I can't muster any enthusiasm for any names

[milfAKAmonkeymonkeymoomoo]

Expecting a DS next month (have a DD already), DH and I can't agree on names. Lost enthusiasm and can't find anything I really love - some I would be ok with but I haven't found any with that wow factor...sigh...

[cupsoftea]

Family names from years ago?

[TheNaughtiestGirlIsaMonitor]

Please tell us what your DD is called. That will give me an idea of your style.

[LynetteScavo]

I was like that with girls names....what kind of thing have you been considering?

[milfAKAmonkeymonkeymoomoo]

DD is called Scarlett.

I like the following - in no particular order:

1. Ethan
2. Leo
3. Finn
4. Oscar
5. Theo
6. Jude
7. Reuben
8. Lawrence
9. Elijah

10. Felix
11. Isaac
12. Joseph
13. Joshua
14. Lucas
15. Rio
16. Rufus
17. Fran
18. Jesse
19. Toby

[milfAKAmonkeymonkeymoomoo]

Worried how boring I'm finding this task!

[dizzydixies]

I felt I couldn't find one I absolutely LOVED - can you tell us some you like so we can make suggestions?

[dizzydixies]

I know a Scarlett with brother Tristan

what about

Roan
Corin
Nico
Cassius
Cassian
Rudy
Raphael
Luca
Leon
Joel
Elliot
Jacob

from your list I LOVE
Reuben
Jude
Rufus

[LynetteScavo]

I like almost all of theose names!

I think you'll need to pick on e out of a hat.

Or wait untill he's born and look at him.

[dizzydixies]

what about Saul or Sonny?
Hugo
Herbie
Arthur - nn Art?

as long as you don't have problems with same initials

[MrsMattie]

I'm the same. 28 weeks pregnant with no.2 and cannot be arsed to even think about names. There are none I love at the moment. I think I'll go for LynetteScavo's 'look at him/her when he/she is born and decide' method!

[Bubbaloo]

I like most of the names on your list,but especially Oscar and Ethan which we have used for our ds's.

[milfAKAmonkeymonkeymoomoo]

I don't want anything too common but DH is a traditionalist

[glucose]

my dd has a friend at nursery called Solly, I have assumed it must be short for Solomon. I think it is a really cute name. Our boy name was Alex Samuel if that's any help. We didn't start thinking about names until 6months into pregnancy - don't get hung up about it, I think you have a week or so until after the birth until you really need to register and make a decision
good luck

[milfAKAmonkeymonkeymoomoo]

MrsMattie - I think you have a good point

Maybe DH will concede anything after seeing me in labour again

[dizzydixies]

we have 3 dds so have never had a chance to use any of the boys names we liked!

[TheNaughtiestGirlIsaMonitor]

1. Ethan - too mainstream with your DD's name
2. Leo - love this one.
3. Finn - Nice but a bit soft. Your boy#'s name would be softer than your girl's name! I like finbar or Fintan better.
4. Oscar - ok, but really predictable now. I think Victor is stronger, braver!
5. Theo - Nice, but like Finn, a soft boy's name next to a strong girl's name.
6. Jude - I like this one.
7. Reuben - I likd this.
8. Lawrence - Love Lawrie, and Lorcan which is gaelic for Lawrence.
9. Elijah - I don't like bible names with Scarlett I think.

10. Felix - PERFECT with Scarlett. Scarlett and Felix . Oh yes, that sounds totally right.
11. Isaac - no, I like this, but not with Scarlett.
12. Joseph AGain, too conventional or something.
13. Joshua - OK. But blah also.
14. Lucas - like this one. Also Marcus and Magnus and Fergus.
15. Rio - I like this. But I'd never use it.
16. Rufus - I like this. Scarlett and Rufus sounds really good too.
17. Fran - I like Frankie !
18. Jesse - hmm. Maybe.
19. Toby - I like it, but it's not a great match wiht Scarlett.

Felix, Rufus or Frankie

MY suggestions, Bruno, Victor, Richie, Donald, Bruce, Howard, Fergus, Magnus, Lorcan

hth!

[FabioBadAssCat]

There is a name that will appeal to the traditionalist and also the woman who wants her ds to have a name few other boys have:


John.
Jonathan if you want to get fancy.

[TheNaughtiestGirlIsaMonitor]

Yes Fabio that is the middle ground I had to find. But I don't think John or Peter goes with Scarlett!

Something classic, but not mainstream, there are lots of those names.

I think gus is the new max, and bruce is the new Gus! Victor is the new Oscar! Richie is the new Archie. Those names would really come to life on a gorgeous toddler. He'll make the name his own, and make it cool.

[jellybeans]

I like these out of your list

Ethan
Leo
Theo
Joseph
Joshua
Lucas

Also like

Nathan
Jacob
Ryan
Sean
Jake
Zac
Niall

[bethdivine]

I think Scarlett and Jude sound good together.

I'm guessing Rhett is out of the question??? - I actually like this and suggested it to DH - he nearly went for it as didn't know gone with the wind.

[Grumpalina]

Love, Love, love Rueben and Jude and Joshua as I already have one!!!

[notsoteenagemum]

DS was going to be Scarlett I love that name.
Jude is lovely
Nathan-Nate
Finlay-Finn
Please don't have Ethan or Joshua they are too over used now.
Sonny
Archie
Alfie
George
Reggie
Stanley
Harry

[Brightfield]

You have good taste. Here are my favs from your list...

Finn, Oscar, Jude, Elijah, Felix, Isaac, Joseph and Rufus.

Other names you may like..

Barnaby/Barnabas
Arthur
Milo
Finlay/Finlo/Finbar
Wilfred/Frederick
Otto
Bertie (Hubert/Bertram/Albert/Gilbert)
Magnus
Louis
Arlo
Rory
Jonty/Monty
Amos
Hugh/Hugo
Fergus/Ang us
Maxim
Rafael/Raphael

[frazzledoldbag34]

I know a Scarlett who has 3 brothers called:
Oscar, Felix and Henry (Harry).
I think they go quite well.

[3andnomore]

1. Ethan- like it and goes lovely with Scarlett
2. Leo- same as before
3. Finn- prefer Flynn, but I would say that, ys is a Flynn
4. Oscar- don't like
5. Theo- not that keen
6. Jude- not sure
7. Reuben-love and lovely with Scarlett
8. Lawrence-like
9. Elijah-not sure

10. Felix- always reminds me of catfood add now
11. Isaac--lovely and nice with scarlett
12. Joseph-lovely and same as beofre
13. Joshua-nice
14. Lucas-lovely
15. Rio- not so keen, sorry and doesn't go with Scarlett, I think
16. Rufus- do NOT like
17. Fran- no
18. Jesse-like a lot
19. Toby - tis ok