Boys Names Shortlist: Help make it shorter!

[BlusteringBoobies]

Hi all

We are completely stuck on boys names! I'm going to be induced next week with our second DS and we have a short list but don't really have any that we think is 'the one'

We already have one DS who is 2 and has an 'ie' name (think Charlie).

What do people think of the below list? Any favourites or additions along these lines? We want something that is not particularly common (but we both do like Jack!) but not too unusual!

Thanks!

Jack
Mack
Percy
Miles
Morgan
Avery
Hudson
Huxley
Cooper
Ashton
Otis

Miles and Ashton are the only ones I like from that list. Cooper is ok.

I thought Percy was slang for penis? Defo wouldn't use that!

@WhoppingBigBackside I am an older mum and remember Percy in Corrie very well!!

And I've just looked up 'Point Percy at the Porcelain' so it's safe to say Percy is out 😂 🍆

@IWasFunBeforeMum

I've got a Jack..classic strong name perfect for a boy or man.

Good point. Name hasp to carry them through whole life Perhaps op would consider Jackson? Could be shortened and it's got that modern feel??

Miles is gorgeous, I’d definitely go with that.

Also quite like Jack, Avery, Mack and Otis.

@BlusteringBoobies, Seth and Archie are Emmerdale Farm names so I can't see the appeal.

Percy in Corrie was ok, but names like Ivy and Audrey are def Corrie names

Pointing Percy at the porcelain - do people still say that?

Anyone who doesn't remember Ivy Tilsley/Brennan, she wss horrible.

Jack is the only one of those I like I'm afraid. But I don't like fashionable names because they date, and all of these sound very American. I actually don't mind Jackson, which might solve your problem of the surname starting with a 'k' sound again.

I like Miles and Otis from your list. You could have Cormac with NN Mac.

I would shortlist to Morgan, Jack and Otis and see what fits. For what it's worth I have young children and haven't come across a single Jack under 5, though do know an Otis. Love it though

I also love Percy but as a NN for Percival

Jack and Mac will run into your surname I think so I'd knock those off the list.

Thanks so much everyone for your input!

I am warming to Miles due to the love for it on this thread. I had really worried it was a bit too posh sounding!

We've ruled out both Jack and Mack as they do run into our surname too much when said out loud (as pp suggested)

We're down to Miles, Cooper and Ashton

This is after having read a lot of comments on here and these three seem to be the most popular on this thread and they are our favourites.

Agree that Hudson sounds like a murky river, Huxley now associated with a pig, Otis sounds a bit 'bloaty' (?), Jack and Mack too clunky with surname, Percy too wimpy sounding (to me, sorry for any offence!), Avery is a bit too 'out there' and Morgan does rhyme with Organ and could have a bit of teasing... (but mostly my DH confessed he didn't really like it)

Grateful for all your inputs, I didn't think we'd get to an agreed 3 that I actually like!

One vote for Avery

I like Jack, and Otis is Ok. Not keen on the rest. I don't like surnames as first names, ruling out Hudson, Cooper etc.

I'm old enough to remember Percy Sugden too but my first thought was Percy Pig sweets!

Miles.

Fantastic! Glad you've managed to shorten your list. Good luck with the birth and, if you feel happy to, please do share what you decide in the end :-)

@whatausername Thanks! I will come back and update on the chosen name.

I think we'll stick to keeping these three in our back pocket until we lay eyes on the little chap and see what fits.

Just trying to focus on other things at the moment as my first induction was 4 days of horrificness with failed epidurals and complications so am hoping this one will be better! Having the potential names in mind will help to be thinking positively!

Jack is my favourite by a long way. I only know one Jack who is 13. Wouldn’t say it is too popular any more.

Percy Jackson is the main Percy reference for kids these days (or Percy pig sweets).

Jack and Miles are the best. I also love Cooper.

Sorry just realised Jack is off your list now. Out of the three shortlisted I’d go for Ashton (but prefer Asher).

Just leave Miles on the list.

Thanks guys! Yes, we both love Jack but it's incredibly clunky with our surname.

I think our preference is now

Miles
Cooper
Ashton

As I said, nice to have something to take my mind off the induction worry!!

Appreciate all thoughts on this thread, it's been super helpful!

Favourites are Percy and Otis. But realise not everyone’s cup of tea. Safer choices probably Jack or Miles and probably go with your older one well.

Ah not a fan of the ones left but of them, it would be Miles. I find it a bit smarmy estate agent though!

Of your original list, I would have suggested Spencer, Milo, Rufus.

As other ideas I mean! Also liked Otis

Miles love 1
Morgan 4
Avery 3
Hudson 3
Cooper love 2