Active discussions

Help protect children from gaming harms.

Take our survey

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Baby names

Find baby name inspiration and advice on the Mumsnet Baby Names forum.

Original poster

It's a boy - looking for early opinions

35 replies

Buffyanne · 27/06/2020 00:58

I'm 16 weeks pregnant and through genetic testing already know I'm having a boy. Was really wanting a girl but I'm settling into the idea of a boy except names are a huge question mark. Husband wants to wait a few more weeks to start discussing names (completion of genetic test results) but I'd like to have ideas to bring to the table.

I really loved Callahan but rhymes with husband's name and our dogs name too actually, so was maybe open to considering Callister instead.

Callister Blaine or Callister Dean (or open to other middle names. We arent doing family names. Last name is kinda a mouthful though so trying to keep middle name simple).

I also like:

Marshall Breccan
Rhett Callahan (was thinking if I did Callahan as a middle it's not as bad with the rhyming issue)
Elias Grant
Brantley Austin
Archer Lachlan
Colin Elias
Leonardo Everett (Leo)
Wyatt Austin or Wyatt Asher
Hudson Graham
Elliott Reese
Heston Grant
Sullivan (? - dont have mn yet)
Fintan James
Liev Archer

Opinions or suggestions welcome. I'm not super married to anything yet. I want something not overly common (I had Noah on the list but its much too popular) but simple and handsome. I want something original I guess but not out there, which I'm sure is what everyone wants but with boys it's tough!! Appreciate all and any advice!

OP posts:
Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
Set a reminder
SpillTheTeaa · 27/06/2020 06:03

Sorry I did look and think they were very American but just read you're American so that makes sense!
You said you like Cal as a nick name so why not try Calum? Caleb?

DS is called Milo and he's very much handsome Grin

Original poster
Buffyanne · 27/06/2020 05:21

Thank you!! Yeah I guess there are naming cultural differences I didnt think about. I like this forum because its active and most the names on here I see are popular in the US also so I really didnt think about it. I think certain names are always in style or some trends are universal! Maybe the last name as first name thing is more popular in the US, which I dont always love btw! A few work for me but not all! I do like Hudson. It's an iconic river in the US so that's more of my association. And Callahan and Callister - I just really love the nickname Cal but I'm not a fan of Calvin - I have an association with an ex's dad with that name who didnt take very good care of himself. I guess Heston also, it goes well with our last name but it doesn't seem like the most legitimate name. I also know someone who named her son Keston, which really dont like and I dont like that they rhyme! So anyway- just brainstorming and looking for suggestions and opinions! Again much appreciated!!

OP posts:
Fungster · 27/06/2020 04:41

OP, nothing wrong with being American Grin My DH is American and I've lived in the US for almost twenty years. I would imagine your names to be quite popular in the northeast. Good luck with the naming!

Strokethefurrywall · 27/06/2020 02:27

I'm British but live in the Caribbean, both my boys have surnames for firstnames.

My Sullivan has an older brother called Carter so you could always go with Sullivan Carter!

Original poster
Buffyanne · 27/06/2020 02:13

Oohh Sullivan Jack - thank you, I really like that!

OP posts:
Original poster
Buffyanne · 27/06/2020 02:12

It is a case of having to settle into the idea, yes. I just mean like I'm getting more excited about planning the nursery/room, the baby shower, some birthday themes, etc. Altering my mind away from girl fantasies to boy realities if that makes sense.

Yeah I'm American! I guess it's that obvious!! Open to suggestions that dont sound as WASP-y... although maybe I do have a certain taste, I guess I'm discovering that! Thank you for the feedback so far!!

OP posts:
Strokethefurrywall · 27/06/2020 02:11

I have a 6 year old Sullivan, his middle names are John and Timothy after his granddads.

But Sullivan Jack is a good name!

Fungster · 27/06/2020 01:57

Are you American, OP? These are very WASPish names - not that there's anything wrong with that.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 27/06/2020 01:55

"Was really wanting a girl, but I'm settling into the idea of having a boy."

Well, It's a case of having to 'settle'' into the idea, I guess.

Out your list I love
Fintan James and Elliot Reese.

clpsmum · 27/06/2020 01:17

I love Rhett, Hudson and wyatt are great too