Help me choose a name!

Good day nameberries! My husband and I are expecting our first child and we are not finding out the gender. We only have a few weeks left and I am desperate to find a name. Our last name is Hayden. (Which I know is most times a first name, so finding a name that sounds more of the first name and will not get confused as the last name is an absolute must and the most important thing to us!!!
Im also finding it hard to find a name that sounds good with Hayden.
Please give your honest opinions on these names! I included some middle names too! Thank you so much :blush:

Mae violet, Isobel, Heather
Juliet Claire
Lila Heather, Belle, Kate, Ann, Joy
Claire Maia, Evie, Isla, Adeline, Hazel, senna, Autumn, olive, Poppy, Violet, Ivy, Maisy/Daisy, willow
Clara Sage, Mae, Belle
Violet Isobel, Ann, Heather, Mae
Zoe Claire, Kate, lorraine
Wren Lily, Isobel, Eleanor, Elizabeth, Heather
Elle Elizabeth, Lorraine, Heather
Rosalie Claire
Iris Ann, Lorraine, Claire
Nina Kate, Claire
Rose Isobel
Chloe Ann
Noelle Claire
Cora Mae, Ann
Lena Ann, Claire
Lily Isobel, Kate, Heather, May
Nora Claire, Heather, Mae, Kate
Eva Lorraine, Ann, Claire
Liv Heather, Lorraine, Isobel, Claire

Malcolm Van, Joseph
Jake Malcolm, Joseph
Jude Malcolm, Alan
Calvin Joseph
Jasper Van
Owen Van
James Malcolm, Alan
Benjamin Alan, Van
Cullen Joseph, Van
Callum Joseph, Van
Cal Joseph, Malcolm
Leo Joseph, Van, Malcolm, MacLeod
Miles Joseph, Van
Beau Alan, Malcolm
Maxwell Joseph, Van
Henry Joseph
Theo Joseph, Van, Malcolm, MacLeod
Jonah Van, Malcolm, MacLeod
Lachlan Joseph
Jack Joseph
Milo Joseph
Caleb Joseph, Alan, Malcolm
Callan Van, Joseph, Malcolm

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I really like the sound of [name_f]Clara[/name_f] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u], [name_f]Juliet[/name_f] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u], [name_f]Nina[/name_f] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u], and [name_f]Liv[/name_f] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u] for girls.

I like [name_u]Milo[/name_u] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u], [name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u], [name_u]Callum[/name_u] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u], [name_u]Benjamin[/name_u] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u], and [name_u]Theo[/name_u] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u] for boys

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i think [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u] sounds stunning!!
my favorite from your boys names is probably [name_u]Beau[/name_u]! it sounds the best with [name_u]Hayden[/name_u] because they have different endings. [name_u]Beau[/name_u] [name_m]Alan[/name_m] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u] is also a winner!

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[name_f]Mae[/name_f] [name_f]Isobel[/name_f] is beautiful and elegant
[name_f]Juliet[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f] is fresh and pretty
[name_f]Lila[/name_f] [name_f]Joy[/name_f] is lively and lovely
[name_f]Claire[/name_f] [name_f]Adeline[/name_f] is sophisticated and sweet
[name_f]Clara[/name_f] [name_u]Sage[/name_u] is balanced and lovely
[name_f]Violet[/name_f] [name_f]Mae[/name_f] is pretty and sharp
[name_u]Zoe[/name_u] [name_f]Claire[/name_f] is sparky and sweet
[name_u]Wren[/name_u] [name_f]Isobel[/name_f] is cute and cool
[name_f]Elle[/name_f] is sleek and simple but I’m not a fan of the middle name choices -Elle [name_f]Lorraine[/name_f] flows best though
[name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f] is gorgeous and sweet
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f] is fresh and sharp
[name_f]Nina[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f] is bubbly and gentle at the same time
[name_f]Rose[/name_f] [name_f]Isobel[/name_f] is simple and elegant
[name_f]Chloe[/name_f] [name_f]Ann[/name_f] is cute and versatile
[name_f]Noelle[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f] is clear and bright
[name_f]Cora[/name_f] [name_f]Mae[/name_f] is cute and warm
[name_f]Lena[/name_f] [name_f]Ann[/name_f] is sweet and friendly
[name_f]Lily[/name_f] [name_f]Isobel[/name_f] is cute and pretty
[name_f]Nora[/name_f] [name_f]Mae[/name_f] is cosy and sweet
[name_f]Eva[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f] is bright and strong
[name_f]Liv[/name_f] [name_f]Isobel[/name_f] is lively and cool

