I like the name [name_m]Hayes[/name_m] but I’d rather have something longer/more formal in the first name position. Trying to brainstorm what longer, stronger names could go by nickname [name_m]Hayes[/name_m]. Maybe something like [name_m]Halston[/name_m], [name_m]Harrison[/name_m], Haymitch…?
Maybe [name_m]Hayward[/name_m] or [name_m]Haywood[/name_m]?
Personally, I think [name_m]Hayes[/name_m] is substantial enough to not need a formal name.
The first name that came to mind for me was [name_u]Hayden[/name_u]. I suppose [name_m]Hamish[/name_m] could also work, but I agree with the previous poster. I think [name_m]Hayes[/name_m] fits in with the surname name trend that’s popular right now, so I wouldn’t think it too weird as a full name.
[name_m]Hayes[/name_m] is lovely - and I agree with the previous posters, it’s definitley strong enough to stand on it’s own 
However, the longer names that come to mind are:
- [name_u]Hayden[/name_u]
- [name_m]Harrison[/name_m]
- [name_m]Hayward[/name_m]
- [name_m]Hadrian[/name_m]
- [name_m]Harrington[/name_m]
[name_m]Hayes[/name_m] is perfect just as it is. My favorite option for longer name with [name_m]Hayes[/name_m] nickname is [name_u]Hayden[/name_u].
I know a [name_m]Henry[/name_m] who goes by [name_m]Hayes[/name_m], although he spells it [name_m]Haze[/name_m]. He’s a surfer and it really fits him. I always thought that was really cool.
But I agree with others, I think it’s very strong and can stand alone. I get a rather formal feel from it, especially spelled as “[name_m]Hayes[/name_m]”.
I think it definitely could stand alone. But maybe I just want something longer! Lol! I’m leaning [name_m]Harrison[/name_m]… Could that work?
[name_m]Hayes[/name_m] short for [name_m]Harrison[/name_m]?
wdyt of [name_m]Hawthorne[/name_m]?