Honest thoughts on William Nova?

We are expecting our first in a few months, and are having trouble finding a middle name option for favorite classic [name_m]William[/name_m]. We have a very english sounding last name and I would prefer something a little more wild in the middle to make it interesting. What are your thoughts on [name_f]Nova[/name_f] as a middle name option? [name_u]Unique[/name_u] nature names as well as Scandinavian options are being considered too, due to my background.

WDYT of [name_m]William[/name_m] [name_f]Nova[/name_f]?

I’ve always seen [name_f]Nova[/name_f] as a girl name. Maybe [name_m]William[/name_m] [name_u]Noah[/name_u] instead?

I love [name_m]William[/name_m] [name_f]Nova[/name_f]! Although I’ve only seen it considered for a girl, to me it is a nature name and perfect in the middle spot, for either gender.

[name_m]William[/name_m] [name_f]Nova[/name_f] is really cool!! Distinctive, fun and unexpected!!

[name_m]William[/name_m] [name_m]Neon[/name_m]
[name_m]William[/name_m] Stellar
[name_m]William[/name_m] [name_m]Fox[/name_m]
[name_m]William[/name_m] [name_m]Ragnar[/name_m]
[name_m]William[/name_m] Reynir
[name_m]William[/name_m] [name_m]Thor[/name_m]
[name_m]William[/name_m] [name_m]Cove[/name_m]
[name_m]William[/name_m] [name_f]Moon[/name_f]
[name_m]William[/name_m] [name_m]Rocket[/name_m]
[name_m]William[/name_m] [name_u]Kai[/name_u]
[name_m]William[/name_m] [name_m]Arrow[/name_m]
[name_m]William[/name_m] [name_m]Fletcher[/name_m]
[name_m]William[/name_m] [name_u]Roscoe[/name_u]
[name_m]William[/name_m] [name_u]Asa[/name_u]
[name_m]William[/name_m] [name_u]Blaise[/name_u]

@fearlessfirefly, thank you for your input. Unfortunately the combination of [name_m]William[/name_m] [name_u]Noah[/name_u] seems a bit too bland for my taste. Thanks for replying though!

@scater thank you! I know of a little boy named [name_f]Nova[/name_f], so for me it has always been unisex as well.

@greyblue your suggestions understand my vibe! I will enjoy running these by DH later today. Thank you for your feedback!

@sannahub You’re welcome! I second [name_m]William[/name_m] [name_m]Fletcher[/name_m]. It’s handsome and fits your style.

I know a [name_f]Nova[/name_f], so it’s all girl to me, sorry! Too feminine for my taste, but [name_m]William[/name_m] [name_f]Nova[/name_f] does flow really well.

I’ve only heard of [name_f]Nova[/name_f] used for a girl, but now that I’m thinking about it, I have no idea why it has to be thought of as a feminine name! Super cool sound and meaning plus is goes great with [name_m]William[/name_m]. [name_m]William[/name_m] [name_f]Nova[/name_f] is a wonderful name!

Other ideas:
[name_m]William[/name_m] [name_u]Orion[/name_u]
[name_m]William[/name_m] [name_u]Justice[/name_u]
[name_m]William[/name_m] [name_m]Jupiter[/name_m]
[name_m]William[/name_m] [name_m]Cyprus[/name_m]
[name_m]William[/name_m] [name_u]Gale[/name_u]
[name_m]William[/name_m] [name_m]Tide[/name_m]/Riptide
[name_m]William[/name_m] [name_m]Birch[/name_m]
[name_m]William[/name_m] [name_u]Frost[/name_u]
[name_m]William[/name_m] [name_u]Oak[/name_u]/[name_u]Oakley[/name_u]
[name_m]William[/name_m] [name_m]Pike[/name_m]
[name_m]William[/name_m] [name_m]Axel[/name_m]
[name_m]William[/name_m] [name_m]Casper[/name_m]
[name_m]William[/name_m] [name_m]Raynor[/name_m]

[name_f]Nova[/name_f] sounds like a girl name to me.

[name_m]William[/name_m] is a rather unassuming name that [name_f]Nova[/name_f] takes to a completely different level. I’m not generally a fan of [name_m]William[/name_m] but this is the kind of combo that could change my mind. It’s great!

I think [name_m]William[/name_m] [name_f]Nova[/name_f] looks and sounds great. [name_f]Nova[/name_f] definitely does what you desire it to do, really lifting [name_m]William[/name_m] up and creating a lot more interest and spunk to what would otherwise be a very common, traditional classic.

[name_f]Nova[/name_f] is a girl’s name. Maybe [name_u]Noah[/name_u] instead? It has a very similar sound. But I’m sorry, [name_f]Nova[/name_f] is a girl’s name. It’s not fair on the child.

I really like [name_m]William[/name_m] [name_f]Nova[/name_f]! One of my coworkers has a grandson named [name_f]Nova[/name_f], so it is definitely unisex to me.