[name_m]Malcolm[/name_m] [name_u]Joseph[/name_u] has a classic, strong feel
[name_m]Jake[/name_m] [name_m]Malcolm[/name_m] is handsome and charming
[name_u]Jude[/name_u] [name_m]Malcolm[/name_m] is beautiful and lovely
[name_m]Calvin[/name_m] [name_u]Joseph[/name_u] is okay, solid and strong
[name_u]Jasper[/name_u] [name_u]Van[/name_u] is fresh and lovely
[name_u]Owen[/name_u] [name_u]Van[/name_u] is rugged and strong
[name_u]James[/name_u] [name_m]Malcolm[/name_m] is okay-solid and clasic
[name_u]Benjamin[/name_u] [name_u]Van[/name_u] is cool and charming
[name_m]Cullen[/name_m] [name_u]Joseph[/name_u] has a nice, cool sound
[name_u]Callum[/name_u] [name_u]Joseph[/name_u] is lovely and calming
[name_u]Cal[/name_u] [name_u]Joseph[/name_u] is sweet and cool
[name_u]Leo[/name_u] [name_u]Van[/name_u] is modern and fresh
[name_u]Miles[/name_u] [name_u]Van[/name_u] is charming and sweet
[name_u]Beau[/name_u] [name_m]Malcolm[/name_m] is lovely and beautiful
[name_u]Maxwell[/name_u] [name_u]Van[/name_u] is balanced and charming
[name_u]Henry[/name_u] [name_u]Joseph[/name_u] is cute but strong
[name_u]Theo[/name_u] [name_u]Joseph[/name_u] is handsome and strong
[name_u]Jonah[/name_u] MacLeod is cool but soft
[name_m]Lachlan[/name_m] [name_u]Joseph[/name_u] is rugged and lovely
[name_u]Jack[/name_u] [name_u]Joseph[/name_u] is okay
[name_u]Milo[/name_u] [name_u]Joseph[/name_u] is funky and fresh
[name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_u]Joseph[/name_u] is classic but lively
[name_u]Callan[/name_u] [name_u]Joseph[/name_u] is cool and fresh

[name_u]Hayden[/name_u] [name_u]Joseph[/name_u] would work :slight_smile:

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Thank you all so much for the sweet comments. Maybe after I hear from more people I will start narrowing it down! I’m going to edit the original post to put a star next to our personal favorites. I should also mention [name_f]Claire[/name_f], and [name_f]Ann[/name_f] are family names - which you’ll notice I a lot of the middle names I wrote. Xo

Any other opinions?

love Rosalie Claire!!

Voilet [name_f]Mae[/name_f] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u] and [name_m]Jake[/name_m], [name_u]Theo[/name_u] or [name_u]Henry[/name_u] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u] are my favourites!

A note on [name_u]Van[/name_u] as a middle is that [name_u]Van[/name_u] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u] did remind me of the band [name_u]Van[/name_u] [name_u]Halen[/name_u]! But as it isn’t a first and a last name, this association may not come up much if you are bothered it.

Haha I never even thought of that!

Which middle name would.you choose for [name_u]Theo[/name_u], [name_u]Henry[/name_u] and [name_m]Jake[/name_m]?

Me too! Don’t know if [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] sounds too [name_u]French[/name_u] though.

[name_u]Theo[/name_u] [name_u]Joseph[/name_u]
[name_m]Jake[/name_m] [name_m]Malcolm[/name_m]
[name_u]Henry[/name_u] [name_u]Joseph[/name_u]

Partly for flow and partly personal preference with liking [name_u]Joseph[/name_u] and avoiding the JJ alliteration of [name_m]Jake[/name_m] [name_u]Joseph[/name_u] :slight_smile:
I hope you end up with a few names that feel perfect to you for your little one!

