What do you think of my list, 2nd boy due!

[elfisheyes]

Our 2nd boy is due in a few weeks and really struggling to settle on a name, and one we agree on!
I love slightly less common names.. Being half Polish I’d also like it to be pronounced easily by my Polish family but doesn’t have to be a direct Polish version name.
Our first son is Zachary (nns Zach/Zachy).
Here’s the list- honest opinions much appreciated! :

Tobias
Elias
Elian
Caspar/Casper
Oskar
Fabian
Leon
Benjamin

Any other ideas also so welcome, thank you x

Love Tobias. If you choose Oscar don’t spell it like that unless it’s culturally appropraite as it will just look like you can’t spell. I prefer Casper to Caspar. It’s a good list of names but Fabian just reminds me off the badie in Oliver.

Not keen on Fabian and Elian but the others are nice. Agree that you should spell it Oscar if you're in the UK. My favourites are Tobias, Benjamin and Leon.

For me, Fabian and Elian are very ‘feminine’ names.
I think Casper/Caspar and Oskar go well with the Polish theme.

you asked for honest opinions!...

Tobias (OK if Toby day to day)

Dont like:
Elias

Elian
Caspar/Casper

Oskar OK but what shortening? (Which I think it needs when you older one has this)

Fabian really dislike this
Leon & this

Benjamin like this Benjie morphing to Ben as he grows up.

But whatever you choose he will make great!!

I like Fabian and Elian.

Why does the name need a 'shortening' because the brother's name has one? That makes no sense

I like Fabian, Elias and Benjamin. Agree on not using that spelling of Oskar unless it’s culturally appropriate for your family.

I think it's a good list!

I would go with Casper - Zach and Cas sound cute.

I like Elias too, but would you be happy shortening to El if you do like a nickname?

Oskar is appropriate for the family. It also looks great in English. Go for it!

Love this list! (And I usually dislike name lists on here 😂)

Ignore posters saying don’t use the spelling Oskar…it’s entirely appropriate for your heritage.

Casper is my favourite followed by Elias or elian

She could use Eli as a nickname.

Don't like Fabian or Leon, all the others are fine. (Do like Leo if you would have that instead of Leon.)

Those are all fine. Like Elias most. What about Marius or Tomas?

I came on to say use Fabian - that's a great name!

Possibly a little.boring but Thomas? (Or polish spelling)

I love Oskar with Zach, sounds gorgeous together. I disagree with the others about changing it to Oscar. You're Polish and if that's how it is spelt in your home country then go with it, I'm assuming he would need to spell his surname anyway. Always embrace where you've come from, no need to conform and blend in, nice time be different and for him to know why he has a different version.

Sorry I totally missed the Polish bit as I was too busy concentrating on the name list. I would go with the Polish spelling if you choose it.

They’re all nice. Kacper would be fine too (where I live anyway).
The baddie in Oliver Twist is Fagin. Fabian is a left wing think tank, but also a name.

It's Casper or Bejamin for me!

Just a thought about Oskar - the British spelling of 'Oscar' has been one of the most popular baby names in the UK for quite a few years now so, a) it may not fit with your wish of having a relatively unusual name (despite the unusual spelling) and b) it's likely that your child will spend his whole life correcting people who are extremely used to the 'Oscar' spelling. Just food for thought!

My favourites are Tobias (Toby) and Benjamin.

My faves from your list:
Zachary and ..

Tobias 9
Casper 9
Benjamin 8
Leon 7
Oscar 7

Thank you all! Mixed opinions which is to be expected, but glad some are liking the options and some positive comments!

I like them all bar Elian, which has a skincare brand ring to it for me.

Thaddeus, which in Polish becomes Tadeusz

Tobias - Tob-ee-as or To-bigh-us? Toby should be ok.
Elias - El-yas or El-igh-us
Elian - too unusual but not different. Looks a bit unisex
Caspar/Casper - Caspar or Kasper
Oskar - fine, usually Oscar in the UK and very popular
Fabian - Fab-ee-an or Fayb-yun?
Leon - fine
Benjamin - English or Polish pronunciation? Ben is great, whichever you use.

Ignore posters saying don’t use the spelling Oskar…it’s entirely appropriate for your heritage. This. It's a good list.