What do you think of Mercer as a brother for Tobin?

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And if you don't like it, alternatives?

I do not know any Mercers but do know some girls called Mercy, and do wonder if people will "mishear" as Mercy (but maybe Mercy is not a common enough name for that)

Orson?

Sounds a bit like murder

Reminds me of mercenary - it does sound a bit harsh and viscous sounding. Tobin however is adorable.

Wasn't a mercer a textiles merchant? I just don't think it has a very nice sound, murder and mercenary spring to mind here too.

Other 'occupation' surnames I can think of are

Fletcher
Cooper
Carter
Smith
Archer
Sawyer
Faulkner
Slater

Mercer Frey (game character), not a fan but can't offer any alternatives!

It makes me think of merchants/traders, so a bit dull and ordinary.

At best, as I have connections with City of London livery companies, it makes me think of the Worshipful Company of Mercers, but that, in itself, is also rather dull and boring (for me).

I would give you full marks though for originality. And if it happens to be your maiden name, I would say go for it as I love the tradition of giving 2nd born sons the mother's maiden name (I did something similar for my 2nd born son). I like Tobin too.

Alternatives? I've no idea. Of Squoosh's list, Fletcher is cool.

I thought mercenary straight away.

I would be quite impressed if you named your son Mercer, but I am a bit geeky and would assume your were into SF with a particular fondness for Philip K Dick :o

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I know someone with the surname mercer so on that basis no. Don't like sorry.

It's the name of my old company. Mercer employ about 30,000 people worldwide.

Oh don't like it, pleading for mercy, not good connotation.

I offer:

Hunter
Archer

It's a surname, a company and a place in America. It isn't a baby name IMO.

Reminded me of johhny mercer the songwriter. I quite like it but it's surely a surname but then so is Tobin in my experience.

Thanks for the feedback, everyone. You know when you're pondering a name, and lose all perspective? Think that's what's happened here. Strike Mercer from the list and thank you for the suggestions.