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Boy name

41 replies

Baffledma · 07/08/2024 22:29

So after going in circles with the names I decided to ask for help (again) my final names are :

Sebastian
Maximilian
Theodore
Raphael

middle name will be Elias. What fits best?

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mathanxiety · 07/08/2024 23:08

Raphael Elias has a lot of Ls running together.

I like Maximilian, with Theodore in second place.

Sebastian sounds harsh to my ear.

otravezempezamos · 07/08/2024 23:06

Sebastian is a fabulous name and goes well with your surname. Seb Gilbert is also great if he chooses that later. Don’t like Theodore (or Theo) and Maximillius sounds daft, nobody would every call him that and the poor lad would have to learn to spell it 🤣🤣

Mumofgirls2017 · 07/08/2024 23:05

Theodore elias

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 07/08/2024 23:04

Are you in the UK OP? 3 (or more) syllable names, especially for boys, are nearly always shortened by their friends imo. So you have to be prepared for Max, Seb, Theo and Raf - so I wouldn’t use a name you don’t like the most common shortening of.

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 07/08/2024 22:58

Maximilian. Because it has a great meaning and boys also seem to think the nn Max is very cool (seems to be used in lots of kids books and films). Only negative I can see to the name is that few people will bother with the full version, it’ll likely get shortened to Max from day 1 (or maybe Maxim if you insist), so you’d have to be happy with that.

Sebastian has the usual nn Seb which isn’t very nice imo, Theodore is very trendy now and may date more than your other picks and Raphael may have spelling issues (Rafael) - but it would probably be my second choice.

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Baffledma · 07/08/2024 22:57

Surname sounds a bit like Gilbert. If I go with Theodore I’d like to keep the whole name not sure how feasible that is and if I sound cringe at the playground.

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Moreteaandchocolate · 07/08/2024 22:52

I like all of your name choices. My order of preference would be

  1. Maximilian
  2. Sebastian
  3. Theodore
  4. Raphael
Huskyfat · 07/08/2024 22:51

Voting Raphael

KirstenBlest · 07/08/2024 22:49

Depends on the surname, but I don't like Theodore or Raphael at all.
Sebastian is OK.
Maximilian is by far the best.

They'll be Max, Seb, Theo or Raph Surname.

Not keen on Elias but it's a middle name.

SkaneTos · 07/08/2024 22:43

All good names!

My vote is for Theodore Elias.

inthekiddle · 07/08/2024 22:41

trainboundfornowhere · 07/08/2024 22:37

Theodore Elias followed by Raphael Elias

Another vote for this

Firsttimebabymummy · 07/08/2024 22:40

Sebastian Elias is my favourite
Theodore Elias would be 2nd choice

Not keen on the other two names but I love the name Sebastian.

trainboundfornowhere · 07/08/2024 22:37

Theodore Elias followed by Raphael Elias

Jumbojem · 07/08/2024 22:34

Sorry forgot to say, if I had to lock one I think Sebastian Elias sounds best.

Jumbojem · 07/08/2024 22:33

All bar Maximilian, feels like too many syllables. Love all those names though.

SprigatitoYouAndIKnow · 07/08/2024 22:30

Raphael