Name for our son

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Hi. We can't decide between:
1.Charlie Laurence or
2.Ryan Anthony

Option 1 would be after both our uncles and includes the feminine form of my name.
Option 2 we like the meaning of, and also would be sharing the same middle name as my brother.

Not sure how much the meaning of a name should influence over say, family connection. Opinions appreciated.

i love ryan anthony. both names have family connections so i think it comes down to what you prefer really x

Charlie Laurence gets my vote. It’s a lovely combination.

Why don't you wait until he's born and decide? People used to decide based on whether the baby looked like one name or another...

Charlie Laurence

Thanks for your opinions so far. Kelly hall, we probably will end up doing that as we're both quite indecisive at the moment! Also my friend suggested that too...its such a major thing!

Charlie. I don’t like the name Ryan.

I prefer Ryan Anthony. There are absolutely tons of little Charlies so while I do like the name, I'm finding it quite over-used at the moment. I do like Laurence as a first name though if that's an option?

Sorry, I know its not one of your options but have you considered Laurence Anthony? I'm not a fan of either Charlie or Ryan but I think the middle names sound great together.
A friend's son is Laurence, known as Laurie.

Laurence is lovely, Charlie OK, Ryan a bit 'C' word.

Katniss k, I know that had crossed my mind too. Mrs Drimmond, laurence as a first name isnt out of the question, but I just didnt want to seem self righteous if you know what I mean as I'm laura, maybe I'm thinking about it too much though...

I dont think it would be seen as being self centred or anything Babybrain.

Charlie Laurence (but prefer Lawrence spelt this way)

Glad you think that mrs dimmond, I do often worry about silly things like that.

Laurence Anthony, perhaps?

Charles Laurence, or use Laurence as a first name.

I much prefer the middle names. So Laurence Anthony or Anthony Laurence.

Laurence is lovely
Charlie is ok
Ryan is horrible sorry

Yes if Laurence is on the table then I think Laurence Anthony is lovely (and I don't think it's odd with your name at all!).

I actually prefer Charles Anthony (Charlie)

I don't like Charlie or Ryan, sorry

I much prefer Anthony or Lawrence.

I much prefer Charlie Laurence. I find Ryan quite dated and dull.

If you're Laura, you could spell it Lawrence (prefer this spelling).

Love the name Charlie ❤️

Laurence Anthony if that’s an option. Or Anthony Laurence or maybe Anton Laurence

Charles Anthony (Charlie) is great. Definitely not Ryan. Laurence is ok but the Laura thing would put me off. Good luck!