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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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Andoutcomethewolves · 30/05/2025 03:50

Nothinglikeagoodbook · 30/05/2025 03:29

Please, not Roman! It sounds really silly to me, like calling someone Greek or Liverpudlian or Londoner!

Edited

It's pronounced RoMAN, emphasis on the last syllable. Not like Roman. It seems a very normal name to me but maybe that's my Polish connections 😬

Nothinglikeagoodbook · 30/05/2025 03:34

Stirabout · 30/05/2025 03:32

Although Warwick is a lovely boys name. What do you think @Nothinglikeagoodbook

I don’t think it’s lovely. The word itself is ok, but it's like calling someone Birmingham.

Stirabout · 30/05/2025 03:32

Nothinglikeagoodbook · 30/05/2025 03:29

Please, not Roman! It sounds really silly to me, like calling someone Greek or Liverpudlian or Londoner!

Edited

Although Warwick is a lovely boys name. What do you think @Nothinglikeagoodbook

Nothinglikeagoodbook · 30/05/2025 03:29

Please, not Roman! It sounds really silly to me, like calling someone Greek or Liverpudlian or Londoner!

madeoftoast · 30/05/2025 03:26

What about Roan?

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Stirabout · 30/05/2025 03:20

Gideon means mighty warrior

and perhaps more in line with the names you’ve chosen yourself OP

Andoutcomethewolves · 30/05/2025 03:17

In my family and friends we have a Roman, Rohan and Corey. All late teens now and suit their names so well!

Stirabout · 30/05/2025 03:17

Alexander which means protector of men ( Alex )
Frederick which means peaceful ruler ( Fred )

Both strong sounding names with more than 2 syllables and with great meanings ( imo )
Your choices OP are, I would say, soft sounding names

RogersOrganismicProcess · 30/05/2025 03:09

Xander
Arlo James
Theodor (Teddy while he’s little)

Flashahah · 30/05/2025 03:05

What about Rohan, it’s a bit different.

Theoldwoman · 30/05/2025 02:59

I like Regan from your list.

Suggestions:

Reeve
Ramon
Damon
Jacques
Kurt
Trey
Wade
Weston
Xander
Lincoln
Lawson
Campbell
Elias
Fraser
Joseph
Ayrton
Jeremy
Jonas
Angus
Uriah
Hadleigh
Isaiah
Ewan
Vance
Eamon
Jarrad
Tobias

HerbieFluffyDumpling · 30/05/2025 02:54

Rowan

FlorenceB19 · 30/05/2025 02:33

I love Louis (cute & masculine)
Or what about Bradley (cute) & Brad is a masculine version for an adult.

PortillosRedTrousers · 30/05/2025 01:59

Oren. Similar to your name ideas.

MoonCharged · 30/05/2025 00:04

I like the name Millar for a boy.

Irie1980 · 30/05/2025 00:01

Ronan is better than Roman imo

AliBaliBee1234 · 29/05/2025 23:46

I really like Corey. My friend just had a Colby

sunshinesuperwoman · 29/05/2025 23:44

I love Rian if you’re going for the Irish pronunciation of ree-un, if you’re just spelling Ryan wrong then I’m not a fan!. I also like Rhys.

What about Ethan?

MartyVan · 29/05/2025 23:43

Jamie

Wowwee1234 · 29/05/2025 23:42

Connor - could be Cory for short

Bit more out there, but how about Raven or Ash, cool and strong!

But you really, really can not be so gender focused.

YesHonestly · 29/05/2025 23:27

Throwing a curveball into the mix…

What about Sebastian? Shortened to Seb/Sebby?

Nothankyov · 29/05/2025 23:27

From your list I like Rhys. Alternatives Christopher, Ethan, Benjamin and Nathaniel.

NZDreaming · 29/05/2025 23:24

@Maero
Miles
Jude
Rafe/Raiffe

I appreciate those are all shorter names and not multi syllables but they’re strong names, mainstream without being too common and I think suit all ages.

JaneJeffer · 29/05/2025 23:23

EmiliaRuusuvuori · 29/05/2025 23:21

My DH said that, so unfortunately I had to choose another name.

Like your tennis name Tennis

user2848502016 · 29/05/2025 23:22

I only like Rowan from your list tbh