Thoughts on these names

[ArialAnna]

We're in a dilemma over names for our on the way baby boy. I really like Jenson, but my husband thinks it's too closely associated with Jenson Button only. My husband likes Jasper, which I can't stand as I associate it with a dog (a very cute dog, but still)

I want to find something not too out there, but not too common either. (I have a first name that was very popular at the time, and throughout school there were loads of other people of the same name. Being quite introverted I always seemed to be referred to as the 'other XX' which I hated). So I'm trying to avoid anything in the top 30 baby names.

So far the name we've both come closet to liking is Arnold. It's traditional but it doesn't even seem to be in the top 100 for babies now. I like the shortening 'Arnie'. But something is holding me back. Maybe because it could sound a little old fashioned. What are your associations with this name?

The other one we've been thinking is Cedric. But I associate this very strongly with the character of the same name in Harry Potter! (My husband hasn't read all the books so doesn't). What do you associate this name with?

Oooooh I LOVE Arnold ! Puts on own list.. !

I actually do like Cedric.
Joseph
Wilbur
Hudson
Daniel
Dylan
Jonas
Reuben
Benedict
Dominic
Adam

I like Cedric and really dislike Arnold. Ehat about Jerome?

Arnold and Cedric are lovely names. However I like quirky what I call unusual but not weird names I think they both go under that type.

I dont like Jenson/Jensen mostly due to growing up in Denmark where Jensen is just SUCH a common surname (Think Smith and Jones combined) I like Jasper but if you get dog feelings then thats not a good one.

Reality is though if you go with a unusual but not weird name you are likely to get people saying its horrible. For them it will be as they prefer the top 100 at a push 200 names. Thats ok too. When We announced our son was called Conrad my mothers reaction was " Thats horrible" ffw 13 years and she said " I always liked the name Conrad it is such a strong solid name" She got used to it. Thats what will happen with the names you pick too.

Can I throw Cecil in if you like Cedrick? simply because it is similar and I just love it.

I wouldn't worry about the friends with the same names. You and your family
will only associate the name with your baby.