ARRRGH why are boys names sooooo hard

[LyraBelaqua]

Here I am again trying out different boys names for size. I've chosen my girls name and love it but boys names are so hard, just cant find one I love so here are some I really like. What do you think?

Oren/Orin
Jared
Gabriel (already have a Gabriella in family)
Theo
Griffin
Joel
Connor

Oren is hubbys fave. DD is Lyra.

PLEASE HELP I THINK THIS IS GOING TO TIP ME OVER THE PREGNANCY EDGE

Any suggestions gratefully received too

[rushofbloodtothefeet]

I like Oren and Joel

How about Keir, Ethan or Milo

[lchodge]

Joel or Theo. Both strong and masculine, nice.

[DigOfTheStump]

Griffin from your choices, it is out there but not too far out there

[LyraBelaqua]

Can I just add Corben to the list :)

[hugebluebump]

Oren is lovely - simple, masculine and easy to spell/pronounce. Not that common - great choice!

I really dislike Jared and Theo, sorry.

[whizzyrocket]

Joel or Theo.

Is not having a name that's commonly used important to you though? Theo is definitely on the rise. Not many Joels though.

[Bellie]

I have an Orin. Love it!

We had exactly the same problem with boys names too - we only decided 2 days before he was born and he is definately an Orin - Ori for short!

[LyraBelaqua]

Yes I would like a name that is not too popular dont want DD to feel she was the only one saddled with a 'unusual' one.

[ohmygoshandgolly]

I have a Theo and people often comment on what a lovely name it is. Not too many around - he is Theodore though so that he could also be Ted/Teddy.

[Nevercan]

Love Joel

[mathanxiety]

I like Theo and Gabriel from your list. The others not much at all.

[allieballiebee]

Love Gabriel, like Joel & Theo

[minipie]

Griffin is great.

Corben also great (though I think I'd spell it Corbin). Suggest also Corin?

Joel is good.

Gabriel is good.

Theo is good, but popular.

Oren sounds unfinished, like it should have another letter at the start.

Not keen on Jared or Connor.

[findmeintheflowerbed]

My fave of yours is Oren. Never heard it before and really like it.
I also like Joel and Gabriel.
Btw I love the name Lyra that you gave your DD. Love it.

[tammytoby]

I like Corben and Oren - strong sounding and underused.

Theo - very widely used already (isn't there a footballer called this?)

[Meteorite]

Gabriel or Theo for me, then Joel.

Oren/Orin - too strange
Jared - OK
Gabriel - like, and different enough from Gabriella
Theo - like as nickname for Theodore
Griffin - ugly creature
Joel - OK
Connor - too surnamey

[LetThereBeRock]

I love Gabriel,Theo,Joel and Connor. I don't like the others.

[tammytoby]

But Oren/Orin would lose its strangeness as soon as it was used by a cute little boy .

[wigglesrock]

I know where I live Orin (Odhran) is gaining in popularity (N Ireland) Dd2 has just started nursery school and there are 3 in her intake. I really like Gabriel. I was crap with boys names thankfully I have 3dds

[StuntCubble]

I like Oren And Gabriel. What about Soren? I love it

[Kellywestie]

Hi, like Oren and someone else's suggestion, Soren. Difficult not knowing your surname but a friend has a son called Karter which I love and our DS is called Sven - lots of people comment on what a cool name it is. Good luck with choosing.

[ViviPru]

Another vote for Soren.

[ilianora]

Theo was on my list but partner hates it unfortunately :(
I like Orin but if its spelt Oren thats welsh for orange :)
x

[Catsycat]

Gabriel is lovely, and I like Orin - have never heard that name before (is it pr. Orr-in, or Ore-in though?).