Could use some opinions on our boy list!

Boy Names
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[name_f]Lily[/name_f], [name_f]Cora[/name_f], [name_m]Hugo[/name_m], [name_m]Abel[/name_m], and…

[name_m]Otto[/name_m] - I’m surprised how much I like this name. It feels cool and shadowy to me, probably because of the similarity to the word “grotto.” The only drawback is that it ends in the same long O sound as [name_m]Hugo[/name_m].

[name_m]Ivor[/name_m] - This name feels unfinished to me, like [name_u]Ivory[/name_u] with the last syllable lopped off. I also don’t find it as strong as the other names in the sibset, especially the other boys, and it has the same -or sound as [name_f]Cora[/name_f].

[name_u]Jude[/name_u] - I really like this one for you! It does have the same long U sound as [name_m]Hugo[/name_m], and it doesn’t feel quite as vintage as the other names, but it’s strong enough to hold its own.

[name_u]Theo[/name_u] - I adore the name [name_u]Theo[/name_u]. It’s sweet and endearing, soft but strong. It has the same problem as [name_m]Otto[/name_m], in that it shares the long O ending with [name_m]Hugo[/name_m], but other than that, it fits perfectly into the sibset.

[name_m]Luke[/name_m] - I don’t care for this one. It seems quite plain next to the other names. Like [name_u]Jude[/name_u], it shares the long U sound with [name_m]Hugo[/name_m], but it also shares the L initial with [name_f]Lily[/name_f]. Since you aren’t madly in love with the name, I think you have better options.

[name_m]Otis[/name_m] - I think out of all the names on your initial shortlist, this one fits most seamlessly into your sibset. It’s vintage and unusual, but familiar to the ear, and it has a completely different ending syllable from the other kids’ names. This is my favorite of your options.

[name_u]Wren[/name_u] - I love this name, and I especially love that you’re considering it for a boy! I find it pretty, but plain on a girl, but on a boy it’s fresh, unique, and the nature connection feels lush and gentle. The only potential downside I see is that it may read as feminine or unisex on paper, whereas all your other choices are clearly gendered. If that’s not an issue for you, this would be a great choice!

Other suggestions:
[name_u]Noah[/name_u]
[name_u]Luca[/name_u]
[name_m]Esau[/name_m]
[name_u]Owen[/name_u]
[name_m]Mark[/name_m] / [name_m]Marc[/name_m]
[name_u]Evan[/name_u]
[name_m]Walt[/name_m]
[name_u]Nico[/name_u]
[name_m]Troy[/name_m]
[name_u]Bran[/name_u]
[name_u]Cary[/name_u]
[name_m]Eben[/name_m]
[name_m]Saul[/name_m]
[name_u]Roan[/name_u]
[name_m]John[/name_m]
[name_m]Gabe[/name_m]
[name_m]Liam[/name_m]
[name_m]Ward[/name_m]
[name_m]Zeke[/name_m]
[name_m]Ford[/name_m]
[name_m]Ezra[/name_m]
[name_m]Hart[/name_m]
[name_m]Leon[/name_m]
[name_u]Arlo[/name_u]
[name_m]Ross[/name_m]
[name_u]Dean[/name_u]
[name_u]Mica[/name_u]
[name_m]Knox[/name_m]
[name_m]Nate[/name_m]
[name_u]Eden[/name_u]
[name_u]Whit[/name_u]
[name_m]Rome[/name_m]
[name_u]Shaw[/name_u]
[name_m]Bram[/name_m]
[name_u]Desi[/name_u]
[name_u]Rory[/name_u]
[name_m]Hale[/name_m]
[name_m]Stan[/name_m]
[name_m]Levi[/name_m]
[name_m]Hans[/name_m]
[name_m]Kirk[/name_m]
[name_m]Emil[/name_m]
[name_m]Boaz[/name_m]
[name_u]Neil[/name_u] / [name_u]Neal[/name_u]
[name_m]Carl[/name_m]
[name_u]Gene[/name_u]
[name_m]Milo[/name_m]
[name_m]Jack[/name_m]
[name_u]Drew[/name_u]
[name_m]Amos[/name_m]
[name_m]Lars[/name_m]
[name_m]Earl[/name_m]
[name_u]Reed[/name_u] / [name_u]Reid[/name_u]
[name_u]Jace[/name_u]
[name_m]Adam[/name_m]
[name_m]Sean[/name_m]
[name_m]Kier[/name_m]
[name_m]Oren[/name_m]
[name_m]Clay[/name_m]
[name_u]Finn[/name_u]
[name_m]Alec[/name_m]
[name_u]Remy[/name_u]
[name_m]Brad[/name_m]
[name_u]Gale[/name_u]
Emri
[name_m]Rico[/name_m]
[name_u]Dale[/name_u]
[name_m]Olaf[/name_m]
[name_m]Trey[/name_m]
[name_m]Zach[/name_m] / [name_m]Zack[/name_m]
[name_u]Wade[/name_u]
[name_m]Thom[/name_m]
[name_u]Gray[/name_u]
[name_u]Rhys[/name_u]
[name_m]Lief[/name_m]
[name_u]Sage[/name_u]
[name_m]Kent[/name_m]
[name_m]Aldo[/name_m]
[name_u]Rafe[/name_u]
[name_m]Colt[/name_m]
[name_u]Jael[/name_u]
[name_m]Odin[/name_m]
[name_u]Tate[/name_u]
[name_m]Greg[/name_m]
[name_m]Dirk[/name_m]
[name_m]Enzo[/name_m]
[name_m]Hoyt[/name_m]
[name_u]Noel[/name_u]
[name_u]Glen[/name_u]
[name_m]Ivan[/name_m]
[name_f]Lark[/name_f]
[name_u]Ryan[/name_u]
[name_u]Beau[/name_u]
[name_u]Dana[/name_u]
[name_m]Todd[/name_m]
[name_m]Eric[/name_m] / [name_m]Erik[/name_m]
[name_m]Obed[/name_m]
[name_m]Paul[/name_m]
[name_m]Chet[/name_m]
[name_m]Thad[/name_m]
[name_m]Luis[/name_m]
[name_m]Rand[/name_m]
[name_m]Joel[/name_m]
[name_m]Scot[/name_m]

