Berry Court: Which Combos Deserve a Spot? šŸŒˆ

Hello, friends!

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[name_f]My[/name_f] boy list is currently bursting at the seams, so I am once again asking the Berries to pick up your gavels and help me sort everything out.

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To preface, I want to be clear that these names are NOT for real kiddos as I simply enjoy names as a hobby, so real-life usability is not a factor.

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Here are the categories:

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[name_f]Forever[/name_f] Favorites

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[name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] [name_m]Pax[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Asher[/name_m] [name_m]Courage[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Wilder[/name_m] [name_m]Caspian[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Sage[/name_f] [name_m]Thomas[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Ezra[/name_m] [name_m]Worthy[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Isaiah[/name_m] [name_m]Peace[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]River[/name_m] [name_m]Samuel[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Asa[/name_m] [name_m]Wise[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Tobias[/name_m] [name_f]Bravely[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Silas[/name_m] [name_f]Blessing[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Jonah[/name_m] [name_m]Valor[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Rowan[/name_m] [name_m]Gabriel[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Jude[/name_m] [name_m]Bravery[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Gideon[/name_m] [name_f]Shiloh[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Abel[/name_m] [name_m]Justice[/name_m]

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Newer/Lesser Favorites:

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[name_m]Eli[/name_m] [name_m]Jethro[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Noah[/name_m] [name_m]Brave[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Peter[/name_m] [name_m]Truth[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Will[/name_m] [name_m]Thaddeus[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Nathaniel[/name_m] [name_m]Psalm[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_m]True[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]August[/name_m] [name_f]Kindred[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Finley[/name_m] [name_m]Obadiah[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Whit[/name_m] [name_m]Canaan[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Forest[/name_m] [name_m]Elijah[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Atticus[/name_m] [name_f]Haven[/name_f]

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On Trial:

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[name_m]Jesse[/name_m] [name_f]Honor[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Samson[/name_m] [name_m]Oak[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Bram[/name_m] [name_m]Credence[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Auden[/name_m] [name_m]Timothy[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Emerson[/name_m] [name_m]Charles[/name_m] (Charles is an important family name)
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Wren[/name_f] [name_m]Isaac[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Conan[/name_m] [name_m]Elias[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Adler[/name_m] [name_m]Ransom[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Hollis[/name_m] [name_m]Zebedee[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Micah[/name_m] [name_m]Revere[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Abram[/name_m] [name_m]Phineas[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Kit[/name_m] [name_m]Benjamin[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Larkin[/name_f] [name_m]William[/name_m] (William is a family name)

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So, Berries, itā€™s time to make your case! Which of my ā€œOn Trialā€ names do you believe should have a spot on my list and why? [name_f]My[/name_f] goal is to add combos that wonā€™t[name_f][/name_f] be kicked off in a week or so, so if you want to mix and match to make something with staying power, thatā€™s absolutely welcome.

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Thank you.

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Much love,

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I would addā€¦

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[name_m]Samson[/name_m] [name_m]Oak[/name_m] [name_f][/name_f]- [name_f]My[/name_f] personal favorite! He covers all of the bases for me (nature component, biblical significance, beautiful meaning sunny oak). I would easily name a another son this if it wasnā€™t so similar to S o l o m o n ā€™ s[name_f][/name_f] name :yellow_heart:

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[name_m]Jesse[/name_m] [name_f]Honor[/name_f] [name_f][/name_f]- This one feels very cowboy to me. He fits in well with your existing group (i.e. [name_m]Ezra[/name_m] [name_m]Worthy[/name_m], [name_m]Nathaniel[/name_m] [name_m]Psalm[/name_m], [name_m]Eli[/name_m] [name_m]Jethro[/name_m], [name_m]Whit[/name_m] [name_m]Canaan[/name_m], etc.). + I love [name_m]Jesse[/name_m] on a boy!

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[name_m]Emerson[/name_m] [name_m]Charles[/name_m] [name_f][/name_f]- This is such a sweet, classically handsome name. I also like the association with [name_m]Charles[/name_m] [name_m]Emerson[/name_m], the writer.

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[name_f]Wren[/name_f] [name_m]Isaac[/name_m] [name_f][/name_f]- I love him for all of the same reasons that I love [name_m]Samson[/name_m] [name_m]Oak[/name_m]!

