Boys name list revamp (again!)

[name_m]Hi[/name_m] Berries!
I haven’t tweaked my list in awhile (well, awhile for me at leased!) I’m back to get your opinions on some names!

Names I absolutely love, and will not remove from my list:
[name_u]August[/name_u]
[name_m]Wesley[/name_m]
[name_m]Ethan[/name_m]

The rest of my names in my top 9 that I’m falling out of love with:
[name_u]Timothy[/name_u] - doesn’t feel special anymore.
[name_m]William[/name_m] - really doesn’t feel special anymore.
[name_m]Isaac[/name_m] - it’s really strong, and I still like it, but my mom really dislikes it for some reason.
[name_u]Elliot[/name_u] - I can’t believe I’m questioning this, bc [name_u]Elliot[/name_u] has been in my top 5 for forever, but rn I like [name_m]Ethan[/name_m] way more, and it’s not as special.
[name_m]Judah[/name_m] - this doesn’t fit as well with my other names imo. Not sure about it.
[name_u]Levi[/name_u] - getting super popular, and I never really loved it.

Out of all of these, I am most likely to keep [name_u]Elliot[/name_u], [name_m]Judah[/name_m] and [name_u]Timothy[/name_u].

Names I’m considering adding:
[name_m]Hugo[/name_m]
[name_m]Edwin[/name_m] or [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] (I can’t decide!)
[name_u]Tristan[/name_u]
[name_m]Miller[/name_m]
[name_m]Linus[/name_m]
[name_m]Lachlan[/name_m]
[name_m]Ashwin[/name_m]

What would you replace? Any opinions or suggestions welcome!

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I’d replace [name_m]Isaac[/name_m], [name_u]Levi[/name_u], and [name_m]William[/name_m] because you dont seem to love them as much.

I’d add in [name_m]Edmund[/name_m], [name_m]Lachlan[/name_m], [name_m]Hugo[/name_m], and/or [name_u]Tristan[/name_u].
Maybe [name_m]Miller[/name_m] too, as I’ve seen you talk about it!!

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I love [name_m]Hugo[/name_m] and [name_m]Linus[/name_m] from your list, and I think both of those would fit in perfectly with your must-keep list (which I also love by the way, especially [name_u]August[/name_u] and [name_m]Wesley[/name_m]!).

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I’m very biased, but I LOVE your current boys name list.

You could replace [name_m]Judah[/name_m] with [name_u]Jude[/name_u] for a better fit. You could replace [name_u]Timothy[/name_u] with [name_u]Tristan[/name_u] and [name_m]William[/name_m] with [name_m]Hugo[/name_m]. If you don’t really love [name_u]Levi[/name_u] (though I do) you could also replace that.

Overall, I love your style and it all comes down to your personal preference!

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I like [name_m]Ethan[/name_m] and [name_m]Isaac[/name_m]! [name_u]Levi[/name_u] and [name_m]Judah[/name_m] are also nice. I’d suggest [name_u]Ezra[/name_u] and [name_m]Ezekiel[/name_m]. Maybe also [name_u]Micah[/name_u] or [name_u]Jonah[/name_u]!

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[name_m]Hi[/name_m] there.

I think that [name_m]Judah[/name_m] fits in just fine w/the rest of your list. And I really like [name_u]Elliot[/name_u], but prefer [name_u]Elliott[/name_u]. It seems more even. [name_u]Timothy[/name_u] is just okay in my opinion. [name_m]William[/name_m] is beautiful, but I agree that it’s kind of just over done which loses its charm.

Here are my thoughts on your maybe add list-

[name_m]Hugo[/name_m]-I liked this a lot when I first heard/saw it not terribly long ago on these boards. It’s kind of cheesy though. Not sure why I can’t get into it.

[name_m]Edwin[/name_m]/Edmund-I find [name_m]Edwin[/name_m] charming & adorable. [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] just seems kind of stuffy. Not sure why. I also love [name_m]Edgar[/name_m]!

[name_u]Tristan[/name_u]-This is beautiful. Masculine yet romantic. It’s simple & well known, but not terribly over done . It fits well w/your style.

[name_m]Miller[/name_m]-I don’t know. It just seems so last name-y, & also just reminds me of the sub par beer. Plus, [name_f]Millie[/name_f] is a natural nn, & that’s awfully girly.

[name_m]Linus[/name_m]-[name_f]Darling[/name_f]! It’s strongly associated w/Linus from Peanuts, who’s a very endearing character. It’s smart, kind & quirky. Well known but way not over done. Would be a great addition.

[name_m]Lachlan[/name_m]-I really like this too. The only Gaelic-y name on your list, but I think it fits. Handsome & easy going sounding. Simple & not popular. Kind of sporty, but also smart & gentle.

[name_m]Ashwin[/name_m]-Hm. I like [name_u]Asher[/name_u]/Ash, but this almost seems sort of feminine. It’s not a trendy name at all, but kind o has that feeling. Hard to explain. Not my favorite.

