I’d like to hear some of your guys’ expert opinion on our ridiculously long list. I’d like to get a top five or so before I actually get serious about deciding, so it would be great if you guys could pick some favorites, or just tell which ones you think have got to go. Thanks!
If I had to pick a top five from your list, it would definitely be [name]Felix[/name], [name]August[/name], [name]Micah[/name], [name]Julian[/name], and [name]Hugo[/name], hands down! They are all handsome with a retro and yet modern feel. Here’s some thoughts on the rest of your list:
[name]Abram[/name] - This name has always seemed a little abrupt to me. I prefer the full [name]Abraham[/name].
[name]Archer[/name] - ooh, I really like this one! [name]Archie[/name] is an adorable nickname, and [name]Archer[/name] is much cooler and more accessible than the slightly stuffy [name]Archibald[/name]. It does seem a teensy bit trendy though because of the rise in occupational surname names.
[name]Ari[/name] - cool
[name]Asher[/name] - such a nice meaning combined with a cool, naturey nickname ([name]Ash[/name]) makes this name nice, but I think you have some better options
[name]Atlas[/name] - definitely an “out there” choice, but I think it would be cool to use this.
[name]August[/name] - [name]LOVE[/name]!
[name]Beau[/name] - ehh, I know a few teenage Beaus, and they are all kind of cocky, jocky jerks.
[name]Byron[/name] - While [name]Lord[/name] [name]Byron[/name] wrote stunning poetry, I’m afraid this name will be swept up in the -on trend.
[name]Charles[/name] - nice
[name]Elliot[/name] - I like this, but it seems like its heading towards the girls
[name]Felix[/name] - [name]LOVE[/name] [name]LOVE[/name] [name]LOVE[/name]!
[name]Henry[/name] - like this, but its becoming popular
[name]Homer[/name] - all I can think of is the Simpsons (despite the epic poet)
[name]Hugo[/name] - another [name]LOVE[/name]! Its so handsome and retro, and its also multi-cultural since it can easily transition into a Spanish name with the pronunciation of “[name]Ugo[/name]”
[name]Julian[/name] - [name]Love[/name] it! Handsome to the max!
[name]Leo[/name] - like
[name]Micah[/name] - I really like [name]Micah[/name] - its such a cute alternative to [name]Michael[/name] that I believe is underused. (have you considered [name]Mekhi[/name]? [name]Mekhi[/name] Pheiffer (sp?) is such a handsome actor that name becomes handsome to me just from looking at him )
[name]Nathaniel[/name] - a bit dated for me
[name]Oliver[/name] - nice, but popular
[name]Sullivan[/name] - I like it, but I’ve never been fond of [name]Sully[/name]
[name]Theodore[/name] - I love how handsome this is, and [name]Theo[/name] is just a perfect nickname.
[name]Valentin[/name] - [name]Ever[/name] since seeing pictures of [name]Ricky[/name] [name]Martin[/name]'s adorable twin boys in People magazine, I have been swept up in the handsome cutes of [name]Valentin[/name] and [name]Valentino[/name]. [name]Just[/name] be prepared for teasing of “[name]Valentine[/name]”
[name]Winter[/name] - feminine to me
[name]Wyatt[/name] - I like it, but I feel like it is a bit dated
[name]Abram[/name] - sounds like an old man to me, don’t like it. [name]Archer[/name] - [name]LOVE[/name]! Probably what we’re going to name our son.
[name]Ari[/name] - reminds me of the guy from Entourage, I wouldn’t name my son [name]Ari[/name].
[name]Asher[/name]
[name]Atlas[/name] - wouldn’t name my child after maps.
[name]August[/name] - don’t like it.
[name]Beau[/name] - don’t like it.
[name]Byron[/name] - really don 't like it. [name]Charles[/name] - really cute name and you could call him [name]Charlie[/name] [name]Elliot[/name] - love it!
[name]Felix[/name] - really don’t like. Reminds me of [name]Felix[/name] the cat. [name]Henry[/name] - I love love love [name]Henry[/name]!
[name]Homer[/name] - don’t like at all. Reminds me of [name]Homer[/name] [name]Simpson[/name].
[name]Hugo[/name]
[name]Julian[/name]
[name]Leo[/name]
[name]Micah[/name] - do not like [name]Micah[/name].
[name]Nathaniel[/name] [name]Oliver[/name]
[name]Sullivan[/name] - love love [name]Oliver[/name] and [name]Sullivan[/name]
[name]Theodore[/name]
[name]Valentin[/name]- reminds me of Valentines [name]Day[/name], don’t like.
[name]Winter[/name] - sounds too hippy-ish to me.
[name]Wyatt[/name] - I like [name]Wyatt[/name] but I wouldn’t say it’s one of my favorites.
Oh yay, you have an awesome boy’s list too I’ll do the same thing I did for the girl’s list.
Top 5
[name]August[/name] (so in love w/ this name right now!)