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[name_m]Kit[/name_m] [name_m]Zebedee[/name_m] [name_f][/name_f]- This is my one mix & match :slight_smile:[name_f][/name_f] I liked the short & simple [name_m]Kit[/name_m], but wanted to add a little zip with [name_m]Zebedee[/name_m] :green_heart:

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So many stunning combos on your list! It was near impossible to narrow it down, but I finally decided on a top four (plus three honorable mentions!):

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[name_m]Bram[/name_m] [name_m]Credence[/name_m][name_f][/name_f] ā€“ absolutely loving this combo for you! Not only does [name_m]Bram[/name_m] bring in literary and nature connections, but [name_m]Credence[/name_m] adds in that subtle profundity and insight that just emanates from all of your names. He is strong but soft, a perfect balance! Also loving the meaning ā€“ ā€œbelief in the father of multitudesā€

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[name_m]Adler[/name_m] [name_m]Ransom[/name_m][name_f][/name_f] ā€“ again, a stunning, balanced combo! Normally I donā€™t love combos where the ending & beginning of the two names are the same (-er R-), but for some reason it doesnā€™t bother me here. [name_m]Ransom[/name_m] is a name with such a strong presence and meaning, but a softer sound, and [name_m]Adler[/name_m] really brings in a more playful, nature-y element.

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[name_m]Micah[/name_m] [name_m]Revere[/name_m][name_f][/name_f] ā€“ beautiful! [name_m]Revere[/name_m] feels very strong and virtuous, and paired with the soft [name_m]Micah[/name_m] he somehow becomes so cozy but powerful. The meaning is gorgeous as well ā€“ ā€œhe who is admired like Godā€

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[name_m]Abram[/name_m] [name_m]Phineas[/name_m][name_f][/name_f] ā€“ the traditional [name_m]Abram[/name_m] with the adventurous [name_m]Phineas[/name_m] is absolutely stunning! I just love the way this combo rolls off my tongue; the soft letters almost bring you on a transformative journey, from the soft introvertedness of the cozy, bookish [name_m]Abram[/name_m] to the courageous loyalty of [name_m]Phineas[/name_m].

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Honorable mentions:[name_f][/name_f] [name_m]Emerson[/name_m] [name_m]Charles[/name_m] & [name_f]Larkin[/name_f] [name_m]William[/name_m] are lovely, and I love how they honor family! I might tweak them a bit to add that deep intensity that usually comes with your combosā€¦ maybe [name_m]Ransom[/name_m] [name_m]Charles[/name_m], [name_m]Zebedee[/name_m] [name_m]William[/name_m], [name_m]Emerson[/name_m] [name_m]Wilkes[/name_m], or [name_f]Larkin[/name_f] [name_m]Willoughby[/name_m]?
[name_f][/name_f]Also wanted to mention [name_m]Auden[/name_m] [name_m]Timothy[/name_m] ā€“ absolutely love how cozy and academic he feels!

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I know theyā€™re not on trial, but I love[name_f][/name_f] [name_m]Nathaniel[/name_m] [name_m]Psalm[/name_m], [name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_m]True[/name_m], and [name_m]Whit[/name_m] [name_m]Canaan[/name_m], girl! [name_f][/name_f] So handsome.

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Of the ones on trial, I LOVE these as is and would add them in a heartbeat:

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[name_m]Samson[/name_m] [name_m]Oak[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Kit[/name_m] [name_m]Benjamin[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Larkin[/name_f] [name_m]William[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Wren[/name_f] [name_m]Isaac[/name_m]

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LOVE the first name but would change the middle:

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[name_m]Bram[/name_m] [name_m]Credence[/name_m] (LOVE [name_m]Bram[/name_m] to death but [name_m]Credence[/name_m] I donā€™t love hereā€¦ [name_f][/name_f] Maybe [name_m]Bram[/name_m] [name_m]Phineas[/name_m], [name_m]Bram[/name_m] [name_m]Zebedee[/name_m], [name_m]Bram[/name_m] Charlie?)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Auden[/name_m] [name_m]Timothy[/name_m] (LOVE [name_m]Auden[/name_m] and really like the flow of [name_m]Auden[/name_m] [name_m]Timothy[/name_m] but most of the Tims/Timothys Iā€™ve known havenā€™t been great associations (although I do like the Biblical one!) [name_f][/name_f]- maybe [name_m]Auden[/name_m] [name_m]Zebedee[/name_m] or [name_m]Auden[/name_m] [name_m]Phineas[/name_m]? [name_f][/name_f] I always used to love [name_m]Auden[/name_m] [name_m]Forster[/name_m], idk if heā€™s you but if you love him you can have him. [name_f][/name_f] :rofl:)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Emerson[/name_m] [name_m]Charles[/name_m] (LOVE [name_m]Charles[/name_m] for you and ADORE [name_m]Emerson[/name_m] but it feels weirdly boxy to me in its visual representation in my head? [name_f][/name_f] Like the idea of [name_m]Emerson[/name_m] [name_m]Creed[/name_m] or maybe [name_m]Emerson[/name_m] [name_m]Birch[/name_m], [name_m]Emerson[/name_m] [name_m]Cedar[/name_m], [name_m]Emerson[/name_m] [name_m]Ransom[/name_m], [name_m]Emerson[/name_m] Revere?)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Adler[/name_m] [name_m]Ransom[/name_m] (am having a MAJOR moment with [name_m]Adler[/name_m] right now but something about [name_m]Ransom[/name_m] next to him I keep misreading. [name_f][/name_f] [name_m]Adler[/name_m] [name_m]Charles[/name_m]? [name_f][/name_f] [name_m]Adler[/name_m] [name_m]Phineas[/name_m]? [name_f][/name_f] [name_m]Adler[/name_m] Credence?)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Micah[/name_m] [name_m]Revere[/name_m] (Like [name_m]Micah[/name_m] and LOVE [name_m]Revere[/name_m] but I donā€™t love them together, Iā€™ve always liked [name_m]Josiah[/name_m] [name_m]Revere[/name_m], so heā€™s close enough, or maybe [name_m]Phineas[/name_m] [name_m]Revere[/name_m]? [name_f][/name_f] [name_m]Abram[/name_m] Revere?)