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My faves are…

Juliet Claire Hayden
Clara Belle Hayden
Violet Mae Hayden
Cora Mae Hayden
Nora Claire Hayden

Jude Malcolm Hayden
Henry Joseph Hayden (:star_struck: this is SO cute! I love the double H alliteration!)
Jack Joseph Hayden

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my favorites with the last name [name_u]Hayden[/name_u] for girls would be:

[name_f]Clara[/name_f] [name_f]Mae[/name_f] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Ann[/name_f] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u]
[name_f]Rose[/name_f] [name_f]Isobel[/name_f] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u]
[name_f]Nora[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u]
[name_f]Eva[/name_f] [name_f]Lorraine[/name_f] [name_u]Hayden[/name]

I do really like [name_f]Elle[/name_f] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u]. May I suggest [name_f]Elle[/name_f] [name_f]Clara[/name_f] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u]? I think it flows really well!


and for boys:

[name_m]Jake[/name_m] [name_u]Joseph[/name_u] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u]
[name_u]James[/name_u] [name_m]Malcolm[/name_m] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u]
[name_u]Leo[/name_u] [name_u]Joseph[/name_u] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u]
[name_u]Miles[/name_u] [name_u]Joseph[/name_u] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u]
[name_u]Jack[/name_u] [name_u]Joseph[/name_u] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u]

[name_m]Hi[/name_m] there.

Here are my thoughts-

Mae-I like [name_f]Mae[/name_f]. I prefer [name_f]May[/name_f] for some reason, because it just looks more complete. But I don’t love the flow of [name_f]Mae[/name_f] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u] if that’s a big deal for you.

Juliet-Ooh, pretty. [name_f]Juliet[/name_f] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u] sounds good. [name_f]Juliet[/name_f] is just the right amount of romantic but still light. Fairly well known, but not too over done.

Lila-Lila [name_u]Hayden[/name_u] sounds good. [name_f]Lila[/name_f] is simple & feminine w/out being frilly. I like [name_f]Lila[/name_f] [name_f]Belle[/name_f].

Claire-Claire [name_u]Hayden[/name_u] flows really well. [name_f]Claire[/name_f] is nice & polished & simple. It doesn’t overly excite me, but it’s a good name. I like [name_f]Claire[/name_f] [name_f]Adeline[/name_f].

Clara-I like this a bit more than [name_f]Claire[/name_f]. It feels slightly more bookish in a really good way! And it feels more classic. Both about the same popularity, I think. I like the combo of [name_f]Clara[/name_f] [name_f]Mae[/name_f].

Violet-I like [name_f]Violet[/name_f]. It’s pretty & vintage & a little quirky. [name_f]Violet[/name_f] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u] sounds nice enough. I like [name_f]Violet[/name_f] [name_f]Isobel[/name_f] a lot.

Zoe-Zoe is okay. It’s really kind of trendy & over done, so has lost its sparkle a bit.

Wren-I want to like this. It’s a cool bird name, but I just don’t like the sound of it. [name_f]Nor[/name_f] do I think that it flows perfectly w/Hayden. But it’s not awful.

Elle-I’m not a fan of just [name_f]Elle[/name_f]. It feels too short. So many nice long ‘Elle’ names to maybe use [name_f]Elle[/name_f] as a nn for.

Rosalie-Aw, I like [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f]. It’s cheerful & old fashioned. It has the great nn of [name_f]Rosie[/name_f] too. [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u] is perfect.

Iris-I don’t know. I don’t like the sound of [name_f]Iris[/name_f] that much. I like that it’s a flower & that it’s old fashioned. I just don’t think that it sounds that pretty.

Nina-Meh, I don’t know why I don’t love this one, but maybe it feels too 90s or something?

Rose-Ooh, very nice. I like [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] slightly more, but [name_f]Rose[/name_f] does feel very polished & romantic.

Chloe-I think it’s pretty cute. It doesn’t sparkle, but it’s a pleasant name.

Noelle-Not super into this one. It feels like it should be [name_u]Noel[/name_u], but than it looks like [name_m]Nole[/name_m].

Cora-Ooh, sweet. [name_f]Vintage[/name_f] & kind & simple. [name_f]Cora[/name_f] [name_f]Mae[/name_f] is darling.

Lena-I prefer [name_f]Lena[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f]. I like this a lot, but not that much w/your ln. Plus, it can be said ‘Lay-nuh’, ‘Lenn-uh’ or ‘Lee-nuh’, & that would just be headache.

