What name to choose from shortlist!

[Critiquelist]

Hi all,

Baby coming soon and struggling to narrow down the name. We aren’t finding out the sex so have a list for each.

Boys
Alexander
James
George
Brian
Michael
Rowan

Girls
Nora
Juliet
Olivia
Violet
Clara

Alexander is a great name.

Not so keen on the girls list, but I guess Juliet.

Bryony is lovely, in a way Brian is not.

James or Clara!

James and Juliet.

Not Brian (not ready for a comeback) or Rowan (every other boy is named Rowan recently).

Saying that, I also like Clara and Violet and Olivia is lovely but the popularity has made it seem boring now.

If you honestly like Brian, then how about Bryon or Byron?
I have come across both recently and like them.

Alexander and Olivia (yes, popular - but popular for a reason - it's a beautiful name).

James Alexander
Violet Juliet

Congrats and good luck!

My favourites, inspired by your list:

Alexander
Michael
Rowan

Rowena
Julia
Clare