Our daughter is [name_u]June[/name_u]. Middle name for boy will be [name_u]David[/name_u]. Last name starts with M, 3 syllables—similar to [name_m]Matheson[/name_m].
Opinions? Thoughts on names especially with sister [name_u]June[/name_u]?
In my opinion, [name_m]Graham[/name_m] gives off warm, charming vibes and [name_m]Grant[/name_m] seems more sophisticated, businessman? Any input appreciated!
I think [name_m]Grant[/name_m] flows better with [name_u]June[/name_u], both in vibe and in sound! So [name_m]Grant[/name_m] [name_u]David[/name_u] is my vote.
Maybe try saying each around the house/etc and see which feels best?
I love both names and the thought you’ve put into this! It can be so hard to choose a name.
Talk to your partner and just give yourself each a moment to say which name you each just think of first, the one that immediately comes to mind, but DON’T knock the other off the block yet.
[name_f]My[/name_f] husband and I had two names with middles that we loved for our baby boy (who we didn’t know was a boy, girl names were an entirely different story ) and we kept them both on deck because sometimes meeting your baby makes the difference! It may just hit you when you see your son!
I love both names and think you can’t go wrong (I have a [name_m]Grant[/name_m] myself so I’m a little biased)! I think with [name_u]David[/name_u] as a middle [name_m]Graham[/name_m] [name_u]David[/name_u] flows better, and [name_m]Grant[/name_m] [name_u]David[/name_u] is a little clunkier, if that matters at all! Both [name_m]Grant[/name_m] “Matheson” and [name_m]Graham[/name_m] “Matheson” sound good, with [name_m]Grant[/name_m] slightly at an advantage because it doesn’t end in an “mm” sound. I think [name_u]June[/name_u] & [name_m]Graham[/name_m] sound really sweet together and [name_u]June[/name_u] & [name_m]Grant[/name_m] sound very serious. So overall I think [name_m]Graham[/name_m] might edge out [name_m]Grant[/name_m] for you, but I’ve probably been no help because I think both are wonderful names! Best of luck!
I like both, but my preference would be for [name_m]Grant[/name_m]. Depending where you are, [name_m]Graham[/name_m] could be pronounced as one or two syllables, and I think the straightforwardness of [name_m]Grant[/name_m] is a better bet in this case.
I really appreciate this thought out response! I agree with everything you said to a T— I think that’s why I’m torn. But I like that you said [name_u]June[/name_u] & [name_m]Graham[/name_m] sound “sweeter” because that’s the vibe I think I prefer. Thanks again!
That’s a tough one, they’re so close it’s hard to decide. It definitely should come down to which vibes you prefer. I get softer, sweeter vibes from [name_m]Graham[/name_m] and I love the way he pairs with the freshness of [name_u]June[/name_u]! They feel like a warm, loving pair to me! [name_m]Grant[/name_m] gives me an edgier feeling, a more rough and tumble kind of boy. He also pairs well with [name_u]June[/name_u] but, at least to my ears, sounds a bit tougher next to her. I think I definitely prefer [name_m]Graham[/name_m] for you!
Both are so handsome! In general lately I have been preferring [name_m]Graham[/name_m] but I agree that [name_m]Grant[/name_m] works better with your surname. [name_m]Graham[/name_m] feels very sporty and friendly to me while [name_m]Grant[/name_m] feels a bit bookish and cuddly. [name_m]Graham[/name_m] makes me think of [name_m]Alexander[/name_m] [name_m]Graham[/name_m] [name_u]Bell[/name_u] and [name_m]Graham[/name_m] Zusi, I especially like the ties to Zusi because I love soccer. But [name_m]Grant[/name_m] [name_u]David[/name_u] is a bit button-up and when I loved [name_m]Grant[/name_m] (at one point he was very high on my short list), I always saw him cuddled up in a library, affectionate and sweet. I see either one loving the outdoors. I like [name_m]Graham[/name_m] better with [name_u]June[/name_u].
I think I’m going [name_m]Graham[/name_m], but both options are super lovely!
ETA: I think the crisp [name_m]Grant[/name_m] works better with your surname, but I think [name_m]Graham[/name_m] is fine with your surname… I don’t think it’s that much harder to say than [name_m]Grant[/name_m], tbh.
While [name_m]Grant[/name_m] does flow a little better with your last name, I do prefer [name_m]Graham[/name_m] with [name_u]June[/name_u]. I don’t think the two M’s running together is a deal breaker.
I prefer Grant
It sounds refined/distinguished and it works great with June, both are short and straightforward names
I know a little boy named Grant David and I think his name is super charming
Graham at least where I live is pronounced “Gram” but I know in some places they pronounce it differently which can cause some confusion
Plus, with your last name starting with M it might be a little difficult to say both names together
Grant David Matheson sounds so regal though that would be my choice
) and we kept them both on deck because sometimes meeting your baby makes the difference! It may just hit you when you see your son!
Best of luck!
that would be my choice