A few more additions that you may like-

[name_u]Asher[/name_u]

[name_m]Adrian[/name_m]

[name_m]Bastian[/name_m]

[name_m]Barnaby[/name_m]

[name_u]Ezra[/name_u]

[name_m]Ferris[/name_m]

[name_u]Holden[/name_u]

[name_u]Ira[/name_u]

[name_u]Julian[/name_u] :heart_eyes: :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

[name_u]Milo[/name_u]

[name_m]Nathaniel[/name_m]

[name_m]Odin[/name_m]

[name_m]Soren[/name_m]

[name_m]Theodore[/name_m]

[name_m]Winston[/name_m]

[name_f]Hope[/name_f] this helps. :slight_smile:

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You know, I honestly don’t think [name_m]Judah[/name_m] feels out of place in your list at all. So, if you do decide to keep it, along with [name_u]Elliot[/name_u] and [name_u]Timothy[/name_u], it will fit it quite well.

[name_m]Hugo[/name_m] - I have recently added this one to my own list. It has a very powerful sound and feel to it, I think. Very strong with a sort of Medieval vibe.
[name_m]Edwin[/name_m] / [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] - Both are nice, but I adore [name_m]Edmund[/name_m]. It’s such an underrated classic.
[name_u]Tristan[/name_u] - Oh, I definitely love [name_u]Tristan[/name_u], too! It goes really well with the names on your list. (If I didn’t have a cousin by the name, it would be on my own list!)
[name_m]Miller[/name_m] - I like it. It has a gentle, appealing sound, and definitely a good, unexpected choice.
[name_m]Linus[/name_m] - I do like this one – old-fashioned and sweet. It reminds me of [name_m]Humphrey[/name_m] [name_m]Bogart[/name_m] in [name_f]Sabrina[/name_f], which is such a fantastic association.
[name_m]Lachlan[/name_m] - This one does not appeal to me, but I think it’s fine. A lot of people seem to like it on NB.
[name_m]Ashwin[/name_m] - I’ve never heard this one before! Apparently it’s an [name_f]Indian[/name_f] name, but it sounds rather [name_f]English[/name_f], along the lines of [name_m]Edwin[/name_m] and [name_m]Irwin[/name_m]. Given that, I think it could make a nice addition to your list.

Overall, my favorites are definitely [name_m]Hugo[/name_m], [name_m]Edmund[/name_m], and [name_u]Tristan[/name_u]. :slight_smile:

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Thank you to everyone who has commented so far! I love @Babies123456’s suggestion of [name_u]Micah[/name_u] and @MichelleM’s suggestions of [name_m]Adrian[/name_m], [name_m]Barnaby[/name_m] and [name_m]Ferris[/name_m]! I’ve got a lot to think over! Keep the great opinions and suggestions coming!

I also second the suggestion of [name_m]Ferris[/name_m]! What a great name.

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I would add [name_m]Ashwin[/name_m] into your top list. It’s a nice name and fits in with many other names, even though its not widely used.

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I’d replace [name_u]Timothy[/name_u], [name_m]William[/name_m] and [name_u]Levi[/name_u] with [name_u]Tristan[/name_u], [name_m]Hugo[/name_m] and [name_m]Linus[/name_m]

I’ll suggest
[name_m]Silas[/name_m]
[name_u]Seth[/name_u]
[name_m]Winston[/name_m]
[name_u]Thaddeus[/name_u]
[name_m]Wilfred[/name_m]

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Thank you @Greyblue! I love [name_u]Seth[/name_u]!

Thank you again everyone! All of your opinions really helped me out! As of right now, I’ve replaced [name_u]Levi[/name_u] [name_m]Emrys[/name_m] and [name_m]William[/name_m] [name_u]Tate[/name_u] with [name_m]Hugo[/name_m] [name_m]Caspian[/name_m] and [name_m]Edwin[/name_m] [name_m]Tobias[/name_m] (but that may change! I’m still thinking things over!)