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I absolutely love [name_m]Otto[/name_m] and [name_m]Otis[/name_m] and I think either would be just lovely with your set. [name_m]Otis[/name_m] may be a slightly better fit as it has a different ending from brothers and sisters names while [name_m]Otto[/name_m] has the same ending as [name_m]Hugo[/name_m].

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I would rule [name_m]Ivor[/name_m] out straight away because I don’t think it fits with your other children’s names. I would also rule out [name_u]Jude[/name_u] and [name_m]Luke[/name_m] as they’re only one syllable long.

In order of preference:

  1. [name_m]Otto[/name_m]
  2. [name_u]Theo[/name_u]
  3. [name_m]Otis[/name_m]

[name_f]Lily[/name_f], [name_m]Hugo[/name_m], [name_m]Abel[/name_m], [name_f]Cora[/name_f], and [name_m]Otto[/name_m] is lovely :slight_smile:

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I saw your comment about [name_u]Wren[/name_u]. Despite it only being one syllable long, I really like it for you :slight_smile:

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I like [name_u]Theo[/name_u], [name_m]Otis[/name_m] and [name_m]Luke[/name_m] in that order

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Great list!

I’m obviously a big fan of [name_u]Jude[/name_u], but I also like [name_m]Otis[/name_m], [name_m]Otto[/name_m] and [name_m]Ivor[/name_m]!

My other pics (sorry for repeats) would be:

[name_u]Beau[/name_u]
[name_m]Bear[/name_m]
[name_m]Finlo[/name_m]
[name_m]Jago[/name_m]
[name_m]Milo[/name_m]
[name_u]Remy[/name_u] / [name_u]Remi[/name_u]
[name_u]Rowan[/name_u]

I do like [name_u]Wren[/name_u], but must be honest and say I see it as more of a girl’s name (probably mainly as I know a baby girl with the name)

E x

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I feel like my favorite boy names fall into the same category of boy names as yours: short, international, full of personality, unique and at the same time familiar. My personal favorites for you would be [name_u]Theo[/name_u] and [name_m]Otto[/name_m]. [name_u]Theo[/name_u] is the best part of [name_m]Theodore[/name_m] and it’s also on the rise. Not a bad thing, in my opinion, it just means a lot of people love it because it’s that awesome. [name_m]Otto[/name_m] is a bit less familiar USA speaking. It sounds quite like the word ‘auto’ in some accents, but I don’t think it’s something that takes away from its charm or from the extremely awesome fact that it’s a palindrome!!! Any kid would think that’s amazing. I also really like the possibility of [name_u]Wren[/name_u] for you, it’s a bit outside of the box compared to your sons’ names, but as an individual name, it’s very handsome, unique and at the same time easy-sounding. I like it a lot!