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Recognisable but uncommon boy names please!

104 replies

Firsttimebabymummy · 27/07/2026 16:31

Brother for Alexandra. Prefer traditional/ classic feel.
Alexandra was perfect as lots of nn options, not too popular and not too out there. We like the Regal feel.
The names don't need to 'match' but this gives you an example of what we like.

Really struggling with boys names so open to any suggestions you can think of please!

So far we like Frederick but feel it's too popular.
Maverick as an alternative- not sure.
James- we both love the name but have a negative association.
Jonathan
Sullivan
Matthew
Timothy- but is alliteration with surname.

Can't use Louis, Christopher, Edward, George or William.

Not so keen on 'ie' names such as Alfie and Archie.

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Rothburypixie · 27/07/2026 16:38

Maverick is fab! I like Sullivan because I like the nick name Sully

Nicholas
Nathan/Nate
Maximilian/ Max
Ellis or Elliot
Elijah
Theo(dore)

villamariavintrapp · 27/07/2026 16:38

Baldrick?

cupfinalchaos · 27/07/2026 16:35

Asher, Sebastian, Nathaniel,

ListenToTheAirport · 27/07/2026 16:34

Maverick is definitely not an alternative to Frederick, they might sound similar but have very different vibes!
The others all fine although I am not a fan of Sullivan, it doesn't seem to go well with Alexandra. I like James best of your choices.
Also maybe Peter, Marcus, Sebastian?