[name]Hugo[/name] (fantastic all around)
[name]Felix[/name] (I’m a sucker for anything w/ an ‘x’)
[name]Archer[/name] (handsome, and love [name]Archie[/name], too)
[name]Charles[/name] (my son’s mn, so I’m biased)
Bottom 5
5. [name]Beau[/name] (nice as a nn)
4. [name]Homer[/name] (sadly, I agree w/ the other posters. The Simpsons has ruined this for awhile)
3. [name]Atlas[/name] (very cool, but I’d save it for the middle)
2. [name]Valentin[/name] (another one I’d save for the middle)
[name]Winter[/name] (unfortunately I think of [name]Nicole[/name] [name]Richie[/name]'s daughter)
As with your girl’s list, I had a very hard time coming up with a bottom five. You have some amazing names picked out! Best of luck
You like a lot of the names I have on my own list.
[name]Abram[/name]-New a guy named [name]Abram[/name] and I have always thought his name was great. Most people call him [name]Bram[/name].
[name]Archer[/name]-[name]Love[/name] this name
[name]Ari[/name]-I used to think this name was the coolest, but I have heard it a few times on different people and it has lost its charm to me.
[name]Asher[/name]-I like this name
[name]Atlas[/name]-[name]Love[/name] this name
[name]August[/name]-[name]Love[/name] this name
[name]Beau[/name]-This one is very handsome.
[name]Byron[/name]-There is something i don’t like about this name but i can’t explain it.
[name]Charles[/name]-I imagine this one belonging to someone very serious with flared nostrils.
[name]Elliot[/name]-I don’t like this one very much.
[name]Felix[/name]-I do like this one.
[name]Henry[/name]-Like
[name]Homer[/name]-This is a great name. Its time to overcome its association with [name]Homer[/name] [name]Simpson[/name].
[name]Hugo[/name]-I don’t personally like this one
[name]Julian[/name]-Sounds too pretty
[name]Leo[/name]-Not bad.
[name]Micah[/name]-Nah
[name]Nathaniel[/name]-I have an odd association with this one. It makes me thinks of a boy wearing sandals.
[name]Oliver[/name]-Great name, but he may run into other Olivers
[name]Sullivan[/name]-I don’t like this one. It is masculine but not really handsome.
[name]Theodore[/name]-Good name
[name]Valentin[/name]-I love this name and the way it sounds, but I feel OCD about it not having an E on the end.
[name]Winter[/name]-I don’t really like word names, but i suppose it could be handsome.
[name]Wyatt[/name]-Dont like
What a great list of names! [name]Ari[/name] and [name]August[/name] get my vote, though I am biased because [name]Ari[/name] is my son’s name and [name]August[/name] is my other son’s middle name! Other favorites on your list are [name]Julian[/name] and [name]Asher[/name]. Good luck!
[name]Abram[/name] ([name]Bram[/name]) – I like [name]Abram[/name], but I love [name]Abraham[/name]. I especially love [name]Abraham[/name] with the nickname [name]Bram[/name]! (:
[name]Archer[/name] – I don’t know if I really like this or not. It seems to solely remind me of archery. I like [name]Archie[/name], and as a nickname for [name]Archibald[/name], which is what came to mind right off.
[name]Ari[/name] – I love this on a boy! So refreshing to see it as a male name, instead of a girl’s.
[name]Asher[/name] – I like [name]Asher[/name], but I don’t love it. I love [name]Ashley[/name], but I guess it’s too far gone to the girls, sadly.
[name]Atlas[/name] – I love [name]Atlas[/name]! So fun and awesome, haha.
[name]August[/name] ([name]Gus[/name]) – I like [name]August[/name], nickname [name]Gus[/name]. It’s cute. I like [name]Augustin[/name] a lot, too.
[name]Beau[/name] – Cute; but I think it’s a wee bit much, if you ask me. Still love it, though!
[name]Byron[/name] – Okay, I have to admit it–I freaking adore [name]Byron[/name]! It’s probably just because it honors the arrogant little [name]Poet[/name]… <33
[name]Charles[/name] ([name]Charlie[/name]) – [name]Charles[/name] is lovely.
[name]Elliot[/name] – I like [name]Elliot[/name] for a boy!
[name]Felix[/name] – Gorgeous, so handsome!
[name]Henry[/name] – Absolutely love this.
[name]Homer[/name] – Not my style at all.
[name]Hugo[/name] – I love [name]Hugo[/name]! Yay! <3
[name]Julian[/name] – One of my favorite names. I love how it’s soft but still feels incredibly masculine and handsome.
[name]Leo[/name] – [name]Adore[/name] [name]Leo[/name].
[name]Micah[/name] – Not my style.
[name]Nathaniel[/name] – I like [name]Nathaniel[/name]. I like it a lot, actually. I’m not a big fan of [name]Nate[/name] or [name]Nat[/name], though.
[name]Oliver[/name] – Okay; I prefer [name]Olivier[/name].
[name]Sullivan[/name] – Not my style at all.
[name]Theodore[/name] (Probably [name]Teddy[/name] or [name]Theo[/name]) – I love [name]Theodore[/name]! I adore [name]Theo[/name] as a nickname, but I actually prefer it as a nickname on a girl. xD
[name]Valentin[/name] – [name]Love[/name] [name]Valentin[/name] or [name]Valentine[/name]!
[name]Winter[/name] – I like [name]Winter[/name], but I think I might like it a tad bit more on girls…
[name]Wyatt[/name] – Okay.
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I’ll do the same thing I did for the girl’s list.