Over the last eight months we have deliberated baby names. If we were having a girl, we would have difficulty narrowing our options, but for a boy-- we are calling on you for help. This is your big chance to give out recommendations, and with as many opinionated friends as I have, I expect several people want to make their voices heard. Here are some basic rules to warn you what I/we will automatically strike down without further consideration:
1. TRENDY: Aiden, Kaden, Jaden, Jackson. If it has been anywhere near the top ten list over the last five years-- it just won't do.
2. Alliteration: We will not have the same initials in our first name as our last name.
3. In general we will be avoiding any names beginning with the letter B. Figure it out yourself.
For once in my life, I am open to suggestions, yes even yours mom, given they fit within the basic parameters established above. Come on, all you cyber stalkers out there who don't regularly comment, give it your best shot. Our posterity depends upon it.
And many of you may find this website of Utah baby names quite entertaining. If the name you recommend is located on this web page, we probably won't use it either.
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Atticus
I love the names Oliver and Owen. These names did not show up on the website of Utah baby names, nor have I heard them used much in the past five years.
I guess I'm stalker number one. I've been reading your blog since you sent the link to Becky. And enjoying every single minute by the way. I don't have a real suggestion, unless you like the name and then it will be real, but just a name to go along with the Ruby/Rancid connection. There is another Rancid song that goes: "I had a dream I was a vigilante sidekick. My name is Tim, I'm a lesser known character. Fighting crime in the streets together." So, my vote is for Timothy, which I think is adorable. I won't be shocked if you don't pick this name, but I'm highly amused by thinking it up. Good luck in the great search. It's so stressful finding the perfect name, but you'll just know once you get it.
I personally like Cyrus and Ian but Carolyn won't let me use either.
At first I was thinking you could name him something like 'Stone' to go with Ruby - but that didn't really work... ;) So how about something with a Polynesian root - or not. Or something classic like Edward - but maybe you don't want him named after a vampire. Anyway. I'm just proud to say that neither of my kids' names were on the top 100 in Utah OR on the 'weird Utah name' list from that web site...
In my defense, I have liked the name Jackson for 15 years at least and the year before our Jacks was born it was ranked 93 out of 100. The year he was born it moved up to the 30s. A terrible coincidence in our books. Mitchell is ranked in like the 300-400 range=safe. Boy names are WAY harder than girl names, especially because everyone takes boy names to use as girl names. PS--I am SO jealous of your proximity to so much history.
Marcus - Wendell - Phillip - Samuel - Walter - Beck - Ethan - Redford - Rhys - Royce - Mathis - MAXWELL!!! Merrick - Forrest? Fynn?
Seth - how about Seth?
Sterling - I actually knew a Sterling and he was a pretty cool dude. Archer? Ashford - Edwin - Emmet - Emory?
That's all I got... how about John?
I still like William. Not only is it Nate's Dad's middle name but its a good strong name. Since you told my you were expecting I have been calling the baby Billy anyway and regardless of you choice of names it will be my nic name for him. I am glad I am not the only one who mentioned the Polynesian heritage... (thanks Liz) I think with Ruby having her grandmas name why not use her maiden name for Williams? I like the sound of it. I don't know if because of the "title" issue its proper but I think it will thrill your Grandma. If you find a shorter name you like perhaps your maiden name could be the middle name... I know you don't want the "J" as a first name but years ago you did say you would probibly name one of your boys Jarrett Lee.
I like Owen!
I think Jon is a great name as long as there is NO "H" in it whatsoever!!
But I do think william is a good name as well. Distinguished fun and he would be named after somone AWESOME from BOTH of your lives. Nate's dad and Billy P! How perfect is that! ROFLOL
um....i thought we already decided this last week?? i'm confused. :) but if you're still not settled--keep shannon in mind. it was first a boys name so it's a great option.
I really have nothing constructive to add. I just wanted to say Hi. :o)
But while I'm here, I've always liked the name Dalton.
I guess I get to be the second stocker. I'm Natalie J's sister in law. I'm proud to say that not one of my 4 kids is on that list! Yea! Anyway, we have one boy and he was the HARDEST one to name. We settled on Porter. I love it. It's not weird, but you don't hear it a lot. I also love Seth, but my husband thought it was too much of a hick name. Anyway, Good luck!
what happened to axel? i liked that one. do you have some issue with guns and roses? fine... this is the best i can do. i do realize it's been long enough that you have probably already, hopefully picked a name since you are having this kid in something like 2 weeks.
edward
hugh
westley
collin
phillip
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