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Everyone hates my baby names!

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DinoNuggetsRUs · 03/05/2024 15:26

I'm really struggling to find a name for our baby boy that my partner also likes. I steamrolled him with it last time as I found all his suggestions ridiculous and our first son is called Max, much to his disdain.

There are two names we both agree on, not my favourites but I really want one we've both chosen this time:

Sonny & Reid

I've googled these, looked at mumsnet and Reddit and it seems everyone thinks they're awful names.

Names I like which husband has said absolutely not to:

Samson (a compromise on Sonny, use Sonny as a nickname and have this on bc so he can go by Sam when he's older if he finds Sonny childish)
Luca
Rory
Charlie

Husband leans towards more American names which I'm not massively a fan of.

Any suggestions? Are the ones we agree on really that awful? Idek I'm getting so stressed with it as I'm feeling like a lot of his suggestions are just ridiculous.

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Georgie4509 · 03/05/2024 20:40

I personally do not like American names. I love Charlie. If you chose your first son's name maybe let your husband decide this time?

midlifeattheoasis · 03/05/2024 20:37

DinoNuggetsRUs · 03/05/2024 15:41

In reply to the older comment - yes I know I need to take his opinion into consideration this time, I'm really trying to be positive but we have such different taste it's crazy

So baby names he's suggested so far

Austin
Maverick
Wyatt
Jenson
Bryson
Junior
Colson

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Oh my god, those names are awful! I see what you mean about him favouring American names!

StripeyDeckchair · 03/05/2024 20:36

Sonny & Junior are both awful names
They basically say "we can't be bothered to come up with a proper name for our child so this will do"

Anything along the Maverick or Princess line is asking for problems - he'll be the most conventional bloke ever & she'll be a bitch.

Aquamarine1029 · 03/05/2024 20:34

Max and Jameson. Jamie or Sonny as a nn.

Gotabadfeelingaboutthis · 03/05/2024 20:33

If you like Sonny, and he likes American names, what about something like Jackson with Sonny as a nickname?

Needanewname42 · 03/05/2024 20:26

Robin is OK, or Robert would also give you options on nicknames, I was in school with two Roberts, known as Bobby, as adults both seem to have reverted to Bob or Rob.
Robert also gives options like Rab and Bert.

Needanewname42 · 03/05/2024 20:22

Keeponkeepingonandon · 03/05/2024 19:12

Slightly off topic but I used to work with an American guy called Randy. Surname was Queen.
Hard to keep a straight face when he first introduced himself - “Hi, I’m Randy Queen”

You have to be joking?

InTheRainOnATrain · 03/05/2024 20:15

What about Patrick or Tom if he’s into American football?! And those are nice normal names! We lived in the US until recently and contrary to popular belief the boys in DD’s daycare class all had traditional names- John, Martin, Brian, Sam, Joseph. Plus also a Mason but he was the class biter so the less said about him the better.

From your DH’s list I could probably live with Jenson, and Sonny could be a nick name. Robin is also alright, I think you mostly hear it on girls these days but it could always be shortened to Rob. Austin is ok too, I don’t love place names but at least it’s a nice enough place, not like when people name their kids Indiana.

Travellingraspberry · 03/05/2024 20:05

What about Emerson. Quite American sounding but can have Sonny as a nickname.

VeraForever · 03/05/2024 20:03

Sonny is a nickname and Reid is a surname.

OliveTheaBough · 03/05/2024 20:02

Jenson is great, in my opinion and gives you the nickname Sonny

PiggieWig · 03/05/2024 20:00

Your names are way nicer!

Of the agreed names, Sonny is… ok? Not a fan of Reid I’m afraid.

My suggestions on the theme would be:

Sawyer
Hudson
Joel
Toby
Ethan
Jody
Ethan
Harley

ExcellentCat · 03/05/2024 19:56

Corrie
connor
Rocco
Ellis
Forrest
Daryl

Aquamarine1029 · 03/05/2024 19:55

Max and Hudson
Max and Rhett
Max and Dexter
Max and Holden
Max and Colton

Am805463 · 03/05/2024 19:52

I really like Reid.
How about Tate? I also like Wyatt and Austin from your list, Charlie is very boring.

GerbilStyle · 03/05/2024 19:48

River is my favourite from your list

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 03/05/2024 19:46

Telescopichair · 03/05/2024 19:38

I know a Max and Austin, works well together

How about Charlie nn Chad to cover the American angle

Lol, do you know what Chad means?

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 03/05/2024 19:45

Do you think your husband is suggesting all these horrible American names to make you see Robin in a better light?

Goldbar · 03/05/2024 19:42

I think Jenson from your DH's list is ok. I've met one or two recently.

What about:
Laurie
Wilder
Eli
Mason
Hudson
Brody
Nate

These are all names I've heard recently for babies or young children so don't strike me as being particularly "out there", if you know what I mean.

Telescopichair · 03/05/2024 19:38

I know a Max and Austin, works well together

How about Charlie nn Chad to cover the American angle

VJBR · 03/05/2024 19:19

Go for Charlie or Reid. The others are awful.

Keeponkeepingonandon · 03/05/2024 19:12

Slightly off topic but I used to work with an American guy called Randy. Surname was Queen.
Hard to keep a straight face when he first introduced himself - “Hi, I’m Randy Queen”

FamBae · 03/05/2024 18:49

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Lambriniwages · 03/05/2024 18:41

But the trouble is not everyone is going to like your babies name but that shouldn't matter .
It's between you and your partner to decide

I like sonny I nearly called my son that but I preferred another name it went better with his siblings

Your choice and you may end up changing it when you have your baby might not feel right

Velvian · 03/05/2024 18:28

Austin is nice and goes quite well with Max.

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