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Unusual name, but...

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LotusPalm · 01/12/2011 20:05

we are having out second boy at Easter this year, and my husband really likes names that mean something to us and give the boys something / someone to look up to. I'm all for a little bit of meaning! It took us quite a while to name our first son, so our thoughts have turned to names quite early.

My husband is really keen to name this one after my Dad - or rather, name him for my Dads Jewish (non-practising) name, which is Meyer. (pronounced May-or)

What do you think? We've got a relatively unusual surname that we have to spell all the time already.

I like the name, and like the thought behind it, but I'm not sure if it's too unusual!

There are a few Meyers around, but it's pretty exclusively Jewish or from the 50s. Meyer Lansky or Meyer Rothschild are ones that we know of.

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hulabula · 02/12/2011 09:15

Meyer, or one of the many variations incl Maier, Meier, Mayer, is a VERY common surname in Germany. So if there is a chance of your ds studying or working there, it might be a little odd. This might not bother you, I just thought I'd point it out Smile.

MelinaM · 02/12/2011 00:19

Meyer is lovelySmile

loler · 01/12/2011 22:47

I have a name I've had to spell my whole life, not to much of a problem. Tried to chose easy to spell names for my dc, they still get spelt wrongly so don't use the spelling thing to rule out a name.

I love the name, agree that it might sound more unusual if his brother was a top ten name, but he's not. The meaning behind it makes it even special.

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LotusPalm · 01/12/2011 22:37

It's! Damn predictive text

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LotusPalm · 01/12/2011 22:37

Or rather, IRS pronounced May-er not like Mayor!

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cookielove · 01/12/2011 20:36

Ooooh i look after a very sweet adorable Hector, so i sweetened to the name, i still like Meyer though.

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LotusPalm · 01/12/2011 20:25

Looking for a matching pair! Obviously their names are from very different backgrounds / traditions.

We have a slightly biblical surname too, if that helps!

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LotusPalm · 01/12/2011 20:24

First son is Hector - so named after the hero not the verb! I have Classics background, so does have meaning for me and husband liked the brave man and good father thingy.

I think they sound ok together, bit not l

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cookielove · 01/12/2011 20:18

I like the name, i like names that are different, i also don't think it matters if your childrens names go together.

CrotchFlakes · 01/12/2011 20:07

Depends what DC1 is called - does Meyer go with it?