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Boys names that are out of the ordinary, or related to 'nature'

159 replies

chaoskay · 01/04/2008 22:50

We don't know if we are having a girl or a boy and if we have a boy I have no idea what we are going to call him!

Help!

Our first daughter is called Daisy Harriet, and I've decided that if we have a girl the next one will be called Clover (possibly second name, Amelie) - corny I know, but it's because Daisy and Clover grow together. (she says a bit sheepishly).

I love names rooted in nature, but boys names are very hard to come across. I like the name Cyrus (no nature link there at all by the way), but apart from that I'm drawing a blank. I briefly considered the name Leif (kind of norweigian name I think, but it's bordering on sounding too hippy). I don't mind the name Seth, but it reminds me of that old bloke with a flat cap who used to be on Emmerdale.

These are the other names I've considered, but they do have to go with a very boring English surname, so some of them would sound ridiculous.

Lorne
Cassius
Cyrus
Juno
Isaac (meaning laughter)
Oren (tree)
Roden (from the valley of the reeds)
Varden (meaning green)
Merle (meaning blackbird)

Does anyone have any bright ideas?

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seeker · 01/04/2008 23:02

Juno and Merle are bot most definitely girls' names. Really truly - don't do it!

And I would avoid Roden - it only needs another "t"...........

Rowan is lovely.

Ashley shortened to Ash?

Robert shortened to Robin?

Aero · 01/04/2008 22:58

I know a Leif (he is Finnish), a Moss (Greek and probably short for something) and Rowan is ds2's middle name.

TheFallenMadonna · 01/04/2008 22:58

If I saw the name Juno or Merle I would be expecting a girl to appear I think.

Seth is lovely and 'goes' with your girls' names, if that matters?

ActiveC · 01/04/2008 22:58

Hi,

Would you consider Blaine? It means.....get this...skinny & hungry looking .

No, I have NOT made this up! I think I saw it in a Hebrew book of boys names.

VeniVidiVickiQV · 01/04/2008 22:58

Heath
River!
Rowan
Tom(ato?)
Robin
Ant(hony)

Oh, I'm no help am I?

fingerwoman · 01/04/2008 22:54

or what about Bay?

fingerwoman · 01/04/2008 22:54

was going to suggest Rowan too

I really like all of your list actually, and Leif

Lubyloo · 01/04/2008 22:52

Rowan? Will try and think of more.

LilyMunster · 01/04/2008 22:52

i think perhaps you are overthinking this...