Raphael, Edward, Rory, Kit or...?

[LittleMouseontheDairy]

I’m expecting DS3 and really struggling with names. I seem to hanker after names that are slightly more unusual/ romantic but end up going for more traditional ones! As this is my third and last I’m trying to balance a desire to be a bit bolder with picking a name that will still suit a child/ teen/ man and not embarrass them! Most of all I just want to love the name!

I seem to like names that are either two syllables or can be shortened. Names beginning with L or A would ideally be avoided (DS 1 and 2 are Leo and Alexander).

DH is being a bit useless at coming up with suggestions so I’d love some feedback and further ideas!

This is the short list so far:

Raphael (Raffy) DH not super keen

Edward (Teddy as baby then Ed/ Eddie/ Edward)

Rory (previously a favourite when pregnant with DS1 but worry about the two ‘r’s)

Kit (Christopher). Like this but someone on one of these threads said it rhymes with shit so now I’m worried about that.

Long list includes:
Jude
Josiah (Joey)
Laurence (Laurie)
Oscar
Rufus
Hamish
Jacob
Benjamin (Benji)

Any feedback/ suggestions?

Oh, also I don’t like names with a ‘negative sound’ in them - like Noah (no) or Elias (lie).
I don’t like surname-type names or the very ‘old man’ type names like Stanley.

DH favours traditional names but isn’t averse to ‘interesting’ at the same time

I like Rory and Edward.

Love Rory from your list.

I like Edward and Kit and I think they both "go" well with your older DCs' names (not that they have to match).

FWIW I think the comment about Kit rhyming with shit is a bit ridiculous. That's never occurred to me (and I knew a Kit as a teenager, he was very cool!)

Love Rory and Kit

Oh and from your long list I like Jacob / Jake.

Rory, and don't worry about the 'r' sounds. It's gorgeous & goes perfectly with your other names.

Love Rory and Kit.

I love Rory too! I wanted go call my first ds Rory but my mum didnt like it so it put me off

I also loved theodore and lucas but my dh was having non of it

Rory and Edward are both lovely.

I love all 4 on your shortlist. My favourite is Kit/Christopher. I would never have thought what it rhymes with - and everything rhymes with something. Edward, Raphael and Rory all good though too. I adore Rufus, and also like Hamish and Oscar a lot. All of these work well with your other boys.

I like Rory and Edward. Gabriel?

I like Raphael and also think Rafferty would work well with your older boys’ names.

Rory is hard cor some people to say. I like Kit and Edward.

Kit

Definitely Rory

Rory is my fave and goes the best with your other names

My favourite is by far Laurence.
I also like Rory, Kit (on its own), and Josiah.

Kit/Christopher is my favourite. Also like Laurence.

Not Raphael

Rory is gorgeous

Rory or Edward

Rory. Or Hamish.

Christopher (nn Kit) would have been DD's name. Classic with a modern edge. Fits with your other DC's names. Christopher is also very unusual now so I doubt he'll meet another his age. Congratulations and good luck :)

I love Rory and wanted to use it for DS2 but it got vetoed by DH.

I also loved Felix too.

I taught a Kit and he was the coolest kid, it never occurred to me that it rhymes with shit.

So, I vote Rory and Kit and throw in the suggestion of Felix

Kit. This would have been my youngests name but it doesn't go with our surname.