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Boys name quandary!

35 replies

Stardustshaper · 24/09/2014 11:33

I have DS1 named Alexander (nn: Alex) which was incredibly difficult to settle on (we almost didn't make the cut off date for registration!).

Have decided to get a head start this time round and am trying to come up with another boys name for DS2 due in February.

We are hoping for a name that reflects Greek heritage and goes well with a German surname.

My challenge with boy's names is that they seem to either be completely ordinary classical (Richard, Thomas, Henry, Charles) or way out there trendy (Hunter, Ace, Brody).

So I thought I'd focus on something Greek classical to go with Alexander (which has roots in Greek Classicism, and there was Alexander the Great).

So, I ruled out the super long names (Archimedes, Aristophanes etc) and came up with.... Atreus.

Atreus means "fearless" and can also be Atreo in Spanish. Can't help thinking of Atreyu from the never ending story though.

I suspect the name may be out of the comfort zone for most (especially when considered alongside Alexander) but thought I would canvas some opinion.....

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rubyboo2 · 24/09/2014 14:03

I used to teach a boy called Aristotle Grin .

BlueChampagne · 24/09/2014 13:12

Philip
Ptolemy

AberdeenAngusina · 24/09/2014 12:39

We have an Alexander (Alex) and Hector was on our shortlist for DC2.

squoosh · 24/09/2014 12:31

Now you've said it, Alex and Trey do kind of go together.

Stardustshaper · 24/09/2014 12:27

Ooh, Damon was one I hadn't thought of!

I mentioned Atreus to Alex.
He keeps calling baby Trey now ??

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myotherusernameisbetter · 24/09/2014 12:26

www.mybirthcare.com/favorites/pg1/Greek-names.asp

myotherusernameisbetter · 24/09/2014 12:24

Dorian?
Galen?
Gregor?
Kester?
Myles?

squoosh · 24/09/2014 12:24

Is Linus Greek? I think that's kind of cool in a nerdy-chic way.

squoosh · 24/09/2014 12:18

I'm not crazy about Atreus.

What about Hector or Damon? They fit the Greek brief but don't jar too much with Alexander.

myotherusernameisbetter · 24/09/2014 12:16

I don't mind unusual names but I'm not sure about that one tbh.

Nikolas/Nicholas maybe?

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