Does it just sound like a nickname for Amy?
Would it automatically be unusable because there is an Amy in the family?
Would it be subject to jokes about aiming things? I don’t know?
Would people think we are just slurring our words trying to say James?
I also feel like there has been a surge of 1,001 different boy names starting with A, and don’t want it to look like we made something up to jump on the trend.
I think it sounds sort of soft and sweet, but also sturdy and old-fashioned. Wondering what impression it gives other people though.
My mother had suggested Amos, but I foresee too many anus jokes with that one and just don’t love it.
[name_f]Do[/name_f] you need an A name specifically?
I don’t mind the name but it does feel a bit like a nickname.
[name_m]Eames[/name_m] is a name that is similar but feels more complete less nicknamey to me anyway.
I think [name_u]Ames[/name_u] is a great name, try not to overthink it! I wouldn’t think of [name_f]Amy[/name_f] with [name_u]Ames[/name_u], and I’d there’s an [name_f]Amy[/name_f] in the family the names feel different enough for me to be fine!
I love [name_u]Ames[/name_u], none of the things you mentioned crossed my mind. I do think of the store because I have fond memories of my grandma taking me.
[name_u]Ames[/name_u] is intriguing - I quite like it.
Does it just sound like a nickname for [name_f]Amy[/name_f]? - I mean, yes, but if I saw it, I wouldn’t assume it was one necessarily
Would it automatically be unusable because there is an [name_f]Amy[/name_f] in the family? - depends how close you are to them, how close baby will be to them, whether you mind the similarity, whether they would
Would it be subject to jokes about aiming things? maybe in a kind of light-hearted way? (like someone might sing [name_u]Amazing[/name_u] [name_f]Grace[/name_f] to a [name_f]Grace[/name_f] or make archery jokes to an Archer?)
Would people think we are just slurring our words trying to say [name_u]James[/name_u]? no, they feel distinct to me
I quite like [name_u]Ames[/name_u] - it does have a determined yet gentle sort of vibe
I like [name_u]Ames[/name_u]! It feels straightforward and in fashion with other currently popular names like [name_f]Janes[/name_f], [name_u]Brooks[/name_u] and [name_u]Banks[/name_u]
I like Ames (& Amos) a lot! They’re very similar to one of my favorite boys names Amias I don’t see any issues. Ames Arthur is precious & wearable for all ages!
I like [name_u]Ames[/name_u]. It‘s handsome and quietly authoritative. I would first think it was a nn for [name_f]Amy[/name_f] but obv not if I saw a man in front of me or were it written down formally (I would assume male if on an application for eg). I think having an [name_f]Amy[/name_f] cousin or aunt etc fine, but not sibling and possibly not mother unless intentionally an honour. It might attract “he aims, he shoots/scores”, “aims and misses” sort of jokes but I wouldn’t think it would be a common or prolonged thing. [name_f]My[/name_f] only (small) hesitation would be that for some reason with Storer, it sounds like a role or position to me, “over here is our [name_u]Ames[/name_u] Storer”. I also don’t love an S ending going into an S starting (or any letter where ending same as start). This affects [name_m]Tobias[/name_m] too. I prefer for eg [name_u]Toby[/name_u] Storer (or [name_u]Tobin[/name_u] nn Toby), [name_u]Arthur[/name_u] Storer, or [name_m]Ashford[/name_m] Storer. [name_u]Or[/name_u] names like [name_m]Sebastian[/name_m], [name_m]Christopher[/name_m], [name_m]Benedict[/name_m], [name_m]Finnian[/name_m], [name_m]Fintan[/name_m], [name_u]Henry[/name_u], [name_m]Rafferty[/name_m], [name_u]Tiernan[/name_u], or [name_u]Tierney[/name_u]. They flow to Storer to my ear.
I like [name_u]Ames[/name_u]! None of the things you mentioned would have come to my mind had I not read what you wrote. I also wouldn’t worry too much about [name_u]Amos[/name_u] being teased with anus. I knew a little [name_u]Amos[/name_u] years ago and none of the other kids said anything like that.
I really love [name_u]Ames[/name_u] (and Amos)! I think it is an underused and underrated name! I don’t have any of the associations that you had; it totally works for all ages.
I really like [name_u]Ames[/name_u] (and Amos). I know of one little [name_u]Ames[/name_u], maybe 5ish. When his parents were expecting him, I heard them say their older son say this or that about [name_u]Baby[/name_u] [name_u]Ames[/name_u]. I was very intrigued and looked it up in NB asap after that lol. That’s they first time to remember hearing of it, but have heard it several times since.
I could see your worry with [name_f]Amy[/name_f], but I didn’t even notice the correlation until you pointed it out. It might only come if the said [name_f]Amy[/name_f] was called Ams as a nn. Otherwise, good for it!
It feels sort of fresh vintage to me. Not out there, but not super in either.
I don’t see any issues. Ames Arthur is precious & wearable for all ages!