Which boy's name?

[FrogSong]

Here is our shortlist:
Hayden
Rowan
Ewan
Calvin
Devon

We are in Ireland and those names aren't very common here maybe compared to the UK. I've actually never met a Hayden, Rowan or Ewan and the only Calvin and Devon I've met were English so they're quite rare names here. Thanks in advance, our heads are wrecked. Girl's names are so much easier!

[SanityClause]

I like Rowan and Ewan, but not the others.

[FrogSong]

And my cousin has an Evan who we see all the time so that's out too lol

[FrogSong]

One of our close friends has a Calum, just born a few months ago so that's out unfortunately. Thanks though for the suggestion.

[avocadoadvantage]

I like Rowan. What about Evan instead of Ewan? Your Dh might like it too as it sounds like Devon!

[birchygoo]

Oh but my fav from your list is Ewan - I think it's a fab name!

[birchygoo]

I'm from Ireland and I only know one elderly man called rowan but I also know a girl called rowan in her 30's. Most def a different name to Ronan, doesn't sound the same at all. (At least in a co down accent)

I hate when people do this and I'm just about to do it ... So feel free to shoot me ... Have you considered Calium (kail-um)or even Calum. I think it's similar to Calvin but imo nicer (you might hate it!). I do like Devon tho - quite similar to my maiden surname so that might be why hahaha

[ButterflyOfFreedom]

I like them in the order you've listed them!

Hayden is fab (also like Aidan).
Rowan is a close second.

[MrsGentlyBenevolent]

Another one for Rowan, lovely name and every guy I know called it are really nice, laidback people. Calvin and Ewan are nice as well, though personally prefer Evan to the latter. Sorry, Devon and Hayden I'm not keen on myself - but as lists go, I don't dislike any! All lovely names, without being either too 'common' or 'different'!

[FrogSong]

Thanks ladies. Glad to see no one is fond of Devon, I'll be showing this to DH!!

Ewan was our number one for a while but now I really think it's come down to Hayden and Rowan. Thanks, this has been a help

[polkadotdelight]

Rowan is my favourite, DH veto'd it though.

[happymummyone]

Ewan or Rowan.

[NoMontagues]

HAS. She has a Rohán.

Creepy autocorrect

[NoMontagues]

I'm in Ireland (Dublin) and I have a Rowan

He's 12 months. Haven't met any others yet but then again we're not doing crèche or playgroups yet.

Friend of a friend had a Rohán which is a nice Irish alternative.

[SmugairleRoin]

I have met two Devons in Dublin, both quite rough children so it's soured me on the name personally.

I'm alright with Calvin, assuming your surname isn't Kavanagh or something - would be a bit much!

Hayden I'm alright with, I do get the Jayden/Brayden/Kayden association but then I've never met one of those in Dublin.

Rowan is too fem sounding, imo.

[Sophronia]

Ewan or Calvin.

[helentheheron]

Rowan

[DramaAlpaca]

I'm in Ireland and know a couple of Rowans (and lots of Ronans). They are different enough not to get mixed up, I think.

The only Hayden I know is a surname, but it's OK. I also like Ewan, and haven't met any here.

I'm not that keen on Calvin, but I love Cal.

Devon is my least favourite of your list, and I think of it as a girls name.

[JanuaryJuniper]

I'm from Ireland and would not mix up Ronan with Rowan (which would be my choice from your list)

[FrogSong]

Thanks ladies, it looks like Rowan is winning so far.

[Diggum]

Rowan is lovely. I'm in Ireland and don't think it'd be confused for Ronan.

[mrstweefromtweesville]

Oh my goodness. You have a list. A whole list and I can't disapprove of a single one. They're all sensible enough. I know/knew a Rowan (he was my mum's godson) and he's outstandingly successful in his field, so that can be the top of my list. Calvin next, because that excellent Protestant reformer is one of my heroes. Then Devon, because I've known and taught Devons and not one of them was a bad lot. Hayden - I've known Haydens, from ok families, but I knew a Hayden surname and he was an excellent pupil, really nice lad. Ewan - well, there's nothing wrong with it.
You have the MrsTwee seal of approval.

Rowan
Calvin
Devon
Hayden
Ewan

[WhyCantIuseTheNameIWant]

I like rowan.
I knew a roan, still said the same, but named after the horse.
Might help with correcting for ronan?
And my autocorrect just threw out roman for ronan.

[BreeVDKamp]

I LOVE the shortening Cal so I'd vote Calvin. I don't particularly like Calvin but would use it to get to Cal I know that's not a popular idea in MN though.

For me it's:
Calvin
Ewan
Hayden
Devon




Rowan

[FrogSong]

Lol Daffydil. Yeah I think Devon is a no go, I'm just including it to keep him happy!

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Love Rowan. Ewan okay. Don't like the others.