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Boys names ending in "AN" - help, any suggestions?

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cheerfulvicky · 27/06/2008 17:41

We are having a boy and so far quite like Rowan and Dylan (though DH thinks he likes it spelt Dillon) but I'm a bit stuck beyond them. Has anyone got suggestions for boys names that end in "an"? I don't know how to go about searching for names in this way
Thanks!

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cheerfulvicky · 27/06/2008 20:23

Haha, thanks people I'm liking Marzipan and Delicatessen.

For those who asked why, we're not aiming to definitely choose a name in this way, it just occurred to me today that all the names we like have the same ending, and I wondered if there are similar ones to what we have considered.

I know Dillon is also a recognized spelling, just not so keen on it. It's not a serious contender anyhow because DP's cat was called Dillon, and... well, just a bit too weird to name your child after a cat

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Dottoressa · 27/06/2008 19:37

Morgan

ChippyMinton · 27/06/2008 19:35

Fran
Jan
Van

ChippyMinton · 27/06/2008 19:35

Stan

willow · 27/06/2008 19:35

Stephen - sounds like an an

Califrau · 27/06/2008 19:33

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dizzydixies · 27/06/2008 19:32

Ryan

BetteNoire · 27/06/2008 19:32

Delicatessan - for a young man with delicate bone structure - and an almost unhealthy love of meringues.

southeastastra · 27/06/2008 19:31

divan

dizzydixies · 27/06/2008 19:31

evan

JentlyDoesIt · 27/06/2008 19:30

I second Ivan - it's Ds's name!

dizzydixies · 27/06/2008 19:27

Dillon is Irish for Trust and is a recognised spelling

Dylan means from the sea

what about

Roman or Ronan?
Roan

Califrau · 27/06/2008 19:27

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ChippyMinton · 27/06/2008 19:26

I have one but I'm not telling - it's getting too popular for my liking.
BTW Dillon is an acceptable alternative spelling to Dylan.

Takver · 27/06/2008 19:23

Ciaran/Kieran

onebatmother · 27/06/2008 19:22

lorcan

MsDemeanor · 27/06/2008 19:20

Dan Dan the lavatory man?

matildax · 27/06/2008 19:19

jonathan, johnny for short, lovely. tis my ds's name so im slightly biased lol

dizzydixies · 27/06/2008 19:17

can you stray slightly to 'en' ending

I like Soren

Coran is a nice one (although prefer Corin)
Cassian is on our list

has anyone suggested Brian?!?!

devonblue · 27/06/2008 19:15

Ivan

kiddiz · 27/06/2008 19:03

Rowan

lalalonglegs · 27/06/2008 19:01

Lucian. And - why?

2point4kids · 27/06/2008 18:58

I cant believe no one has yet asked 'why?'
what an odd criteria for choosing your childs name lol

Alishanty · 27/06/2008 18:55

Caspian (topical)
Cassian

Gems83 · 27/06/2008 18:55

Morgan