Help - different boy's names

[monkeysmama]

Okay so we've bought the books (yes plural) and actually read them and nothing has grabbed us so far. We have a list of girls names we both really like - each one a bit different. But without actually finding out (decided not too after MUCH debate)sure it is a boy and have no ideas on names at all.

1. We want something different - we both have unusual names and are pleased we do.
2. We don't want anything chavvy.
3. An Italian name would be good (Italian ancestors)
4. Nothing that will sounds stupid pronounced with strong London accents
5. I like the letter "E" - Elijah, Elliot, Ezekiel are some of my favourites but DP has vetoed them all.

Any suggestions very gratefully received!

MM

its like people calling their children McKenzie

that is a scottish surname

Oh well, I guess if people like them they can use them as first names if they wish

Dante

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Vittorio? Think English version is Victor. Sorry if said already as havent read whole thing. Agree D'Agostino is usually a surname.

I like Joshua, and Josh for short

Elia (an alternative of Elijah in the Bible)

Elio (I know someone with this name - always sounds pretty cool to me)

Allesandro (also know someone called this - he's called Alex in England sometimes)

FRIEND OF MINE CALLED HER SON WADE ,I FOR ONE HAD NEVER HEARD IT BEFORE SO MUST BE UNUSUAL

My DH is called called Wade

What about Bruno? I know it's not Italian, but I bet it would sound good with an Italian sur name. If anybody tells you it's a dogs name you can say it's a saints name actually. (Not that I usually care about that!).

This is not Italian, but I have been doing a lot of family history research lately, and we have several people in the family called Ozias (it apparently means "the Lord is strength").

It is unusual, and not currently popular. on the other hand, you may think I am mad for suggesting it. But I quite like it.

has anyone mentioned
Dante
Matteo

sorry if they have, its late and I'm tired

I like the name Dante. There was a kid called that on Waterloo Road.

my friend nearly used it but now has a luca
she's considering Rocco, Rufus of Rapheal for this one

I would like to call our DS1 Ephram but have only 8 weeks left to convince DH and he won't budge .

It's not exactly Italian but it does begin with E. Can also be spelt Ephrem or Ephraim btw.

Rufus I don't like. Our neighbours have a very annoying dog called Rufus. I know someone who's son is called Rufus and he doesn get picked on because of his name.
Rapheal is nice - a bit different without being weird. Rocco makes me think of Madonna.

Go for a good Welsh name like Evan!

rufus I think is because she likes rufus wainwright
rocco makes me think of madonna too but hey, its her choice so who am I to mention it, she has said the same herself but doesn't seem to be bothered