[name_m]Long[/name_m]-time lurker here, first time poster. [name_m]Just[/name_m] found out I’m pregnant! It’s still super early and I don’t want to get ahead of myself, but I’ve been dreaming about names forever and would love your thoughts on these names. For some reason I’m thinking baby is a boy but I could be totally wrong and will probably seek feedback on girls names soon too.
[name_m]Eamonn[/name_m]
Summary
I found this name in a book and just loved it but I’m wondering if it makes people think of [name_f]Amy[/name_f]?
[name_u]Ira[/name_u]
Summary
I love this name, love the biblical connection, love [name_u]Ira[/name_u] Glass. But I’m not Jewish and wondering if it’s okay for a non-Jewish person to use a typically Jewish name?
[name_u]Gio[/name_u]
Summary
I love the meaning and love that it connects to my Italian ancestry. however, I would like to pronounce it Ge-oh and I know the Italian pronunciation is closer to [name_m]Joe[/name_m]
[name_m]Meyer[/name_m]
Summary
Another name I found in a book and love the meaning, but again wondering about the fact that it’s a more common Jewish name
Other names I like are [name_u]August[/name_u], [name_u]Forest[/name_u], and [name_m]Simon[/name_m]
Hey, congrats on being pregnant and your first post!
No, [name_m]Eamonn[/name_m] doesn’t make me think of [name_f]Amy[/name_f], at all. I really like it.
I’m not Jewish either so I can’t comment on the use of [name_u]Ira[/name_u] but I agree that it’s lovely. Ditto [name_m]Meyer[/name_m] - it has a lovely soft sound, like [name_u]Marlo[/name_u]/Marlowe.
There is [name_m]Geo[/name_m] for the PN you’d like if you decide against [name_u]Gio[/name_u].
Oh I love [name_m]Eamon[/name_m]! The [name_m]Eamonn[/name_m] spelling is nice too, I just prefer [name_m]Eamon[/name_m]! It’s such a handsome, strong name. I never would’ve associated it with [name_f]Amy[/name_f].
I’m not Jewish, so it isn’t my place to speak, but I have seen a lot of conversations between Jewish people about the importance of not using Jewish/Hebrew names if you aren’t Jewish. Perhaps there are other communities online where you can find more Jewish people to ask! Either way, [name_u]Ira[/name_u] is soft and gentle. I knew an [name_u]Ira[/name_u], and he was a very lovely man.
I’ve known a bunch of Gios (usually as a nickname though), and they’ve all pronounced it as gee-oh. I live in the US though. If you’re still worried about it though, [name_m]Geo[/name_m] might be better for you!
[name_m]Meyer[/name_m] isn’t my favorite, sorry. I also think it might be strange for a non-Jewish child to be named this, because it’s a Jewish surname.
[name_u]August[/name_u], [name_u]Forest[/name_u], and [name_m]Simon[/name_m] are all extremely lovely!!
In order of favorites:
[name_u]August[/name_u]
[name_m]Eamon[/name_m] & [name_u]Forest[/name_u] (tied because I can’t choose, sorry )
[name_m]Simon[/name_m]
[name_u]Gio[/name_u]
(Excluding [name_u]Ira[/name_u] & [name_m]Meyer[/name_m] as I’m unsure still)
Eamonn-This is my little nephew’s name. He spells it [name_m]Eamon[/name_m] though. I think that [name_m]Eamonn[/name_m] is technically more correct, but [name_m]Eamon[/name_m] looks sleeker maybe? Easier? It’s such an unique name, it will get misspelled either way. That being said, I find it very handsome. And my little nephew just turned two, & somehow no one has called him [name_f]Amy[/name_f] yet. I kind of thought about that too. [name_m]Eames[/name_m] is kind of a cool nn as an alternative.
Ira-It’s sooo charming. It’s just a little bit quirky & smart & simple & unique & lovable. I don’t think it’s a problem for a non Jewish person to use it. I have a non Jewish acquaintance w/a little son (maybe eight years old) named [name_u]Ira[/name_u]. I’m Jewish myself, & I never actually thought that it was weird at all that they used [name_u]Ira[/name_u].
Gio-Hm. As a person living in the U.S, I would definitely say this ‘[name_m]Gee[/name_m]-oh’. If you’re living in [name_f]Italy[/name_f], people may find that pronunciation off. But if you live in an [name_f]English[/name_f] speaking country, [name_m]Gee[/name_m]-oh is perfect. It’s not usually a name on my radar, but it’s short & spunky & I love that it ties to your heritage. I kind of like it better for a nn myself. [name_f]Do[/name_f] you like [name_m]Giovanni[/name_m] nn [name_u]Gio[/name_u]?
Meyer-I wouldn’t worry about it being a Jewish name, but I think that it just sounds a little too last name-y for tastes. But it’s different & not terrible.
August-Ooh, that’s handsome. I feel like it’s getting a little bit more popular if that’s a concern for you. I think it’s a great name though. It’s vintage but doesn’t feel dusty. It’s strong & smart, but still feels sweet & gentle. Cute nns too of [name_m]Ace[/name_m], [name_m]Augie[/name_m] & [name_u]Gus[/name_u].
Forest-This gives me all of the same vibes as [name_u]August[/name_u], but I just don’t love the sound as much. Maybe it reminds me too much of [name_m]Forrest[/name_m] Gump. I do really like the [name_u]Forest[/name_u] spelling more though. Never even realized it until just now.
Simon-That’s nice. Kind of nerdy, but in a cute way. Old fashioned & friendly. Simple but not too over done.
[name_m]Eamonn[/name_m] - I think I might prefer [name_m]Eamon[/name_m] but I love the sound and think it’s a really nice name. It doesn’t make me immediately think of [name_f]Amy[/name_f] but it could be an honor if that’s a plus.
[name_u]Ira[/name_u] - I am Jewish and I’ve had [name_u]Ira[/name_u] on my own list. I think that there are some Jewish/Hebrew names that shouldn’t be used by non-Jews, but I think [name_u]Ira[/name_u] is not one of them and is totally usable. (And I’m typically very “protective” of Hebrew names). It’s a lovely, lovely name that I adore.
[name_u]Gio[/name_u] - really fun name. If I met a [name_u]Gio[/name_u] I would pronounce it gee-oh. Overall a gorgeous name that feels very fresh but not unfamiliar.
[name_m]Meyer[/name_m] - I don’t know anyone with the first name [name_m]Meyer[/name_m] so I think it’s fine. I would love to meet a little [name_m]Meyer[/name_m].
I also really love [name_u]August[/name_u], [name_u]Forest[/name_u], and [name_m]Simon[/name_m]. They feel familiar and comfortable without being overused.
I never would have thought of the [name_m]Oscar[/name_m] [name_m]Meyer[/name_m] connection, but I’m glad you pointed it out because I don’t love that at all
Thanks for the feedback on [name_u]Ira[/name_u]! I totally understand being protective of Jewish/Hebrew names and I would never want to offend anyone or try to take part of a culture that isn’t my own, but it’s good to hear you don’t see [name_u]Ira[/name_u] that way.
Glad to hear so much positive feedback on [name_m]Eamon[/name_m]/n. I am starting to see the appeal of just the one n spelling ([name_m]Eamon[/name_m] instead of [name_m]Eamonn[/name_m])
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That being said, I find it very handsome. And my little nephew just turned two, & somehow no one has called him [name_f]Amy[/name_f] yet. I kind of thought about that too. [name_m]Eames[/name_m] is kind of a cool nn as an alternative.