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Help!! I cannot name my son!!

186 replies

Maero · 29/05/2025 22:42

I’m having an awful time trying to choose my son’s name (he’s here already). In my list are Rowan, Roman, Rhys/Reece, Rian, Reagan, Mason, Jayden, Jamie and Corey. Problem is right now he suits Corey, but I’m also aware he won’t look cute forever and am conscious of choosing a strong name that will see him through his later years, which my daughters will. With a boy, I feel like I want his name to portray strength, handsome & cool, which is asking a lot. From searches I’ve realised I’m more drawn to soft names and gender neutral names for boys.

I’d love something unusual like my daughter’s name but with boys I just can’t seem to find that. As my daughter’s name is 3 syllables, I’d ideally like at least 2 or long sounding name eg Rhys.

can anyone share their thoughts on my list and perhaps share any other names they think I might love….

boys names are harrrrrrddddd!

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pambeesleyhalpert · 30/05/2025 14:26

80smonster · 30/05/2025 14:06

Ferris.

As in wheel?

WayneEyre · 30/05/2025 14:20

Darragh is nice too.

YourDenimUser · 30/05/2025 14:20

Ellis?

Rowan / Roman very trendy. Kind of a bit blah repetitive now I hear of so many under 3s with some variation of Ro-an - overdone

WayneEyre · 30/05/2025 14:18

Rian, Rowan, Rhys if there's a Welsh connection, James nn Jamie. Ruairi(dh). Not Corey, Mason, Jayden or Reagan. Low end. Roman a bit pointless.

80smonster · 30/05/2025 14:06

Ferris.

mummysmagicmedicine · 30/05/2025 13:57

I love Roman and I think Rowen is nicer than Rowan.

other options:
Ralph (n Ralphie as a child)
Arthur
Colby
Cody
Dexter
Matteo
Louis
Jackson
Albie (Albert)
Huxley
Jude
Vincent
Zachary
Theodore (Theo,Teddy)
Arlo
Declan
Freddie

PrettyPuss · 30/05/2025 13:47

As you seem to like R names...

Remy? Ralph?

onwardsup4 · 30/05/2025 13:46

I like Rhys

PrettyPuss · 30/05/2025 13:45

... or Holden. As in Holden Caulfied. Always thought that was quite a cool boys name.

PrettyPuss · 30/05/2025 13:44

Caleb?

timoteigirl · 30/05/2025 13:44

IMHO the meaning of Corey doesn't matter. For some parents it is just the sound of the name and how it flows that matters.

Andoutcomethewolves · 30/05/2025 13:40

Maero · 30/05/2025 09:59

@Andoutcomethewolves an you share how they pronounce Rohan please?

Similar to Rowan but with the h clearly pronounced - Ro-han.

If you like Darragh the one I know has siblings Colm and Eoin - any good?

Pinkissmart · 30/05/2025 12:41

Lala87 · 29/05/2025 22:58

I've heard Corey being used as slang for todger

In that case, there's a long list of un usable names!

Corey is a fine name. His future workmates will all have names with a similar vibe

JaneJeffer · 30/05/2025 12:29

Maero · 30/05/2025 09:38

@JaneJeffer I went to school with a Ruairi (pronounced Rory) and only lately I wondered why someone would name their child that…all I hear is Roar (and I’m from Ireland, so I should technically love it)

I love the name Rory ever since I watched Pierce Brosnan play Rory O’Manion at an impressionable age 🔥

somejust · 30/05/2025 12:20

Rohan (Ro-han) is nice tbf. A mix of hard (Ro) and soft (han). Do you like Isaac? I always think of that as a kind of a soft/hard name.

PanderBare · 30/05/2025 11:43

@Needmorelego , A friend has a Jayden, and I'd not voice my opinion publicly, but Jayden is in his mid to late-teens, has young parents, parents have decent jobs (tradesperson/retail mgmt), parents no longer together but both in HA flats. Jayden likely to become a tradesperson etc.

It's not in any way a criticism of the parents or of young Jayden, who's a nice lad, but that's probably my profile of the name.

Viviennemary · 30/05/2025 11:35

Not keen of any of your names but they aren't awful. Not Jayden though. Somebody suggested Rory. That's OK.

Narwhalsh · 30/05/2025 11:32

Rhydian is 3 syllables, fairly unusual (very outside of wales) and I think a strong name

I have a Rowan-it’s a great name 😀

Strawberriesforever · 30/05/2025 11:21

I like Rhys and Rowan.

Needmorelego · 30/05/2025 11:16

HoneyPie12 · 30/05/2025 11:13

Ruuuude - my 14 year old is called Jayden and at the time I had never heard of it - or people making fun of it 😄 🤣
I still do love it though so it's aged well in my house at least! X

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I know several Jayden's (various spellings) all aged around 15-20.
No one has ever said anything about the name.
Mumsnet is often far too snobby.

GalaxyWasOnOffer · 30/05/2025 11:14

I far prefer classical names so I’d immediately strike Reagan, Mason, Jayden & Corey from the list. I’m old enough to remember the two Coreys but really, these will all date very badly in coming years.

I know what feels like hundreds of boys called Rhys/Reece, Rowan & Roman (along with Reuben) so those would be a no too

Jamie is lovely, with James on the birth certificate. Strong & timeless.

HoneyPie12 · 30/05/2025 11:13

PizzaSophiaLoren · 29/05/2025 23:12

Rowan.
Please not Jayden.

Ruuuude - my 14 year old is called Jayden and at the time I had never heard of it - or people making fun of it 😄 🤣
I still do love it though so it's aged well in my house at least! X

ColinCaterpillarsNo1Fan · 30/05/2025 11:02

Xavier is a very strong and classy name, none of your list apart from Roman are to my taste.

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