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Boys’ names ending in an “a” or “uh” sound

38 replies

AncientandPregnant · 07/06/2020 07:32

Any idea for boy’s names ending an “a” or “uh”?

So far we have:
Oscar
Jasper
Hector
Arthur

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LizzieAnt · 07/06/2020 11:02

Just to agree with @CatteStreet that the 'r' will be pronounced in all the names ending with 'r' (Alexander, Caspar etc) by those, like me, who have a rhotic accent. This may not bother you at all, but it's worth keeping in mind Smile

whatausername · 07/06/2020 12:41

All of that list have a pretty strong to very strong R sound in half the country. If the "a/uh sound" is your criteria for picking a name then it might be a problem. If it was to guide us to your taste then fair enough.

AncientandPregnant · 07/06/2020 14:28

Thanks all. I am happy with an R sound too. It’s just all my other kids end in a, or uh and I don’t want something too different but r is fine.

I like Elijah quite a bit. I like Wilbur too but doubt I’d be brave enough to use it.

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ByGrabtharsHammerWhatASavings · 07/06/2020 16:56

Oh wow I never knew that about ezra pound! I'm not a big fan of his poetry so didn't know anything else about him. That's a shame, it's a nice name.

PinPon · 07/06/2020 16:58

Micah

Wheresthebiffer2 · 07/06/2020 17:25

The pronunciation depends on your accent. To me, Peta and Peter are pronounced differently.

NEE1302 · 07/06/2020 17:30

Jonah
Elijah
Ezra
Noah

missmouse101 · 07/06/2020 17:32

Chester

borntohula · 07/06/2020 17:34

Luca

Ellmau · 07/06/2020 17:41

Zachariah
Noah
Caspar
Isaiah
Joshua
Micah
Asher
Nehemiah
Jonah
Castor

AncientandPregnant · 08/06/2020 07:07

Thanks all. We have added Caspar and Elijah to our list with is now:

Oscar
Arthur
Hector
Jasper
Caspar
Elijah

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PuntoEBasta · 08/06/2020 07:47

I love love love Hector but couldn't get it past DH. A friend used it for her son and it is just perfect for him.

sweetnosugar · 08/06/2020 08:52

Oscar is my favourite from your list!

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