Sorry swash, you are wrong. Duncan is a perfect boys name

[Baby2b]

Ok, I'm thinking so far

Jacob
Duncan
Ethan

What do people think?

I can't use Jonah, but agree it is a fab name.

[NearlyHeadlessnickelbabe]

why can't you use Jonah?

I like Ethan.

[KateeTheBump]

Jonah probably not a good name if there's any likelihood he might work at sea (think Jonah and the Whale)...

Boys names are so bloody tricky. Having the same problem myself!

I don't think it matters too much about having the same initials at first, but you may end up opening eachother's post further down the line, so worth bearing that in mind?

[KateeTheBump]

Jonah supersitition

[Emandwilliam]

What about Alastair or Harry?

[NearlyHeadlessnickelbabe]

but Jonah survived!

I like Murray (or Moray)

[MooMooFarm]

I like Jacob and Ethan as names, but would be put off by how popular they are at the moment...

What about traditional boys names which aren't 'in' or 'out* at the mo - am thinking

Sean
Michael
Christopher
Ben
Peter

for example!

[Baby2b]

Murray is a good name. Does anyone else find it hard as they have a big family and the good names are taken?

[Baby2b]

I was worried about the popularity, especially the twilight fad. Saying that I don't know anyone up here called Ethan.

I could list about 20 girls names I adore or use older family names. The older mens side of the family has nothing usable.

[NearlyHeadlessnickelbabe]

what are the boy's versions of those girl's names?

[suzikettles]

I don't get why your dh likes Ryan but says Aiden is too common.

Ryan was the joint 5th most popular boys name in Scotland last year. Aiden was 20th.

You can see the full list [http://www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/statistics/theme/vital-events/births/popular-names/2010/detailed-tables.html here]

[suzikettles]

Link fail again.

www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/statistics/theme/vital-events/births/popular-names/2010/detailed-tables.html

[suzikettles]

I like:

Alexander (Alex or Sandy)
David
Angus
Duncan
Kenneth
Lachlan
Fergus

[NearlyHeadlessnickelbabe]

oh, I like Alexander, too, but I prefer the nn Xander/Zander.

[seeker]

Patrick
Aiden.