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Good luck girl :heart:

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Iā€™ll make a case for:

Samson Oak ā†’ solid but sunny, gentle but strong: it gives me a similar vibe to Shepherd Pax, Asa Wise, Jonah Valor or Gideon Shiloh which lends it longevity. It feels literary and gently spiritual too.

Bram Credence ā†’ grand without pretentiousness, cool but not overly contemporary, strong but gentle - itā€™s pleasing in sound and gives me a similar feel to Abel Justice, Jude Bravery, Sage Thomas, and Eli Jethro

Jesse Honor ā†’ charming and friendly with a hint of power, it feels approachable and substantial

Adler Ransom ā†’ I went back and forth between including this or Auden, but ultimately settled on this one. Itā€™s effortlessly cool with a literary air, an outdoorsy, playful feel, with a touch of wisdom about it

Kit Benjamin ā†’ playful but handsome, bookish and bright. There is a tiny bit of me that wants it to be something more like Kit Zebedee, Kit Zephaniah, or Kit Phineas however - but just a little. Kit Benjamin and Sage Thomas as sibs though? :ok_hand:

Emerson Charles ā†’ poetic, handsome and lovely

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Samson Oak, so dreamy! Strong, calm and masculineā€¦ He definitely deserves a spot! :brown_heart::evergreen_tree::fallen_leaf:

Bram Credence, oh my gosh! Such a cool and ageless name, I feel like this is one of the coolest name comboā€™s I have ever read! :zap::tornado:

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I would addā€¦

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[name_m]Samson[/name_m] [name_m]Oak[/name_m] ~ absolutely love [name_m]Samson[/name_m] heā€™s fun, unexpected classic, has a soft sound which I really like, the gorgeous meaning ā€˜sunā€™ and nickname options of [name_m]Sonny[/name_m] & [name_m]Sam[/name_m] which are adorable. [name_m]Oak[/name_m] makes a gorgeous middle name sweet, outdoorsy and ever so charming. [name_f]Love[/name_f] this combination.

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[name_f]Wren[/name_f] [name_m]Isaac[/name_m] ~ I love softer boy names and I think using [name_f]Wren[/name_f] for a boy is adorable. [name_f]Wren[/name_f] is a lovely nature name that feels calming, outdoorsy and soft. I love the unexpected feel of [name_f]Wren[/name_f] for a boy as well. [name_m]Isaac[/name_m] as a middle name is gorgeous adds strength, a handsome flair and I love the meaning of [name_m]Isaac[/name_m] being ā€˜laughter, joyā€™ itā€™s very sweet. [name_f]Wren[/name_f] [name_m]Isaac[/name_m] is gorgeous really appeals.

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[name_m]Kit[/name_m] [name_m]Benjamin[/name_m] ~ I think [name_m]Kit[/name_m] is adorable a sweet little name that has subtle nature connotations whilst feeling very classic due to association with [name_m]Christopher[/name_m]. I think [name_m]Kit[/name_m] sounds lovely very cosy with [name_m]Benjamin[/name_m].

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Iā€™d add:

Emerson Charles
Wren Isaac
Larkin William

I think these are names that Iā€™d see and think, ā€œThis is a Seawillow name.ā€ I might be playing into personal biases here, but I absolutely love Wren on a boy. Charles is sort of under-appreciated but I like it very much. Any honour name is always a plus for me!

Honourable mention: Kit Benjamin & Auden Timothy.

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