So, we are having a very difficult time finalizing our name choice for our baby boy who is due in only a few months.
Our finalists include: orion, augustine, salem, sebastian, and milo.
Our last name starts with an f sound and rhymes with hill-ups.
We like Orion a lot, but we are worried it will lead to a lifetime of frustrated introductions and pronunciation controversies. We also love sebastian, but worry it is way too common.
Mostly, we are looking for a name that is strong yet romantic, unique enough to support the independent individual we hope to raise, and that travels and ages well. I also like the idea of using a name that has been used in multiple cultures for more than a thousand years, as a way of honoring our collective legacy and acknowledging that meaning and wisdom lie not just in the present or the future, but also in the archaic, simpler past.
Combos we like:
Orion Augustine
Salem Augustine
Milo Salem
Augustine Orion
Thanks for any thoughts or suggestions.