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Favourite boy names from this shortlist for a bookish but not nerdy feel

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danascully96 · 11/09/2026 19:03

Which is your favorite: Miles, Joseph, Luke, Daniel, Pierce, Alexander “Alec,” Nicholas, Cameron, Christian, Caleb, Elijah, Clark, Heath, Max, James “Jamie,” Theodore, Russell, August, Simon, Blake, Rowan, Graham, or Leo?

If this helps, I always picture a handsome, bookish man but hopefully not a dorky name!

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Clearinguptheclutter · Yesterday 15:48

Don’t like Graham or Pierce or Russell but otherwise good list

Cameron is a nice name but like PP I couldn’t get past it meaning crooked nose and also it being the name of a Tory prime minister (who was the PM when my sons were born, probably less of an issue these days).

Leo is lovely but so many of them

August would be if born in August only. Otherwise I just don’t get it

danascully96 · Yesterday 16:16

I think I’ve decided that Duncan would be a really nice name for a little boy. I am still a big fan of Christian, Miles, Leo, Joseph “Joey,” and Luke. But for now, Duncan seems like a great choice — familiar but not very popular. I also like Henry “Hal” as another choice.

Thank you to everyone who has commented! I’ve enjoyed reading your feedback.

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