We have a little dude, [name_m]Frank[/name_m] (just Frank). I love the strong classic, but not “classy” kind of names. I also love that it is a short to the point name, not [name_u]Francis[/name_u] or [name_m]Franklin[/name_m] etc.
[name_f]My[/name_f] husband likes [name_u]Dean[/name_u], I like it but cant help but think of the Rat Pack. which isnt terrible but I dont want to be criticized their whole lives either.
I really like [name_u]Leo[/name_u] and [name_u]Jack[/name_u], but my husbands sister and cousin have named their kids those names.
I did look back around 1910 at the most popular names, and nothing really stuck with me. What do you guys think?!
Hmm, what about:
Abel
Beau
Beck
Clark
Clyde
Clancy
Cyrus
Cal
Drew
Elliot
Gus
Graham
Hal
Harry
Ira
Ike
Joel
Jem
Jude
Kieran
Louis
Lewis
Luke
Miles
Max
Noel
Oz
Otis
Oscar
Philip
Patrick
Rory
Ralph
Rex
Simon
Toby
Ted
Theo
Victor
Will
[name_m]Frank[/name_m] is charming. It also works with mid-century names. I’d suggest [name_u]Roy[/name_u], [name_m]Gordon[/name_m], [name_m]Harold[/name_m], [name_m]Bruce[/name_m], [name_u]Stanley[/name_u], [name_m]Martin[/name_m], [name_u]Ray[/name_u], [name_u]Douglas[/name_u], [name_m]Geoffrey[/name_m], [name_m]Richard[/name_m], [name_m]Alan[/name_m], [name_m]Bernard[/name_m], [name_m]Roger[/name_m], [name_u]Earl[/name_u], [name_m]Arnold[/name_m] and [name_m]Warren[/name_m] in this style. I think of these names as strong, friendly, straightforward and familiar.
If a short succinct name is high on your list you might be interested in retro nickname style names. I’d suggest [name_m]Todd[/name_m], [name_m]Hal[/name_m], [name_u]Reggie[/name_u], [name_m]Judd[/name_m], [name_m]Cliff[/name_m], [name_m]Monty[/name_m], [name_u]Duke[/name_u], [name_u]Ronny[/name_u], [name_m]Howie[/name_m], [name_m]Chet[/name_m], [name_u]Jay[/name_u], [name_u]Billy[/name_u], [name_u]Lou[/name_u], [name_m]Ned[/name_m], [name_u]Mack[/name_u], [name_u]Joey[/name_u] and [name_u]Bobby[/name_u].
I think all your current options are great if they grow on you further.
Also, I cant do [name_u]Tony[/name_u] or [name_u]Will[/name_u] (we arent doing family names). And, I dont prefer names that end with “s”, such as [name_u]James[/name_u]. I dont know why…
I do like [name_m]Paul[/name_m], [name_u]Jude[/name_u], [name_u]Sam[/name_u], [name_m]Simon[/name_m], [name_u]Theo[/name_u], and [name_m]Archie[/name_m]! Some of these don’t really strike me as old classic names but they’re nice
I like [name_m]Ralph[/name_m], but cant help but say it in the voice of A [name_u]Christmas[/name_u] [name_u]Story[/name_u] haha.
Oh I like [name_u]Mack[/name_u]! haha honestly, I think I am overthinking it because I like the “strong, friendly straightforward and familiar” MIXED with the “short succinct, retro nickname style”
haha
I also really like [name_m]Alfonso[/name_m] (Ali), that wasnt a quick sell either though.
I should mention, if we do have a girl, her name will be [name_u]Ruby[/name_u]. I really like [name_f]Eleanor[/name_f] too but couldnt sell my husband on it.
[name_m]Tom[/name_m] is my favorite for Frank’s brother! [name_m]Just[/name_m] like [name_m]Frank[/name_m], it skips the “Thomas” and goes straight for the [name_m]Tom[/name_m]. I like that for boy names, too!
And [name_u]Jack[/name_u] is one my favorites. [name_f]My[/name_f] grandpa is named [name_u]Jackie[/name_u] and I was surprised to hear it on the playground this week! That might be an option for you if you really love [name_u]Jack[/name_u].
I love [name_u]Dean[/name_u] and I think it goes great with [name_m]Frank[/name_m]! Also,
[name_m]Rhett[/name_m]
[name_m]Chuck[/name_m]
[name_u]Jude[/name_u]
[name_u]Rhys[/name_u]
[name_u]Max[/name_u]
[name_u]Finn[/name_u]
[name_m]Gabe[/name_m]
[name_u]Tate[/name_u]
[name_m]Otto[/name_m]
