Boy name help please

[99percentchocolate]

We've recently found out we are expecting a boy and are struggling. We have very similar taste in names luckily, but nothing seems right.

We both like:
Jack
Tobias/Toby
Joshua
Max
Leo

But we want something that won't be on any other name pegs. Our DD is Kara and we love that not only are there not many of them around, but "Cara" is the Irish word for friend. So if the name has a nice meaning then that is an added bonus (though not essential).

Our surname starts with an "M" and ends in a "Y".

DP is Irish so open to an Irish name, but one which my family won't have problems with and DP won't laugh at me for hideously mispronouncing.

Can you see our problem now?

And apologies to those of you hoping to see a gorgeous newborn picture - still waiting here I'm afraid! although how gorgeous are those babies on the other naming threads??

[DannieDanDan]

Thank you very much if you're talking about my newborn :3 I really like Ronan and it means little seal, that's Irish too, but commonly used in England :)

[99percentchocolate]

I was! He is gorgeous and I love the name you've decided on.

I like Ronan a lot, but DP is a bit averse due to the Boyzone thing . Am working on him!

[MyNameIsSuz]

If you want something unusual I'd avoid Max or Joshua, there are tonnes of them at the moment! I love Tobias, so along those lines how about

Jonas
Theodore
Austin
Linus
Vincent

[99percentchocolate]

Theodore is top of my list at the moment - beautiful name and lots of nickname possibilities.
Really like Jonas too - hadn't thought of that one

[DannieDanDan]

Aidan, I love it so much! It isn't that common either??

[DannieDanDan]

Ciaran? This spelling isn't popular, but it's lovely if you have Irish connotations!

[99percentchocolate]

I really like Aiden - not too common and goes well with DD.

Love the name Ciaran and have only met one, but unfortunately we really didn't get along so has completely put me off the name

[DannieDanDan]

Sorry for spamming your post! But Finn!! As you know, I love it

[99percentchocolate]

Not spamming at all - I need suggestions!! Finn is lovely too - saw on your thread and have steady stolen for my list
Thank you!

[edengarden123]

Cian
Senan
Ultan
Rían (ree-an meaning little king)
Ultan
Cormac
Declan
Lorcan
Finn
Fintan
Fergal
Fionn
Seamus (nn Shamey)
Shay
Colman
Conan
Cillian
Conn

[99percentchocolate]

Really love Cian, Cormac, and Cillian from that list. Going to suggest Ultan too as he keep suggesting "Ultron" (as in "Age of")

[Topsyloulou]

How about Rory? It's a good Irish name, easy to spell & pronounce & not too popular. Finn & Tobias are great. Theodore was my favourite until I realised how popular it was. Rufus and Reuben were also at the top of our list.

[ExBallerina]

Another vote for Finn. Love it.

Or Flynn.

[99percentchocolate]

Really like Rory but it sounds a bit odd with our surname for some reason. Reuben is very nice too but lots of them in our area.
I think Finn is my favourite now - it fits really well and with it being the name of a Star Wars character I bet that'll help twist DPs arm!

[xmasseason]

I like Leo, Theodore, Max, Aiden and Joshua from the names mentioned so far.

[Borninthe60s]

Sorry to say but all the names you've suggested on your list and Finn are very popular and your son isnt likely to be the only one. Cormac is fab!

[DontKillMyVibe]

Orin/Oran or Oisin?

I like Tobias/Toby but am biased as have a family member called that. He's the only one with that name that I've ever met though!

[3luckystars]

Do you like Feilim? (Fail im)
Or Rian (Ree an) which is Irish for Ryan and means little king.

Boys names are so hard! Very best of luck

[myotherusernameisbetter]

I was going to say Cormac too.

I have a Ciar if the baby is likely to be dark.

[99percentchocolate]

Tried asking DP about Feilim, Rian, and Ciar - he had a good belly laugh about my pronunciation so may have to take them off the list
Lovely names though

[Jw35]

Otis, Felix, Neo, Rueben, Logan, Theo, Kai, Morgan, Jasper, Arlo, Caleb, Carlos, Lucas, Zeke