My best friend is finally having her LONG-awaited, very-very-rainbow baby. They recently found out it’s a boy.
They would love to be able to use Marshall, Dale, or Richard as a middle name. Cannot use any -er names, and last name starts with B.
She loves very '90s names like Travis, Bradley, Ryan, Trevor. There are some quirky names she likes too, like Auden. Her husband has vetoed every name she’s suggested. They swear they’ve been through the entire baby name book and can’t agree. Top contender that they kind of agree on is currently Grant. Help me help them out!
aww congrats to her! maybe…
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[name_m]Harvey[/name_m]
If she loves 90s names, what does her husband like? It’s easier to find a middle ground if we know what both of them gravitate towards!
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Maybe [name_m]Rhett[/name_m], [name_m]Reece[/name_m], [name_m]Max[/name_m], [name_m]Ronan[/name_m], [name_m]Leo[/name_m], [name_m]Daniel[/name_m], [name_m]Samuel[/name_m], [name_m]Jude[/name_m], [name_m]Marshall[/name_m], [name_m]Jamie[/name_m], [name_m]Jesse[/name_m], [name_m]Luke[/name_m], [name_m]Jack[/name_m], [name_m]Thomas[/name_m], [name_m]Ethan[/name_m], [name_m]Evan[/name_m], [name_m]Duncan[/name_m], [name_m]Charlie[/name_m], [name_m]Rylan[/name_m], [name_m]Jacob[/name_m].
He doesn’t really have a particular style, it seems he mostly just knows what he doesn’t like. Lol.
Names like [name_m]Grant[/name_m] (strong, clean, classic-but-not-boring):
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[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Clark[/name_m]: One-syllable, crisp, but less common than [name_m]Grant[/name_m]. [name_f][/name_f][name_m]Heath[/name_m]: Evokes nature, solid and masculine. [name_f][/name_f][name_m]Miles[/name_m]: Smooth and gentle, still rooted. [name_f][/name_f][name_m]Reid[/name_m]: Sleek and timeless. [name_f][/name_f][name_m]Blake[/name_m]: Popular but versatile; works well with any of their middles. [name_f][/name_f][name_m]Tate[/name_m]: Quirky-cool but familiar. [name_f][/name_f][name_m]Joel[/name_m]: '90s adjacent, simple and warm. [name_f][/name_f][name_m]Dean[/name_m]: Retro but fresh again. [name_f][/name_f][name_m]Ross[/name_m]: Low-key vintage comeback; Friends-era without being overdone. [name_f][/name_f] [name_f][/name_f]
More offbeat-but-approachable (à la Auden):
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[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Ellis[/name_m]: Soft, literary, and rising in quiet popularity. [name_f][/name_f][name_m]Ansel[/name_m]: Artistic and rare, but wearable. [name_f][/name_f][name_m]Cyrus[/name_m]: Historic, cool, and nickname-free. [name_f][/name_f][name_m]Viggo[/name_m]: Unconventional but powerful. [name_f][/name_f][name_m]Ronan[/name_m]: Irish-adjacent but accessible. [name_f][/name_f][name_m]Calix[/name_m]: [name_m]Strong[/name_m] and unique, without feeling invented. [name_f][/name_f][name_m]Bram[/name_m]: Short, bold, with literary flair. [name_f][/name_f][name_m]Darwin[/name_m]: Scientific and stylish (pairs well with a classic middle like Dale). [name_f][/name_f][name_m]Abram[/name_m]: Biblical-meets-boho. [name_f][/name_f] [name_f][/name_f]
Nods to their nostalgic style:
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[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Wesley[/name_m]: A soft spot between '90s nostalgia and modern charm. [name_f][/name_f][name_m]Casey[/name_m]: Sweet and throwback-y, but still usable. [name_f][/name_f][name_m]Colin[/name_m]: Feels familiar but has dipped in popularity. [name_f][/name_f][name_m]Dustin[/name_m]: [name_m]Major[/name_m] '90s vibes and surprisingly rare now. [name_f][/name_f][name_m]Shane[/name_m]: Underrated and fits the vibe. [name_f][/name_f][name_m]Lance[/name_m]: A little bold, a little retro-cool. [name_f][/name_f][name_m]Jesse[/name_m]: [name_m]Classic[/name_m] with a rebel edge. [name_f][/name_f][name_m]Brendan[/name_m]: Former chart-topper that now feels uncommon. [name_f][/name_f] [name_f][/name_f]
Combos with middle name preferences:
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[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Lance[/name_m] [name_m]Marshall[/name_m] B [name_f][/name_f][name_m]Jesse[/name_m] [name_m]Dale[/name_m] B [name_f][/name_f][name_m]Wesley[/name_m] [name_m]Richard[/name_m] B [name_f][/name_f][name_m]Ross[/name_m] [name_m]Dale[/name_m] B [name_f][/name_f][name_m]Colin[/name_m] [name_m]Marshall[/name_m] B [name_f][/name_f][name_m]Joel[/name_m] [name_m]Richard[/name_m] B [name_f][/name_f][name_m]Dustin[/name_m] [name_m]Marshall[/name_m] B [name_f][/name_f]
Ooh some excellent suggestions in here, thank you! I will share with them!
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Lots of great ones in here [name_f][/name_f]- some that I have suggested to them already! Thank you!
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Congrats to her!
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[name_m]Grant[/name_m] [name_m]Marshall[/name_m] is so handsome.
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[name_m]Reid[/name_m]
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I particularly love [name_m]Owen[/name_m], [name_m]Nolan[/name_m], [name_m]Everett[/name_m], [name_m]Jack[/name_m], [name_m]Ronan[/name_m] or [name_m]Elliott[/name_m] for them. Classics that are back in style, but not too bland.
Thank you! I suggested some of these to them too, but there are some on here that I don’t think they have considered yet!
Maybe:
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[name_m]Drake[/name_m] [name_m]Marshall[/name_m]
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[name_m]Graham[/name_m] [name_m]Richard[/name_m]
Congratulations to your friend
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Based on [name_m]Grant[/name_m] [name_f][/name_f]- and the others you listed [name_f][/name_f]- I’d suggest…
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[name_m]Reid[/name_m] [name_m]Marshall[/name_m]
Ehrob1
July 29, 2025, 10:14am
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Oohhh I love the name [name_m]Grant[/name_m] [name_f][/name_f]! I think [name_m]Grant[/name_m] [name_m]Marshall[/name_m] is very sweet.
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I have a few suggestions:
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90’s inspired:
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Quirky/ Literary:
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Based off of [name_m]Grant[/name_m]:
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[name_m]Graham[/name_m]
[name_m]Dustin[/name_m]
