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New baby boy name help

25 replies

Pebblesxx · 06/01/2021 15:33

We had a baby boy yesterday and have narrowed it down to two names....Riley and Mason.

What goes with his big brothers Bailey name?

Any thoughts on either? Just can't decide!

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pinacollama · 06/01/2021 15:43

Congratulations, you must be over the moon! I think Mason goes best with Bailey.

joystir59 · 06/01/2021 15:45

Mason! Congratulations!

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 06/01/2021 15:49

Don't like either names really. However I'd go with Mason. Its got the same vibe as Riley but a completely different sound. Riley and Bailey are too much alike in sound and vibe.

Calmondeck · 06/01/2021 16:05

Congrats on your new baby! How exciting! I think Riley is a far far better name than Mason. The recurring -ey sound isn’t great for both kids. But I’d much rather be a Riley than a Mason.

IggyAce · 06/01/2021 16:08

I prefer Riley to Mason but having dcs called Riley & Bailey sounds like a law firm to me, they are too alike. Based on that I’d choose Mason or go back to your short list.

emmathedilemma · 06/01/2021 16:15

Mason goes better with Bailey.

Cinderellashoes · 06/01/2021 16:16

I prefer Mason with Bailey, but don’t really like Mason or Riley to be honest. Bailey is nice!

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 06/01/2021 16:18

Oh sorry I thought your son was called Riley. My opinion still stands though

FluffyEggsontoast · 06/01/2021 16:37

Mason

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 06/01/2021 16:57

Of the two Mason, because Riley sounds too similar to Bailey. What about Flynn, Macsen or Maxwell? (similar style to Mason but a bit less popular/trendy?)

Kanaloa · 06/01/2021 17:10

Congrats! Both nice but would choose Mason. Bailey & Riley are a bit matchy although both nice names. Bailey & Mason sounds nicer to me.

YoniAndGuy · 06/01/2021 17:18

Not a fan of either but Riley is too similar to Bailey.

Firebird83 · 06/01/2021 17:48

Mason

Zofloratheexplora · 06/01/2021 19:33

Both are fine. Wait and see what he looks like?

IckleBear · 06/01/2021 20:08

Mason

DueMay2021 · 06/01/2021 20:55

Congratulations I prefer Riley but Mason goes better with Bailey

DramaAlpaca · 06/01/2021 20:57

We don't have the same taste in names but Mason goes better with Bailey.

percheron67 · 06/01/2021 21:02

Dear God - not Mason - sounds like a partner in a building firm. Riley was the name of my Granny's Jack Russell ! As you have named one son after an alcoholic drink I suppose you could call him Jack Daniels.

starfire88 · 06/01/2021 22:27

Both lovely. I feel like Riley will get muddled up with big brother Bailey, so my vote is for Mason.

Congratulations!

AriesTheRam · 06/01/2021 22:31

Mason.Its my ds name so I'm biased.

sproutburger · 06/01/2021 22:33

Definitely Mason. Riley and Bailey sound too similar.

And...congratulations!

MercyBodle · 07/01/2021 00:11

Mason

maddsclairelouise · 07/01/2021 01:49

Congratulations gorgeous! Such exciting news! I think Mason goes best with Bailey xx

bigbird1969 · 07/01/2021 01:49

mason

Sausagedog1 · 07/01/2021 23:43

I think with Bailey I would choose Mason. Congrats!

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