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Boys names are so difficult!

29 replies

firsttimem · 20/01/2022 19:24

Looking for some help on boys names for our first child. We already have a few girl names that we love but are really struggling with boys. We have a short surname ‘Jack’ and finding it hard to find names that suit.

We love traditional names that aren’t too out there but have a large family and most are claimed!
I like - Theo, Noah & Finley but wonder if the short names sound strange with our one syllable surname.
Husband likes Thomas & Henry but we are Scottish and Henry sounds a bit funny in our accent.

We both LOVE Jude & Jonah but worried they don’t match the surname either! Having a nightmare and would love some suggestions.

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HomeSw33tHome · 26/01/2022 17:38

John Jack! you can call him Jack Jack Grin

KloppsTeeth · 27/01/2022 02:25

Dave. Can’t go wrong with a Dave. See also Steve and Rob.

Glitterygreen · 27/01/2022 15:32

@Buddhabowl

I don't think a one syllable surname necessarily needs a long first name. I know an adult Tom John and honestly it's never occurred to me that his name is too short. I actually think it's quite memorable and strong. Tom Cruz, Brad Pitt, James Dean, Kate Moss, all strong memorable sounding names IMO. I think Jude Jack is a bit hard to say though maybe. Noah Theo and Finley are all fine.
Yeah I agree.

Jude Law is 2 short names and sounds totally fine :)

Lemonweightloss · 27/01/2022 15:54

@Zipper666, had to say I love Michael and Vincent. I've got a Dominic. If I'd had any more I would have had Michael, Vincent, Gabriel or Tristan. ❤

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