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Original poster

Second guessing short list for our boy

33 replies

Buffyanne · 04/07/2020 15:48

I'm having a boy and not due until December but after narrowing down the list with my husband, I'm second guessing now.

I'm worried our choices dont sound "sophisticated" enough. We kind of like "cowboy" style type names but I'm hoping to balance a masculine, rough and tumble type name with sophistication/maybe a bit if nerdiness as well. I want a handsome name. I worry about popularity but I also want something that fits in with today's style. I'm American by the way but looking for well-rounded perspectives. I posted before but before my husband weighed in so now we have a more narrow list.

I'd really like to know the perceptions on the following options and the ones with two middle name options, which one and why!

Marshall Breccan
Marshall Elliott

Elliott Reese

Wyatt Asher

Brantley Austin
Brantley Noah

Rhett Callahan - ideal but sounds clunky with surname

Rhett Landon

Thank you for your help!

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daisypond · 04/07/2020 18:34

Elliot (spelled that way) Reece (spelled that way) unless you can say Rhys the Welsh way.

123Dancewithme · 04/07/2020 18:23

I like Rhett Callahan, and don’t mind Elliot Rhys spelled this way.

Crabbo · 04/07/2020 17:35

Not keen on Marshall at all, plus it’s a dog in paw patrol.
Elliott is a nice name but not rugged or handsome imo - more bookish to me.

Wyatt I like the best - are you the same person that asked about Wyatt the other day or was that someone else?

Brantley - please no, this is awful sorry.
Rhett - Not keen but it’s not as bad as Brantley.

IndiaMay · 04/07/2020 17:28

I think Eli is fine as a nickname! Erm hate to say it but I believe the male spelling is Reece or Rhys. Reese is female (eg Reese Witherspoon). My brother is a Reece which I prefer to Rhys.

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Buffyanne · 04/07/2020 16:52

Thank you! I love it too.

A couple questions- does Elliott have any wearable nicknames? My husband vetoed Elias but yet likes Elliott but I dont think you can use Eli for Elliott?

And - Reese or Rhys? I know Rhys is the actual correct spelling but it's one of those that looks off unangelized but at the same time I honor authenticity. Thoughts?

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AnnaSW1 · 04/07/2020 16:31

Another vote for Elliott Reece.

Tinamou · 04/07/2020 16:13

Elliott Reese is my favourite too

Nuttybea · 04/07/2020 16:13

Personally my favourite from your list is Elliott Reese. I think Elliott is a strong name for a boy and reese goes perfectly with it. Sorry i dont like any others from your list. Can i also add Ethan as a suggestion i absolutely love that name for a boy!

Hope this helps a little.