[name_u]Timothy[/name_u] - I don’t know why, but I have always associated this name with the character of [name_m]Christopher[/name_m] [name_u]Robin[/name_u] from [name_f]Winnie[/name_f] the Pooh. He feels sweet, innocent, and youthful, and it’s equally easy to envision him as a doctor or lawyer someday.
[name_m]William[/name_m] - I agree that this is not as special. He feels a bit common and overdone compared to the rest of your list.
[name_m]Isaac[/name_m] - I have always had a private aversion to this name. I love the sounds and the way it looks on the page is very appealing to me. But for me personally, all of that is overshadowed by the awful Bible story about his father trying to sacrifice him. Dunno if that factors into your mother’s dislike of the name?
[name_u]Elliot[/name_u] - I also prefer [name_m]Ethan[/name_m]. For some reason, I’ve always found the llio part vaguely unsettling? I blame synesthesia :sweat_smile:
[name_m]Judah[/name_m] - I feel like this one could use some tweaking. What about [name_u]Jude[/name_u]? I think he is more harmonious in style with your top three.
[name_u]Levi[/name_u] - I love the look and sound of this name, but agree with you that the soaring popularity is a bit of a turn off.
[name_m]Hugo[/name_m] - I really love this name for you. I feel like he adds a depth and dimension to your list, while still feeling like he’s in the same style family.
[name_m]Edwin[/name_m] / [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] - I prefer [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] for you. He feels stronger and more rugged than bookish [name_m]Edwin[/name_m] and pairs well with faves like [name_u]August[/name_u]. [name_m]Edwin[/name_m] is also a bit similar to [name_m]Ethan[/name_m], whereas [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] provides more variety.
[name_u]Tristan[/name_u] - I really adore this name for you! He’s got a lot of classical strength and a sense of adventure while still giving off a hint of wistful romanticism.
[name_m]Miller[/name_m] - Personally, I would give this one the veto. He is the only surname on your list, and he is overwhelmingly associated with the beer brand. I feel like you have much better options that you are considering.
[name_m]Linus[/name_m] - This is not my personal taste, but I think he fits the style and vibe of the other names you love, and I can definitely see a place for him on your list, so long as the “[name_m]Linus[/name_m] and [name_f]Lucy[/name_f]” connotations don’t bother you.
[name_m]Lachlan[/name_m] - I’m ambivalent about this one. I don’t love him for you, and I don’t hate him for you. I do feel like he’s a bit of a stylistic departure from the other names on your list, but if you love him, go for it!
[name_m]Ashwin[/name_m] - This is another one that I think could use some tweaking. He’s a very different feel than all the other names you’re considering, with the exception of [name_m]Edwin[/name_m]. What about [name_u]Asher[/name_u]? I think he could pair well with [name_u]August[/name_u] or [name_u]Jude[/name_u].

With [name_u]August[/name_u], [name_m]Wesley[/name_m], and [name_m]Ethan[/name_m], my favorites are [name_u]Timothy[/name_u], [name_m]Hugo[/name_m], [name_m]Edmund[/name_m], and [name_u]Tristan[/name_u]. I also think you could add [name_u]Jude[/name_u] and [name_u]Asher[/name_u] to that list!

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[name_u]August[/name_u] is a great name! Your other favorites are good too.
[name_u]Timothy[/name_u]: this name doesn’t work for me. I think I’d replace it with [name_m]Lachlan[/name_m].
[name_m]William[/name_m]: It may not feel special because it’s so popular. I still personally like it.
[name_m]Isaac[/name_m]: I like this name, very solid. If you want to keep the same vibe but change the name, I would consider [name_m]Isaiah[/name_m].
[name_u]Elliot[/name_u]: I love this name for both boys and girls. So cute either way. I like it more than [name_m]Ethan[/name_m] personally.
[name_m]Judah[/name_m]: This name is alright, I might replace it with [name_m]Hugo[/name_m].
[name_u]Levi[/name_u]: This name doesn’t sit right with me. Would definitely replace it, perhaps with [name_u]Tristan[/name_u]?

Other names I like that you might enjoy:
[name_u]Wade[/name_u]
[name_m]Xavier[/name_m]
[name_m]Theodore[/name_m]
[name_u]Jonah[/name_u]
Ezekial
[name_m]Malachi[/name_m]
[name_u]Zion[/name_u]
[name_m]Samuel[/name_m]
[name_m]Gideon[/name_m] (I love this one for some reason)
[name_u]Jude[/name_u]

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Thank you! I also love [name_m]Gideon[/name_m], but it seems like too brave of a choise for me personally.

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I completely agree with your top three, they’re wonderful!

From your maybe list I like [name_u]Timothy[/name_u] and [name_u]Elliot[/name_u], but not as much as your top three. I also adore [name_u]Jude[/name_u] and I can understand the appeal of [name_m]Judah[/name_m] but I can’t shake the associations.

From your new considerations I adore [name_m]Hugo[/name_m], [name_m]Edmund[/name_m], [name_u]Tristan[/name_u], [name_m]Miller[/name_m] and [name_m]Lachlan[/name_m]. I haven’t been able to get my head around [name_m]Linus[/name_m] and I much prefer [name_u]Asher[/name_u] or [name_m]Osher[/name_m] to [name_m]Ashwin[/name_m].

Would you consider [name_m]Finnegan[/name_m], [name_m]Edgar[/name_m], [name_m]Louis[/name_m], [name_m]Felix[/name_m], [name_m]Matthias[/name_m], [name_m]Thomas[/name_m], [name_m]Tobias[/name_m], [name_u]Winslow[/name_u] or [name_m]Miro[/name_m]? (I’m trying to push up the popularity of the last two).

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