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Namesetc · 15/01/2020 19:53

I'm looking for a one-syllable name as the baby's second name will be long (double barrelled).

Boy's name.

Uncommon / not going to be too many of them either at school or in the media etc.

Names I've ruled out:

Things like:
John, Ben, Dan, Ed, etc (too boring, common amongst older people, 'around')

Things like:
Alfie, Albie, Ted, Wilf, Archie, (too popular)

Things like:
Bear, Fox, Snow, Thor (I kind of like them but they are a bit too much, iyswim)

Looking for a middle ground name. Uncommon, short, strong (not ending in "ie" sound) but not too wacky.

For example my favourite girl's name is Fern. (I quite like nature names).

The only boy's name I like is two syllables (Rohan- though could be shortened to Ro) but DH doesn't like it.

Any ideas for a name which fits the bill?

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Mamahannah2019 · 16/01/2020 21:00

Tate
Drew
Odin
Van
Kit
Heath
Lars

NemophilistRebel · 16/01/2020 20:39

Robin
Derek
Keith

ChevalierTialys · 16/01/2020 20:37

What about Torin? Its Irish, means chief. I know its 2 syllables so not quite criteria but it's a lovely name.

SilverOtter · 16/01/2020 20:29

Just remembered my sister had a high school boyfriend called Xi (pronounced like sigh but with a z instead of s). Always quite liked the nameSmile

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BatleyTownswomensGuild · 16/01/2020 17:23

Seth
Tom
Kit
Ike
Max
Joss / Josh
Jake /Jack
Stan
Greg
Joe / Joel
Brad
Ben
Craig
Chris
Carl/Karl
Kurt

MamaDane · 16/01/2020 15:17

@Namesetc well it's hard to describe, I'm sure you can find a video or audio online and hear it.

Personally I find it strange. I suppose a bit like if someone were to name their child... Say a Spanish name like Juan, but then had no Hispanic heritage and pronounced it Joo-Ann. You get what I mean? But ultimately, I don't really care. Sounds cheesy but we have one life and really, why should anyone care what someone names their child, especially if it's a name they love honestly.

IVFNewbie · 16/01/2020 14:58

Anarse

Hesperatum · 16/01/2020 14:55

Heath?

robin04031402 · 16/01/2020 13:59

Koa?

Whatsyourflava · 16/01/2020 12:15

Dale ?

Booobarella · 16/01/2020 11:59

Ruben
Sol
Ted
Otto
Max
Ray
Theo
Bruce
Leo
Jake
Josh

EmrysAtticus · 16/01/2020 11:58

If you like names with more syllables go for that. My DS has a 3 syllable first name and a five syllable second name. Never occurred to me that that might be an issue and he is perfectly happy with his name.

BeyondMyWits · 16/01/2020 11:49

Kit
Ash
Finn
Bo
Lee

timetochangeagainforever · 16/01/2020 11:41

Sorry just realised you wanted one syllable

Rex
Tadhg (prounced Tige)
Kit
Raff
Ralph

timetochangeagainforever · 16/01/2020 11:39

Dexter
Otis
(My son and my dog as I went for my second fav for the dog Smile

BlackBlueBell · 16/01/2020 11:32

Seth
Kai
Si
Alec

NameChange30 · 16/01/2020 11:31

"As it seems no name is leaping out as perfect in every way."
That's the thing - no name is perfect! It doesn't have to be. It just has to be good enough. And you will grow to absolutely love it because it will be the name of your precious child.

"I'd love to know the name you ended up choosing but probably too outing for you."
Ha, I gave it away in my first post when I voted for the name Saul and admitted that I'm biased Wink

FishCanFly · 16/01/2020 11:25

Clay or Cole

Mayhemmumma · 16/01/2020 10:56

Quinn or Finn I like

Skyejuly · 16/01/2020 10:53

I love Sonny/ Sunny for a boy.

alittlepieceofme · 16/01/2020 10:52

I know a Sully, not common and I love it!

teethgrindwind · 16/01/2020 10:49

Leo

Jed

Thomas is nice

crustycrab · 16/01/2020 10:48

Twig? 😂 seriously?

frankincenseandmur · 16/01/2020 10:45

Asher
Jude
Ezra
Lemuel
Rohan
Lake
Bram
Clem

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