Lily-I love [name_f]Lily[/name_f]. [name_f]Lily[/name_f] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u] sounds great. It’s pretty popular, but super sweet & lovable & timeless. [name_f]Lily[/name_f] [name_f]May[/name_f] is darilng.

Nora-I like [name_f]Nora[/name_f]. It’s really popular in my area, & it’s not perfect w/Hayden. But it’s not bad. It’s a smart, simple pretty classic. [name_f]Nora[/name_f] [name_f]Mae[/name_f] is my favorite.

Eva-It’s nice. Not super exciting. [name_f]Evie[/name_f] names are sooo popular in my area too. I think that most of them are [name_u]Evelyn[/name_u], but still close. [name_f]Eva[/name_f] [name_f]Lorraine[/name_f] is kind of cute.

Liv-I love [name_f]Olive[/name_f] & [name_f]Olivia[/name_f], but just [name_f]Liv[/name_f] seems way too incomplete in my opinion.

Boys-

Malcolm-Ooh, I like it. Very handsome & fairly unique. [name_m]Malcolm[/name_m] [name_u]Joseph[/name_u] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u] sounds great.

Jake-I like [name_m]Jake[/name_m], but really prefer [name_m]Jacob[/name_m] nn [name_m]Jake[/name_m]. [name_m]Just[/name_m] [name_m]Jake[/name_m] is too nick-namey for me, & I don’t love [name_m]Jake[/name_m] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u].

Jude-Jude [name_m]Malcolm[/name_m] is very calm & handsome. But [name_u]Jude[/name_u] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u] is a bit ‘d’ heavy, I guess. Not awful.

Calvin-CalviN HaydeN isn’t perfect, but it’s fine. [name_m]Calvin[/name_m] is cute & kind of quirky. I love the nn [name_u]Cal[/name_u].

Jasper-I can’t get into [name_u]Jasper[/name_u]. Most people seem to like it, but to me t looks like the word jester. [name_m]Even[/name_m] though it’s pretty far from it!

Owen-It has the same ‘n’ problem as [name_m]Calvin[/name_m], but it’s a great name. I feel like it’s strong & masculine, but outdoorsy & gentle too.

James-James [name_u]Hayden[/name_u] doesn’t sound that awesome, but not awful. [name_u]James[/name_u] is pretty popular, but a good solid classic.

Benjamin-I don’t mind the ‘n’ ending here, because it’s three syllables & flows better. [name_u]Benjamin[/name_u] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u] sounds pretty good, but I wouldn’t do BenjamiN VaN HaydeN or BenjamiN AlaN HaydeN. I guess [name_u]Benjamin[/name_u] [name_u]Joseph[/name_u] is okay?

Cullen-This is cool. Kind of sporty & friendly & easy but different. Again, not idea w/Hayden, but okay.

Callum-I love [name_u]Callum[/name_u] [name_u]Joseph[/name_u]. I like this better than [name_m]Calvin[/name_m]. It’s better w/your ln, & it’s just a little softer but still has a sporty vibe.

Cal-Hm. I like [name_u]Callum[/name_u] (or [name_m]Calum[/name_m], kind of) nn [name_u]Cal[/name_u] better. You could always do [name_u]Charles[/name_u] nn [name_u]Cal[/name_u] too if you want another [name_u]Cal[/name_u] option.

Leo-Leo [name_u]Joseph[/name_u] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u] or [name_u]Leo[/name_u] [name_m]Malcolm[/name_m] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u] both sounds really nice. [name_u]Leo[/name_u] adorable & spunky & just the right amount of geeky. It’s getting popular, but not too bad.

Miles-It’s fine, but doesn’t excite me. Probably because it feels like half the little boys I meet are called this.

Beau-I’m not a fan of this name. It reminds me too much of ‘bro’.

Maxwell-Maxwell is adorable & I love the sporty spunky sleek nn of [name_u]Max[/name_u].

Henry-The little boys that aren’t named [name_u]Miles[/name_u] are named [name_u]Henry[/name_u]. I love [name_u]Henry[/name_u], but it’s sooo over done. And [name_u]Henry[/name_u] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u] isn’t ideal.

