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Boy name help!

54 replies

Jdelle90 · 10/11/2023 10:55

Hi all, husband and I need some help deciding between these name combinations! I know these names might not be for everyone but what are your thoughts about what flows best?

Elias Edwin Harris

Edwin Elias Harris

Edwin Spencer Harris

Elijah Edwin Harris

Spencer Edwin Harris

Spencer Elias Harris

Spencer Elijah Harris

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CutiePatooties · 12/11/2023 17:51

Edwin Spencer Harris

Swanfeet · 12/11/2023 17:48

Ooh Edwin Spencer Harris sounds lovely in my opinion

Abbyant · 12/11/2023 17:40

I vote for Elijah Edwin Harris

diddl · 12/11/2023 17:27

Elijah Spencer?

TeamFlood · 12/11/2023 16:57

I really love Edwin Spencer Harris. Xx

GonnaGetGoingReturns · 12/11/2023 16:56

Third or fourth options for me.

BillyNotQuiteNoMates · 12/11/2023 16:55

Edwin Spencer Harris (and personally I’d probably use Eddie as a nickname) but I think it flows really well and I like Edwin

theduchessofspork · 11/11/2023 12:27

Edwin Spencer Harris

Elias Harris is too many s sounds - it will be a lispy nightmare

The rest are too many ees - and I don’t like Spencer as a first name (80s estate agent to me)

Eli Spencer Harris is equally nice - you could go for Elijah as a full name, but Eli is a name in its own right

shoopshoopdedoo · 10/11/2023 19:53

Edwin Spencer

TheChristmasPig · 10/11/2023 14:59

Edwin Elijah

Mumofgirls2017 · 10/11/2023 14:56

spencer elijah

BigBoysDontCry · 10/11/2023 14:17

Edwin Spencer for sure.

peaceinourtime · 10/11/2023 14:14

Eli is a stand alone name, maybe consider that as an a first name option

dixeypeach · 10/11/2023 12:58

Love Elias but don't think it goes with your surname. How about Everette?

Bin85 · 10/11/2023 12:38

Edwin Spencer or Spencer Edwin

Newuser75 · 10/11/2023 11:48

Jdelle90 · 10/11/2023 11:40

I do like Eli, as it would be the nickname for Elijah or Elias anyway!

I think it flows better with the middle name/surname.

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Jdelle90 · 10/11/2023 11:40

I do like Eli, as it would be the nickname for Elijah or Elias anyway!

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Snugglemonkey · 10/11/2023 11:39

I like Ella's best, but agree it does not go with Harris. I agree qithh pp that Edward goes better than Edwin. So from your list, I think Spencer goes best.

Newuser75 · 10/11/2023 11:37

What about Eli instead of Elijah/Elias?

TomatoSandwiches · 10/11/2023 11:33

Edward Spencer Harris

ragrugger · 10/11/2023 11:32

Edwin Spencer Harris

I agree that Elijah Harris is a bit difficult with the two Hs running into one another and Elias Harris a bit too S’y. I love both names but not with Harris so much.

MerryChristmasToYou · 10/11/2023 11:30

Edwin Spencer Harris
The middle name won't get used much, Try each first name with the surname.

Edwin Harris - fine
Elias Harris - doesn't flow - s -s

Elijah Harris - doesn't flow -ah ha-

Spencer Harris - fine

roshi42 · 10/11/2023 11:26

I don't like Ejias so much - I think because it's the same number of syllables as the last name and both end in an 'S' sound. Doesn't flow so well.

Fine for middle though! My faves are Edwin Elias, and Edwin Spencer - both sound smart.

Pipsquiggle · 10/11/2023 11:26

Edwin Elias Harris works best. Edwin Harris is a strong name.

Agree that Elias Harris doesn't work / flow as a 1st and surname due to both finishing with 's'.

I don't like Spencer, mainly because there is a toe rag called that in my DC's class.

In the scheme of things, the middle name isn't that important so just go with what you like.

lightelmqueen · 10/11/2023 11:19

Edwin Elias Harris flows best and Edwin Harris sounds lovely.