Please be kind to me ..

[mrssunshinexxx]

As the title says would really appreciate no one being too savage. I am asking for opinions but be gentle with me.
36 weeks pregnant with my third baby , first boy. With my girls I just knew their names nothing and no one could of swayed me but this time I'm struggling
There's one I LOVE but it is quite unique so that's what holds me back but then I think I look on this thread daily currently and in 20 years time when he's an adult his name is not going to stick out.
Surname one syllable Irish name.
Rocky
Sydney ( definitely spelt this way)
Phoenix
Harrison ( would like this as middle name to Rocky)
Sonny ( becoming really popular near me )

Thanks in advance

Sonny

Sydney is the female spelling of the name.

What's wrong with Sidney? I like that, and Sid is super cute for a baby

Sydney and Harrison are nice names. Definitely no to the other names though.

I though Sydney was just a different spelling of Sidney. Like Freddy and Freddie or Myles and Miles.

It seems a bit more unisex than Sidney.

Ok, so none of them are awful. I wouldn’t choose any of them myself but that’s not the point.
Harrison is the best.
Then Pheonix.
Sydney and Sonny are my least favourites. Ones a place in Australia and the other is just a nickname for any small boy.
Rocky is ok but has movie connotations of course and just sounds more like a dog or a cartoon.

I like Sydney
I had a great uncle Sydney (I'd have to double check with my mom as to the spelling) but I always remember he was Sid for short.
I like the name ☺️

Rocky Rocco is a no I know of too many dogs with this name

Harrison is nice

Phoenix is okayyy

Rocky - not keen but don't hate it
Sydney - I like but would think it's a girls name spelled this way, would go Sidney for a boy.
Phoenix - I don't mind it, personally wouldn't choose it but it's ok
Harrison - like this one the best on your list
Sonny - I really don't like it, but probably because there's a horrible boy called this in my DDs class

Harrison is the only one of those I'd use.
Phoenix is very associated with the trans community these days.

In ancient mythology, the Phoenix is a female creature.
Sidney is a perfectly fine name for a boy. And has been for centuries. Why change the spelling?
Rocky sounds like a nickname (and that can be based on characteristics/appearance/behaviour/ etc etc for any name you choose).
Sonny seems unfair on a child- just so generic, with nothing individual: 'Yes - it's boy'.

Just personal taste but I prefer Harry to Harrison. (All those male names ending in 'son' suggest that their father was similarly named.)

They are all of a certain style.
Some people will have a cow about "proper names"

My favourite is Sonny OP.
Harrison is a surname / makes me think Indianna Jones
Phoenix - meh
I like Sydney as he'll have the option of Syd
Rocky makes me think of the film. But it's quite cute.

In a similar vein...How about:

Bear
Caspian
Rocco
River

Tiger

Thank you all x

Sidney is a good name.

I also love Roscoe if you'd consider that with Rocky as a pet name.

That's the thing though. You're not just naming a baby. You're naming a 20,30,40,60 year old.

You have to consider how a name will follow an adult throughout their life.

To OP. If you want a cutesy name then maybe consider using a nickname with a longer or more formal name on the birth certificate to give your child options.

This is a good idea. Would also have the option of Ros(s) as a nickname if he ever decides he doesn't like Rocky.

@LondonTraveller I agree to an extent but nowadays people are using more modern and unique names that original so in 20/30 year tikes they really won't be anything different

Rocky - no
Sydney - not sure, ‘Y’ is female spelling?
Phoenix - yes for a girl
Harrison - yes
Sonny - yes-ish

@mrssunshinexxx that's a fair point but I still think it's best to allow your child options. People called Sarah and Kevin giving their children very usual names have no idea how difficult they could be making it for their child to navigate life.

I wonder how many Sunshine's, Bears and Apples will be legally changing their names once they're 18.

Congratulations on the upcoming arrival of your son @mrssunshinexxx

Please don't worry about other people's views on your names. None on your list are outlandish or horrible. Pick the name you love and use it with pride ❤️

Thanks so much @Crunchymum

None of them would be my choice but I would not call a child Rocky. It just screams dog to me, and not a nice dog at that!
It sounds so rough. It’s been around ages- Sty Stallone? But still screams pit bull terrier owned by a track suit wearing, jewellery encrusted yob.
I agree that Sydney is the best from your list.

My chihuahua is called Rocky. I don’t think it’s great for a human. Harrison is the best in your list.

@mrssunshinexxx , You could have said that 30 years ago but the top names now are ones like Oliver and Amelia not something 'more unique'.

Have a look at a dog rescue centre's list of mutts looking for a new home.

Not really @FayCarew they are things like river and Axel - IMO - awful

Alfie, Milo, Bella and Ella seem popular.