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Help naming baby boy

38 replies

Bumblingalong1 · 18/02/2026 09:28

Hi everyone, I hope you can help us. Our 3rd son was born a few days ago and struggling to decide on his name. We already have 2 boys (Owen and Robin) and our surname is 2 syllables.

Does anyone have any suggestions please? Or from the list below which names work well? We have noted down these names but no clear front runner yet:

Samuel
Sebastian
Ellis
Callum (Cal)
Eric
Leon
Odin
Logan
Liam
Joel
Finley/ Finlay
Cole
Rory
Oscar
Leo
Lewis
Christopher (Chris, Topher, Kit)
Ethan
Flynn
Charlie
Connor
Cameron
Caleb
Ewan
Jacob
Blake
Lawrence
Lucas
Aidan
Aaron

Thank you in advance!

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MythicalEphemera · 12/04/2026 18:28

My favorites are Charlie, Jacob and Aiden.

I would also suggets Collin, though I might have a bias for that name lol

Kiki25 · 12/04/2026 06:40

Ollie and Freddie are both names i absolutely adore but i know someone with children called Ollie and Freddie plus i have a daughter Freya and i want all my children to have a different starting letter

themidnightmoon76 · 12/04/2026 01:30

Kiki25 · 10/04/2026 06:39

Toby, Oscar, Ollie, Freddie

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Kiki25 · 10/04/2026 06:39

Toby, Oscar, Ollie, Freddie

Wowsersbrowsers · 20/02/2026 09:28

I found the third boy really tricky too. In the end we picked a nickname and worked from there.

Think you probably need to decide if you want to repeat the -en sound at the end or not as a starting point.

17caterpillars1mouse · 20/02/2026 09:23

Flynn or Lucas

NamingNoNames · 19/02/2026 09:29

There's another thread where some posters are saying that Samuel is 'Sam-yule' or Sam-yel. I've not heard those but they are off-putting.
Samson might be an alternative.

sparklyblueberry2 · 19/02/2026 04:18

I have a Louis (pronounced Louie not Lewis). No one ever says or spells it wrong if you point it out just once. I love Flynn (very popular) and Ellis (unisex name). Finn is also great but was my dogs name before my first son arrived so couldn’t use it. I also have an Oliver (he’s never had it shortened)

Maraudingmarauders · 19/02/2026 03:28

I like Samuel. If you like Kit you could go for Christian rather than Christopher and it maintains the ‘n’ ending of Robin and Owen.

Guerlainade · 19/02/2026 03:19

My favourites are Caleb, Callum & Flynn. I also like Finn & Otis too

LivingTheDreamish · 19/02/2026 03:00

Nice list - I like Callum best. How about Evan instead of Ewan?

Pettenell · 19/02/2026 00:48

My favourites are Oscar and Rory, but that would mean repeats of name beginnings and I don't know if that would bother you.

I also like Charlie, Callum, Finn, Leo, Christopher (Topher or Kit). Samuel and Joel are okay.

borntooobewild · 18/02/2026 22:59

Laurence is my favourite . Laurie is a lovely shortened version as well. Not too common and suits all professions/ careers etc

shoopshoopdedoo · 18/02/2026 22:52

Leo, Eric, Charlie or Samuel

Giraffehaver · 18/02/2026 22:33

Jacob is my favourite. Laurie?

DominoLover51 · 18/02/2026 20:05

I have a Callum and a Liam, so they are my clear favourites

Calliopespa · 18/02/2026 20:03

Samuel or Leo.

I think Kit and Christopher are too Christopher Robiny with Robin.

KayEmAy · 18/02/2026 14:53

Really enjoy your list! I can see why you're having a hard time there are so many good names!

Callum, Kit, Flynn and Aiden are the stand outs to me!

Mumofgirls2017 · 18/02/2026 14:06

Like Lucas, Ellis, Sebastian or Ethan with your others. If you struggle to decide could rule out repeated initials/ overly similar sound eg Ewan with Owen. Suggestions- Owen, Robin and….

Arthur
Louis
Jude
Felix
Joseph
Toby
Hugo
Dylan
Sidney
Seth
Noah

Firebird83 · 18/02/2026 12:55

Bumblingalong1 · 18/02/2026 09:28

Hi everyone, I hope you can help us. Our 3rd son was born a few days ago and struggling to decide on his name. We already have 2 boys (Owen and Robin) and our surname is 2 syllables.

Does anyone have any suggestions please? Or from the list below which names work well? We have noted down these names but no clear front runner yet:

Thank you in advance!

Samuel
Ellis
Callum (Cal) - prefer the Calum spelling
Eric
Cole
Christopher - Chris or Kit
Lawrence
Aidan
Aaron

I think these go best

SickSeven · 18/02/2026 11:56

I like Lucas best from your list.

Nathan?

NamingNoNames · 18/02/2026 11:53

Try each name with the surname. Some won't sound great.

Like:
Samuel
Charlie

Maybe:
Ellis
Callum (Cal) - 2 spellings
Eric
Caleb
Ewan - 2 spellings
Jacob - will be Jake
Blake
Joel - Joe-ul/Jo-elle/Jole?
Lewis - 2 spellings if you count Louis
Liam - dated

Too popular:
Finley/Finlay - 2 spellings, will be Fin/Finn
Lucas
Oscar
Leo

No:
Leon
Odin
Logan
Cole
Rory - not with Robin
Ewan - 2 spellings, too similar to Owen
Ethan
Flynn - will get mixed up with Finn
Aidan
Aaron - too many different spellings
Connor - 2 spellings, dated

No, will be shortened:
Sebastian
Cameron
Christopher (Chris, Topher, Kit) - i don't like the diminutives
Lawrence - 2 spellings

Definite no to Huw. It's a bit middle-aged in Wales and too connected to one broadcaster otherwise. Hugh is quite nice.

CastlesinSpain · 18/02/2026 10:12

I have a cousin called Lawrence - it can be a nuisance for him at times as the spelling Laurence is also common.

FebruaryClouds · 18/02/2026 10:06

Watching, as we’re struggling to name a third boy and I have Robin and Owen on my list! I like Jacob and Sebastian best from your list, and think Jacob works well with your other two. I’d agree with a PP to choose something with a different initial so they’re not opening each others post in their teens (or when they’re all still living at home in their 20s)

Lilyrudi93 · 18/02/2026 09:59

I have a Caleb and a Joel so they get my vote! I think Samuel and Flynn would also go really well with Owen and Robin. Christopher and Robin would automatically take me to Winnie the Pooh. Not that that’s a bad thing!

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