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Boys name shortlist. honest opinions please

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BarbieLovesKen · 31/12/2010 13:12

Despite having ages yet, Im really panicing about a boy's name - to a point that Im getting worried as there is very little I actually love. Most are just ok and anything I do find pretty nice, dh hates and vice versa.

We adore our Ds's name - possibly a little too much as we're finding it very hard to follow it if that makes sense. Am worried if this ones a boy, he'll be getting a second best name as it couldnt possibly be as nice as ds's name (to us anyway). I know that sounds silly . (Ds's name is Oisín)

We're pretty much set on a girl's name. (Most likely Kate Gabriella or Kate Scarlett a la Gone with the Wind but could possibly be an Adrienna/e or Gabrielle/a too)

Anyway, would really appreciate if you could have a look at our list of boy's names (and be as blunt as possible please as really, Im we're not in love with any!!!)

My shortlist:
Iarla or Iarlaith (pronounced Ear-la)(is this girly? probably my favourite, I think but still not completely sold on it.
Naoise pronounced Nee-sha (too girly?)
Blaine
and suprisingly (different from the rest)
Alfie and Harry (I know these are hugely popular in UK, but arent here, havent heard of either and quite low down in charts).
Did like Elijah but think I've gone off it now.

DH's shortlist:
Tomás
Cian
Cianan (this isnt even a name, as far as Im aware)
He has also mentioned Cíaran and loves Cathal (irish for Charlie)

I know, some of his are perfectly nice names but I find them terribly boring and ordinary as in theres 600 of each around here. (p.s. we are Irish and are living in Ireland)

Could you give me your vote or thoughts on each? Thank you all so much.

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LesAnimaux · 31/12/2010 17:43

Seamus is fab!

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BelligerentYhoULE · 31/12/2010 17:36

Erm...I think it just sounds a bit sci-fi or a bit American tbh. I can see somebody called Blaine either having a skin tight silver jumpsuit and blue skin OR toothpaste-advert-teeth and an insincere smile. Sorry! :)

LesAnimaux · 31/12/2010 17:35

How do you pronounce Cianan?

LesAnimaux · 31/12/2010 17:34

I think of Blaine as a bit, dare I say it...chav...but having said that, the 2 Blaines I know are both from OK families.

BarbieLovesKen · 31/12/2010 17:25

Beligerent why do you think Blaine is not good (and please dont hold back!!!! Grin)?

Thanks deemented, am going to look at that site now.

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BarbieLovesKen · 31/12/2010 17:23

Blush I was just about to come on and wail "but Cianan isnt a real name!!! he made it up cos I dont like Cian!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRGGHH"

but Blush googled it and turns out it is an old Irish name (should be ashamed) its apparantly unusual and doesnt enter the top one thousand names so thats probably what I hadnt heard it. Its Cianán and means little ancient one.

Im worried with this one though, as it looks nice but when heard, Id imagine most would picture Keenan, which is a surname to me or a modern made upish time name which I do not want.

threefeet thank you!! Smile its just the best name ever. Grin

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Komondor · 31/12/2010 15:21

Cianan

threefeethighandrising · 31/12/2010 15:04

Please don't apologise for being awkward BTW! I read - and rejected - all the names in 8 baby names dictionaries! DP had a list with lots of interesting --pet- baby names on it. I had exactly none on my list until a day after DS was born, so you're doing well IMO!

threefeethighandrising · 31/12/2010 14:56

I was going to suggest Oisín Grin

What comes after Oisín?! A good question and one I might have to answer myself one day Smile

Other names from the celtic myths surrounding Oisín include Fionn (Oisín's dad) and Oscar (his son).

Or how about Eoin, based purely on the sound - they go well I think.

BelligerentYhoULE · 31/12/2010 14:04

I like Tomas and then Elijah. Not fond of Iarla or Naoise. Blaine is Not Good imho.

coco2901 · 31/12/2010 14:01

Sorry, I do think Iarla, Iarlaith and Naoise are too girly for my liking. I think my favourite is Cian maybe Ciaran.

deemented · 31/12/2010 13:42

I found this site really useful when looking at names.

BarbieLovesKen · 31/12/2010 13:39

I like Malachy but dh hates it. I dont love it though so dont really mind.

Brennan is fab (as it is my maiden name Grin so am biased but for obvious reasons wouldnt/ couldnt use it)

Hate Padraig. (sorry, I am so awkard - I wanted somewhat a traditional Irish boy's name initially but find I like the unusual(ish) ones i.e. Oisín, Iarla, Naoise etc..) I do think you could be right about the girliness though. Particulary of Naoise.

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deemented · 31/12/2010 13:21

I'm biased towards Ciaran, as was DS1's name, and i love it.

I think Iarla, Iarlaith or Naoise do sound very girly, sorry.

Not keen on Blaine, Alfie or Harry.

Do like Elijah, Tomas and Cian and Cianan. Quite like Cathal too.

Have you thought about Malachy or names of that ilk?

My DS2 has a good strong Irish name - Brennan Michael Patrick, and i love it.

What about something like Padraig?

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