Final shortlist - so tough to pick just one!

See the results of this poll: Best name?

Respondents: 66 (This poll is closed)

  • Leon : 7 (11%)
  • Elijah : 10 (15%)
  • Milo : 16 (24%)
  • Ezra : 16 (24%)
  • Owen: 17 (26%)

You have some great options there! Deciding which to vote for was tough. [name_m]Ezra[/name_m], [name_m]Milo[/name_m], and [name_u]Owen[/name_u] are my favorites (not a fan of [name_m]Leon[/name_m], and I ruled out [name_m]Elijah[/name_m] only because of its popularity). Out of those, [name_m]Milo[/name_m] just appeals to me the most. It’s gentle like [name_u]Owen[/name_u], but slightly off-beat like [name_m]Ezra[/name_m]. It’s fashionable but still a long ways from being overused. A winner in my book!

[name_f]Hope[/name_f] some of this helps. Good luck!

Thanks [name_f]Marie[/name_f], those were some really helpful comments!

My only worry with [name_m]Milo[/name_m] is that it seems more like a boy’s name than a man’s. [name_f]Do[/name_f] you think it works for an adult? I worry that it may be a little too cutesy?

[name_m]Leon[/name_m] - Like but prefer [name_m]Leo[/name_m]
[name_m]Elijah[/name_m] - Like but popular
[name_m]Milo[/name_m] - Like but reminds me of cats
[name_m]Ezra[/name_m] - [name_u]LOVE[/name_u]
[name_u]Owen[/name_u] - Like but popular

Your list is wonderful. I like all of them, but ultimately love [name_m]Ezra[/name_m].

These are all great names, I see why you have trouble deciding :slight_smile: [name_m]How[/name_m] would you feel about using two or more if these - depending on whether you do middle names?

I voted for [name_m]Elijah[/name_m] because it’s my own favorite if the options. But I think [name_m]Leon[/name_m] is not suuuuper popular right now - without checking the stats, I think none of these names are really rare, but fir all other names I’ve met kids and I have not met a [name_m]Leon[/name_m] yet!

Good list.

[name_m]Milo[/name_m] > Ezra > Owen > Leon > Elijah

I think Milo suits an adult fine.

Thanks everyone - it’s really nice to hear that people like our choices!

In terms of popularity, we wanted names that are known and classic, without being suuuuper popular. Where we live (not USA), these all fit that criteria.

Your list is fantastic! In order of preference:

[name_u]Owen[/name_u]
[name_m]Elijah[/name_m]
[name_m]Ezra[/name_m]
[name_m]Leon[/name_m]
[name_m]Milo[/name_m] (In Australia, [name_m]Milo[/name_m] is popular milk drink and I can’t get past that association sorry)

[name_u]Owen[/name_u] [name_m]Elijah[/name_m] would be a great combo!

We also thought of [name_m]Otis[/name_m]… It’s growing on me!

[name_u]Love[/name_u] these names! I have an [name_u]Owen[/name_u]. [name_m]Milo[/name_m] was my favorite for [name_u]Owen[/name_u] but partner wasn’t having it. :slight_smile: [name_m]Leo[/name_m] is my current #1, but not as fond of [name_m]Leon[/name_m] for some reason. My vote went to [name_m]Ezra[/name_m] - great name… edgy yet approachable.

I love [name_m]Leo[/name_m] too! It’s actually my number 1 favourite name!! But we live in a country where it is extremely common as a shortening for [name_m]Leonardo[/name_m], and is pronounced [name_m]Lay[/name_m]-oh, which I don’t like.

That’s why we’re considering [name_m]Leon[/name_m], because it’s foreign enough for people to question/accept a different pronunciation. But with [name_m]Leo[/name_m], he would just constantly get called [name_m]Lay[/name_m]-oh.

A real shame :frowning:

[name_m]Ezra[/name_m] is one of my number ones. I voted for it, but [name_m]Milo[/name_m] is totally a close second. No matter what, your future baby’s gonna have an awesome name!

I kind of wish we were having quintuplets now :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

[name_m]How[/name_m] about [name_u]Theo[/name_u]? Not that you’re looking for more! But I think [name_m]Teo[/name_m] and [name_u]Theo[/name_u] are more distinct in prn. I might be wrong, ppl may say [name_u]Tay[/name_u]-o for either in other countries…

Yeah, I like [name_u]Theo[/name_u] too but it would be [name_u]Tay[/name_u]-oh here!