[name_m]Hi[/name_m],
I am going to be adopting a baby boy in [name_u]December[/name_u]. I am struggling to come up with a boy’s name. [name_f]My[/name_f] last name is Irish, beginning with the “[name_m]Mac[/name_m]” sound. Since he will be a blessing, I thought of [name_m]Samuel[/name_m], but that is my brother’s son’s name, so it is a potential middle name. [name_f]My[/name_f] father’s name is [name_m]John[/name_m], but that is quite common. I have a list, but am open to others.
Here is the list, any of them could be middle names as well:
[name_m]Jonah[/name_m]
[name_m]Greyson[/name_m]
[name_m]Jeremiah[/name_m]
[name_m]Asher[/name_m]
[name_m]Elijah[/name_m]
[name_u]Aiden[/name_u]
[name_u]Shane[/name_u]
[name_m]Joshua[/name_m]
[name_m]Alexander[/name_m]
Thanks!
Okay, here are a few suggestions:
[name_u]Jude[/name_u] ([name_m]Jesus[/name_m]'s brother)
[name_m]Isaac[/name_m] (also a blessing)
[name_m]Cyrus[/name_m] (Persian king that allowed people to have their own religions)
[name_m]Thomas[/name_m]
[name_m]Asher[/name_m]
Not sure if those are technically Irish, but I hope it helps. Congrats on the baby!
[name_m]Aaron[/name_m] which means “high mountain” is biblical and popular in [name_f]Ireland[/name_f]. High mountain could be ascribed a meaning like he’s the peak after a long hard journey to adopt. Perhaps I’m reaching? Congrats!
[name_m]Sean[/name_m] is another name that is also biblical and is very popular in [name_f]Ireland[/name_f]. Means “God has favored”. It’s also a variation of [name_u]Shane[/name_u] from your list.
[name_m]Matthew[/name_m] also comes to mind, means “God’s present”.
From your list I really like [name_m]Elijah[/name_m] and [name_u]Shane[/name_u].
Oh I love
[name_m]Jeremiah[/name_m] !!!
[name_m]Jeremiah[/name_m] [name_m]Samuel[/name_m] is lovely
[name_m]Elijah[/name_m] [name_m]John[/name_m] I like also
The meanings are very good.
Congratulations on your adoption, that’s a journey for sure, children Are such a blessing! Wonderful news!
[name_m]How[/name_m] about the name [name_m]Jonathan[/name_m]? It’s biblical, honors your father, and means “gift of Jehovah”. Fits all you criteria! Anyway, here are some more suggestions:
[name_m]Bartholomew[/name_m]
[name_m]Benjamin[/name_m]
[name_m]Cornelius[/name_m]
[name_m]David[/name_m]
[name_u]Elias[/name_u]
[name_m]Ethan[/name_m]
[name_m]Gideon[/name_m]
[name_u]Ira[/name_u]
[name_m]Jedidiah[/name_m]
[name_m]Luke[/name_m]
[name_u]Micah[/name_u]
[name_m]Malachi[/name_m]
[name_m]Nathaniel[/name_m]
[name_m]Peter[/name_m]
[name_m]Phineas[/name_m]
[name_m]Simon[/name_m]
[name_m]Silas[/name_m]
[name_m]Tobias[/name_m]
From your list I love Jonah and Alexander. I think Alexander Samuel sounds awesome!
[name_m]How[/name_m] about-
[name_m]Patrick[/name_m]
[name_m]Conall[/name_m]
[name_m]Declan[/name_m]
[name_m]Nathaniel[/name_m] (gift of God)
[name_m]Theodore[/name_m] (gift of God)
[name_m]Sean[/name_m]
Thanks! I have not decided yet, but I appreciate all your suggestions. 
[name_m]Bennett[/name_m]-blessed little one
[name_u]Elliot[/name_u]-can’t remember, but it’s a lovely meaning.