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How does the name Archer sound for a baby boy?

116 replies

Mesha2323 · 04/01/2025 07:40

We are going to have a baby boy soon, and I really like the name Archie. However, I’m not sure if it will suit him as he grows up, so I was thinking of naming him ‘Archer Storm’. I was wondering if the name Archer is common and if it pairs well with the middle name Storm. Also, any name suggestions would be greatly appreciated! I’d love to have a trendy English name rather than a more traditional one 🥰

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Snoopystick · 04/01/2025 10:00

If he wrote his signature then it becomes Archer S - either radio program or a drink if that sways you in any way?

RosieCockle · 04/01/2025 10:00

Why name your child after bad weather? If you'd be alright being called Cloudy or Drizzle then crack on.

Enko · 04/01/2025 10:01

I like Archer. Not keen on Archie personally but I do like Archibald and would use that rather than Archer if wanting Archie for a nn

EnjoyingTheSilence · 04/01/2025 10:01

Archer yes, storm no

Wavescrashingonthebeach · 04/01/2025 10:02

Archer Storm?
This has got to be a joke?!??!

AllThePotatoesAreSingingJingleBells · 04/01/2025 10:03

Sounds awful.

SoNiceToComeHomeTo · 04/01/2025 10:05

Sorry but I would be humming The archers theme tune. Storm is nice.

CwmYoy · 04/01/2025 10:07

Please don't do this. He will be teased at school.

I could hear the theme music to The Archers as I read the mail.

Parents really should be more careful what they inflict on DCs.

MissionaryMumtoOne · 04/01/2025 10:19

Archer is fine, I even like it, but not coupled with Storm. Archer Storm is terrible.

SaveMeFromMyBoobs · 04/01/2025 10:50

Archer? American but fine.
Archer Storm? Porn Star.
By all means use Archer but it's the type of name that needs a more classical name with it to avoid sounding like a porn star.

IkeaJesusChrist · 04/01/2025 10:53

No, just no.

Your poor kid.

JennyPenny222 · 04/01/2025 10:54

Storm? Jesus why

Mandarinaduck · 04/01/2025 10:55

I like it. I prefer Archer to Archie.

TinyMouseTheatre · 04/01/2025 11:01

Mandarinaduck · 04/01/2025 10:55

I like it. I prefer Archer to Archie.

Me too.

localnotail · 04/01/2025 11:13

Archer after Jeffrey Archer? And Storm after a female comic book character? Weird combination.

You do realise that "trendy" names are trendy for a short period only and after that they are cringey and laughable? Poor kid.

tediber · 04/01/2025 11:16

Archer sounds so American to me not my cup of tea. Archie is nicer but k get it's quite pop you might want to choose something a bit different.

Archer storm though is just ridiculous, please don't name the child that.

lollylawyer · 04/01/2025 11:18

I’ve got a cat called Archer
we call him Jeff. (Jeffrey Archer)

sprigatito · 04/01/2025 11:21

Archer = the rebel in Scum. Not a bad reference but a bit depressing.

Archer Storm is a bit Gladiators.

MummytoE · 04/01/2025 11:22

Ridiculous name sorry

FoxInTheForest · 04/01/2025 11:26

HumanbyDesign · 04/01/2025 07:59

I think archer is a fine name (although autotype won't capitalise it which is telling!) and a good way of "maturing" Archie, but storm is a bit too X-Men IMO... One of those names which will make your child cringe when IDing as an adult, guaranteed! 😁

Plenty of names like rowan, lily, hope etc don't autocorrect to a capital. Same as logan autocorrects to loganberry 😂 autocorrect isn't really a reliable way of checking if somethings a proper name, especially when the word has a meaning as well as being a name.

Jolietta · 04/01/2025 11:30

Archer from Small Soldiers!

It's a massive no from me.

twentysevendresses · 04/01/2025 11:34

Step away from the Peach Schnapps OP...it's affecting your decision making!

Archer Storm is a ridiculous name for a human!

Ellmau · 04/01/2025 11:40

I don't hate Archer, but people will think he's Archie.

I do hate Storm, which is terrible.

coolkatt · 04/01/2025 11:40

I like it both together

Nursemumma92 · 04/01/2025 11:44

Love Archer, but no to Storm.