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Boy Names - Final Two!!

36 replies

matthe1 · 01/08/2012 21:12

Days away from my baby being born and still on the fence so looking for the feedback to help with my decision making. Which of these names do you prefer?

Silas Matthews or Drake Matthews

INSIGHT:
My last name is fairly common so looking for a first name that's not nearly as common yet still sounds nice.

The name "Drake" is paying tribute to his half-English and half-Chinese background (it's Year of the Dragon and Drake means 'dragon' in old English). Naturally everybody assumes it's named after the rapper, which is kind of annoying but i can live with it since he's also Canadian and I like him. My mom associates it with the meaning of "male duck" (i didn't even know that was the meaning until she said it)

"Silas" we just like how it looks and i think it's a bit more unique. Where Drake seems to have a strength element to it i find Silas to be charming and slightly less pretentious/trendy sounding.

Middle names are going to be "David Rui" (pronounced ray).

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mathanxiety · 01/08/2012 23:33

Silas for me.

Drake sounds like an 80's American soap opera name imo. I prefer Draco despite the HP association.

threeleftfeet · 01/08/2012 23:23

I also like the meaning behind Drake.

LauraPalmer · 01/08/2012 22:03

Your family connection to the name 'Drake' makes me think it's probably the better choice for you.

EllenParsons · 01/08/2012 21:59

I prefer Silas just based on the name, but I do like the Drake, year of the Dragon connection!

TeamGlaikitBritain · 01/08/2012 21:17

Never heard of the rapper, but I like drake better.

Not so keen on silas as it makes me think of silage!

Francis Drake

fivegomadindorset · 01/08/2012 21:15

Silas, I just want to quack when I hear Drake.

Noqontrol · 01/08/2012 21:15

Silas. Although it does remind me of a silo a bit, but i don't suppose that matters.

evamummy · 01/08/2012 21:15

Drake also has a more meaningful meaning to your family.

evamummy · 01/08/2012 21:14

I like them both but Drake sounds more 'solid' and 'masculine'.

Drake Matthews sounds great.

Marne · 01/08/2012 21:13

I like 'Silas' Smile

WithACherryOnTop · 01/08/2012 21:13

Drake.I don't like Silas at all.

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