Plain surname crazy first name?

[SAEJ]

DH and I can't decide. . . . we have a bland surname - Johnson - yawn (have to say my maiden name was better but I was feeling traditional!).

So, if we have a plain surname then do you think that means you can get away with a more unusual first name (particularly for a boy who is less likely to change surname) or should it be plain plus plain??

Quentin and Tiberius are cool, although I'd maybe choose the latter as a middle name just in case. We were going to call dd Richard Ezra (she was a girl so we didn't ) with Ezra as the name we used, but Richard just in case. Ezra Johnson sounds excellent

I like Monty, Wilbur and Quentin Johnson particularly. Nice, classic names that aren't too common but not too unusual either. Also like the fact that they're 2 syllables so won't need shortening.

Tiberius is cool, but a little long, I'm not sure I'd be brave enough .

I love Digby and Monty. Both are on my list for impending DS. Go well with Johnson IMO

Conrad and Victor are both strong names that I think go well with Johnson....

Monty would be my favorite from your list.

Stirling was a shortlist for us....

It didn't do Inigo Jones any harm...

def go for something unusual if not he would be known by surname anyway as lots of williams,georges charlies, harry's etc love digby & monty, what about jasper,orlando or kitt?

Hector
Douglas
Duncan

try the name combo out on this website

how many people share a name?

This is what it says about my name

Your name is common enough to ensure free hire of the social club hall at your reunion party. Mmmmm Cocktails Sausages for all.

Some lovely suggestions on this thread.

I particularly like Montgomery, Victor and Quentin Johnson.