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Help me name my son

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ReginaGeorgeous · 13/04/2019 10:33

Due a baby boy next week and need some help and inspiration please.

Surname is Lewis, so that rules out names like Lucas, Louis etc.

Can't use Alex, Ross, Thomas, Joshua or Jack. I'd like James as a middle name as this was my late father's middle name.

I'll list current names we're toying with below, and our reservations about each. Validating or alleviating our concerns would be helpful!

Aidan - I am half Irish and to me this is a perfectly nice, normal name. However, DH thinks it will be perceived in the same way as Brayden, Jayden, Kayden etc.

Rory - is it a name that will suit an adult? Also Rory the tiger and Roary the racing car immediately come to mind.

Max - I like it, DH thinks its a dog name.

William - DH likes, I don't mind it, but if shortened to Will, it doesn't go with surname?

Help please!

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Divgirl2 · 13/04/2019 10:50

If you're half Irish you could go with Ruarí (pronounced brewery without the B). That said the only Rory I know is a 30 year old married doctor so it definitely works for an adult!

mondler · 13/04/2019 11:32

I think Aidan is a nice name but if not how about Aaron?

My 7yr old neice goes to school with 2 Rorys so definitely isn't unheard of. I think it works well on an adult.

There's lots of names that suit pets and humans equally (think Jasper, Felix, Toby, Dexter. All are lovely and wouldn't seem strange on a human or pet. Max is one those names to me Smile

William goes with your surname but not the shortening in my opinion. Will Lewis... Sounds like a start on a question Grin but that's just me!

How about Zachary, Rueben, Elliot, Matthew, Daniel, Samuel?

Good luck x

missyB1 · 13/04/2019 11:38

Patrick James would be lovely!

MikeUniformMike · 13/04/2019 12:53

Patrick James is lovely.
From your list Rory is the one that goes best with the surname.

DarlingLittleBabyName · 13/04/2019 13:09

Edward
Jasper
Casper
Lawrie
Harvey
these are the names I thought of, gd luck x

WaxOnFeckOff · 13/04/2019 14:10

I wouldn't have Aaron with Lewis although it's a lovely name. There is another Scottish island (Arran) so you'd a bit of a them going with Lewis.

I like Rory and Max, not a fan of Aidan to be honest and William is fine but if you wanted to shorten it then it would need to be Billy or Willy...

How about
Cormac
Evan
Conor
Ciar/Ciaran

MonsterKidz · 13/04/2019 14:12

Samuel James Lewis

Icklepup · 13/04/2019 14:36

Magnus James Lewis

ReginaPhalange89 · 13/04/2019 14:54

I really dislike all the Hayden/Jayden/Kaiden names , but I don't view Aiden as the same ? I'm not sure why. I think it's a nice name .

I like Rory. I've never met an adult Rory now that you mention it. But Rory isn't that uncommon nowadays so it wont seem weird when your baby is grown up, there'll be loads of adult Rory's! Ruairidh is really nice too but you might not like it if you're not Scottish .

Max is the only boy name we've both liked so far for our baby boy. My aunt has a dog called max 🙈 I'm trying not to let it put me off though. It's definitely more of a human name than a dog name

I'm not overly keen on William but love it shortened to Liam or will! Would you consider Liam as a shortening ? Liam James Lewis sounds better than Will James Lewis

Barbarafromblackpool · 13/04/2019 15:01

Rory.

pilates · 13/04/2019 15:43

Rory

Ploppymoodypants · 13/04/2019 15:53

Rory and Rhuarri are pretty well used around here. I know at least a handful of each. Lovely name though.

Aiden would be classed with the Jayden’s and Kaydens here. (That might say more about our area than the name though) I know a few but none younger than 15. So might date.

William is a really nice, lovely timeless, classless, classic name.

Max is nice too. Know lots of dogs and horses called max. But a number of adults and children. Also timeless.

SmiledWithTheRisingSun · 13/04/2019 16:03

Ruarai is fab.

Not that keen on Aidan sorry.
Love Max.
Don't like William much. The Irish version Liam is nicer IMO.

How about:

Conor
Liam
Albie
Cillian
Fergus
Finbar
Fintan
Lorcan

BentBaastard · 13/04/2019 16:05

Max is a fabulous name.

BikeRunSki · 13/04/2019 16:11

Aidan is a very well established traditional name. I don’t associate it with Kayden etc at all.

DramaAlpaca · 13/04/2019 18:28

Aidan is traditional, not the same type of name as Jayden, Kayden etc at all. I really like it.

Rory is gorgeous, it works for all ages & goes great with your surname. That's the one I'd choose.

Max is OK, just everywhere these days.

William would be the 'safe' choice.

Clownfish123 · 13/04/2019 20:59

I have a Rory. I love it and I think it works well on all ages. It's such a friendly name.

BlueMerchant · 13/04/2019 21:05

Aidan James Lewis is my favourite. I like Max but don't think it flows with James.

Silvanna · 14/04/2019 00:08

Ryan James Lewis
Matthew James Lewis

yikesanotherbooboo · 14/04/2019 00:17

Aidan isn't my personal favourite but is a solid sort of name and not on the Jayden family imo.
I know Rorys of all ages and I like it .
Max is ok but I tend to agree with your DH re the dog thing ( silly)
William is a nice name with options for short versions. I like Bill for example .

Tavannach · 14/04/2019 04:07

I like Aidan and Rory - think Aidan goes better with your surname.
William is good for Bill or Billy.

polkadotpixie · 14/04/2019 08:08

I have a Max so I'm biased but I think Max James Lewis is great. I do also like Aiden but I'm not overly keen on Rory. William is okay

Futureisland · 14/04/2019 08:16

Of the names you listed I like Aiden or Rory best. Aidan James.....AJ Lewis.

Other names that might work: Oscar, Reuban, Nathan

bridgetreilly · 14/04/2019 09:05

William nn Liam could work?

But I like all your options, and they are all perfectly normal and suitable for adults as well as children. Rory might be my favourite of the list.

MikeUniformMike · 14/04/2019 13:38

Don't call him Liam Lewis please.