Theo-Theo is getting quite popular too, but it’s really cute anyway. I do personally find it a bit nick-namey on its own. I love [name_m]Theodore[/name_m].

Jonah-Jonah is sweet. Not perfect w/Hayden, but not bad. I like [name_u]Jonah[/name_u] [name_m]Malcolm[/name_m] is nice.

Lachlan-Lachlan [name_u]Joseph[/name_u] sounds great. [name_m]Lachlan[/name_m] is a great balance of sporty & gentle. And it’s not as over done as some other similar names. [name_m]Lachlan[/name_m] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u] isn’t ideal, but not bad.

Jack-I may like [name_u]Jack[/name_u] [name_m]Malcolm[/name_m] more. [name_u]Jack[/name_u] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u] sounds like a movie star. I love the sleek cheerful [name_u]Jack[/name_u].

Milo-I like this more than [name_u]Miles[/name_u]. It’s more unique than [name_u]Miles[/name_u] & just cuter. [name_u]Milo[/name_u] [name_u]Joseph[/name_u] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u] sounds perfect.

Caleb-This one doesn’t excite me that much. Not sure why. [name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u] is a bit long ‘a’ heavy too.

Callan-I don’t like this as much as [name_m]Calvin[/name_m] or [name_u]Callum[/name_u].

[name_f]Hope[/name_f] this helps. :slight_smile:

Girls:

[name_f]Lila[/name_f] [name_f]Belle[/name_f] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u]
[name_u]Wren[/name_u] [name_f]Isobel[/name_f] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u]
[name_f]Eva[/name_f] [name_f]Lorraine[/name_f] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u]
[name_f]Nina[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u]
[name_f]Noelle[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u]

  • I really like the name [name_f]Mae[/name_f] for you, I’m just not sure of it with your last name

Boys:

[name_m]Calvin[/name_m] [name_m]Joesph[/name_m] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u]
[name_u]Callum[/name_u] [name_u]Joseph[/name_u] [name_u]Hayden[/name_u]
[name_u]Theo[/name_u]
[name_u]Leo[/name_u]
[name_u]Jonah[/name_u]

I think my top two are [name_u]Callum[/name_u] [name_m]Joesph[/name_m] and [name_f]Noelle[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f]

This is amazing! Thank you so much! This really helps!

I love these ones too!!! Thank you

[name_f]Elle[/name_f] [name_f]Clara[/name_f] is stunning… adding that to the list! Thank you!

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Congratulations! These are my favourites to go with Hayden…

[name_f]Juliet[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f]
[name_f]Claire[/name_f] [name_f]Adeline[/name_f]
[name_f]Clara[/name_f] [name_u]Sage[/name_u]
[name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Ann[/name_f]

[name_u]Jude[/name_u] [name_m]Malcolm[/name_m]
[name_u]Jasper[/name_u] [name_u]Van[/name_u]
[name_u]Callum[/name_u] [name_u]Joseph[/name_u]
[name_u]Leo[/name_u] [name_m]Malcolm[/name_m]
[name_u]Milo[/name_u] [name_u]Joseph[/name_u]

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Hi Everyone! Thank you all for the comments and advise. We have narrowed it down to these. Please help us choose!

Girls
Juliet Claire Hayden
Lila Ann/Belle Hayden
Claire Ivy/Violet Hayden
Clara Mae/Belle Hayden
Violet Ann/Mae Hayden
Elle Clara Hayden
Rosalie Claire Hayden
Eva Claire/Lorraine Hayden

Boys
Jake Malcolm Hayden
Callum Joseph Hayden
Leo Joseph Hayden
Calvin Joseph Hayden
James Malcolm/Joseph Hayden
Theo Joseph/Malcolm Hayden
Benjamin (Ben) Alan Hayden
Maxwell (Max) Joseph Hayden
Miles Joseph Hayden

Sooo these are our favorites! A little about us: We are a young couple. Looking for something not exceptionally common but NOT weird that will age well over the years. I’m drawn more to shorter/sleek names. The last name being Hayden was my biggest concern. I didn’t want a child especially a boy being in a class and them calling him Hayden first. I want a strong first name that stands out as a first name and won’t get placed behind Hayden. Please add your favorite sibling combos from the list as well if you could. Thanks again everyone.

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