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Which boy name out of list to go with Rory?

43 replies

Charmainebelle · 08/12/2025 16:16

Hi! We already have a beautiful son named Rory and are due our second boy soon! We have a shortlist of names - which do you think goes best with Rory? Or any other options you can think of? Thank you!

Leo
Ezra
James
Lucas
Finn

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RoundRedRobin · 08/12/2025 16:18

On your list, Ezra. Both are strong names that work well together.

but I love Milo as a compliment to Rory 😀

RoundRedRobin · 08/12/2025 16:19

I would stay away from Leo as it’ll look like your going for a lion themed name

Mollydoggerson · 08/12/2025 16:35

Oscar
Fergus
Oisin
Donal
Noel
Sean - my favourite

MissyB1 · 08/12/2025 16:39

Quite honestly none of them, sorry!
my suggestions;
Rory and Noah
Rory and Joel
Rory and Conal
Rory and Edward

Charmainebelle · 08/12/2025 17:07

RoundRedRobin · 08/12/2025 16:18

On your list, Ezra. Both are strong names that work well together.

but I love Milo as a compliment to Rory 😀

Thank you! I really like Milo, so many people have told me it sounds like it’s from the Tweenies or a dogs name though! 🙈

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Charmainebelle · 08/12/2025 17:09

RoundRedRobin · 08/12/2025 16:19

I would stay away from Leo as it’ll look like your going for a lion themed name

You’re the second person that has said that 🙈 Was hoping people wouldn’t make that connection as it’s certainly not my motivation behind the names 😂

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Cocktailsandcheese · 08/12/2025 17:11

I think Rory and Lucas sound great together

GoodVibesHere · 08/12/2025 17:12

Finn

I like that they both have four letters in them. I don't know why butbit just works well.

Calliopespa · 08/12/2025 17:14

RoundRedRobin · 08/12/2025 16:19

I would stay away from Leo as it’ll look like your going for a lion themed name

😂🦁That's a good point.

I think they all work op.

To me Ezra has a different vibe but I see someone else liked it.

To me Rory roams the Highlands and Ezra works in NYC!

Mumofgirls2017 · 08/12/2025 17:17

Finn! Though all go fine.

other options: Rory and

Liam
oscar
lewis
jack
jacob
elliott
myles
ellis
owen
aidan
dylan

BarnacleBeasley · 08/12/2025 17:18

I quite like the subtle lion theme, but then what if you had a third child?
I would pick James though.

Bigearringsbigsmile · 08/12/2025 17:19

James. Beautiful name

ginasevern · 08/12/2025 17:21

James without a doubt. Classical, timeless and flows with Rory much better than the others. Also works well if you are in fact Scottish.

Calliopespa · 08/12/2025 17:23

I think I'd do James. But bracing for the string of James is so meh/boring posts...

Failing that, I think Finn

NotrialNodeal · 08/12/2025 17:25

James or Lucas

user2848502016 · 08/12/2025 17:27

Rory and Finn is my favourite combination

Also like James and Leo (but Rory and Leo together could look like you are fond of Lions…?)

crumpet · 08/12/2025 17:28

Lucas

ExperiencedContractor · 08/12/2025 17:32

All of your list are nice names. Of the five, I think I would choose Lucas.

I agree about the Rory/Leo lion connection!

May I also suggest Lewis? I think Rory and Lewis are lovely together.

Graciously · 08/12/2025 17:34

Edward
Angus
Mark

EyeLevelStick · 08/12/2025 17:55

Adam
Angus
Alex(ander)
Conor

But of yours, Lucas or James.

BoleynMemories13 · 08/12/2025 18:02

I don't dislike any of them, but Finn and Lucas are my favourites with Rory. I kind of agree about the lion thing with Leo.

Peternell · 09/12/2025 01:46

I love all of Leo, James and Finn, and all would sound great with brother Rory. I would definitely cross off Ezra, a different feel altogether to Rory.

Fends · 09/12/2025 01:49

James

LivingTheDreamish · 09/12/2025 02:37

Ezra (agree not Leo!).

LuubyLuu · 09/12/2025 03:25

You have the same taste as me, 3 of the names on your list were on my shortlist and we ended up with Rory!